Which port would you choose?

[andreaplants]

As many of you know by now - we are taking our first cruise in may

 

We are interested in:

 

1. Walking on a glacier

2. DogSledding

3. HorseBack Riding (maybe)

4. Helicopter tour to see the rugged beauty of alaska

 

 

and just generally Being active and seeing gorgeous stuff (glaciers, mountains, misty fjords) and being outside

 

 

We have:

 

SKAGWAY

 

 

05:30AM

 

07:45PM

 

08:15PM

 

 

JUNEAU

 

 

06:30AM

 

03:30PM

 

04:00PM

 

 

KETCHIKAN

 

 

08:30AM

 

05:15PM

 

05:45PM

 

 

From advice on here, it sounds best to book ahead of time although I have to make sure we get our money back if tours are cancelled. Which port would you choose for each of the above 4 (well, 5) things?

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! :)

 

 

Andrea

[andreaplants]

oops - the schedule formatting didn't work

 

Skagway 530 am-745 pm

juneau 630 am-330 pm

ketchikan 830 am-515 pm

 

;)

[Budget Queen]

There are FULL refunds for any tour canceled by the operator.

 

As for your priorities-

 

Walking on glaciers- Juneau and Skagway

 

Dogsledding- Glacier??? same as above with Juneau the most canceled of all Alaska tours, Skagway less so.

 

Dogsledding with cart- Skagway, but also look at getting into the Yukon via rental car to Caribou Crossing, way cheaper cart rides.

 

Horseback riding- Carcross with Joni can book with Southeast tours or drive there yourself.

 

Glacier helicopter landing- Juneau and Skagway, this IS different than the glacier dog sledding which is on more snow where this is more ice. You may also be interested in a trekking with Northstar trekking out of Juneau?

 

ALL of the above needs ADVANCE reservations.

[andreaplants]

Budget queen - thank you for your advice! I know you are one of the most experienced and helpful cruisers here - much appreciated!

 

 

Anyone else have different experiences?

 

Thank you!!