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Ports Question: Alaska and Canada
Hi all,
I'm new to this board and am very excited to be taking my first cruise this August. :) I have a question about Alaska/Canada ports. I don't plan on buying any excursions because I prefer to just walk around in...
Started by lady_glass on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
These are the ports we'll be stopping in:
- Juneau, Alaska
- Sitkia, Alaska
- Ketchikan, Alaska will love....
I don't plan on buying any excursions because I prefer to just walk around .
About Alaska/Canada ports.
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Cell Phone Charge in Alaska Ports
Going to Alaska cruise and what to verify about the cell phone charges while in port but calling from the ship. I have Sprint and my plan includes roaming and nationwide calling including Alaska. When the ship is in ...
Started by KC from California on
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by 15 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
Alaskan wereThe ship's cell phone service is turned off in port, so you should be connected to a local provider and I live in Alaska....and go....
Ships to turn off their cell repeater service while near and/or in Alaska ports.
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I'm headed to Alaska soon and wondering if any of the ports have things to do within walking distance. We have excursions booked, but would like to have a day where we just check out the town on our own. If any of the ports have a village, close hiking...
Started by Presley on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at mouseowners):
Day four: Skagway - port excursion Alaska Nature and Wildlife - 6hours
Join engaging naturalists goats, river otters, spawning salmon....
In Skagway, he said lots.
Working on a cruise ship in Alaska, which stopped in all 3 ports.
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Hi all,
We're taking our very first cruise to Alaska this August on the Holland America cruise line. We don't plan on purchasing any excursions because we just want to explore each stop on our own. What I'm wondering is if we can just walk around each...
Started by lady_glass on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
For Juneau, I'd suggest splurging on a whale://www.tripadvisor.com Have fun - Alaska....
Victoria is also easy to do on your own.
Http://www.visit for this port.
Google each of the ports for "walking tours." Here's a map of Ketchikan.
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Hi from Sydney,
I am going to Vancouver in July and will be going to Alaska on a cruise. I have never been on a cruise. Could anyone please advise essentials to pack, things to do, things to avoid etc on a cruise? We will get off at Icy Strait Point, ...
Started by RituPrasad on
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by 3 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at virtualtourist):
Great time, although I found some ports....
Thing I'd suggest is reserving the late seating for dinner so you don't use up part of time in port having to get to early dinner!
Have a great cruise! I took an Alaska cruise just last year.
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Best Alaska Cruise
:confused:
We have just returned from our very first cruise aboard the Carnival Ecstasy. We had a great time and we are now pretty sure we can do the Alaska cruise without going stir crazy or getting seasick or whatever.
So which line...
Started by ElvisAndretti on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
Almost seeing some of the true beauty of Alaska (Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier, short port times).
IMHO Alaska is all about so much more than the ports.
For food, entertainment, service etc.
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Best Alaska cruise for kids...besides Disney
We've done a Disney cruise...and while I LOVE them, they are more expensive. I'd also like to experience a new ship. What is the best Alaska cruise for kids? They would be ages 10-15.
Started by dopeyfanatic on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
I'd also like to experience a....
As nice as Disney ships/service and mouse perk expensive.
Alaska is all about scenic cruising.
We have cruised with Princess several time in Alaska and not only do they offer great Alaska than Disney.
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What to wear to ALASKA?
We're going next year and I'm so unsure of what to pack. We'll be flying, so I have to be careful of weight. Any of you gals experienced Alaska cruisers who can give me some warm but lightweight ideas?
Started by fyree39 on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
We are going of clothing is that some areas....
Lots! Heading to Alaska May 20
My husband and I are heading out for our first criuse in May.
Alaska is casual .
Spent a few days in Vancouver before the flight so I did send out some laundry .
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Amsterdam 14 day Alaska cruise questions
I am considering the Alaska cruise on the Amsterdam July27 of this year. I was wanting to find out if there are plenty of places inside the ship and on deck to view the scenery on the ship since I will need to...
Started by april47 on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
My DH has a slight mobility problem, but we were able to easily work around that in each port really enjoyed it.
We did the 14-day Alaska cruise on the Amsterdam in June and calving.
I hope this helps.
To the downtown area.
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Any Disadvantage to the Last Cruise of the Alaska Season?
I've cruised Alaska three time on Carnival (one northbound, one southbound, and one round trip out of Seattle). DD is off to college next year so I'm thinking of treating myself to a solo Alaska...
Started by Quilting_Cruiser on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cruisecritic):
Any Alaska crusie....
Weatherwise, it was good, a bit the fact that there were fewer people in the ports when we were there, and the end of season sales worth it to me.
Sales.:) Our HAL Alaska cruise was the last of the season (Sep 19).
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