kej1176 Posted June 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Can anyone tell me if they used any of the Alaska Tour Saver coupons this year and if so how was your experience. Also wo during if anyone knows the website of the "Alaska Whale Watching" company that is offered in the book? Thanks for any info :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcymmolly Posted June 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I bought one of the books, and have reservations for the whale watch. They did it all over the internet, responded quickly, and seemed good to me. We leave mid July, so I will post more when we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloisia Posted June 25, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Rcymmolly .... I would also like to hear about your whale watching tour when you return. I found the site for the tour book & there are a few coupons we would probably use. Have a wonderful cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAgain2222 Posted June 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm boarding the ship in a couple of hours. I booked with whale watching tout...will report back after the 4th of July when we get back home :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1176 Posted June 28, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks! I'd love to hear how it went... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treinke Posted June 28, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 28, 2012 We are still on our trip. Used a zip lining coupon in Ketchikan without problem. Made the reservation by phone, took the book when we arrived. They didn't seem to care if I didn't bring the book and just brought them the coupon but I followed the rules. Will be using another one tomorrow and then a flight seeing one Saturday. We saved almost 500 on just three coupons so it was well worth the money. But we also booked everything months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysgravlogy999 Posted June 28, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 28, 2012 have reservations for the whale watch. They did it all over the internet, responded quickly, and seemed good to me. We leave mid July, so I will post more when we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSMcDuffy Posted July 6, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 6, 2012 We used 3 coupons in the TourSaver book and all went perfect. One I had to mail in ahead of time (Alaska Railroad) and for the others I brought the book along (as it said they were void if removed from the book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivyanddavid Posted July 6, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I used 4 coupons last month. The only one I had a slight problem with was the ERA glacier helicopter in Juneau. They rescheduled our flight 3 times in one day because of weather issues. But even after the weather cleared up, we were rescheduled again. My guess is that priority is given to full paying customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1176 Posted July 8, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Has anyone used the whale watch coupon? I'm curious to know If it's a large boat with a lot of people or a smaller size one and how the trip was? Thanks All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAgain2222 Posted July 8, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi again! Whale watching was wonderful :) We went with the "Louis" coupon, not the one with "Cory" on it. (I don't have the book in front of me to tell you the name, lol) When you call, you will get "Alaska Galore". Apparently they have several captains that they use on a part time basis when they are busy. Our boat was owned/operated by "Terry". It held 6 of us comfortably inside, had a washroom on board, and an observation deck behind. There was also a flybridge on top that held 3-4. Terry had heard of a pod of Orcas that had been hanging around for couple of days, but appeared to be leaving the area. He took us out to where they were last seen first, and we were lucky enough to see 6-7 Orcas, including a "baby" (that is one BIG baby, lol). We then went to another area ans saw humpback whales, and then to a 3rd area and saw numerous bald eagles. On the way back, we went close up to a bouy and saw several seals. While I spent most of my time outside, there was crab dip, salmon dip, crackers, and donuts served inside. I realize it may be a hit or miss situation on who you get, but we had a great time (and saved money too!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAWS Posted July 8, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 8, 2012 We used it for the Bering Sea Fisherman's Tour. Almost every person on that excursion was doing a cruise sponsored one. We spent less than what one person paid (for two people). It wound up being the only coupon we used, and I wound up selling my used coupon book on Ebay for $50 so this really became a worth it excursion. Wonderful excursion btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathysmom Posted July 8, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 8, 2012 How does one get a Tour Savers's Book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idalia Posted July 8, 2012 #14 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Alaska Tour Saver books cost $99.95. Not sure if we're allowed to post a link, but you can google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ttnc4me Posted July 9, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 9, 2012 We used it for the Bering Sea Fisherman's Tour. Almost every person on that excursion was doing a cruise sponsored one. I don't see that tour on the list on their website. Do you remember what it was titled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1176 Posted July 9, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I am wondering what coupon that is too. I have the book and don't see anything in there for that tour. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1176 Posted July 9, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks for the info! I have no clue on which one looked better so I'm glad for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobhsv Posted July 9, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Any idea when the 2013 books come out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted July 9, 2012 On the way back, we went close up to a bouy and saw several seals. QUOTE] These were sea lions, not harbor seals. They have been hauling out there for over the 13 years I first saw them there (1999) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schagpal Posted July 10, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 10, 2012 We (3 couples) just got back and used both the Toursaver and Northern Lights saving about $1,000 after factoring in the cost of the books. We used them for train to Seward, fjord cruise, zip line, whale watching in honah (best excursion), sealife center and tram. We had reservations for most in advance. Very worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kej1176 Posted July 15, 2012 Author #21 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Just wondering if anyone else has used the akwhalewatching.com coupon with Louis Juergens for whale watching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAgain2222 Posted July 15, 2012 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2012 How does one get a Tour Savers's Book? FYI - wish I would have known, but several are offered on Ebay. They list what coupons they used, so as long as you don't want any coupon that was previously used, you might get a great deal :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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