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David L 1:50 Thu Jan 26
Alaska Cruise

Anyone done one? Tips appreciated please. Don't bother with all the not very funny comments either, because I'm not in the fucking mood ok?

Fivetide 4:07 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

No tips, but I'm very jealous.

penners28 4:06 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

I thought tom cruise had had another kid or something....

Wasser 3:47 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

I did a 7 night inside passage cruise a few years ago from Seattle through the passage and back to Victoria. I'd recommend it. Two excursions I'd recommend are the narrow gauge railway trip down the White Pass at Skagway and a whale watching excursion. I'd also recommend spending a few days in both Seattle and Victoria (but be prepared for rain). Take some cold weather clothes as it can be chilly, even in summer.

You can also do Victoria to Seaward but be prepared for a 125 mile trip from Seaward to the nearest international airport at Anchorage and flights can be a bit pricey.

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity are offering good deals at the moment.

Grumpster 2:47 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Still at the peak of my powers!!

And yeah when I talk about football back in the day it makes me sound about 55 ;o)

Steven P 2:40 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Grumpy - you are only 42? Jesus!

simon.s 2:34 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

The Norwegian fjord cruise I did was stunning, probably up there with some of the scenery in Alaska/Vancouver, and a lot cheaper I'd imagine too. Plus the bonus of very few yanks.

simon.s 2:34 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

The Norwegian fjord cruise I did was stunning, probably up there with some of the scenery in Alaska/Vancouver, and a lot cheaper I'd imagine too. Plus the bonus of very few yanks.

Far Cough 2:29 Thu Jan 26
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Westside, fair enough then, but these cruises did tend to attract the older crowd in my day, maybe they have introduced a more livelier entertainment package that appeals to the younger crowd?

Grumpster 2:29 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

At what age does it become acceptable to consider going on a cruise?

Like to do one in later life, though appreciate that aged 42 isn't the time to go on anything other than a booze cruise as yet.

None of that hot one for me either, all about the worlds scenery and an Alaskan one must be fantastic.

Eggbert Nobacon 2:29 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

you should film a documentary/reality show there. I'm not sure the 873 we have so far are enough

there are now more cameramen than snowflakes in Alaska

Westside 2:26 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Far Cough - we found a good mixed age range on the Alaska cruise.

Far Cough 2:22 Thu Jan 26
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Haven't done the Alaska cruise have only done the Norwegian fjord cruises, but by all accounts it's magnificent scenery which makes the big ship that your on, look like a duck pond boat, oh and if you're looking for parties and a load of young people, forget it, most of the passengers will be toward the upper age range

Have fun

Oh and Celebrity is a good cruise line

defjam 2:15 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Would love to do this so will keep an eye on this thread.

I'm in a good mood though so post away.

Westside 2:08 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Yes, my only cruise. Did the inside passage, sailing from and back to Vancouver, in early September 2015. Highly recommend it. Vancouver is a great city to boot, worth 2 - 3 nights before or after cruise.

Mind you did get a free drinks package, as a booking inducement. Suggest you look for one of these when booking.

Used the Celebrity line, who I found excellent.

Watch the cost of trips/events/tours ashore, they can be pricey. Some of the cheaper ones are brilliant value.

simon.s 1:58 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

Far Cough might be your man.

Been to Alaska, but not on a cruise, although I'd imagine there'd be some stunning scenery.

Alwaysaniron 1:51 Thu Jan 26
Re: Alaska Cruise

"Cruise" you say

I'll leave the thread I think......