sunshine100 Posted April 15, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I would like to hear any kind of feedback on either Major Marine or 26 Glacier for tours on the day we board our ship? Pros or Cons? How is the food? Is it really worth it to do this when we will be cruising Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay on our cruise? Thanks everyone!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted April 15, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I would like to hear any kind of feedback on either Major Marine or 26 Glacier for tours on the day we board our ship? Pros or Cons? How is the food? Is it really worth it to do this when we will be cruising Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay on our cruise? Thanks everyone!:) I have only taken the 26 Glacier tour and it was fine. The ship was very smooth and got quite close to many glaciers. Food was average, at best. There are numerous discounts (military, Alaska Airlines, maybe AAA (I forgot] but you must ask them. They do not volunteer this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted April 15, 2011 #3 Share Posted April 15, 2011 There are actually three major outfits in Whittier and all are excellent: http://www.26glaciers.com http://www.majormarine.com http://www.princewilliamsound.com You can't go wrong with any of them and you'll get closer to active glaciers than anything you can do on a cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkismom Posted April 15, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Our cruise will leave from Whittier at 8:30, one of the Prince Wm Sound tours says that it gets back at 6:30, is that enough time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollon Posted April 15, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I have only taken the 26 Glacier tour and it was fine. The ship was very smooth and got quite close to many glaciers. Food was average, at best. There are numerous discounts (military, Alaska Airlines, maybe AAA (I forgot]but you must ask them. They do not volunteer this information. I'm doing the 26 glacier tour next month and they offered for lunch either fish or chicken, can you tell me if the fish is any good, or should I stick w/ chicken? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted April 16, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I'm doing the 26 glacier tour next month and they offered for lunch either fish or chicken, can you tell me if the fish is any good, or should I stick w/ chicken? thanks Gosh, I don't remember exactly what we had. Like I said, food quality was average at best. Nothing to get excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Vic Posted April 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Our cruise will leave from Whittier at 8:30, one of the Prince Wm Sound tours says that it gets back at 6:30, is that enough time? I would think so. Whittier isn't that big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted April 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My wife works for one of the companies that offers a choice of crab cakes or chicken. I always go with the crab cakes since you can get chicken anywhere. Once had local fish and chips on one of the trips that was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 16, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Our cruise will leave from Whittier at 8:30, one of the Prince Wm Sound tours says that it gets back at 6:30, is that enough time? Yes, more than enough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 16, 2011 #10 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I would like to hear any kind of feedback on either Major Marine or 26 Glacier for tours on the day we board our ship? Pros or Cons? How is the food? Is it really worth it to do this when we will be cruising Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay on our cruise? Thanks everyone!:) These boat tours are FAR superior to anything seen from your cruise ship. I have sailed with both of these operators, which offer excellent tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGoddess Posted April 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted April 18, 2011 We took the PWS cruise with Major Marine last July and loved it!! The food was actually really good and the cruise itself was great!! I have detailed photos and review on my blog (click on Whittier): http://moonprincess.com/travel/category/cruises/alaska-2010/ I highly recommend Major Marine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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