Arriving Anchorage--Sailing Seward

ts548 · January 10, 2011

Hello! We are on the Aug 26 sailing on Radiance. Flying in to Anchorage the day before. I know it is a 2hr. trip to Seward. Not really wanting to do the scenic train ride as our transfer. I do have a 6am shuttle service for $25 pp available. Not sure what will happen when we arrive at ship 8:30 am. will they take our luggage? Are there places to go from there before boarding? Is boarding around noon?

Does anyone have a better shuttle alternative or plan that will work for a group of 13?

thanks!

Budget Queen · January 10, 2011

There is plenty to see and do in Seward. and I never recommend rushing on a ship here. You are missing out on some excellent sightseeing opportunities. Depends what each person's preferences are??? With that, this is probably a varied interest group, so allow each to make their own touring decisions- or not. I've seen boarding on ships anywhere from noon to as late as 3pm.

You got a fantastic transfer rate. Maybe some of the people are going to take advantage of a full day of touring with this. :)

http://www.seward.com

gertz · January 10, 2011

If I might ask why do you not want to take the scenic train?

And there is lots to do in Seward like for instance Keani 6 hr Nat Park tour one of the must sees in Alaska.

vbmom87 · January 10, 2011

Hello! We are on the Aug 26 sailing on Radiance. Flying in to Anchorage the day before. I know it is a 2hr. trip to Seward. Not really wanting to do the scenic train ride as our transfer. I do have a 6am shuttle service for $25 pp available. Not sure what will happen when we arrive at ship 8:30 am. will they take our luggage? Are there places to go from there before boarding? Is boarding around noon?

Does anyone have a better shuttle alternative or plan that will work for a group of 13?

thanks!

There are lots to do in Seward. I agree that I would not try to keep all 13 people touring in Seward together. Let them all decide what they want to do and split up. Here are some ideas.

Post number 14 on this thread should be very helpful:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=20321781#post20321781

Biking

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=719783

Harding Icefield Hike:

http://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisi...ield_trail.htm

Sea Life Center:

http://www.alaskasealife.org/

Exit Glacier:

http://www.nps.gov/kefj/planyourvisit/exit-glacier.htm

Dogsledding on a glacier:

http://www.alaskadogsled.com/ (you are probably going to be too late in the season for this option)