ejhall Posted June 14, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I was considering the Mendenhall Glacier float trip. Has anyone taken it? This will be my (and my mother's) first float trip and we'll be there in early Sept. I'm 40, she's 60. Any concerns? Celebrity Infinity 9/5/04 (I can't wait! Woohoo!) Celebrity Mercury 6/12/98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrr210 Posted June 14, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Yes. I took it two weeks ago with my mom (62) and brother (22). Both thought that it was very boring and would not do it again. Basically, you sit on a raft for two hours and float down the mendenhall river. I thought the scenery was nice, but I probably wouldn't recommend it. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildfan2 Posted June 14, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I heard something similiar about the float trip in Skagway. Very boring, but the scenery is usually pretty nice. It might be worth a try. Jen 1st Cruise on Celebrity Mercury - Alaska 6/4/2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean.queen Posted June 14, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I agree with mrr210...did the Juneau float trip last year...scenery is beautiful for the first 15 minutes only!...then your just floating very slowly past homes with views of backyards. Pick something else [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis0056 Posted June 15, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2004 We did the float trip on our 1st cruise to Alaska and it was waste of money. You best bet is to take the walking tour, if your mom is up to it. Everyone's right it's a Boring ride and if raining gets real cool. Dave Transatlantic sailing on the Constellation [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=111111&cdt=2004;9;1;17;0;00&timezone=GMT+0000[/img][img]http://www.zooish.com/_borders/drinkin_md_wht.gif[/img] [img]http://www.zooish.com/_borders/lickin_food_md_wht.gif[/img] Our Cruise Pictures [url="http://community.webshots.com/user/davissatx"]http://community.webshots.com/user/davissatx[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 15, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I have posted for years- money is better spent elsewhere, my opinion only. You get a brief distant view of Mendenhall- rest of trip is trees and backyards. Is anything else of interest? Whale watching is about the same price and superior in my experience. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejhall Posted June 16, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Thanks to all who replied! I've bagged the Float trip and we're going to do whale watching instead. Celebrity Infinity 9/5/04 (I can't wait! Woohoo!) Celebrity Mercury 6/12/98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted June 16, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 16, 2004 Is the float trip through the Eagle Preserve in Haines also not worth it? Norway - 2/97;Leeward -12/97; Grand Princess - 1/99; Leeward - 6/99; Dawn Princess - 11/99;Vision of the Seas - 6/00;Carnival Victory - 9/00; Zenith - 10/00 Mercury - 3/01; R1 -7/01; Grand Princess - 11/01; Majesty of the Seas - 12/01; Norwegian Star - 3/02; Carnival Triumph - 7/02; Maasdam - 11/02; Holiday - 12/02; Millennium - 4/03; Carnival Victory - 7/03; Zaandam - 8/03; Zuiderdam - 10/03; Enchantment of the Seas - 1/04; Galaxy - 3/04; QM2 - 5/04; Voyager of the Seas - 5/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted June 17, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 17, 2004 The float trip in Haines- is definately superior. But later in the season will have more eagles. Not likely other wildlife- mostly. Eco Orca runs a great raft tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telesaps Posted June 21, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2004 How about the Hike and Float in Scagway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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