Ladyaruba Posted March 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 25, 2018 pardon my ignorance but are these two towns the same? I had a tour all picked out for Skagway and then realized we were stopping in Haines:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisGirl1978 Posted March 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 25, 2018 pardon my ignorance but are these two towns the same? I had a tour all picked out for Skagway and then realized we were stopping in Haines:') I loved Haines, there’s a ferry from Haines to Skagway. Haines was super quaint, there’s a coffee shop that sells incredible cinnamon rolls. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted March 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Haines is at the other end of the Lynn Canal from Skagway. If you are doing ships tour , you will be transferred via the Haines fast ferry . If you are looking to do independent tour you need to prebook the ferry , as it sells out. Phone 888 7662103 or 907 7662100. They also have a website. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyss Posted March 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 25, 2018 There are lots of places to visit in Haines: Kroschel Films Wildlife Center Jikaat Kwaan Heritage Center View bald eagles along the Haines Highway Fort William H.Seward Historic District and Sculpture Garden (near the port) If you rent a car, you can visit the first 3 places on your own, plus you can drive into the Yukon (passport needed if you enter Canada). You need to reserve ahead for the Wildlife Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyaruba Posted March 25, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Haines is at the other end of the Lynn Canal from Skagway. If you are doing ships tour , you will be transferred via the Haines fast ferry . If you are looking to do independent tour you need to prebook the ferry , as it sells out.Phone 888 7662103 or 907 7662100. They also have a website. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/quote We were looking at the Bordello breakfast and Suspension Bridge tour in Skagway which looked interesting and fun! If I go ahead and book this thru HAL, they will make the arrangement for us to get there from Haines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinknock50 Posted March 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Haines is at the other end of the Lynn Canal from Skagway. If you are doing ships tour , you will be transferred via the Haines fast ferry . If you are looking to do independent tour you need to prebook the ferry , as it sells out.Phone 888 7662103 or 907 7662100. They also have a website. Sent from my iPhone using Forums[/quote We were looking at the Bordello breakfast and Suspension Bridge tour in Skagway which looked interesting and fun! If I go ahead and book this thru HAL, they will make the arrangement for us to get there from Haines? Yes, if you book one of HALs tours, they will get you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted March 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 26, 2018 they are probably stopping at Haines due to many other cruise ships in Skagway. We took a HAL tour and they were responsible to get us to Skagway for it (and back)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJzink Posted March 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 26, 2018 When we were in Haines we saw their "Hammer" museum - don't laugh, it was incredibly interesting. My husband went nuts over it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted March 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I loved Haines, there’s a ... coffee shop that sells incredible cinnamon rolls. ... and absolutely the best mocha latte on the face of the earth IMO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VennDiagram Posted March 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 26, 2018 We were looking at the Bordello breakfast and Suspension Bridge tour in Skagway which looked interesting and fun! If I go ahead and book this thru HAL, they will make the arrangement for us to get there from Haines? If the tour is available for you to book on your itinerary, transportation to Skagway and back to your ship is included. If the tour only shows up for Skagway (not in the Haines list of excursions) you would need to get to Skagway and back on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare missync Posted March 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2018 ... and absolutely the best mocha latte on the face of the earth IMO!!! What is the name of this coffee shop? :D:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare missync Posted March 26, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 26, 2018 pardon my ignorance but are these two towns the same? I had a tour all picked out for Skagway and then realized we were stopping in Haines:') Be advised that the times for the ferry are a little odd so review everything closely BEFORE booking your excursions. If it's through the ship you'll be fine because they will arrange all of that for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avian777 Posted March 26, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 26, 2018 What is the name of this coffee shop? :D:D;) IIRC (and that is no longer a given, at my age!), it was "Sara J's Expresso Shoppe" :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyaruba Posted March 26, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted March 26, 2018 If the tour is available for you to book on your itinerary, transportation to Skagway and back to your ship is included. If the tour only shows up for Skagway (not in the Haines list of excursions) you would need to get to Skagway and back on your own. Guess I will look into it more before I book it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise_More_Often Posted March 26, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2018 IIRC (and that is no longer a given, at my age!), it was "Sara J's Expresso Shoppe" :):):)Perfect! I looked it up so I won't miss it on our Haines visit. It's pretty close to the Hammer Museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin7 Posted March 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 27, 2018 When we were in Haines we saw their "Hammer" museum - don't laugh, it was incredibly interesting. My husband went nuts over it...... We have been there. It was so fun!!! My husband and sons thought it was THE BEST. (We drove the Alaska Highway and took the ferry from Skagway.) ~Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted March 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 27, 2018 When we were in Haines we saw their "Hammer" museum - don't laugh, it was incredibly interesting. My husband went nuts over it...... The hammer museum was part of our HAL tour. I didn't think I'd be very interested. But to my surprise I really enjoyed it. Bought one of the little hammers as a souvenir but Canada Customs took it away from me:loudcry: I should have packed it in my checked luggage. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare missync Posted March 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 27, 2018 IIRC (and that is no longer a given, at my age!), it was "Sara J's Expresso Shoppe" :):):) OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you! I'll definitely check it out. Wasn't planning on the Hammer Museum but now I might do that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboob Posted March 27, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) Of late, Skagway is having issues with landslides onto two of their docks, reducing the number of available berths. Interestingly, HAL(!?!) has proposed taking over management of those two docks (and the hillsides) from the narrow-gauge railway that runs up through White Pass. Did someone just say "If you want it done right...."? ;) Edited March 27, 2018 by Haboob Remove errant line-feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladyaruba Posted April 10, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted April 10, 2018 If the tour is available for you to book on your itinerary, transportation to Skagway and back to your ship is included. If the tour only shows up for Skagway (not in the Haines list of excursions) you would need to get to Skagway and back on your own. I talked with someone from HAL about the excursions. I was told that this tour was not offered for Haines, only Skagway. I asked if I could take the fast ferry to Skagway and do it that way. She said sorry but no because it wasn't offered as a Haines Excursion Will see what looks interesting in Haines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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