Just booked..

[red212fire212]

Hi, got to work this aft to an email with a great price for a 14 night Alaska cruise so booked it! Wasn't even looking to book but knew how much they were and it was a price I couldn't refuse.

 

So, What do I need to know, What do I NEED to see/do? What will haunt me forever if I don't do it?!?!

 

15 May 2017 San Francisco 17:00

17 May 2017 Astoria, Oregan 08:00 16:00

19 May 2017 Ketchikan, Alaska 08:00 16:00

20 May 2017 Sawyer Glacier (Cruising), Alaska

21 May 2017 Glacier Bay Cruising, Alaska, Usa

22 May 2017 Skagway, Alaska 07:00 21:00

23 May 2017 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 08:00 17:00

24 May 2017 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Ak

25 May 2017 Sitka, Alaska 07:00 16:00

26 May 2017 Prince Rupert, Bc, Canada 13:00 22:00

27 May 2017 Cruise Inside Passage Alaska

28 May 2017 Nanaimo, B.C., Canada 08:00 18:00

29 May 2017 Vancouver, Canada

 

I will be trolling this board from now to get lots of advice lol

 

Thanks, Lorna from the UK

[AKStafford]

Icy Strait Point (the village of Hoonah) is a great spot for a whale watching trip. You can see local vendors here: http://visithoonah.com/tours_charters.html

[TheCalicoCat]

Congrats, I too am booked on a 14-night AK cruise next year. (Different itinerary & time frame though.)

 

In Sitka we plan on visiting the National Park & the science center on our own. Since you will not have an opportunity to see bears in the wild, you may be interested in Fortress of the Bears & there is also a Raptor Center.

Edited December 8, 2016 by TheCalicoCat

[Anyislandwilldo]

Try reading the reviews from previous cruisers. That will give you an idea of what you would like to do and see based on your interests. I spent hours reading lots of reviews and booked our excursions based on recommendations of prior cruisers.

[phabric]

When you are cruising Glacier Bay and Hubbard Bay, wear your warmest clothes- hat, gloves, scarf, long sleeves shirt, sweater/hoodie, jacket as you will want to be outside for long periods of time.

 

I am from Canada, and I went in the beginning of Sept and it was like our winter, COLD, COLD.

[VennDiagram]

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So, What do I need to know, What do I NEED to see/do? What will haunt me forever if I don't do it?!?!

 

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Thanks, Lorna from the UK

 

Spend as much time as you can on deck when the ship is sailing. Watch for whales. Watch for dolphins. Get out late at night and enjoy the long twilight.

[runner15km]

Congrats, our best cruise ever !

[Coral]

Great itinerary!

[lovetotraveltx]

Icy Strait Point (the village of Hoonah) is a great spot for a whale watching trip. You can see local vendors here: http://visithoonah.com/tours_charters.html

 

 

We can't say enough about F.I.S.H.E.S.! Great owners, small boat. Saw a lot!

[red212fire212]

Thanks for the input...

 

I have started jotting down notes from you all to look into, lucky I have a job that involves me sat at a computer doing nothing most of the time!!! means I get to do lots and lots of research....

 

F.I.S.H.E.S?

[red212fire212]

am on the Hoonah website, I know what you mean now, ta.

[frugaltravel]

Rent a car in Skagway and drive the White Pass. Very good chance to see black bears on the side of the road that time of year.