Cruise to alaska: was Newbie to Alaska

I was wondering what ship you cruised on.etc. Also if any one has taken the
cruise/ rail package?


I have taken 10 cruises to Alaska with a total of 18 trips there. I am NO fan
of cruisetours. They are costly and lacking for what you get. BE very informed
on what you are purchasing- some people don't have a clue. Allow enough time-
at least a 7 day add on- any shorter will have more time in transit. Research
yourself - head to your library and take out Alaska travel books. Distances
are VAST. As an example rail Anchorage- Denali Park is 8 hours- no where
mentioned in any cruise brochure- with an arrival around 4pm- hardly much time
at that point for much touring- have at least 2 nights there. The included
"tours" don't not get as far into the Park as the 1/3 costing SHUTTLE buses.
Choose carefully- going independent- will offer you the options of seeing what
is OF YOUR interest. Extremely easy to go on your own. A significant savings
can be had using www.toursaver.com just another option.