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I am flying to Seattle for our cruise next month, but my daughter lives there. The parking at the port is very expensive. Any ideas about other options for leaving a car?

Can anyone recommend whether we should take a tour to the Tutshi Dog Sled area or rent a van and drive on our own?. We have a large group (8 adults and 3 kids). I think it crosses the Canadian border so that might be tough. The White Pass train ride is full, darn. Also, any tour guides you would recommend. I've checked with a couple, but no luck. Thanks!!!

Totally agree. I'm trying to map out what we should do together and where we should split up. I'm mapping out alternatives so all of the suggestions are super helpful!!

Thanks for the awesome feedback. I really appreciate all the tips and details.

Thank you very much! I appreciate the help. As an FYI, I'm comparing prices and I am finding some differences for RC. For example the White Pass RR is $30 cheaper if you book directly, but you have to walk to the train station vs. boarding at the dock. However for 11 people, that equates to $360 short walk. I really appreciate the tip though and where prices are comparable, I'll definitely go with the ship's excursion.

I've booked a RC cruise from Seattle for mid Sept and need some recommendations for excursions and/or tours. We've never been to Alaska, so are naive about what's best to do. We had a change in the itinerary, and are now going to Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, BC. I'm looking for some activities that good for different interests and ages. There's some interest in seeing a Glacier or simple hikes (adults), possibly gold mining and dog sleds (for the kids). I'm hoping costs will be more reasonable if we book private tours. We are a large group so I'm not sure about transport. Also, the kids are 2, 5 & 6, so I'm not sure about car seats? I would be soooooo grateful for any tips or advice.