My third trip to Alaska in three years… Since I arrived back from my short winter trip to Alaska in March 2008, I’ve been thinking about heading back ...
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My third trip to Alaska in three years… Since I arrived back from my short winter trip to Alaska in March 2008, I’ve been thinking about heading back up in the summer of 2009. I am on a budget like a lot of folks, so I started saving for this trip during the summer of 2008. There are a number of activities & adventures on my life’s ‘to-do’ list that I desire to achieve and Alaska seems like a great place to accomplish them. - Ride & sleep on a Ferry (maybe see a whale or two) - See the Southeast Alaska ; Ketchikan , Sitka , Juneau , Haines & Skagway - Relax in the Hot Spring - Go whitewater ra...
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The Cruise cost was $3490 for 2 adults and 1 child in a Balcony room. The Excursions were another $1092. We had flights from Atlanta that were another ...
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The Cruise cost was $3490 for 2 adults and 1 child in a Balcony room. The Excursions were another $1092. We had flights from Atlanta that were another $900, and we also stayed a night in Seattle for another $100 (about 1 mile from the cruise and walking distance to the Space Needle). We took a cab to the port. We were on the Norwegian Sun. I think the time to go depends on the weather that Alaska has been having and what kind of stuff you are interested in doing. Sorry I have not answered these questions sooner. I didn't realize so many people have written in and I haven't looked at the page i...
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Brisbane - Sydney - San Francisco - Vancouver After about 18 hours of flying we finally arrived in Vancouver. Flew with United Airlines which was fine ...
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Brisbane - Sydney - San Francisco - Vancouver After about 18 hours of flying we finally arrived in Vancouver. Flew with United Airlines which was fine except it is surprising that an international airline these days does not have entertainment screens on the back of the seat. Still, the movies they showed were OK and as usual none of us got very much sleep so by the time we got to our hotel we were fairly exhausted. However, it was too early to go to bed so we wandered downtown to look at some of the sights and grab some tea. As it is still summer it stays light until about 9pm. The Comfort In...
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This was one of those extras you sign up for when you take a cruise, and it was terrific. We flew in a seaplane to the lodge and had a great crab ...More
An overnight stay to transfer planes and it was perfectly fine and I would not hesitate to stay again and longer. Rooms and Staff were good and the ...More
This hotel is incredible. Staff is very helpful and friendly. A true Alaskan feeling and ambiance. This hotel has an over view of Ketchikan that is ...More
Loved the comfort and catering of every one of my needs. My guide sucked and I didnt catch any big fish but I still tipped him because he was nice. ...More
Our trip to Yes Bay Lodge this summer (2007) was the best trip we have ever been on. The Lodge is one of the most beautiful places, our room was ...More
The Waypoint Inn found us when our reservations at another hotel were botched. Life is mysterious, sometimes when you least expect it, you are given a ...More
The Black Bear Inn is Ketchikan's most Elegant Waterfront Bed and Breakfast. It's unique furnishings, decor, original Alaskan Art, and numerous ... More
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were very spacious and great beds. We slept better than we do at home. The hotel was right across ...More
This historical registered hotel built in 1927 is located in the heart of downtown Ketchikan directly across from the cruise ship docks and overlooks ... More
The hotel is basically clean and the service is fair at best the reception is if ya waht a room fine we dont care we will rent to someone else. ...More
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