Millie to Alaska 9/21/08

[midsouthj]

We are doing the last cruise of the season to Alaska in a few weeks. I am wondering whether or not to book the shore excursions through the ship? Is there a big difference in price and maybe better excursions offered elsewhere? Does anyone have any suggestions of which ones to "not miss" on our 14 day cruise? We are interested in glacier tours and whale watching. Is one port better than the others for these activities.

 

Has anyone sailed this cruise in the past this late in season and can share info about weather. It appears to be in the 50's in most ports and very rainy. Is that typical for Late September. Is it possible at any of these ports to glimpse the Northern Lights, or are we too far south.

[floridatravelersforlife]

WE sailed 7/25 and it was cold rainy. We did some walk off ship bookings and were quite happy. Often had a 30% discount off the going rate.

 

Here are the excursion companies Ketchikan- Tamquan Air, Junuea Era Air, Skagway - White Pass RR, Icy Strait Galcier Wind Whale Watchng

 

Good Luck

[sammamishcruiser]

Hi midsouthj

Come on over to our roll call page, - Mill 9/22/08 on the celebrity connections There are a lot of great people there. Be sure to sign up for the connections party at the top of the page. Can't wait - 18 more days - see you there. What room are you in and what dinner seating?

 

Melody:)

[denims]

Hi midsouthj

Come on over to our roll call page, - Mill 9/22/08 on the celebrity connections There are a lot of great people there. Be sure to sign up for the connections party at the top of the page. Can't wait - 18 more days - see you there. What room are you in and what dinner seating?

 

Melody:)

 

The thread is below:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=536456&page=2

[sammamishcruiser]

Thanks denims! I could not get that link to work for the life of me:confused::confused:don't know what I did wrong!!!! guess I'm just tech challenged lol

 

We'll see you in 16 days in Vancouver!!!

 

Melody:)

 

CAN I GET ON THE SHIP NOW, PLEEESE!

[KW_cruiser]

Do the Zip Rider in Icy Strait - absolute best thing we did on the cruise (We just got off Millie last week)

 

and bring waterproof mitts.

[anp5464]

Just got home today from a trip on the Millenium. Defintely recommend the Whale Watching trip in Juneau. Weather was the best of the season. Rained briefly in Ketchican (what do you epect in a rain forest) but otherwise dry every day.