Past Alaska Cruisers: Favorite Port?

[Host Caroline]

Favorite port of call?? Since I voted first, if you're next you will figure out that it's Sitka (although Juneau is close second).. I love the mix of natural history and Russian heritage in this picturesque little town.

[Budget Queen]

For me- my favorite is Seward- nope not on the list. :) Anyway- a big consideration to realize is in Alaska ALL ports are worthwhile and interesting, unlike Caribbean sailings- which seem to always include an undesirable port for me. :) There are endless things to see and do, always something new to explore and experience even after many trips. :)

[taxatty]

Skagway. Not for the town itself, but as a base for the drive to Emerald Lake--one of the all time prettiest day trips.

 

Les

[Host Caroline]

Seward wasn't included on the list because for most it is not a "port of call" but rather an embarkation/debarkation port for several cruise lines or a stop on a few itineraries (NCL) that are 10-11 days or on smaller ships.

There isn't a "bad" port of call in Alaska IMHO.. I like Wrangell, Valdez, some of the more obscure and now not visited ports.. This was meant to include only the four ports that most cruise lines visit.

[trcori]

being able to drive into the yukon was INCREDIBLE. we only went to carcross last time but hope to make it to whitehorse this time. got a little squeamish with our creaky independent rent-a-car but I have already booked one from Avis for THIS time around :) oh, also, we enjoyed the laundromat (shoutout to Budget Queen for the tip, big savings over onboard laundry) ...

 

TR

Mercury AK 8/26/2005

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[Budget Queen]

Seward wasn't included on the list because for most it is not a "port of call" but rather an embarkation/debarkation port for several cruise lines or a stop on a few itineraries (NCL) that are 10-11 days or on smaller ships.

There isn't a "bad" port of call in Alaska IMHO.. I like Wrangell, Valdez, some of the more obscure and now not visited ports.. This was meant to include only the four ports that most cruise lines visit.

 

 

 

My point exactly, it shouldn't be an area to pass through. Take advantage of being there, just EXCELLENT touring opportunities. I didn't "vote", only offering an opinion that some may want to consider.

[Happy ks]

But, we plan to go back to Alaska someday. We loved Sitka, perhaps because it wasn't so crowded and touristy as the other ports we visited. Perhaps because the weather was so incredibly beautiful that day. We have the prettiest pictures from Sitka.

 

That's my vote for now, it may change in the future.

[firebuffgal]

For me- my favorite is Seward- nope not on the list.

 

But of the four ports listed, which do you prefer? I think that's what HostCaroline and many others, who value your opinion, are wondering.

[kimbtech]

I have to agree, from our three cruises to Alaska over the years, we haven't been to a port we didn't like. Each is different and has something unique to offer. Alaska - here we come in August!

[Budget Queen]

I can't choose- what is just wonderful about Alaska sailing is that ALL ports are vastly different, and worthwhile (unlike the Caribbean where there are certainly some undesirable ports. :( ) So see and do them all. I always find new things to do and also enjoy many repeats. :)