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Info on Alaskan Cruises
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:34 pm
Thinking about trying this out. Just looking for advice to see if it's recommended, and if so, which is the best cruise line to take and any other recommendations about the trip itself.
This post was edited on 4/1/16 at 5:23 pm
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Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:35 pm to Tubedog13
if you can afford it, do the small cruise ships
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:37 pm to Salmon
Money isn't an issue (because I'm an OT baller) 
Why the smaller Boat?
Why the smaller Boat?
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:38 pm to Tubedog13
I did a Holland America about five years ago and really enjoyed it. It was a one week (Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan) out of Seattle. Only downside is that it felt like almost three whole days were at sea, but one of those was through Glacier Bay, I think. There was a very brief stop in Victoria, BC on the way back, but barely enough time to do anything.
This post was edited on 4/1/16 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:38 pm to Tubedog13
If you can't afford a room with balcony, save more money.
Waking up, stepping right out your room, and enjoying a cup of coffee on your balcony while watching the beautiful scenery.
Waking up, stepping right out your room, and enjoying a cup of coffee on your balcony while watching the beautiful scenery.
This post was edited on 4/1/16 at 2:44 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:38 pm to Tubedog13
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Why the smaller Boat?
they stay more inland and the excursions are better
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:39 pm to Tubedog13
Expect a lot of older people
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:40 pm to Bunk Moreland
Only cruise ive been on worth the money, get a balcony. We saw hundreds of whales while on our trip. We also took a float plane out and fly fished the salmon run. We had bears and eagles all around us. Just do it!
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:43 pm to Bunk Moreland
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I did a Holland America about five years ago and really enjoyed it. It was a one week (Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan) out of Seattle. Only downside is that it felt like almost three whole days were at sea, but one of those was through Glacier Bay, I think. There was a very brief stop in Victoria, BC on the way back, but barely enough time to do anything.
We did a very similar trip out of Seattle last summer. I wish we could have spent a little more time in BC though.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:50 pm to LSUTigerBait07
I have done two. Both with Carnival.
We got the balcony on the first one, we aren't coffee drinkers and we didn't use it a whole bunch. There are ample viewing areas amongst the ship and we used those since we were always out and about anyway.
Second trip we used the money saved on the balcony for other things.
Awesome trip either way. Plan to go back in 2 years for our 10 yr anniversary.
Totally different experience than a Caribbean cruise.
We got the balcony on the first one, we aren't coffee drinkers and we didn't use it a whole bunch. There are ample viewing areas amongst the ship and we used those since we were always out and about anyway.
Second trip we used the money saved on the balcony for other things.
Awesome trip either way. Plan to go back in 2 years for our 10 yr anniversary.
Totally different experience than a Caribbean cruise.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:54 pm to Tubedog13
I don't have advice, but that trip sounds awesome
Posted on 4/1/16 at 2:58 pm to Jj283
Which cruise lines are recommended? Minimal amount of days? Which is best port to leave from: Seattle, Anchorage, or Vancouver?
Posted on 4/1/16 at 3:02 pm to Tubedog13
Did it with my wife and two kids.
Best trip ever.
Glacier Bay. Mendenhall glacier. Watched glaciers calving. Saw whales. Rode the White Pass and Yukon railroad to Canada. Acadia National Park. Flew on a plane and landed on a glacier. Met a 4 time winner of the Idarod.
Majestic scenery you will never forget.
I have been to Hawaii, multiple Caribbean cruises and all over the U.S.
Nothing compares to Alaska.
Nothing.
Best trip ever.
Glacier Bay. Mendenhall glacier. Watched glaciers calving. Saw whales. Rode the White Pass and Yukon railroad to Canada. Acadia National Park. Flew on a plane and landed on a glacier. Met a 4 time winner of the Idarod.
Majestic scenery you will never forget.
I have been to Hawaii, multiple Caribbean cruises and all over the U.S.
Nothing compares to Alaska.
Nothing.
Posted on 4/1/16 at 3:16 pm to Tubedog13
First trip we was south bound, departed Whittier and returned into Vancouver. Second trip was a round trip out of Seattle. Both were 7-day and hit most of the same ports. I'd give a slight edge to the southbound because there was one less "fun day at sea", but both are worth while.
On the Seattle trip we went up a day early to see some sights there, had a good time.
Our favorite excursions were White Pass Railroad, Whale Watching, and The Mendenhall Glacier. Next time I want to take one of the smaller boats up to the glacier or possibly a helicopter tour.
The weather can be a little weird, first trip was cold and rainy, second trip was during a heat wave and it was 80 damn near the entire trip. We did a great deal of walking so be prepared for that.
ETA: you may want to change you thread title. Looks like you got the anchor. Also track down Roger he is a wealth of knowledge on Alaska from what I have read here.
On the Seattle trip we went up a day early to see some sights there, had a good time.
Our favorite excursions were White Pass Railroad, Whale Watching, and The Mendenhall Glacier. Next time I want to take one of the smaller boats up to the glacier or possibly a helicopter tour.
The weather can be a little weird, first trip was cold and rainy, second trip was during a heat wave and it was 80 damn near the entire trip. We did a great deal of walking so be prepared for that.
ETA: you may want to change you thread title. Looks like you got the anchor. Also track down Roger he is a wealth of knowledge on Alaska from what I have read here.
This post was edited on 4/1/16 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 3:22 pm to Tubedog13
Ill be following this. Me and the wife discussed doing this for our 10 yr anniversary next year
Posted on 4/1/16 at 10:07 pm to Tubedog13
We are doing an Alaskan cruise this summer and another next summer.
Both are on Celebrity. We got a great aft balcony for next summers cruise and a regular balcony for this summer. This summer's trip was last minute so couldn't book our preferred room.
This summer is out of Seattle while next summer will be out of Vancouver.
Both are on Celebrity. We got a great aft balcony for next summers cruise and a regular balcony for this summer. This summer's trip was last minute so couldn't book our preferred room.
This summer is out of Seattle while next summer will be out of Vancouver.
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