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| Author: | Mookhow [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:14 pm ] |
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Anyone been on an Alaskan cruise? I have not been on any cruise before, but I heard that Alaskan cruises are better than other (ie Caribbean) cruises. I imagine Caribbean cruises are hot (shorts, sandals, tshirts, etc), but how are the northern ones? If I go in May, will I be wearing jackets the entire time? If Alaskan cruises aren't the way to go, how about Bahamas cruises? What destinations would you recommend? And, off topic of which cruise to take, does it really matter which cabin/stateroom I book? One friend tells me that the room doesn't really matter because I'll be spending most of my time on deck. On the other hand, some of these rooms have really nice features. Just trying to do some early planning. |
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| Author: | Hopwin [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
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My boss took a Disney Cruise in Alaska. She LOVED it. |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:17 pm ] |
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I've never been on one, despite living near the port they most commonly leave from. I've heard they are a lot of fun. The only negative that I can think of is the potential for some nasty virus to ruin the trip. The cruises here (and maybe everywhere) were plauged by this problem at some point. Not sure if they've taken measures to prevent it or not. |
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| Author: | Kirra [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:48 pm ] |
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I have been on 3 cruises, all to the Caribbean, all on Carnival Cruise line. I have had interior cabins and ones with a balcony. I liked the balcony the best, it was nice to get up in the morning and order room service and have breakfast on the balcony. Otherwise you eat at the buffet, which gets old. I liked the ports on my last cruise, Roatan, Cozumel and Belize. You don't get a lot of time in the ports, it's more of a quick visit. I went at the end of June and the weather was hot, but not bad. Rainy season starts in June for Caribbean. I think a cruise depends on what you like. If you want to lay by the pool and drink and be involved in all the things happening on the ship, inside cabin is it. If you like some alone time, maybe a balconly would work. Check out some of the cruise web sites, Cruisecritics.com is one. They can give you lots of ideas and suggestions from people that cruise constantly. |
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| Author: | Crimsonsun [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:11 pm ] |
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Can't help ya I'm afraid. Never been on a cruise, and really have no intention to unless its paid for. I don't like the idea of being on a boat and stuck somewhere >_> |
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| Author: | Micheal [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:32 pm ] |
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In May, you will probably be wearing short sleeves. One of the advantages to the Alaskan Cruises is they are usually cooler than the Caribbean and give you more scenery to look at as you pass by the magnificent Alaskan Inside Passage. It also isn't as touristy as the more populated and exploited Caribbean. It really depends on what you want out of your (Honeymoon?) Cruise. Alaska, more than twice the size of Texas has only around half a million people total, and most of them are in Anchorage. You would probably get to spend some time in the least populated Capital City in the Union. The food is equivalent, the on-board attractions are the same, the tourist opportunities are entirely different and the ocean water is a lot cooler. No snorkeling on the Inside Passage. Then again, you don't get the opportunity to see glaciers on the Caribbean Cruises. Figure out if you want a hot tropical vacation or a cool scenic one. |
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| Author: | Vindicarre [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:30 am ] |
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I would imagine it really depends on what you are expecting from the cruise. None of the cabin/stateroom's are going to be large, but I know having access to the outside is a big plus for me. I'd say that the views on an Alaskan cruise are much better than a Caribbean cruise. The ports in the Caribbean are going to be chock full of touristy stuff and shops to peruse. Michael, I don't think an Alaskan cruise will take him to Vermont. 
