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I don't have anything yet.
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ISP - I like Glacier Wind in Hoonah: https://www.g-wind.com . You can also do whale watching in Juneau: https://jayleensalaska.com or https://www.harvandmarvs-juneau-whale-watching.com I only see orcas about 1/3 of the time. Bears - ISP or Ketchikan. I have used this company in ISP/Hoonha: http://geestahuntours.com I did whale watching in the morning and wildlife viewing in afternoon.
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Coral is a good choice. It is a toss up for me between Coral and Sapphire Princess. Both are good.
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Not Caribbean Princess! I would say Sapphire Princess #1 and Coral Princess #2. Sapphire Princess has a similar layout of Emerald except there are 500 less passengers, a covered pool, a wider promenade deck, a sit-down pizzeria (on Plaza deck). A few more extras.
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I have been on Princess many times in Alaska with covered pools and the covered pools (and sometimes non-covered pools) are used frequently in Alaska. Bring your suit! I have seen pools emptied if there are rough waters, not due to amount of passengers.
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Air is a killer the week after (flying on Thanksgiving weekend). I agree about cruises the first of December.
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Alaska - Grand Princess - Best Viewing Area (Glacier Bay/College Fjord)
Coral replied to BRDLY99's topic in Princess Cruises
This is my favorite spot. It is Deck 7 and is covered (in case it rains). You can walk easily from side to side (either around the ship or cut through the ship) to get from one side to another. Everyone heads to the top. I actually prefer Deck 7 as pictures turn out better when you are at a lower level as opposed to looking down. Also, this area is often not crowded. There maybe people on deck but you are not fighting for spots. You want to be mobile as the ship goes towards the glaciers to get the best view. The other area when leaving the glaciers that I like is the aft pool area. -
Have you looked at the entire day tour: https://chilkootcharters.com/yukon-rail-bus/#book I think the further you get into the Yukon the better.
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There are times where I have not been thrilled with the port offerings but have done them because that is the activity that the port is famous for. I have been extremely surprised that I enjoyed the activity. If one doesn't think they are into whale watching and the port is famous for it - I suggest they try it once to see if they enjoy it. If they don't - that is fine. Some people never have an opportunity to see whales in their life. Or worse, they had an opportunity and skipped it and regretted it later. For many - Alaska is a one time trip. Thus, I suggested they try it anyway. I agree the videos don't do whale watching justice.
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Yes they do on every floor. It would be an inside cabin that backs up to the back of the elevator.
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I do not drink and have always had non-alcoholic versions of drinks available at all venues on Princess. I wouldn't worry about this.
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I had a great whale watching excursion in Hoonah: https://www.g-wind.com And a wildlife excursion which included bears: http://geestahuntours.com If you have never been whale watching before - I recommend it. It is amazing up close.
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Is princess not cruising to the North Cape anymore then?
Coral replied to ace2542's topic in Princess Cruises
https://www.princess.com/cruise-search/details/?voyageCode=B422 https://www.princess.com/cruise-search/details/?voyageCode=Y420 They have never sailed many cruises there, just a few per year. -
Princess also offered a free shuttle.
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That is what I thought so I thought I would clarify.
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It really depends on the year (dog sledding on the glacier). When the snow is gone, it stops. Dog sledding with wheels on land can be done through out the season. There definitely is a difference in price. As stated, on ice can run $500+ per person as it involves a helicopter landing on a glacier.
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Depending when they go in August, dog sledding on glacier may be over anyway for the season.
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It doesn't matter if you have a guarantee or not. They will find enough people. A friend got 3 cruises out of move over offer. They keep upping the offer.
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It can be the chef on the ship. So yes, it can vary from ship to ship.
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Yes - they are great. Al of the boat rides out of Seward are amazing. Also - with kids, the Iditaride is great. https://ididaride.com