jeremystevens

OK so the research is going well, and we're looking at doing ziplining in either Skagway or Ketchikan - I think the Ketchikan option looks better, has anybody done either before?

2 hours ago, mcrcruiser said:

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Thanks! I'll take a look.

13 hours ago, wyobean said:

I never book a HAL excursion...way too much. There are many other options. Some through TA’s or check your roll call. Many suggestions there, too.

Thanks Wyobean. Couldn't see that a role call had been started for this cruise yet so I started one myself. Yes, I think I'll book outside of HAL, the timings don't cause a concern and I suspect I'll save a lot of money.

13 hours ago, oaktreerb said:

What is the date of your cruise?      So you are cruising on the Volendam on June 3, 2020?  If it’s an excursion that may sell out you should book prior to boarding whether direct or with HAL.  You have plenty of time to plan.  Be sure to read the trip reports on the Alaska board on CC which will help you plan uour excursions.

Thanks for the tip. Yes, plenty of time yet but I like to sort these things out early!

Thanks Wyobean. Couldn't see that a role call had been started for this cruise yet so I started one myself. Yes, I think I'll book outside of HAL, the timings don't cause a concern and I suspect I'll save a lot of money.

Hi,

We've just booked onto the Volendam leaving Vancouver on 03/06/20. We want to go whale watching in Juneau, and on the zipline in either Skagway or Ketchican - we can see that the timings work with the times the boat is docked, is it best to book direct with the tours, or via HAL when on the boat? On our previous cruise in the Med (with Princess), the tour costs were quite heavily marked up when booked on the ship.

Any trip advice would be welcome, thanks.

Jeremy