LarryTex

Hi Everyone,

I depart Saturday, October 11th on the Jewell. I will try to see what others enjoy during our visit to Trujillo (October 15th) and report back to you.

Larry

....and most other cruises:

I sailed on the Sapphire Princess, July 17, 2011

If anyone is planning an Alaska cruise from Seattle, here are some costs cutting tricks I have done so far:

A. I stayed at the Best Western Airport Executel near SEA-TAC. They have a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel. They also have very nice free Continental Buffet breakfast.

B. Use Seattle Express for transport to the cruise ship. $12 per person. The hotel will make the reservation for you. I am also using Seattle Express from the ship to SEA-TAC. Only $12 per person. Phone: 206-793-8430

C. Remember the cruise ships charge 20-30% more for excursions. Find independent companies if possible.

D. If you cruise to Juneau, buy the $3 bus shuttle. It is not an easy walk to downtown.

E. The cruise line was charging $49 per person for the bus trip to Mendenhall Glacier. I paid $16 round trip ticket (it is an old school bus) from one of the small tour companies located at the bus drop off area. Every 30 minutes they pick-up and drop-off. You can stay as long as you want. There were less than 8 people on the bus each way when I rode today.

F. If you need to buy souvenirs, I think Alaska Shirt Company has the least expensive items. There is a store in every port.