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If it rains...what's the best Plan B in each port?


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Yes, yes, I know...go with the flow. But I can't help it, I'm a planner. :p

 

There's always a chance of rain in Alaska...so if that does happen, what do each of you suggest as the best alternative "plan B" shore excursion the ports listed below? I've listed everything that our group of 6 plans to do (all booked thru NCL) in 2 of our 3 Alaska ports (excludes Ketchikan, where our plans for the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen tour are fixed no matter what.)

 

Looking at the 15-day forecast, (subject to change this far out, of course) rain (not showers, rain) is in the forecast for the latter part of our itinerary. So just want some ideas in the back pocket.

 

Thanks!!

 

Juneau: Taku Lodge Flight and Feast; Mendenhall Glacier Float and Tracy Arm Jet Boat Excursion

 

Skagway: White Pass RR (12:30 pm in case of am fog); Chilkoot Hike and River Excursion

 

Thanks so, so much!

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From what I have read most of the excursion go on, rain or shine. I guess anything that leaves the ground has to plan on a moment by moment schedule. We all have been warned about rain, in all the ports, and while the folks just coming back have reported better than average weather, we knew it wouldnt last. We will have rain, if the forecast is right, in at least half of our ports, and no telling what the sea days will be like. I have rain jackets and waterproof shoes, and lots of socks....and can do laundry if all my clothes get soaked, but i will not miss anything just because its raining. Oh, yeah, also have a raincoat for my camera....we are good to go!!

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Yep, you really don't need a Plan B, 99.9% of all excursions go rain or shine. Some of the flightseeing tours might not, but that is a last minute thing. It rains in Alaska (a LOT at times), but I have never let it keep me from doing whatever I had planned, and I have never gotten totally soaked (well, OK, there was 9/12/2001, but I figured that was just the angels weeping and let it go at that). Go, enjoy, no matter what the weather.

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Yes, yes, I know...go with the flow. But I can't help it, I'm a planner. :p

 

There's always a chance of rain in Alaska...so if that does happen, what do each of you suggest as the best alternative "plan B" shore excursion the ports listed below? I've listed everything that our group of 6 plans to do (all booked thru NCL) in 2 of our 3 Alaska ports (excludes Ketchikan, where our plans for the Bering Sea Crab Fishermen tour are fixed no matter what.)

 

Looking at the 15-day forecast, (subject to change this far out, of course) rain (not showers, rain) is in the forecast for the latter part of our itinerary. So just want some ideas in the back pocket.

 

Thanks!!

 

Juneau: Taku Lodge Flight and Feast; Mendenhall Glacier Float and Tracy Arm Jet Boat Excursion if the plane is flying you will still go. float trip if it gets cancel hit a few stores and a bar. go to the Juneau beer factory the fish hatchery and other fun places in town. been to msot and looking forward going back.

 

Skagway: White Pass RR (12:30 pm in case of am fog); Chilkoot Hike and River Excursion not so sure here. how are you doing both if you leave at 1230. 8 hours to you sail seems rushed.

 

Thanks so, so much!

 

 

save time for dinenr i ntese towns- great places to eat includign the fish place right by the docks.

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Sort of like asking "What is Plan B if it's sunny in Miami?" Seriously it's in a rainforest and life would grind to a halt if things were cancelled due to rain. When we were in KTN last year it was pouring, and the floatplanes were still flying. They need only 3 mile visibility to be legal, less than that on instruments.

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Thanks, everyone, greatly appreciate the replies.

 

I understand the climate in Alaska (reading CC is great!) and this is why I want to be prepared and able to shift at the last minute if need be.

 

Just wanted to have a few "CC recommended" alternatives in case of downpours and in the event that anyone in my group wished to change his or her plans.

 

Just something as simple as the little "ziplock" camera bag suggestion (thanks, vbmom!) is a big help. What a great, inexpensive idea!

 

Thanks again, everyone - less than a week to go!

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