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Interesting - I remember going onto Mt Roberts Tram back 10 years ago and I just remember there being a gift shop there. On their site - looks like there is more now. Including hikes. Mind you the hikes are VERY VERY long - 9 miles +. I do see one that is 4 miles long. Any recommendations on "shorter" walks up there/other things to do now that it may be a bit different.

Heya, Aug 8th @Juneau from 7AM-930PM. Our first tour is with Allen Marine Tours for Tracy Arms from 915AM-415PM. Looks like we have time - considering grabbing an uber/taxi and heading to Mendelhall glacier questions 1- Is it do-able, do we have enough time? 2-Best way to get there? Shuttle, Taxi, Uber etc etc? 3- Waterfall + Glacier in close proximity right? I see the visitor center closes at 730PM, but does the rest "close up". Unsure if there's a gate or the other regulations 4- Any easy-moderate hikes/outlooks/places to get it Thanks!!

Good Afternoon. In August @Celebrity Millennium. Port: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway/Haines, Icy Strait Point Looking for Alaskan Made Souvenirs - Not sure what my budget is. Not trinkets made elsewhere (though I do collect cups/spoon so that may be made in a foreign location). Any souvenirs or shop recommendations in these ports. Open to any suggestions - I won't know what's out there unless someone tells ya. Thanks!!

@quack2 Sorry came out of surgery a little over a week ago... I'm still not 100% there yet. one of the reasons I mentioned something has to happen when I sit down and plan my trip. @HaveWeMetYet Was looking at adventure bound - it's $185+ tax, Timing is good - but it's 10 hours. that can account for a very good or very bad time. for Alaskan pricing it's great and one of the cheapest boat tours I've seen. Which is why I'm worried - I have tried e-mailing them twice to ask a few questions but no response. I may just call them @oaktreerb Thanks I'll look into creek street Everyone thank you for your advice.

Heya, I'm all over the place with this. So - family of 4 - father, mother, me (daughter) and brother. Celebrity Millennium 7AM-930PM in August. I'm doing a post-cruise land trip in Alaska and I'm honestly just all over the place - in my attempts to make a fun/dynamic/variety trip for the family - I'm making a mess. Each time I wanna plan/sit down and work on the literary something happens Anyway...... SUN – AUG 6TH. KETCHIKAN 7AM-3PM - Maybe Bering Sea Crab MON – AUG 7TH. ICY STRAIGHT POINT 9AM-7PM - Whale Watching + something else? TUES AUG 8TH. JUNEAU 7AM-930PM - This Post WED AUG 9TH. SKAGWAY 7AM-4PM - Unsure Post Cruise - Kenai Fjords Boat Tour (Seward), 26 Glacier Tour (Whittier), Flightseeing Tour... and hikes. 2 Rafting Tours Anyway... so Juneau time. Was considering Tracy Arm based on a previous post. But given my itinerary - is it a good addition? it's highly rated? Also which company would you do it with? Adventure Bound seems cheaper than longer than it's counterpart - 10 hours (8AM-6PM). If we did do it with this company - we'd have ~ 3 hours before cruise departure. Any advice on how to spend it? We're thinking of just walking around town for fun and/or souvenir shopping. I remember there was a tram with a gift shop at the top where we bought an ulu. Any recommendations on cool souvenir shops (not trinkets) that don't break the bank? Thanks!

@Coral Tour looks interesting! Not a lot of reviews but seems new and promising. Unfortunately for Aug 7th only a 10 AM or 1 PM tour is listed - whale watching tour starts at 10AM. I'll contact the operator in case it's full or for possible openings. Any other recommendations in the meantime?

Thanks guys! I just contacted Glacier Winds with my inquiries! Fingers crossed - they still have space for August. I HOPE we get a good whale showing. A decade ago in late May/early June - we did 2 whale watching tours- in ISP and Juneau. Only saw tails. Cute... but after 10+ tails - it's like JUMP JUMP JUMP! Didn't happen. Anyway - so for part 2 - since we have time. What "secondary" tour would you recommend after Whale Watching. Attempting "variety". First post includes our port excursions. Thanks!

Heya, Family of 4. Celebrity Millennium AUG 7TH 9AM-7PM. Good amount of time in this port. I know Icy Point is known for whale watching - so we definitely would like to do that in the AM. However, there are sooooo many tour groups that do them - I have no idea who to pick. Also - I noticed different boats - sizes that conduct them 24, 30, 42 people etc etc. Now I don't want a private tour (too $$) - but 42 people?? Isn't that a lot. I'm not sure what the sweet spot is - vessel size (like 2 stories - better spotting?) vs people vs ability to maneuver - I do understand there is a minimum distance to keep from whales. So looking for recommendations of a company that does it WELL since this will be our only whale watching tour on the cruise. Also - considering a second tour afterwards - just not sure which yet. Want variety so considering Kayaking??? Or anything you guys recommend. Currently Juneau - Tracy Arm (WE think) Boat Tour, Ketchiken (Bering Sea Crab), Skagway - Unsure (maybe chilikoot wildlife viewing if there is room). Thanks!

