NitaBcruising

Thanks! I read about one bus dropping you off 1 1/2 miles away, but didn't know which one. I'll watch for the white "G;acier" shuttle! We have to tender into Juneau, but will try to get an early one. I've been a couple times, but I want my friend to see it.

Again, thank you! It must be the blue bus. Bad recall on my part!

The bridge is fine, I'm not afraid, but it's not fun if kids, or unkind adults, make it sway too much! One of my friends did this, the brat! Many years ago, we were young, so it wasn't too scary! I'm looking forward to Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Haines. Oh, last time I was in Juneau, we took a local shuttle bus to Mendenhall Glacier. I kept thinking it was the green bus. I found a shuttle called the blue bus. I wonder if I've remembered wrong, or it's a different one. Anyone know about this? I almost never do a ship's tour, so I try to find a way to get where I want to go!

After seeing your pics, and remembering our time there, I'm thinking a road trip there in September might be a great idea! I've also done the Capilano Suspension Bridge a couple of times, but many years ago! Your pics show stuff I don't remember seeing! Larry used to be a speaker at a Bigfoot event at Harrison Hot Springs, years ago, so he wanted to take me there, after Whistler. It was a great road trip! And only about a 6 hour, or so, drive to Whistler. And thanks, sure looking forward to Alaska, especially the new, to me, ports!

Wow! Nice of them to share! Theresa, thanks again for this thread! I finally got through reading all the pages! I found it interesting that you went to Whistler pre-cruise! From WA, we did a road trip there, then to Harrison Hot Springs, a few years ago. It was an awesome trip! We hiked to 2 or 3 waterfalls, trails, loved it! Near Whistler is Nita Lake, which we had to go to! LOL! I appreciate all your advice! Much of it I can use for my upcoming Crown Alaska sailing. Thank you for taking the time to share your great pics and experiences! Nita

Thanks! Beings we decided to stay one night, we will get an Uber to our hotel. It will be easy to get one to the train the next morning. Certainly, I hope so, to be there by 6 am, eek!

We're walkers, but no way are we dragging luggage any distance! Uber or taxi will be perfect. Thank you!!!

No, it's still available and we agreed to book the direct train both ways. Thanks for your suggestions! It's harder to get it all done, when booking 28 days before the cruise! And I'm the usual researcher, planner, booker, and I do have other things going on, too! Lol!!!

Thanks for your input! After getting all the details, my friend would rather stay in BC for the night and leave on the 5th. Sharing the price of a hotel makes it not too bad. Maybe she hasn't been to Vancouver, BC! So, any suggestions on what to do that afternoon in Vancouver, BC? I've been a few times, guess I'll see what might interest her. I appreciate everyone's advice!

Thanks, but I'm not looking to get to Seatac. The bus/train suits us, as we go home to Vancouver, WA, right on the train line! I assume you are interested in if you can get a transfer to Seatac, to fly to and from there instead? My question has been answered.

I have no idea if Princess offers a bus to Seatac. The bus on the Amtrak site is for connecting to their trains. I guess I misunderstood what you were looking for. Good luck! Have you called Princess, or asked your agent? I booked mine from an offer, online, so I don't even have anyone to ask my questions!

The bus at 11:30 is 4 hours, arriving in Seattle about 3:30 pm. I guess you'd have to Uber/taxi to Seatac. We get the sr. rate, there's a place to show that where it says travelers. The bus is booked direct on the Amtak site. https://www.amtrak.com/home.html

Sorry for the confusion, but I did know the 11:30 is a bus/train combo. I've done it before, no biggie. It is slightly higher, but still cheaper than a hotel and train the next morning! But, it leaves at 11:30 am, arrives in Vancouver, Wa at 9:07 pm, certainly not late! Last Oct we did it going north for a cruise. We had a bite to eat in Seattle, a block or so away. I appreciate all the input! Thanks again, everyone! I will leave it up to my friend to decide which way to go. At least the option is there!

Flights are higher than the train, even if we stay one night! I travel quite a bit, so tend to check all my options, before booking! Thanks!

Thank you! We have a BF guarantee, which are at the front. I'm sure Princess is still trying to sell some cabins, so doubt we'll know which cabin, maybe not even until we check in! It is what it is!

Thank you so much! I was thinking it is doable. 10 am would be plenty of time for the 11:30 train! Did you take your luggage off? I'll have to ask my friend if she thinks she can.

I am doing Crown on 6/23 to 7/4. I was hoping to take the train from Vancouver, BC to Vancouver, WA on this day. However, the latest train is 11:30 am. I read on the Princess site that flights have to be 4 1/2 hours after ship's arrival, which would then be at noon. However, we wouldn't need to be 2 hours early to the train, so maybe the 11:30 train will work? I hate to stress! I'll also have to decide if we're up to schleppping our luggage off, to get off early! We are 2 gals, not young anymore, LOL! But, staying another night in Vancouver, adds about $300 more. Any experience with this? TIA!!! Nita

Hi Theresa! I wondered if any of us cheerleaders were still cruising! LOL!!! Then I saw your post! Thanks, it doesn't look like any bad locations are left, and glad they won't be obstructed. Although on some ships, I hear it's just a solid metal, instead of plexiglass panel on the balcony. For cheap, that would do! I've done Alaska a few times, but not to 3 of these ports! 11 nights makes it interesting for me.

Coral, or anyone, do you know if any of the balconies have an obstructed view? I just booked the Crown, balcony guarantee, and I don't care where it is, but hope it's not obstructed! I haven't done an Alaska cruise in a few years, so I'm excited to be going. Sitka, Haines and Icy Strait Point are new to me. TIA! Nita

We were on Solstice 11/12. We got off the shuttle in Cabo and there were a lot of vendors selling tours. We took a boat tour to Los Arcos, and they will also drop you at a beach, then come back to get you. Reasonable and a good tour!

My daughter and I will be on the Nov 12th sailing, too! Looking forward to sunny and warm days! And can't beat being on a cruise! Thanks to the OP for posting! I've been on Celebrity, but not Solstice.

Yep, we figured it beat a day at the airport! Plus, they take us there, so no need to pay for a taxi, too! Enjoy your cruise! I'm starting to get excited about mine, right after you! I already started to pack, LOL!

I used Generali, as that is the company I use when booked through my agent. I called them, but could get it online. $105 for 2 pp. Wanted medevac and luggage delay, etc. Well worth having for so little! Generali has been easy to use, when having to cancel.

Thanks! We decided to book this tour. Beats sitting at the airport for 8 hours!!! I actually don't care for big bus tours either. but, will do this and hope for the best!

Thank you so much, OrcaGirl, for your report from this ship! I'll be on her in 2 weeks! I enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your great pics! I've cruised Mexico a few times, not my fave, but my daughter hasn't been. We're both looking forward to sunny, warm weather, and just relaxing! I am interested in the LA tour, though, as we don't fly out until 6 pm. A day sitting at the airport isn't appealing! Maybe my DD will rent a car instead! She'll drive in LA traffic!!!