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GBJIV · 24 March 2009, 04:03 PM

Anybody ever been on an Alaskan Cruise - My family is thinking about going in August. Any excursion recommendations? There are a bunch of - train excursions... Anybody recommend one?

Thanks,

Taffi Abernathy · 24 March 2009, 11:46 PM

Never been, but take notice when you do go, if you were able to see Russia and get back to us on that.

Tools · 25 March 2009, 01:46 AM

You have to be more specific...

There are a number of different Alaska Cruises that go to different places, and start at different ports...

Tools · 25 March 2009, 01:49 AM

Most of the time, you don't even have to get off ship....

GBJIV · 25 March 2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Most of the time, you don't even have to get off ship....

That is an incredible pic... - I will get some specifics from my wife and - re-post... Thanks!

See Russia....... lol.....

diversified · 25 March 2009, 06:12 AM

My neighbor's parents take an Alaskan cruise once a year and next to New Zealand, they say it's the best trip to take. Be warned, they are in their seventies.

GBJIV · 25 March 2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by diversified

My neighbor's parents take an Alaskan cruise once a year and next to New Zealand, they say it's the best trip to take. Be warned, they are in their seventies.

Funny, we are going with my wife's parents and they are older... We are also taking our 12 year old. So, it will be a "different" paced trip... I have heard that it is beautiful. The pic by Tools is beautiful!

daveathall · 25 March 2009, 06:50 AM

I went on an Alaskan cruise last May, set off from San Francisco, got married on board in Seattle harbour so never got much chance to have a look around, did manage to get to see the covered market though which is well worth the trip, most of the excursions were top notch, sea plane trip over the glaciers and a train ride on the route of the goldrush were my highlights, one that I didn't enjoy was the semi submarine (boat where you sit under the water line) trip in Ketchikan is probably the only one I wouldn't recommend, the scenery is simply breathtaking, ended up in Vancouver which is probably the most beautiful city I have ever seen (Figures, it was founded by a Yorkshireman) well worth paying for the London red bus tour around the city and staying an extra night in a hotel there.

Highlight of the tour, getting married in Seattle of course, gives the phrase "Sleepless in Seattle" a whole different meaning.

GBJIV · 25 March 2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I went on an Alaskan cruise last May, set off from San Francisco, got married on board in Seattle harbour so never got much chance to have a look around, did manage to get to see the covered market though which is well worth the trip, most of the excursions were top notch, sea plane trip over the glaciers and a train ride on the route of the goldrush were my highlights, one that I didn't enjoy was the semi submarine (boat where you sit under the water line) trip in Ketchikan is probably the only one I wouldn't recommend, the scenery is simply breathtaking, ended up in Vancouver which is probably the most beautiful city I have ever seen (Figures, it was founded by a Yorkshireman) well worth paying for the London red bus tour around the city and staying an extra night in a hotel there.

Highlight of the tour, getting married in Seattle of course, gives the phrase "Sleepless in Seattle" a whole different meaning.

Thanks for the response... That sounds very similar to the route we are taking. SF - I think we return to SF.... though.

Sounds great. I will look into the Sea Plane and the Goldrush Train... I am excited about Vancouver also - they should be prepping for the Winter Olympics...

vh_bu98 · 25 March 2009, 01:59 PM

I am thinking about an Alaskan cruise in June, but it will be a one way instead of a round-trip. The idea is to depart from Whittier and arrive in Vancouver. The only must see on my list is Glacier Bay, which only a select number of cruises are allowed to enter.

Rolodex5551212 · 25 March 2009, 02:11 PM

Wife and I did did the week-long Alaskan cruise and we did not like it. I wanted to go to Hawaii, she wanted the cruise and guess who won? The food that everyone who's been on a cruise raves about was not that great. The couple who we shared the dinner table with every night was on their 10th cruise. I guess to each his/her own. In the end, she made it up with me with a very nice watch.

vh_bu98 · 26 March 2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolodex5551212

Wife and I did did the week-long Alaskan cruise and we did not like it. I wanted to go to Hawaii, she wanted the cruise and guess who won? The food that everyone who's been on a cruise raves about was not that great. The couple who we shared the dinner table with every night was on their 10th cruise. I guess to each his/her own. In the end, she made it up with me with a very nice watch.

Could you tell me which cruise line you took? Was it one way or round-trip? And what was the departure/arrival port was?

Debating between an Alaskan cruise or Caribbean cruise so I'm trying to get information.

CPTL · 26 March 2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Never been, but take notice when you do go, if you were able to see Russia and get back to us on that.

I thought about an Alaska cruise, but I figured my foriegn policy creds were solid enough after I went to El Paso.

Rolodex5551212 · 26 March 2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vh_bu98

Could you tell me which cruise line you took? Was it one way or round-trip? And what was the departure/arrival port was?

Debating between an Alaskan cruise or Caribbean cruise so I'm trying to get information.

Holland America Lines, the Oosterdam. It was a round-trip from Seattle.

Bisquitlips · 26 March 2009, 08:05 AM

For crying out loud!!!!!!

If you want glaciers go to Switzerland!!!!!!

jon84gt · 27 March 2009, 02:56 AM

I didnt cruise but I go up to the fish the Kenai every other year. Check this humpy out I caught this past year!!!

24 March 2009, 04:03 PM	#1
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Alaskan Cruise? Anybody ever been on an Alaskan Cruise - My family is thinking about going in August. Any excursion recommendations? There are a bunch of - train excursions... Anybody recommend one? Thanks, __________________ Jackson

25 March 2009, 01:46 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	You have to be more specific... There are a number of different Alaska Cruises that go to different places, and start at different ports... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 March 2009, 01:49 AM	#4
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25 March 2009, 06:50 AM	#8
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	I went on an Alaskan cruise last May, set off from San Francisco, got married on board in Seattle harbour so never got much chance to have a look around, did manage to get to see the covered market though which is well worth the trip, most of the excursions were top notch, sea plane trip over the glaciers and a train ride on the route of the goldrush were my highlights, one that I didn't enjoy was the semi submarine (boat where you sit under the water line) trip in Ketchikan is probably the only one I wouldn't recommend, the scenery is simply breathtaking, ended up in Vancouver which is probably the most beautiful city I have ever seen (Figures, it was founded by a Yorkshireman) well worth paying for the London red bus tour around the city and staying an extra night in a hotel there. Highlight of the tour, getting married in Seattle of course, gives the phrase "Sleepless in Seattle" a whole different meaning. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

26 March 2009, 08:05 AM	#15
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	For crying out loud!!!!!! If you want glaciers go to Switzerland!!!!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

24 March 2009, 11:46 PM	#2
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Never been, but take notice when you do go, if you were able to see Russia and get back to us on that.

25 March 2009, 06:12 AM	#6
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	My neighbor's parents take an Alaskan cruise once a year and next to New Zealand, they say it's the best trip to take. Be warned, they are in their seventies.

25 March 2009, 01:59 PM	#10
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I am thinking about an Alaskan cruise in June, but it will be a one way instead of a round-trip. The idea is to depart from Whittier and arrive in Vancouver. The only must see on my list is Glacier Bay, which only a select number of cruises are allowed to enter.

25 March 2009, 02:11 PM	#11
Rolodex5551212 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Coast Posts: 164	Wife and I did did the week-long Alaskan cruise and we did not like it. I wanted to go to Hawaii, she wanted the cruise and guess who won? The food that everyone who's been on a cruise raves about was not that great. The couple who we shared the dinner table with every night was on their 10th cruise. I guess to each his/her own. In the end, she made it up with me with a very nice watch.

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