Rare duchesslt Posted May 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I didn't realize Celebrity Solstice shore excursions start selling a year in advance which is killing my wallet and budgeting plan. For June 2017: I booked Tracy Arm Fjord catamaran for 7 passengers - it was already down to 80 of 150 passengers! I booked Skagway train and glacier lake kayak for 5 - it was down to or only had 12 spots! Holy unexpected $2500 I just dished out. Does anyone know of other Ketchikan or Juneau tours that sell out early? I am really skeptical of Celebrity saying these excursions are this full or sold out already but I didn't want to risk the 2 big excursions with limited availability. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECCruise Posted May 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) I agree but they are holding all the cards. Don't book and run the risk of losing the tour. But holding $2500 of your money for a year is absurd. Have you considered saving some dough and booking private excursions, especially when you already have "groups" of 5 and 7? We only book ship excursions when they are absolutely the only choices available, which sure isn't the case in Alaska. Edited May 31, 2016 by ECCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare duchesslt Posted May 31, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Yes. I am going to do the Juneau helicopter and dog sled from coastal helicopters since it is 510 vs celebrity 615 per person. I asked celebrity about price matching for 5 to 7 on that one and they said no. It's worth saving 700 and paying next year to not go with celebrity. For Ketchikan I am leaving that unplanned until next year - if celebrity doesn't have anything left - I will schedule something in port I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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