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Those who have been on the Alaska cruises............

16 years ago

Please need details...we are () close to booking one..but I told Brian I needed to check with my ladies/guy friends here first......what did you do who did you cruize with and if you want to disclose the price you can email me.....this I belelive Brian said with flight was 34 or 35 apiece...going shopping in tulsa today so will check back as soon as I get home...Thanks sTacy

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glenda_al
16 years ago
That sounds close, or maybe a little less, but that was 2 years ago when I went.
Be sure you do the land and sea!
We flew into Vancouver and flew back from Anchorage.
Some do the opposite, think fly to Fairbanks first. We didn't go to Fairbanks.
Cruised on Princess cruise lines.
Be sure and take a rain coat.
Highly recommend the lumberjack show, goldmine camp and cookout, eh on the whale watch, you see them on the ship,
guided bus tour of the Denali and couple nites stay, and train ride with dinner to Denali.Camera in hand everywhere you go, and be sure and take your battery charger.
Didn't go, but couple did to see the salmon run and bears, and saw really nothing, but then others I know that DID! Just a matter of timing.
My head is getting foggy about the trip.
vannie
16 years ago
Hi Stacy Lucky you! We went on Norweigan and the thing I like about Norwegian is there are no dress up nights. I hate that! We flew to Vancouver and boarded; were on a week and it was just wonderful. The shore excursions can be expensive, but that's just part of it. I don't know what it cost b/c it was a present from DD#2. You will at least want a room w/ a window. It's kinda chilly to really enjoy the balconies, but they are nice. I had a friend that had been and she told me exactly what to take, and that's what I did. You don't need many clothes--you're not going to sweat, so stuff won't get dirty. Good walking shoes, some kind of hat, gloves, etc. We only used big coats when we went to Sawyer Glacier. The weather the rest of the time was very pleasant. They say it always rains, but it didn't rain at all when we were there. I hope you've checked prices on line as well as w/ an agent. That sounds high to me. Enjoy, enjoy. I'd like to go back some day.
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deemarie5500
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I sailed in May/June 2005 on the Celebrity INFINITY roundtrip from San Francisco (13 day cruise I think). We paid around 21 each for balcony cabin, Concierge level.

Dont' have flight info because we RV'd out from NJ to SanFran and back again.

There were tons of excursions to choose, some very expensive.
naughtykitty
16 years ago
I haven't been on an Alaska cruise but I just did the LA to Ensenada this past weekend. I love cruises! Here is a good website to check out for good prices....

Here is a link that might be useful: Cruise Deals
bettyswwa
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We have gone twice on Holland America. Once out of Seattle (Sept.) Beautiful weather. Next time out of Vancouver, BC (June) Beautiful weather. The first time we had a balcony and because it was so warm we used it a lot. $1300 ea. The second time we had a window room but only paid under 500 each because a relative on SIL side of family worked for Holland America and they were trying to fill a huge cancellation. We didn't have airfare as we live a couple of hours from Seattle and drove to Van. We took the train trip in Skagway one way, took the bus back with a stop in Liarsville (the old gold mining camp). We really enjoyed that. I love HA....but have nothing to compare it to. Whatever you do, you will love the whole experience. It's a beautiful trip. We saw whales and porpoises on both trips.
glenda_al
16 years ago
Now if your bucks are unlimited, will tell you how an "acquaintance and her DH" went to AK.
She went after I did, and we had lunch exchanging our experiences.

They had a 24 hour butler and handmaiden!

Thought you might want to check into THAT!

Not for me! :o)
grinch_gut
Original Author
16 years ago
OHHHHHHHHHHHHH sign me up for the unlimited one glenda....LMAO!! Thanks everyone will save this thread...STacy

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