Hi all,
I'm on a 10-day cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line in August. I'm seeing a record number of cruises go through Alaska this summer. My family and I want to support local independent businesses, but are afraid we might miss out at the docks if everything is full.
Our itinerary is the following:
Seattle,Washington
Juneau,Alaska
Skagway,Alaska
Hubbard Glacier,Alaska
Sitka,Alaska
Icy Strait Point,Alaska
Ketchikan (Ward Cove),Alaska
Victoria,British Columbia
Seattle,Washington
How likely is it we can just hop on whale watching boats / fishing excursions / aquatic adventures?
Does it vary by locale?
Are independent providers the same price, or less than cruise lines?
If you do find them ahead of time, how do you do it?
Thank you!