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Jun 5th, 2019, 08:23 AM

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Reading the article, looks like the larger plane...

Reading the article, looks like the larger plane descended into the smaller plane. The elevation difference between the 2 planes is only 250 feet which is not much. They are also coming in from...

Forum: Cruises

May 21st, 2019, 01:19 PM

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I am surprised that no one mentioned anything on...

I am surprised that no one mentioned anything on this forum about the seaplane accident around Ketchikan. It is such a tragic accident, which in a way, was avoidable. My heart goes out to the victims...

Forum: Cruises

May 21st, 2019, 12:24 PM

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Posted By Eschew

Although the trip report is from a few years...

Although the trip report is from a few years back, if you follow the thread, there are updated information. It is much easier to keep everything in one place rather than multiple trip report from...

Forum: Cruises

Apr 10th, 2019, 02:54 PM

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Nelsonian, I believe the information is still up...

Nelsonian, I believe the information is still up to date (except pricing), and updates are posted here all the time. Since we live on the west coast, we went back to Alaska on a regular basis, maybe...

Forum: Cruises

Apr 9th, 2019, 09:40 AM

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Just a little of an update ... the bus fare in...

Just a little of an update ... the bus fare in Juneau to Mendenhall glacier had sky rocketed for the last couple of years. It's over $30 now for a return ticket but it included admission to the...

Forum: Cruises

May 31st, 2018, 11:48 AM

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Posted By Eschew

Kathie, You can just book while you are ashore at...

Kathie, You can just book while you are ashore at the booths. They are all licensed by the Alaska tourism. The cost should be less than $200 per person.
Yes, Vancouver also have the bes6 Indian...

Forum: Cruises

May 29th, 2018, 01:29 PM

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Posted By Eschew

Kathie, That's a great Itinerary! I am envious! I...

Kathie, That's a great Itinerary! I am envious! I am guessing that you are probably on a much smaller boat.
Based on what I see on your list, you have more than 3 ports, some of those places are...

Forum: Cruises

May 26th, 2018, 08:45 AM

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Posted By Eschew

Kathie, when are you leaving and what is your...

Kathie, when are you leaving and what is your itinerary? We are leaving on August 17 and back on the 28 so you might have left before any update is posted.
Feel free to ask questions and I will see...

Forum: Cruises

May 22nd, 2018, 02:30 PM

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Posted By Eschew

It's been a while since I last post but it's...

It's been a while since I last post but it's about time yo update the Alaskan Shore excursion on the cheap. After all, that trip was from 5 years ago.
This is probably my longest running trip...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 7th, 2017, 06:30 PM

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If it is me. I wouldn't. I don't recall any car...

If it is me. I wouldn't. I don't recall any car rental places close to the dock. I think they are all located at the airport. Not sure if they will come by and pick you up or you will have to cram in...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 2nd, 2017, 09:08 PM

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Posted By Eschew

MASRAE, I am totally floored by the legs on this...

MASRAE, I am totally floored by the legs on this thread. Your post wad #177 after my original post.

For Ketchikan, if you like the rain forest, that's perfectly fine. You should be able to see...

Forum: Cruises

Jul 12th, 2017, 01:58 PM

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Posted By Eschew

I hope my answer is not too like. The water fall...

I hope my answer is not too like. The water fall is less than an hour from the trail head and it is easy walking. The view by the fall is spectacular.

Forum: Cruises

Jun 28th, 2017, 04:21 PM

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Posted By Eschew

Mendenhall interpret center is wheel chair...

Mendenhall interpret center is wheel chair accessible, if she doesn't mind the wheel chair. Her condition may not warrant a wheel chair but it will save her a few hundred feet of walking from the...

Forum: Cruises

May 27th, 2017, 07:53 AM

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mlgb, you are right. Those extra cabins really...

mlgb, you are right. Those extra cabins really messed up the circulation, especially those located at the old Universal lounge location. You can't go full laps on the promenade deck anymore. Both...

Forum: Cruises

May 23rd, 2017, 12:43 PM

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mlgb, thanks for the comments re the Island...

mlgb, thanks for the comments re the Island Princess. The Island Princess update in 2015 did not affect the area that I talked about. Also, the renovation minimally changed the deck plan except as...

Forum: Cruises

May 20th, 2017, 10:21 PM

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Posted By Eschew

The Coral and the Island are sister ships,...

The Coral and the Island are sister ships, identical lay out. Deck 10 and Deck 11, up front outside of cabins #201 and #202.

Forum: Cruises

May 18th, 2017, 11:15 PM

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Posted By Eschew

EJG54Him, thanks for your comments. I am...

EJG54Him, thanks for your comments. I am surprised how long this thread been running, and still very relevant. People keep helping, adding and updating the information here, keeping it current.
...

Forum: Cruises

Apr 28th, 2017, 03:04 PM

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Posted By Eschew

A number of factors dictate the price. The number...

A number of factors dictate the price. The number of ships in the region, the economy, the weather etc. For this year, the economy is only so so, there are many ships in the area and there are way...

Forum: Cruises

Apr 23rd, 2017, 10:22 PM

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Posted By Eschew

With the diverse age group, you will be hard...

With the diverse age group, you will be hard pressed to get everyone agree on the same activities.

When I cruise with a group of people (be it friends or family), we lay out some ground rules:
...

Forum: Cruises

Feb 15th, 2017, 01:19 PM

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Posted By Eschew

odonnell5, the info are fairly up to date if you...

odonnell5, the info are fairly up to date if you read further down the thread as people ask questions and updated information are posted.

Cape Fox Lodge is one of the hidden gems that I really...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 29th, 2016, 02:34 AM

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Posted By Eschew

Hi Belle213, for a balcony cabin and those perks,...

Hi Belle213, for a balcony cabin and those perks, you get a really good price, especially being booked so far ahead.

The walk to Traitor's cove is not hard, just the distance, especially when you...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 25th, 2016, 10:43 PM

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Posted By Eschew

Belle213 For Tracy Arm, you have the right...

Belle213

For Tracy Arm, you have the right idea and you should do that, and book it through the ship. The smaller vessel will get you much closer to watch the Calving. Make sure you dress really...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 25th, 2016, 09:43 PM

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Posted By Eschew

Thank you Belle213, for the accolade ... :"> ...

Thank you Belle213, for the accolade ... :"> This is by far my longest running trip report. I am glad that people still find this useful.

Not knowing the type of cabins you have booked (inside,...

Forum: Cruises

Aug 17th, 2016, 10:32 AM

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Posted By Eschew

For Juneau, if you book the Whale watching tour...

For Juneau, if you book the Whale watching tour with the ship, they will pick you up at the dock. If you want to just walk off the ship and book the tour, you can definitely do that and find better...

Forum: Cruises

Jul 15th, 2016, 03:20 PM

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Posted By Eschew

ileen, this thread has been running actively...

ileen, this thread has been running actively every summer since I originally posted the trip report 3 years ago. I am surprised at its staying power and people continue to add to this thread.

Most...

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