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I completely agree with you. The lines for the buses are horrible. You were very wise to do what you did. Totem Bight is great.
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Unless it is raining --- the road surface will be dry. Any snow will be cleared. It is a very safe drive.
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Holland America mentions this in their brochure. When sailing Princess -- it is not in the brochure but it is in their daily document that comes out that says it sails Stephen's Passage and when it sails there. Most probably ignore this.
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I would not sail Princess's megaships. I would stick to their smaller ships. There are more smaller ships sailing one way than megaships. I would not sail Royal Caribbean's Radiance Class ships. I would also pick a line that goes to Glacier Bay and RCCL does not. I think Princess is a line that offers something for everyone that would solve interests for both people.
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Whale watching!
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Silversea would be very boring for a 13 year old. I found it stuffy when I sailed them and I was 3x that age. They rarely have kids on their ships.
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Taxi or Uber to Mandenhall glacier & annual np pass
Casey12 replied to mncbabu_yahoo's topic in Alaska
The Blue buses ran out of permits last year and had to stop transporting individuals. We used this company once: https://www.dluxrides.com/ . It was several years ago and I don't remember the price. We found them great and dependable. -
I would look into Princess. I would avoid any mega-ship in Alaska. Most main stream lines don't have great dining anymore. Or if they do it is additional.
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I will take Coral's helpful ALASKA information on this board any day over your ship's entertainment commentary. I appreciate everyone on this board who talks about Alaska and who has been to many of the ports and glaciers. We don't need negative comments on this board.
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I am also in the camp of doing an entire day split between van and train. Definitely go beyond the Summit. The scenery you see in the Yukon is different than anywhere else in Alaska (well you are in Canada) that you will go. For example - you will see a desert and beautiful Emerald Lake. To go the entire distance you will get a better feel for the Gold Rush and the distance individuals went. This is an extremely gorgeous area scenery wise. Different than your other ports. If you don't plan on coming back-- take advantage of the long day you have here to see the area.
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I agree with those who would recommend avoiding RCCL and NCL. We like Princess and Holland America. We put Alaska ports and itinerary first and not the ship. We love Alaska more than the Caribbean. I also never thought I would say that. We would love to do Un-Cruise in the future. I would recommend doing a 1 way cruise and not round trip Seattle trips. You will get better times in ports, longer port days and more glacier days.
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Uniworld to lease 2 ex-Crystal river ships from Riverside
Casey12 replied to Daisi's topic in River Cruising
I recently planned a river cruise for a bunch of friends. They like high-end cruise experiences. They're only requirement was that was not on Uniworld due to the decor. We have walked through several of their ships. We ended up going with Tauck. Uniworld really needs to re-think their design philosophy. -
We went with Glacier Wind a few years ago with Captain Shawn. It was an excellent whale watching day. I also recommend them. I hope to go back next year.
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🛳️ Live (hopefully) from Crown Princess May 12 - 23
Casey12 replied to Coral's topic in Princess Cruises
Keep the pics coming! What excursions do you have planned? -
🛳️ Live (hopefully) from Crown Princess May 12 - 23
Casey12 replied to Coral's topic in Princess Cruises
I think I need to add Whistler to my pre-cruise stay. Thanks for the pictures. -
🛳️ Live (hopefully) from Crown Princess May 12 - 23
Casey12 replied to Coral's topic in Princess Cruises
If you can post menus - that would be great! I have the same cruise booked in July. -
Thanks!
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Or people go elsewhere and they lose the booking all together.
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This may be the change that stops me from cruising Princess - after dealing with several other changes. I do cruise yearly with Princess but every cruise lately has been beyond disappointing. And I am close to retirement where I will be spending more of my money traveling more. Stupid move Princess.
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I am one that also thinks RCCL does a poor job in Alaska. HAL and Princess are superior in Alaska. And they do Glacier Bay. I would look into other lines. The smaller ship the better in Alaska.
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I have done Misty Fiords via boat and it is over-priced and just ok. You spend a lot of time getting to the monument and then are only there for a short time. Not a tour I would recommend or do again. Plane is much better.
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There are better things to do in Juneau than Mendenhall glacier (canoeing or visiting the face). It has retreated so much. The hatchery is not that exciting either.