KruisinKath

Yes, success! So glad you got it created!

I agree. I thought there were some quite good facts given as most people attempted to better understand the landscape, rather than dilute the meaning of the thread with misdirected jabs. Overall, some excellent data to ponder that may help any one of us in future potential interactions.

There is only the one road in the park, so all three of the tour options use just that one.

Oh darn, sorry! To try and redeem myself- maybe try clearing your cache/browser history?

If the sign in email and password boxes are already filled in when you get to that box, it’s just auto-filling. You should be able to delete the info in each box and proceed.

1989 I think? Carnival Fantasy.

Actually, the cruises were released in June/July of 2023, as I booked then to get the cabin I wanted. The land tours, however, were in that December timeframe.

You’re very welcome! We used it in 2013, and may do the drive again in 2025. Of course I didn’t keep the guide then; good thing I downloaded before they shut down the site!

Forgot to include your quote as I think then you'd get a direct notification - check the thread; I attached the Murray Guide for you.

MissMet, I downloaded it before the site got taken down. If I'm doing things right, the PDF should be attached to my reply. Skagway_Murray Guide.pdf

In 2013, we got into Anchorage late afternoon. Next day we took train to Whittier and did the 26 Glacier tour, then back to Anchorage. Last day we took train to Seward (some of the most beautiful scenery we’ve ever seen-highly recommend!), then did a six hour Kenai Fjords tour, then got on the ship right in Seward. Ship didn’t leave until 8 pm, so plenty of time!

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All boats have to stay a certain distance from the whales. We had a few that surfaced right by the boat, then we maneuvered to be that required distance. I never felt in danger of being “upended.”

You can’t go wrong with either. We used Glacier Wind in Icy Strait Point. I forget who I used in Juneau. I’m going with Jayleens in 2025, but there’s also Harv n Marv’s. All vendors mentioned have smaller vessels (6 or 12 pp). The tours thru the cruises are usually larger (~50+).

I wish this could be a pinned post at the top of the first page! I’ve been researching for my second Alaska trip and was surprised to see that the cruise lines have expanded the sailings earlier/later. Wasn’t surprised at the negative reviews I started seeing about tours/venues being shut down; though even just a few days of reading this and other forums would steer people away from these outside-shoulder seasons, but sadly many people don’t want to bother doing a little homework.