Hi Everyone,
I am planning an Alaska Cruise for my parents. I've booked a Cruise and Land Tour via Princess on the Sapphire from July 20 - Aug 1, 2024. I would love to hear people's thoughts on the comments, excursions picked, and if they would swap it out for any other experiences. My parent's do not have any mobility issues, but are also in their 70s and not the most active. They could do a few miles hiking, but would nothing too adventurous and wouldn't want my Mom on uneven terrain for too long. Also, my Mom is vegetarian.
Ketchikan - July 22 - 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saxman Native Village, Dance Performance & Totem Park via Princess
Spend remaining time exploring the town and lunch (Annabelle's vs Alaska Fish House)
NOTE: I would love for them to do an easy hike that would allow them to see some scenery and possibly wildlife. In an ideal world, they would do some Bear viewing tour, but those are all 400-1000 bucks, which is out of budget for this port.
NOTE #2: I offered for them to do the Misty Fjords Seaplane, and because they're doing the helicopter tour and a boat tour later on, decided against it. I could persuade them if people felt strongly about it
Juneau - July 23, - 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Harv and Marv's Whale Watching Tour - 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Park + Nugget Fall's
Rest of time exploring Juneau with Dinner at Tracy's?
NOTE: I offered doing Whale Watching + Helicopter here - but they didn't want to pack the day with too many things since it's a long trip.
Skagway - July 24 - 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
TEMSCO Glacier Helicopter Tour - one benefit of this is that if it gets canceled due to weather, they could be rescheduled for the Denali Helicopter Tour later on
Some other activity? - Klondike Summit/Suspension Bridge?
Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge (nearest excursion site is Talkeetna?) - July 27 afternoon through July 29 morning
Mahay's Riverboat Devil's Canyon Adventure
NOTE: I offered doing Talkeetna Air Taxi's flightseeing tour - but I think they want a Helicopter.
Not sure what else can really do here
Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge - July 29 afternoon - July 31 AM
Included Denali Natural History Tour - Upgrade to Tundra Wilderness vs Kantishna
Not sure if there's something to fit in July 29 afternoon
I appreciate any help or suggestions- thank you!