Alaska Shore Excursions which one?

[Nebuckeye]

We are sailing July1 from Vancouver on Coral Princess and have taked to a company called Alskan Personal Tours about a 6 person tour in Juneau. Has anyone used them? We are also thinking of renting a car in Skagway, good or bad? Thanks for the help. Buckeye

[cruisin 07]

I think the largest car that Avis rents in Skagway is an Impala I think. Larger cars are only available if someone has dropped one off. Our group of 7 have rented a local in Skagway (van) by the hour and a taxi company (van) in Juneau by the hour. This way no one has to drive and we get a tour guide also. Just another option to consider.

[Nebuckeye]

Who did you use in Skagway?

[cruisin 07]

Dyea Dave in Skagway

 

dyeadave@hotmail.com

 

907 209 5031

 

Got his name off of CC. We will be in Skagway on Jun 5. Have talked to him a couple of times. Been impressed with his knowledge of the area.

 

Hope this helps, have fun planning. Larry

[Irina]

This is our first Alaska cruise, and I have a couple of questions. First, in Skagway, should we do the 3 1/2 hr. train ride, hire a driver, or rent a car and drive to Emerald Lake? Second, I thought we would do a helicopter/glacier landing in Juneau, but just read a warning in Fodor's about checking the safety rating for each co., to be sure they have very few (or no) crashes. Please advise!!!

[qiangf2]

call Avis, sometimes, they may have a van available.