Just booked for June 2005. 1st Question

[basser]

Yesterday I booked our first Alaskan cruise for June 2005 on the Carnival Spirit. I am thinking of using the Carnival transfer from Anchorage to Whittier. I notice that there's not much to Whittier and that the Spirit leaves at 8:00 pm. Does anyone know what time the Carnival shuttle gets to
Whittier and what time we can board the ship?

Can non Princess passangers ride their train to Whittier?

[Budget Queen]

Be sure to consider adding several days for touring. Alaska isn't a frequent trip for most- it is costly in time and money to get all the way to Anchorage- take advantage. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] You may also want to consider a one way car rental, Anchorage/Whittier with Avis. Determine what your interests are?? If you don't want to be in Whittier early and have more time to tour Anchorage- it may be a good option despite the cost.

[basser]

Thanks B.Q. I knew I could depend on you for good advice. I would love to spend some time touring, unfortunately we are bringing our granddaughter and grandson and she has to get back for softball. My wife and I will come back next summer for a week land tour and not cruise.

[Kayla's Mom]

Basser,

There is a lot to do that your grandkids would enjoy between Anchorage and Whittier, so a car might be a good idea. We liked the Portage Glacier tour a lot as well as the ride up the chair lift at Girdwood's Alyeska hotel. Stunning views and the ride is fun. (We got a combined ticket with a sandwich lunch at the top.) My daughter (7 at the time) enjoyed the drive-through Big Game Alaska "safari" and gold panning in the area around Girdwood. I have heard decent reviews of the day cruises out of Whittier.

RCCI Legend of the Seas to Alaska 8/02
NCL Star to Hawaii 04/04

Next up:
Island Princess to Alaska 8/13/05