Rick2594

My cruise on the Radiance of the Seas ends in Seward on Sep 15. I booked the Park Connection bus that day to get from Seward to Anchorage airport. I’m then flying to Fairbanks for a few days hoping to see the Northern Lights. The bus is scheduled to depart Seward at 9:45 am and arrive at Anchorage airport at 12:30 pm. My flight to Anchorage was originally scheduled for 3:25 pm but Alaska Air changed it to 2:10 pm. Given the size of the airport I think that’s plenty of time as long as the bus isn’t late. Does anyone have any experience with the bus and know if the schedules are fairly reliable? I can change my flight to depart at 4:45 pm but would rather not hang around the airport for hours if I can avoid it. Appreciate any feedback.

Thanks very much for all the feedback. I’m much more comfortable booking the excursion for my family. Appreciate everyone’s help!

I’ll be on the Radiance in Icy Point on September 11. I’ll be with my father-in-law and his SO who are both in their 80’s, and found a private tour that will work well for them. My concern is the walk from the ship to where the private shuttles pick up as if I recall from my last time there is a bit of a walk. My father-in-law will be okay but his SO has difficulties walking, although she doesn’t use a wheelchair or walker. Can anyone confirm how long a walk this is and if there’s any type of shuttle they may be able to take. Thanks!

Greatly appreciate all the feedback! Thank You!

Myself, my wife, father-in-law and his significant other will be in Vancouver from Sep 6 - 8 prior to our Alaska cruise. Would greatly appreciate any advice of things to do and the best way to get around. Our tentative plan is to stay at a hotel by the airport and rent a car. The day of the cruise I'm hoping to drop the others at the cruise terminal and return the car to a rental agency near the port. I'd then figure a way to get back to the port. My father-in-law and his friend are both in their 80's and have some mobility issues which is why I thought a car rental may work best. Any feedback is welcome as to our tentative plans and things to do in or near Vancouver. Thanks!

Family of four are flying into IAH on 04/19 with a cruise out of Galveston on 04/21. Plan is to spend a couple day’s sightseeing in Houston or Galveston prior to cruise. I can rent a full size car from Enterprise at IAH on 04/19 and drop it in Galveston on 04/21 for $374. Or can do the same with Budget for $231 but drop off is in Texas City about 13 miles away. I’ve done this on other cruises and have dropped off my family and all luggage at cruise terminal, and then I’ll return the rental and either grab a shuttle or Uber back to pier. Never cruised out of Galveston so appreciate any advice on these options. I’m very willing to pay the additional cost for Enterprise if it will save me a lot of hassle and time. Thanks very much for all feedback!