The first port of call was Juneau. Lots of jewelry, gemstones, and totem poles! It is one of the largest state capitals by land size but has a small population. The only way to get to Juneau is by air or sea and artists to be a popular cruise port!
We had booked a tour to go whale watching. It was fabulous. They served Alaskan seafood and had a naturalist on board helping to look for whales and offer commentary. We actually saw both a mother and baby humpback breach (jump out of the water) and do acrobatics in the water.
A video of a mama and baby rolling and waving their fins: https://youtu.be/2LNL9oT6M80https://youtu.be/2LNL9oT6M80