Alaska trip planning

My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Rick

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My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Rick

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:19 -0600, wrote:

My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Princess is the BEST! I've been to Alaska twice on Princess -- my
first cruise ever was one of them, and it really spoiled me for other
lines. We just did the ten-day out of San Francisco, and it was truly
memorable.

Must see? The White Pass Railroad trip in Skagway. Get in the LAST
car, not the first, and you'll have amazing views on the way up.
--
Face your fears.
Live your dreams.

Huh? I thought you were a big fan of the Governor (or is that
Governess) of Alaska?

clint wrote:

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My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Rick

On Sep 29, 11:00*am, wrote:
My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any *unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Rick

Hey Rick,
We were in Alaska this past summer. Please cut & past my blog below
packed with info:

http://www.cruisethesea.blogspot.com/

and pictures he

http://picasaweb.google.com/markdege...le070408Alaska

Enjoy,
Mark

Our first and only cruise to date was on Holland America, "Veendam."

We left from Vancouver, BC, up the inland passage to Seward, took a
bus to Anchorage, then a bus to Denali and a train back to Anchorage.

The ship was great, no complaints.

Denali was a waste of time and money.

Very kitschy and exploitive, and not very interesting, frankly: there
is much better scenery and accomodations here in the Pacific NW.

Highlight of trip: we took a helicopter in Juneau to the glacier;
landed on the glacier and walked around.

Other recommendation: the Raptor Center in Sitka.

I highly recommend the Celebrity's Summit ship...........you can peruse
www.cruisecritic.com for cruisers experience w/ various cruise lines &
excursions..........

Ciao.......................Rudy


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My wife and I are planning our cruisetour to Alaska in May of 2009 and
would like to know any tips that you all could provide as to which
cruise line to use, which tour to not miss, and any unforseen
problems we may encounter on the way. We are avid Princess fans but
are willing to try others if you think we should. How much can we
expect to pay for our meals at the lodges in Denali and McKinnley NP.
Any suggestions for excursions (little or no walking) in Juneau,
Ketchikan and Skagway. I have looked at the train rides in Skagway,
but have no idea which one would be the best for us. Thanking you in
advance for any help you may be able to provide.

Rick