Is anyone willing to link me the Bennett trip that you guys are speaking highly off. I found a couple of options and I don't want to book/possibly book the wrong one.

So I'm curious.... if you're leaving a US cruiseship onto US grounds - why are cookies (since that's what we are talking about) illegal? I can understand meats, fruit, veggies - live items. Anything that pests can grow on. But pastries? Cookies? I can bring those from Australia into the US or whatever country to country.

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Everyone thank you for your recommendations -I will look into all. I was thinking a lot of boat tours may be a lot. but on second thought it'll probably be good for my father who's not entirely in the best of shape @Kathscof I don't quite follow with Chichagof Island... are you recommending flight from a certain port or are there tours that head there from one of the ports? Thanks!

Sorry if I missed it - is Celebrity switching their port around in early August?

Good Day, So - I'll cruising from Vancouver -> Seward. Plan to spend 4 days in Vancouver and then 10 days in Alaska (DIY Landtrip). US: Me 39 (birthday on August 3rd <____<), Brother 34, Mother 66, Father 69. Our Interests: Honestly we like all.. except fishing. I'll be on Celerity Millennium. Schedule: Fri Aug 4th Boarding Sat Aug 5th Cruising Sun Aug 6th: Ketchikan 7AM-3PM Mon Aug 7th Icy Straight Point 9AM-7PM Tues Aug 8th Juneau 7AM-930PM Wed Aug 9th Skagway 7AM – 4PM Thu Aug 10th: Hubbard Glacier (Cruising) Fri Aug 11th: Arrive in Seward at 5AM I was disappointed to learn no Glacier Bay. Anyway right now - I've been looking into tours... They all sound amazing. But right now - I'm thinking are there any MUST-DOS - or something special that each one of these locations are known for? For example: I read Icy Straight Point has amazing whale watching, while Juneau is known for Mendenhall Glacier. That being said is Mendellhall tour worth it when we'll be doing Kenai Fjords Boat Tour, Exit Glacier (Seward) or 26 glacier tour in Whittier? Also during cruise ports - the parents don't mind splitting up from my brother and I. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do a bear tour. But they are sooo expensive. So I'm forgoing it since my brother and I are splitting the cost (but it's still 4 people!!). I'm hoping one of these stops in the cruise during this time in August has bears. I thought Icy Straight Point port might work - in Haines. I contacted the company and they told me it's a wildlife tour - bears are a 50% sighting only during that time. Any advice is appreciated it. We're doing 1 flyseeing tour and that's in Talkeetna - but if you think there's one that's very much worth it let me know please. Anyway my plan in Alaska Post-Cruise is still in SUPER draft mode. Seward -> Whittier -> Talkeetna -> Denali -> Anchorage Currently for Seward - We'll do the 6 mile white water rafting (brother and I), resurrection raft (relaxing)/SeaLife Center/Kenai 7.5 Hour Tour, Exit Glacier Whittier - 26 Glacier Tour Talkeetna - Flight Seeing Tour of Denali Denali - No plans yet - aware of landslide closure Anchorage - No plans yet ^any advice on land trip is also appreciated - though I understand the focus is cruise ports. Thanks!!!

Good Day, So a bit about me – I’ve fallen behind times. Completely Obsolete. History: Have a Canon 7D, used it as a hobby/on trips, used to love photography- wildlife and landscapes – mostly nature shots. Was about to transition/test astrophotography after buying that Sigma 14mm f/1.8 + tripod. Then I got into a situation where I couldn’t do weights. Then I moved and equipment was left at my old place, then COVID happened… and here I am So in the mean time mirrorless cameras have been invented LOL! I am seriously considering transitioning to one since they are lighter (no mirrors) and I assume faster. Looks like you can also use an adapter for my DSLR lenses without losing speed or light. I have an upcoming trip to Alaska in the summer - Cruise followed by Self-Drive Land Tour, and I would love to renew my love/hobby for taking photos. I’m looking for Mirrorless Camera recommendations. My budget $2000 +/- depending on what’s available (hopefully with 1 lens??). Given inflation, I’m not sure what I can afford – Costco used to sell Cameras not anymore. I’m partial to Canon products. I always wanted a full frame sensor – but given my budget and taking pictures is more of a hobby than a career, I may go with a crop sensor for now. I think the weight/weight of lenses and cost is a bit off putting for now. Again my focus is wildlife and scenery/landscapes. I’m aware that crop-sensors probably aren’t the best for landscapes. Any advice/thoughts are appreciated!! PS. Any recommendations on lenses recommendations for my trip or even youtube tutorials are appreciated. Thanks!!!