DJP31 Posted September 12, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I'm enjoying reading the @FetaCheese thread, my wife and I will be on the 7 day Alaskan cruise this time next year. The original was scuppered by CV-19 and the dates since haven't worked for us. It's also our first ever proper cruise so much to learn. Something I have noticed is the lack of any float/seaplane excursions, which were availble last time. Are they casualties of Covid or has the slightly modified itinerary of VCR/Ketchican/Sitka/Haines/Wrangell got anything to do with it? None of the excursions listed offer anything aerial, except zip wiring! Having never done this before I'm nervous of leaving the comfort of Oceania arranged trips, but don't want to miss out if I could find an acceptable alternative. Any thoughts from you seasoned campaigners? Final question if I may - I assume a trip across to Vancouver Island would be highly recommended whilst in the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdeb Posted September 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2023 DJP31, it is a 10 minute walk to the Harbour Air seaplane base from the Cruise Terminal. They have various sightseeing options and also flights to Victoria or other places on Vancouver Island. Enjoy the city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mauibabes Posted September 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2023 @DJP31 if you can, book a float seeing trip in Ketchikan, Islandwings.com we have used them multiple times, Michele is a great pilot, been flying in Alaska about 30 years. Absolutely the BEST. mauibabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji56 Posted September 12, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I booked a float plane excursion on Regatta with Wings Air in Juneau. Outstanding. Five glaciers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Pandazoo Posted September 12, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2023 The Bears of Anan are a must for Wrangell. Look it up on TripAdvisor. O does an excursion as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaefell3 Posted September 12, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, DJP31 said: Something I have noticed is the lack of any [cruiseline] float/seaplane excursions Google "Families of 4 killed in Misty Fjords floatplane crash sue cruise company". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DurangoWino Posted September 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2023 A number of years ago we did a seaplane out to Juneau to Taku Glacier Lodge for a salmon dinner. Great experience. You might look up the lodge and see what seaplanes service it and book the excursion on your own. Same goes for the trips to see the various glaciers. Don’t just rely on Oceania for your excursions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider1966 Posted September 13, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, mauibabes said: @DJP31 if you can, book a float seeing trip in Ketchikan, Islandwings.com we have used them multiple times, Michele is a great pilot, been flying in Alaska about 30 years. Absolutely the BEST. mauibabes Plus 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted September 13, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, mauibabes said: @DJP31 if you can, book a float seeing trip in Ketchikan, Islandwings.com we have used them multiple times, Michele is a great pilot, been flying in Alaska about 30 years. Absolutely the BEST. mauibabes I'll add to this, one of the best tours we've been on, one we always talk about. Edited September 13, 2023 by ORV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJP31 Posted September 13, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted September 13, 2023 @ORV @mauibabes @redraider1966 many thanks for the Islandwings recommendation, I've sent an enquiry form to Michelle. I'm 100% for it, not sure about my wife, she's not keen on small planes! The wealth of knowledge on this board is amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divingparent Posted September 15, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2023 We did a flight seeing over 5 glaciers in Juneau earlier this month - an Oceania excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted September 15, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2023 We will be doing a couple of Alaska cruises next year. Would like to do a Glacier Landing with a small walk around. Would Juneau or Skagway be recommended as best for that ? I’ll be doing some research elsewhere, but thought I’d also ask here. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basor Posted September 15, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Tranquility Base said: We will be doing a couple of Alaska cruises next year. Would like to do a Glacier Landing with a small walk around. Would Juneau or Skagway be recommended as best for that ? I’ll be doing some research elsewhere, but thought I’d also ask here. Thanks. I would recommend Juneau 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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