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Help with Alaska cruise
On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 03:41:49 GMT, "Ray M"
wrote: My wife and I are looking at taking an Alaskan cruise next year. We are in our mid 30's and have only cruised once before on our honeymoon. We did RCI's Vision of the Seas through the Panama Canal in October of 2001 and enjoyed it very much. We will probably try to take the cruise in May or early June or a late September one so we can try to avoid all of the family vacations. It's not that I don't like children, I just prefer well behaved ones (or better yet, well behaved parents). I would suggest May/June -- longer days and better weather. The ship I would suggest is any of HAL's Statendam class 1) They are in a class by themselves for usable deck space (a lot of it real teak) which is important for the cruising days. 2) They are small enough to get nice and close to glaciers and the short. 3) Great food, great service 4) By far the most visits to Sitka, the best tourist town in Alaska 5) Comparatively well-behaved people and not so many kids You will give up the high onboard activity level of RCL -- the disco shuts down pretty much completely at midnight -- but this matters a lot less in Alaska with its emphasis on ports and scenery. Also, you get a younger crowd on HAL in Alaska. Since we liked RCI, they are in the running. I'd like to ask for opinions of other cruise lines that you think we might enjoy and potential itineraries. I would do a round trip out of Vancouver, unless you want to take a land trip north of Anchorage. The extra flight time and expense is very high from Anchorage. I would plan a few days in Vancouver for sightseeing in the city and a trip to Vancouver Island (Victoria). We already plan on getting a balcony room since we had one for Panama and liked the fact that we could have our own private views if we preferred. If I had budget concerns and was on a HAL ship, I'd let the balcony go, especially off-season when it's going to be chilly. On the other hand, if the budget is not a concern, a balcony is awfully nice. Mason Barge "If this is coffee, please bring me some tea. If this is tea, please bring me some coffee." -- Abraham Lincoln |
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Help with Alaska cruise
i meant time to explore victoria after the cruise, not during!
we are planning to tour on our own, just trying to figure logistics and timing I'm not good with timing ie from here to there. so other then figuring an overnight in anchorage, a trip to denali, and the train to seward I'm clueless! -- Sheree Join us on the SGC Bermuda! http://hometown.aol.com/sgc2003 "JLeary256" wrote in message ... Other then sitka the ports are the same, but one gives you the opportunity to explore vancouver nad victoria, the other fairbanks and anchorage None of the sailings give you enough time in Victoria- far better is to add a few days and go on your own. Also with Fairbanks and Anchorage- add days and forget a cruisetour. They don't see either city and there is so much to consider going on your own. Very very easy to do on your own, a necessary reference is THE MILEPOST. Try your library and look it over carefully. You never get a good deal on a cruisetour especially with 3 people and overall all far fewer kids. |
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Help with Alaska cruise
just trying to figure logistics and
timing I'm not good with timing ie from here to there. so other then figuring an overnight in anchorage, a trip to denali, and the train to seward I'm clueless! It is vitally important to be well researched. Distances are vast. As mentioned- a necessary reference is THE MILEPOST. Gives exact milage and you can go from there, but don't count on highway, always 55mph driving. For the above, yes do spend time in Anchorage, plenty to do and see, Anchorage- Denali Park- 5-6 hours via drive, 8 hours via train, spend 2 nights there and my min. distance into Denali is Eielson- 66 miles via SHUTTLE, not tour bus. Train Anchorage - Seward is 4+ hours. Very very easy to go on your own and far better value. |
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Help with Alaska cruise
probably try to take the cruise in May or
early June or a late September one so we can try to avoid all of the family There are far fewer kids on Alaska cruises compared to the Caribbean. Also if Denali Park is a priority, I never plan a trip before June 1, when the shuttles get all the way to Eielson, my min. distance in. |
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Help with Alaska cruise
Just returned from ALaska on Carnival Spirit and had a great time. The
ship was terrific and the food as good and sometimes better than other ships I've been on. Norma Ray M" wrote in message hlink.net... My wife and I are looking at taking an Alaskan cruise next year. We are in our mid 30's and have only cruised once before on our honeymoon. We did RCI's Vision of the Seas through the Panama Canal in October of 2001 and enjoyed it very much. We will probably try to take the cruise in May or early June or a late September one so we can try to avoid all of the family vacations. It's not that I don't like children, I just prefer well behaved ones (or better yet, well behaved parents). Since we liked RCI, they are in the running. I'd like to ask for opinions of other cruise lines that you think we might enjoy and potential itineraries. We already plan on getting a balcony room since we had one for Panama and liked the fact that we could have our own private views if we preferred. Any and all info is appreciated. If you need any more info from me, please ask. Thanks, Ray ---------------------------------------------------------------- Captain Jack will get you high tonight And take you to his special island Captain Jack will get you by tonight Just a little push and you'll be smilin' Billy Joel -- Captain Jack ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Help with Alaska cruise
On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 03:41:49 GMT in rec.travel.cruises, "Ray M"
wrote: Since we liked RCI, they are in the running. why would you want to cruise with a line that repeatedly commits felonies, knowingly polluting the pristine waters of alaska, falsifies the records, and then its environmental auditors, required by the sentence for polluting, falsifies the audits? see www.cruisejunkie.com for the lurid details! ================================================== =========== If you want to see the real Alaska, don't come on a cruise ship! See the cruise industry rogue's gallery at http://www.juneaucrondahls.com/ship2000.htm Dennis P. Harris |
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