jormot Posted May 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 16, 2015 What was your absolute favorite part of your Alaskan cruise? If there is one thing you would suggest that could not be missed what would it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted May 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 16, 2015 we all have different interests, physical abilities and budgets. ie people will say heli dog sledding or bear viewing is a must-do, but neither interest me or are within my budget so that response doesn't help. Look over the ships excursion list and see what appeals to YOU. When you narrow down your options, post again and ask for feedback on your choices, or ask for independent vendors to replicate the activity. Also, have a look at the trip reports (STICKY above) ... they're first hand experiences so a great resource. There are many photojournals that will help bring the trip to life with photos of the ship, dining, excursions, hotels, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmoger Posted May 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 16, 2015 One that everybody on board can afford is sailing into Glacier Bay. It's spectacular!! Bring warm clothes, binoculars and a camera. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkSiren Posted May 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 16, 2015 We've been on two Alaska cruises and for us, hands down, Glacier Bay was the best part! It was a year ago this weekend that we went on the NCL Pearl to Alaska. Oh, how I miss it. I've attached a few photos of Glacier Bay. We had spectacular weather! Such a beautiful place! We plan to go again in May 2017 on NCL with an itinerary to again include Glacier Bay. Enjoy the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookiebird Posted May 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 16, 2015 What was your absolute favorite part of your Alaskan cruise? If there is one thing you would suggest that could not be missed what would it be? Easy to answer: Tracy Arm and Glacier Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted May 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hubbard Glacier!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted May 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I almost always do a B2B and for me the best part is the middle days. I love the scenery from Skagway North and then back. In 5 days I get Glacier Bay 2X, College Fjord, the beautiful sailaway from Whitter and across the Gulf and Hubbard Glacier. Doesn't get much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlxo Posted May 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Another vote for Glacier Bay [YOUTUBE]9ln2wYbk6xY[/YOUTUBE] Skagway comes up to a close second with the railway. [YOUTUBE]F4PEcfMK1eY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I greatly enjoy the scenic sailing. Unlike most any other sailing area which is just a lot of "water". It's a thrill, catching some interesting wildlife, other boats etc. I am also always in the air- really shows the expanse of Alaska. I start my Alaska "season" tomorrow, with 4 cruises. Will be sailing Glacier Bay 4 times, Tracy Arm twice, College fjords and Hubbard each once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzneefan Posted May 18, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2015 BQ, you need to get out of the house more often. Happy Alaska Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntjoy036 Posted May 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My favorite thus far is whale watching out of Juneau. Hubbard Glacier is a close second. I have not yet sailed Glacier Bay, a deficiency I will remedy this summer. Whatever you choose, enjoy this most magnificent part of God's creation. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TATraveler Posted May 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I was in Glacier Bay last week. It brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful -- and I'm not one to cry. Basically, that part of Alaska has ruined me for anything in the lower 48. And I've seen some awesome views in the lower 48. So Glacier Bay is my #1, and it's "complimentary" if you purchase the right itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottagoacruzn Posted May 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hey Budget Queen, do try and have a wonderful cruise!!:) Will be choppin at the bit to read your reviews!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristalght Posted May 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Musher camp in Juneau and Davidson Glacier excursion in Skagway. Both with Alaska Excursions. Absolutely awesome trips!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April7901 Posted May 26, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Having just returned.... count me as another vote for Glacier Bay. I did a helicopter landing on Hubbard Glacier, and a seaplane flightseeing over Misty Fjords. I did the White Pass Railway up into the Yukon. Two whale watching trips. Nothing compared to being on a smooth-as-glass waterway, surrounded by beautiful silence and awe-inspiring scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted May 26, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 26, 2015 There's too many things to decide what was my favorite part of my cruise. If I have to choose just one thing, it would be spotting Orca's from the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristalght Posted May 26, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Oh!!, Brett Nixon was our naturist. I will check his schedule to see what ships he's on. His talks were amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted May 26, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I loved all of it - on our last trip we got to do both a small boat tour of Tracy Arm and the cruise ship went to Glacier Bay. Love all the ports DW's favorite is Ketchikan - mine is Skagway.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MpwdMom Posted May 28, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 28, 2015 The first eagle we saw was quite a moment...had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. It was such a gift! After that, the Misty Fjords tour by float plane and Glacier Bay scenic cruising were both humbling and awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted May 28, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Oh!!, Brett Nixon was our naturist. I will check his schedule to see what ships he's on. His talks were amazing! Good morning...right now he and his wife are on Celebrity Solstice:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greysandy Posted May 28, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My favorite was sitting on our balcony with a cup of coffee or later in the day a glass of wine, as we pulled into the ports or left them. The scenery was just amazing. Glacier Bay was spectacular also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 29, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Having just returned.... count me as another vote for Glacier Bay. I did a helicopter landing on Hubbard Glacier, and a seaplane flightseeing over Misty Fjords. I did the White Pass Railway up into the Yukon. . Herbert Glacier? Did you fly out of Juneau? Being the Lake Bennett train didn't start until May 26, you didn't get into the Yukon with the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April7901 Posted May 29, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Herbert Glacier? Did you fly out of Juneau? Being the Lake Bennett train didn't start until May 26, you didn't get into the Yukon with the train. Yep, Herbert. I knew Hubbard didn't sound right... And no, the train did not go all the way into the Yukon, the bus after the train did. Since this wasn't an excursion thread, I wasn't too concerned with getting the details perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderCruiser Posted May 31, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Now, that is a tough decision to make, something like "who's your favorite child?" Coffee on the balcony was so relaxing, Glacier Bay and College Fjord were magnificent, the wildlife was exciting, but our favorite was the heli/dog sledding with an additional glacier landing. The solitude of the glacier, seemingly away from any part of civilization, the grandeur of the mountains was all inspiring. I'm ready to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2js Posted June 1, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 1, 2015 We are a budget minded family and we had a great time playing on the beach under the falls at Mendenhall glacier. My kids played on the rocks n the rocks and added to the stone fort started by another family. We rented a car so had a ton of flexibility. It was an amazing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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