JimAOk1945 Posted November 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) In case you haven't seen this yet, a new pier and Welcome Center is being built at Icy Strait Point. This is a wonderful port of call with a fairly "un-touristy" look that we really enjoyed. You can read the full story at the link below. http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6089 Happy cruising everyone. It's a great way to travel! Edited November 26, 2014 by JimAOk1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted November 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2014 That's very nice to hear, glad they are doing something. Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthandjohn Posted November 26, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Our friend lives there...was born there...and told us it was planned when we visited on the Millennium in Sept but that release has more details. It's our favorite port...no Diamonds International! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted November 26, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted November 26, 2014 On our last Alaskan cruise, it was our favorite as well. We loved the fact that it was not as touristy as other ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKa2002 Posted November 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Love the place. We would sit on the patio of a little restaurant eating delicious halibut fish sandwiches and drinking ice cold Alaskan brews, looking out at the ship anchored nearby, listening to folks screaming as they descended the zip line, and watching a pair of orcas swimming around our cruise ship! The old cannery is a fascinating place; the local artists are incredible! We also have taken great whale watching tours from Icy Strait Point and enjoyable walks along the shoreline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted November 27, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Got something else to say to those who will apply. Dress in a suit, have an updated resume, arrive early for the interview, send a thankyou note to the person who interviewed you, following the interview and follow up calls to find out if anyone has seen your resume and application. That way the company will know you are seeking work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 27, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 27, 2014 While many will see this as an improvement...I see it as taking away the feeling you are arriving to somewhere special and not the usual tourist pier...The tendering is all part of that...much the same way I feel about RCI building a pier in Labadee.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted November 27, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 27, 2014 While many will see this as an improvement...I see it as taking away the feeling you are arriving to somewhere special and not the usual tourist pier...The tendering is all part of that...much the same way I feel about RCI building a pier in Labadee.:( I agree completely. Right now it is a very special port because it is comparatively unspoiled. As time goes by . . . :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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