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Thanks for all of these suggestions - very helpful! We sail in two days!

Thanks your the helpful responses. You answered my questions and gave me some good suggestions.

We'll be sailing on the Shadow next week, and as I pack, I have some questions about laundry. I know that we can do our own on the Shadow. Questions: what does it cost? Does the machine take cards or do I need to bring change? What's the best time to do your laundry? We're first time cruisers, so please forgive these mundane questions.

pausulli, what is your favorite place to eat in Anchorage? We'll be there for two days before our SS cruise from Seward to Anchorage. Thanks!

These are great ideas! Thank you! It seems as though the private tours are more favored --- is my hunch correct?

We are taking our first cruise ever on the Shadow in September (6 days, Seward to Vancouver) and are trying to choose land activities. We're in our 60s and like kayaking, hiking, wildlife, and would like to choose activities that showcase these interests. Would any of you experienced cruisers be so kind as to share which activities you really liked - Silverseas or private ?

Some questions:

Should we do a separate whale watching cruise, or do you see many on the cruise?

In Skagway, we are considering the Eagle Preserve Float and Fjord Cruise. Has anyone taken this? How would it compare to the Inside Passage Sea Kayaking?

In Juneau, what is the best way to experience the Mendenhall Glacier?

We'd like to do one flight seeing excursion. Any suggestions for the best spot/provider for this?

Thanks for your help with this. The many choices are overwhelming.

Thanks for the link to your trip report, YourSLCwoman. It's so helpful for me! And thanks to all of you for clarifying the dress code. I wasn't concerned about dressing up as much as fitting more clothes in my suitcase.

We are four first-time cruisers, heading to Alaska on the Silver Shadow. I'm seeking any advice, but especially wondering about

- dress --- the formal is defined pretty well for men, but what about for women... do ladies really wear ball gowns?

- excursions --- which ones are especially good?

We're all in our 60s and are pretty adventurous.

Thanks!