I'm thinking about an Alaskan cruise next May. Anyone been up there or on one of the cruises? What do you guys think about it?
never been on a cruise but everyone ive talked to loves them... i will be trying one.
We spent 10 days on the Kenai Peninsula last summer and it was absolutely incredible. I have never heard of a bad Alaskan vacation, cruise or mainland. Everyone I know that has been enjoyed it.
BTW... diggin that avatar - Swanson is the man.
BTW... diggin that avatar - Swanson is the man.
Cruises rock. Haven't been to Alaska on one, but it is definitely on my list!
I've been on 2 Carnival cruises. One short one to Catalina, CA and Ensenada, Mexico in 2005 when I was 18. Then a 7-day to Cozumel, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands in 2008 when I was 21. (Had way more fun on this one...) So I've done Baja and Caribbean cruises. I've always been fascinated with Alaska and this seems to be the cheapest and easiest way to see some different places. And there's a day in Canada! So I can add that to the list.
We lived in Ketchikan, Alaska for 8 years. It's the first port of call for northbound cruise ships. It's a great way to see the southeast part of Alaska which is totally different then the rest of the State. I'd recommend everyone do it. One bit of advice. Don't complain about the weather. Just take it for what it is. Don't look at weather forcasts before you leave. It's like here, it can change in a matter of hours. Just plan ahead and enjoy whatever you get.
My new favorite town in southeast Alaska is Hyder. Wish I could have spent more time there this summer. Pic below is of main street Hyder at rush hour.
My new favorite town in southeast Alaska is Hyder. Wish I could have spent more time there this summer. Pic below is of main street Hyder at rush hour.
My wife and I took an Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon in May of 2002. It was absolutely amazing. Princess was a good experience but from everything I've heard Norwegian is the cruise line to beat when it comes to Alaskan cruises. Be sure to save up enough money to take advantage of every excursion that you can. Get out and see every bit of Alaska that your time will allow because it is a beautiful place.
That's beautiful!
Go to Puerto Rico instead. Take a plane, and a machete. Go to the south side of El Yunque mountain/rain forest. now go north. Lots of dogs and cats to eat along the way.
I'm still not too hip on traveling outside of the US....so although AK looks like a beautiful state and a great place to fish, I've scratched it off my list.
As far as a "cruise" is concerned.....No. Taking a 'cruise' has always seemed extremely lame to me.
Now, I've got a few friends that have gone on cruises and after listening to all of their collective stories......it still seems lame.
Just my opinion, and you *did* ask.
As far as a "cruise" is concerned.....No. Taking a 'cruise' has always seemed extremely lame to me.
Now, I've got a few friends that have gone on cruises and after listening to all of their collective stories......it still seems lame.
Just my opinion, and you *did* ask.
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