Pan for real Alaskan gold on the very beach where the 1899 gold rush began, then explore historic gold dredges that still haunt the Nome tundra — a visceral, hands-on piece of American frontier legend.
What to expect
Nome's beaches are still legally open to gold panning and your guide leads you to the most productive spots along the iconic three-mile stretch. The sensation of swirling a pan and finding flecks of real gold is electric. You then visit one of the enormous gold dredges — industrial relics the size of apartment blocks — and learn how Nome's boom-and-bust economy shaped the last American frontier. Every story is local, personal, and layered with genuine history.
Good to know
Gold you find is yours to keep. Wear waterproof boots — the beach and tundra are wet. Tours depart from central Nome close to the port. Pre-book as capacity is limited and Nome's cruise season is intensely concentrated.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Nome — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.