What cruise lines sell Jewell Gardens & Glassworks Tours?
Almost all the cruise lines sell at least one of our tours. Please visit the Cruise Passenger Information page for information on which tour programs are sold by the different cruise lines.

Do I need prior experience to try Glassblowing?
No!  Almost none of our glassblowing clients have ever done it before - in fact, there are only a handful of places in the world where you can 'blow your own'.  It is a very personal excursion opportunity with no more than ten guests per trip.  You spend a full hour and a half in the 'hot shop' studio with our glass artists who will walk you through the the process. 

Do I get to keep the Glass Ornament that I Blow?
Of course - and perhaps best of all, you don't need to try and pack it home with you in your suitcase!  The final stage in the glassblowing process is an 'annealing' of your piece.  By cooling it down slowly (overnight) the glass becomes more durable and can be handled without fear of it breaking.  Since you will likely be gone by the next morning, we include the shipment of your piece at no additional cost. 

Can I watch the Glassblowng if I'm not on a Glass Tour?
Yes, we have built one of our hot shop studios open to the garden so that all visitors can watch the mesmerizing process.  This shop is active most days, but it is not guaranteed to be operational at any particular time.  If you are really interested in glassblowing, we suggest you sign up for either the Golden Glassblowing Experience (this is the premier 'blow your own' program), or a tour that includes our new Glassblowing Theater (a 30 min. glassblowing demo).  Please visit the Cruise Passengers page of our site for more information.

Is the facility wheelchair accessible?
You can tour the entire garden - and even blow glass in our glassblowing 'hot shop' - in a wheelchair! There are a few beds that we allow people to walk on narrow pathways which can not accommodate a wheelchair, but it won’t detract from your experience.

Are walk in customers welcome?
YES – we are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from early May through late September. 

How do I get to Jewell Gardens?
If you have a car or are up for a good walk or bike ride (rentals available on 5th Ave)– we are just across the Skagway River Bridge – on the west side of the river, about a mile from downtown Skagway.  Walk up admission is $12.00 per adult, $6.00 for kids 12 years and under.

If you don't have a car or would rather not walk, we offer a tour that includes a pick up and drop off in downtown Skagway - just call us to make arrangements and a reservation!  $18.00 (half price for kids12 and under) includes round trip transportation to and from downtown Skagway, garden admission, and a self-guided walking map of the garden. 

Is there much to see in May?
Of course the garden changes dramatically throughout the summer and May in Skagway is like April in Chicago. We plant thousands of tulips that delight our guests in early May. By mid May the garden has undergone a dramatic change and our guests are amazed at the progression that has taken place in a few short weeks.  And of course the Glassblowing Hot Shop offers warmth, color & dramatic fllair throughout the summer!