amymoore Posted August 9, 2016 #26 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Things to consider..we did the tour two years ago leaving from McKinley lodge to the ship. It was a long train ride. I have done other legs of the train trip and enjoyed them. This one not so much. If I recall, it was 6 hours. We were seated backwards. The other stinky part was that we got to board the ship just in time to grab our life vest for the muster drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted August 9, 2016 #27 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Good to know. .we did the train from anchorage to the ship and loved it. Which is why we want to make sure we do the glass domed cars this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW6cruiser Posted August 10, 2016 #28 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If you have the time, do one that includes the Kenai Lodge. We were there for two nights and absolutely loved it. We took an optional scenic river float tour one afternoon. We liked the connoisseur tour as meals were included (yes it is more cost up front..but we knew what the cost was and were not worried about the price at each menu), we seemed to have better rooms at the lodges, and the tour guide took care of dinner reservations, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 10, 2016 #29 Share Posted August 10, 2016 trying to decide how many days we want in mt McKinley lodge. We know we want the 2 nights in Denali as we want to do the tundra tour and will either pay more for it if we do the explorer option or it is included in the connoisseur one. I suggest two nights at each lodge and not just one night. With only one night, you really do not have time for a good experience as you will get there one afternoon and leave the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzrbachoua Posted August 10, 2016 #30 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Thanks I showed dh the connoisseur that they are offering next year and the only train ride is anchorage to mckinley lodge or mckinley lodge to denali lodge and he said he wants the glass domed cars going to Whittier and knows it's a long train ride but he loves trains...as ir is right now only the denali explorer option offers that. Will see if it changes when we do book. We will be celebrating our 20 yr anniv so need to make sure we get a mixture of both getting what they want. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 10, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted August 10, 2016 We boarded the Island Princess today!! Here is the day 1 Patter. It's a pic from my phone but hopefully clear enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planning is Half the Fun Posted August 10, 2016 #32 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I can not tell you how excited I am to see that Patter!!!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 11, 2016 #33 Share Posted August 11, 2016 We boarded the Island Princess today!! Here is the day 1 Patter. It's a pic from my phone but hopefully clear enough. Looks clear to me. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 11, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planning is Half the Fun Posted August 11, 2016 #35 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm two weeks behind you and taking notes like a mad woman. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 12, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Day 2 - Hubbard Glacier...1st formal night...here is the dinner menu...sorry I missed the day 1 menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 12, 2016 #37 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Day 2 - Hubbard Glacier...1st formal night...here is the dinner menu...sorry I missed the day 1 menu. There's still a next day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 12, 2016 Author #38 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Day 3 Patter-Glacier Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planning is Half the Fun Posted August 12, 2016 #39 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I'm sure you don't want to use a lot of your trip time, but I really appreciate seeing these. Would also love to hear what you choose to do and how it goes. Doesn't have to be immediately, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webtraveler Posted August 12, 2016 #40 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) Thanks I showed dh the connoisseur that they are offering next year and the only train ride is anchorage to mckinley lodge or mckinley lodge to denali lodge and he said he wants the glass domed cars going to Whittier and knows it's a long train ride but he loves trains...as ir is right now only the denali explorer option offers that. Will see if it changes when we do book. We will be celebrating our 20 yr anniv so need to make sure we get a mixture of both getting what they want. : ) The train is a must for train lovers. We did the Denali Explorer tour last month from Whittier to Denali Lodge to start our tour and loved it. Also lookup up the Yukon & White Pass RR excursion to Bennett Lake (Skagway) if time permits. Both are extremely scenic rides. Happy anniversary, our trip was our 25th! Edited August 12, 2016 by webtraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 13, 2016 Author #41 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Day 3-Glacier Bay dinner menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 13, 2016 Author #42 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm sure you don't want to use a lot of your trip time, but I really appreciate seeing these. Would also love to hear what you choose to do and how it goes. Doesn't have to be immediately, of course. Hi-I will try and write something after the cruise or in one of the ports with data service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 13, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Day 4 Patter- Skagway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 14, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Day 4-Skagway dinner menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 14, 2016 Author #45 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Day 5-Juneau Patter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbmn53 Posted August 14, 2016 #46 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you so much for the Patters and the menu. I am going on this same cruise on September 7th, so I was excited to see these. Although I am not a "foodie" I am already planning what I will eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 14, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Day 5 Juneau dinner menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 15, 2016 Author #48 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Day 6-Ketchikan Patter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 16, 2016 Author #49 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Day 6 - Ketchikan menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davistx1 Posted August 16, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Day 7 -Sea Day Patter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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