Alaska cruise trip excursions

There is a shuttle (often referred to as the Blue Bus) offered by a local company in Juneau. It is incredibly expensive . Last year it was $90 per person round trip to the glacier. I strongly encourage you to consider booking a taxi. Much less expensive.

https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/alaska-shore-excursions

Thanks for the advice. Is Uber common at Juneau?

The shore excursion link looks good. If I book the shore excursion through local, where can I meet the bus and guide?

There are lots of things to see and do in Sitka that are within walking distance. The totem poles park, the raptor center, the old Russian cemetery. I want to say a fish hatchery?
I would be surprised if you couldn't find independent bus tours in either place. I have never gotten off a cruise ship and not felt bombarded by offers.

Perfect! I am glad to know there are excursions in Sitka are walking distance. Thanks for sharing.

In Ketchikan, there are public buses from the cruise dock to go North to Totem Bight park and South to Saxman totem poles. You can also take a bus up the mountain to see where the locals live. Walk to Creek St historical district & shops. In Sitka, there are public buses centered at the library area heading North and South (to the cruise dock). Downtown Sitka has shops with lovely and $$$ art works. Also some totems & Sheldon Jackson museum nearby. Juneau also has buses but the area is much more spread out & not that interesting. From the cruise dock, walk NW uphill to the Capitol Bldg and city museum - note how tall your ship is. Take a longer walk to the west to the state museum. In all 3 cities, the area near the cruise docks are heavily touristy but okay for souvenirs. No recommendations for eateries as you are aboard a pretty good floating restaurant.