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mlgb Jun 7th, 2018 02:21 PM

Reading The Forums is Dangerous!
 
Because after seeing a few recent threads on Alaska cruises I went to Vacations To Go website...and...

Booked on June 10 Noordam! It repeats the itinerary I did in September 2015, although a larger ship than Zaandam doesn't appear to have been remuddled...

Should be interesting to see the difference in early vs late summer.

This time I am taking the train down instead of the bus that stops at the wildlife center.

Hoping to be able to do the 5 hour Major Marine Resurrection Bay cruise which starts at noon..returns at 5pm..ship leaves at 8pm. I am checked in online. Major Marine says they can shuttle me to the cruise port after their tour..

Anyone think this is a bad idea..I really, really want to see Puffins!

I don't plan on doing any ships tours... I was sick in Juneau last trip... so hope to do the walk to the waterfall. Weather so far looks pretty good...chance of rain in Glacier Bay but Good as far as Juneau...Good Weather Fairy is workin' it.

Will pack tons of insect repellent...

PS I booked a run of house inside cabin for $499 pp which for a single occupant came to $1193. I added two nights in Vancouver at the end. Have an Airbnb booked in Richmond area. Got a cheap flight back home to LGB instead of LAX. I do not like to sit on the balcony..tried that on a repo cruise and went stir crazy. Noordam has a nice walking deck and still has the Crows Nest and Explorations Cafe.

Kathie Jun 7th, 2018 03:25 PM

Yes, sometimes we see deals that are just too good to pass up! Enjoy your cruise, mlgb!

mlgb Jun 7th, 2018 04:23 PM

Thanks, you too Kathie...

emalloy Jun 8th, 2018 03:48 AM

Wow! you must be on your way today.

Have a fantastic trip.

mlgb Jun 8th, 2018 03:22 PM

Tomorrow...packing now...

Thanks

dfrostnh Jun 9th, 2018 03:03 AM

Have a great trip, mlgb!

cferrb Jun 9th, 2018 01:27 PM

What is the walk to the waterfall in Juneau?

mlgb Jun 9th, 2018 05:44 PM

Google Mendenhall Glacier think it's called Nugget Falls.

mlgb Jun 9th, 2018 05:45 PM

Flight to Anchorage is about to leave!

mlgb Jun 9th, 2018 05:46 PM

Booked 5 hr Resurrection Bay with Major Marine tomorrow.

sassy27 Jun 10th, 2018 07:31 AM

I hope you have a wonderful trip. I have never been but know all about those too good to pass up deals. I just wish they happened every time.

mlgb Jun 20th, 2018 11:29 AM

Back last night. Excellent cruise experience with Noordam..Better service and food than I remember from the Zaandam. Superb weather which had just changed by Cruise Day (June 10). Will post a quick report.


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