Know nothing about Alaska!

[amal100]

Hi All-

I need people to tell me why I want to go to Alaska on a cruise and what the best things are to do once I get there!

We are looking at the Holland America Statendam Hubbard GlacierDiscovery Cruise. Here are my biggest questions:

 

1. Is it freezing (mid september) like, do I need to wear thermal underwear the whole time?

 

2. Can we really see bears and whales? That sounds fun.

 

3. What is the best excursion or memory anyone has from a cruise to Alaska?

 

Thanks to anyone who helps me out. If we go, we definately want to do it right!

[RichardK]

When you're out on deck, the beer stays colder than when you're in the Caribbean!

[momeason]

You need to buy the book.."Alaska for Dummies" It will be a good starting point. Then ask more specific questions. IMO, doing it right means going out into Alaska on your own in addition to a cruise. I, personally do not like cruise excursions, but I love cruises. I have done 10 and hope to do many more.

I read and research ( on the internet) a lot before every trip. The boards are one of many great places to learn about any cruise destination.

[NancyIL]

I agree that you need a basic guidebook to give you an overview. Frommer's Alaska by Charles Wohlforth is very good, and he is also the author of Alaska For Dummies. In the meantime, you can learn a lot by reading about Alaska here at Cruise Critic: http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/area.cfm?area=1

[brunolvr]

Hi All-

I need people to tell me why I want to go to Alaska on a cruise and what the best things are to do once I get there!

We are looking at the Holland America Statendam Hubbard GlacierDiscovery Cruise. Here are my biggest questions:

 

1. Is it freezing (mid september) like, do I need to wear thermal underwear the whole time?

 

2. Can we really see bears and whales? That sounds fun.

 

3. What is the best excursion or memory anyone has from a cruise to Alaska?

 

Thanks to anyone who helps me out. If we go, we definately want to do it

right!

 

Take a look here and have a few good laughs!

http://alaskanart.net/tourists.html

[Cruizer_J]

Amal100:

Why do you want to go to Alaska on a cruise? Because it's one of the most beautiful places that you will ever see, and cruising is a good way to go.

 

Brunolvr:

Thanks for the link -- I bookmarked it. :)

[trippymood]

:D I loved the link too. It was awesome. My face & stomach hurt so bad. It was well worth it. :p :p

[mozart1999]

I can tell You why I like to go to Alaska :

 

Wildlife, Scenery, Wildlife, Scenery, Wildlife, Scenery and I mention Wildlife and Scenery.

 

Why I think its a good Idea to go first on a cruise, easy, Alaska is sooooo big and sooooo beautifull You need a slow introduction to the 49th. state.

 

Then You can go on Your own and try different aproaches to glaciers, whales, bears, parks, etc, all are worth seen alone and to spend a minimum time with them. In a cruise You will see a glacier, some whales, eagles, porpoises, otters, puffins and with some luck orcas, moose and bears.

 

So, go to Alaska and enjoy all of it ¡¡¡¡¡

[alwayscoldmom]

brunolvr-Thanks for the link! :D I haven't laughed that hard in a really long time.

[Kat_in_Texas]

Funny stuff. And it will sure make me think twice about my questions before asking while we're in port, lol!!!