tulsanurse1 Posted July 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Have decided to book an Alaska small cruise for June 2019. Having some trouble finding reviews for the different ones. Im interested in a 6-8 night cruise. Recs for any you have experience with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccl4lyfe Posted July 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2018 I just tried Alaskan Dream Cruises for the first time in June on the recommendation of a friend. Best decision we could have made, the food was outstanding, excursions were included. The owners are even members of an Alaska native tribe (I do not remember the name however). I'm probably going again. Do it, you will not regret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinCharlotte Posted July 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Highly recommend UnCruise. They are excellent for getting you up close to wildlife & glaciers, kayaking, forays into the rain forest. Always-open bar is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMNYCruise Posted July 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Check our Windstar. The reviews from the recent Alaska cruises are very positive. Uncruise is great also, although the cabins are very sparse and have more of a "camping" feel. On Uncruise there is no cell service, TV or internet available (some view this as a positive, but I at least like the choice of checking on relatives or work emails). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysea Posted August 6, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2018 We just got back from an Alaskan Dream Cruise aboard the Baranof Dream. Our 10 day S. E. Alaska cruise was everything we could have hoped for and more. We liked the emphasis on learning about native Alaskans, the nature we were seeing and adventures. It's different from Uncruise because they kayak/bushwhack every day. There was an onboard naturalist and cultural guide on board throughout the cruise and we had a Tinglet cultural guide and park ranger for two and one half days. Our ship was allowed to stay in Glacier Bay overnight which is very rare. We had access to the bridge just about anytime we wanted, delicious food (break, lunch, cookie time, social hour and 5 course dinners) every day plus wine/beer at dinner. The company supports local companies and has built up a relationship with many small towns that don't allow other lines to dock at. There were 46 passengers on our ship, just the right amount. I will post a review in a few days and will be happy to answer any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinCharlotte Posted August 6, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2018 It's true that UnCruise offers kayaking and bushwhacking (and paddle-boarding) nearly every day, but that's not the only activities offered. Daily, we could choose instead to be dropped off with a guide and take a short stroll (much gentler than bushwhacking), or just ride on the larger zodiac while the guide poked into inlets etc for studying wildlife on the shore, or just stay on the boat and soak in the hot tub. Or go down to the always-open bar. Otherwise, our cruises were pretty much like your's. We too got to stay overnight at Glacier Bay (park ranger on board). We were visiting one glacier when the Baronof Dream appeared nearby. That is a pretty ship. I believe it was built by Blount, who still runs a couple of small ships on the Erie Canal and elsewhere. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rare Cruise Critic Chris Posted August 6, 2018 Members #7 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I've been on both UnCruise and Alaskan Dream; reviews are on the site. Both are excellent products. If I had to steer people one way, I'd note that UnCruise has more active excursions and is more of an adventure while Alaskan Dream stresses native and Alaskan culture more, with less emphasis on sports. Both are older boats but have excellent guides and staff, as well as food. Both attract like-minded travelers. Both are fabulous. You can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysea Posted August 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Well put Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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