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We'll be going on the Princess Cruiseline. It's our first cruise. We just want some good recommendations for excursions. Any other tips would be great too!
Thanks!
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We did the Alaska cruise on Princess a few years ago. While you are on the ship you will see lots of beautiful scenery with mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and snow. So my suggestion is not to do tours that take you to glaciers, unless you want to do a dog sled ride. WE did the Totem Poles tour in Ketchkan and that was a nice tour. If/when we do Alaska again I think we'll do the lumberjack show because it looked interesting on the travel channel. We also did a tour that went to a fish hatchery but I would skip that one as it was not very exciting to me. In Juneau we did the White's Pass and Yukon tour (you can go by train or tour bus) by bus and that was more beautiful scenery. In a couple port stops we just got off the ship and wandered around the towns. The only other tour that I would consider is the dog sled ride with an opportunity to see the puppies.
In my opinion the best Alaska cruise for you would be a cruise-tour. The cruise-tour allows you to see more of Alaska by land (bus and/or train) either before or after the cruise. They typically afford an opportunity to stay a night or two in/at Denali National Park, Anchorage, Talkeetna, or Fairbanks, Alaska. Princess is one of the cruise lines that use the train to transport you from/to the cruise point to/from the park and Fairbanks. That's what we did and the train ride is magnificent and when you do the cruise tour you will have the best opportunity to see wildlife like bears, caribou, moose, fox, wolf, and a few others. These cruise-tours can be from 12 to 15 days or more while normal cruises are 7 days.
There are several ways to have a cruise to Alaska. You can cruise north from San Francisco, Seattle, or Vancouver Canada or cruise south from Anchorage (Whittier or Seward). You need to pay attention to which itinerary (port stops) the cruises will have.
It will be pleasant on ship while you are in inside area but breezy and chilly on open decks. When you get near the icebergs and glaciers it will be cold. And I mean like hat, coat and gloves cold. But the way to dress is layer your clothes so you will be warm enough when its cold but not too hot when you are in warmer areas. Instead of a ski jacket, take a lighter one that you can wear comfortably over a sweater or hoodie. Take some long sleeved shirts and slacks. Take a cap or hat and even gloves. Think underclothes, shirt, sweater, jacket for your dress each day.
The ship will have areas where you can see things without being outside. It will also likely have a solarium, a glass covered pool and hot tub area. And of course the ship will have a gym. So you can take things to enjoy these activities on ship.
We did the Alaska cruise on Princess a few years ago. While you are on the ship you will see lots of beautiful scenery with mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and snow. So my suggestion is not to do tours that take you to glaciers, unless you want to do a dog sled ride. WE did the Totem Poles tour in Ketchkan and that was a nice tour. If/when we do Alaska again I think we'll do the lumberjack show because it looked interesting on the travel channel. We also did a tour that went to a fish hatchery but I would skip that one as it was not very exciting to me. In Juneau we did the White's Pass and Yukon tour (you can go by train or tour bus) by bus and that was more beautiful scenery. In a couple port stops we just got off the ship and wandered around the towns. The only other tour that I would consider is the dog sled ride with an opportunity to see the puppies.
In my opinion the best Alaska cruise for you would be a cruise-tour. The cruise-tour allows you to see more of Alaska by land (bus and/or train) either before or after the cruise. They typically afford an opportunity to stay a night or two in/at Denali National Park, Anchorage, Talkeetna, or Fairbanks, Alaska. Princess is one of the cruise lines that use the train to transport you from/to the cruise point to/from the park and Fairbanks. That's what we did and the train ride is magnificent and when you do the cruise tour you will have the best opportunity to see wildlife like bears, caribou, moose, fox, wolf, and a few others. These cruise-tours can be from 12 to 15 days or more while normal cruises are 7 days.
There are several ways to have a cruise to Alaska. You can cruise north from San Francisco, Seattle, or Vancouver Canada or cruise south from Anchorage (Whittier or Seward). You need to pay attention to which itinerary (port stops) the cruises will have.
It will be pleasant on ship while you are in inside area but breezy and chilly on open decks. When you get near the icebergs and glaciers it will be cold. And I mean like hat, coat and gloves cold. But the way to dress is layer your clothes so you will be warm enough when its cold but not too hot when you are in warmer areas. Instead of a ski jacket, take a lighter one that you can wear comfortably over a sweater or hoodie. Take some long sleeved shirts and slacks. Take a cap or hat and even gloves. Think underclothes, shirt, sweater, jacket for your dress each day.
The ship will have areas where you can see things without being outside. It will also likely have a solarium, a glass covered pool and hot tub area. And of course the ship will have a gym. So you can take things to enjoy these activities on ship.
I'm planning a winter honeymoon any suggestions?
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To be more specific we're looking for a private log cabin with a hot tub or jacuzzi, preferably in Alaska, Colorado, or Wyoming somewhere with mountains and lots of snow
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I can think of a few places in Colorado and Wyoming but I haven't lived there for going on twenty five years. Alaska is a different story. I've lived here for twenty years up north and now in southeast. If you want privacy with the option of going out I recommend two places. The Bear Track Inn in Gustavis. It's a high end lodge at the mouth of Glacier Bay, mountains, ocean, whales, glaciers and so much more.
Or Pearson's Pond in Juneau. I'll give you the link and you can decide for yourselves.
Travel is by Alaskan Airlines from Seattle to Juneau and either the ferry system or feeder flights to Gustavis.
Congratulations in advance and I hope your honeymoon is fantastic.
If you have any questions, feel free.
I can think of a few places in Colorado and Wyoming but I haven't lived there for going on twenty five years. Alaska is a different story. I've lived here for twenty years up north and now in southeast. If you want privacy with the option of going out I recommend two places. The Bear Track Inn in Gustavis. It's a high end lodge at the mouth of Glacier Bay, mountains, ocean, whales, glaciers and so much more.
Or Pearson's Pond in Juneau. I'll give you the link and you can decide for yourselves.
Travel is by Alaskan Airlines from Seattle to Juneau and either the ferry system or feeder flights to Gustavis.
Congratulations in advance and I hope your honeymoon is fantastic.
If you have any questions, feel free.
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