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| Author: | Midgen [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:57 am ] |
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Alaskan cruises sail up the inside passage, which is really just western Canada. Lots of seabirds, maybe some eagles and whales.. lots of trees and small islands maybe a calving glacier if you take the right route... Something like this 
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| Author: | Talya [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:29 am ] |
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Kirra wrote: I have been on 3 cruises, all to the Caribbean, all on Carnival Cruise line. I have had interior cabins and ones with a balcony. I liked the balcony the best, it was nice to get up in the morning and order room service and have breakfast on the balcony. Otherwise you eat at the buffet, which gets old. I liked the ports on my last cruise, Roatan, Cozumel and Belize. You don't get a lot of time in the ports, it's more of a quick visit. I went at the end of June and the weather was hot, but not bad. Rainy season starts in June for Caribbean. I think a cruise depends on what you like. If you want to lay by the pool and drink and be involved in all the things happening on the ship, inside cabin is it. If you like some alone time, maybe a balconly would work. Check out some of the cruise web sites, Cruisecritics.com is one. They can give you lots of ideas and suggestions from people that cruise constantly. Everything Kirra just said is the same for me. (Except it was two cruises ago when I stopped in Cozumel, Belize, and Roatan. And that cruise also stopped in Grand Cayman.) Ports i have stopped at: Nassau, Bahamas Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Saint Thomas, USVI Cozumel, Mexico (twice) Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (twice) Ocho Rios, Jamaica Saint Maarten/Saint Martin (Netherlands/France) Martinique, France Barbados Belize Roatan, Honduras Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos La Romana, Dominican Republic Aruba, Netherlands Antilles Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles No Alaska yet. I don't really want to do Alaska. I take cruises to escape the snowy north. Of all of those stops, Curaçao has been by far my favorite. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 12:09 pm ] |
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In May, in Alaska, you'll probably be wearing jeans and a long sleeve shirt, maybe a sweatshirt or pullover. That what I wore up there last June. Bear in mind that it is very wet up there, so you'll be wearing a light rain jacket a lot. Alaska is AWESOME. I have not been on a cruise up there, but have been to the Caribbean. My aunt, as a last trip sort of thing, took an Alaska cruise with my two sisters, and they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). I highly recommend this idea. Bear in mind, though, that cruise ships are fairly crowded, so just expect that. On the ship, you can get away from crowds easy, but in town and getting on and off the boat will be very crowded. |
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| Author: | Talya [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:56 pm ] |
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Arathain Kelvar wrote: they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). This struck me as odd. |
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| Author: | shuyung [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 1:59 pm ] |
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Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). This struck me as odd. Well, it's not really a selling point. "Take an Alaskan Cruise! So good, you'll just die!" |
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| Author: | TheRiov [ Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:23 pm ] |
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I've done the alaskan cruise. You really are not going to be spending much time in your cabin (unless this a honeymoon or you get seasick) so I wouldn't bother with the cabin. Having a window can reduce seasickness though. (fix your eyes on the horizon) Do the shore excursions. (If you're doing Alaska, I highly recommend reading Call of the Wild--most the shore excursions are at places mentioned in that novel. ) Oh. And eat the salmon. |
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| Author: | Midgen [ Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:37 am ] |
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I was stationed in Alaska for three years when I was on Active Duty. If I could find decent work in my field in the Anchorage area, I would move in a heartbeat. I loved it. I don't think I'd want to live in the Interior.. too cold in winter, too hot in summer.. but the Anchorage area was great. Of course I haven't been there since 1999-2000, so it may have changed... I should go back :p |
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| Author: | Kaffis Mark V [ Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:05 am ] |
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Yes, Tom is crazy. That should clear everything up. #waitthatsnotwhatweretalkingabout? |
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| Author: | DFK! [ Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:33 am ] |
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Alaska is by far the most beautiful place I've ever experienced, and while I'm not a major globe trotter, I'm one of the most-traveled amongst my circle of friends. Go see Alaska. |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:15 pm ] |
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Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). This struck me as odd. The fun occurred prior to this event.... |
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| Author: | Talya [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:37 pm ] |
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Arathain Kelvar wrote: Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). This struck me as odd. The fun occurred prior to this event.... I gathered. Although with all the Irish influence in my life, I did like to imagine they had one hell of a wake aboard the ship... |
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| Author: | Arathain Kelvar [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:07 pm ] |
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Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: Talya wrote: Arathain Kelvar wrote: they all had a lot of fun (she passed away on the trip). This struck me as odd. The fun occurred prior to this event.... I gathered. Although with all the Irish influence in my life, I did like to imagine they had one hell of a wake aboard the ship... No. Two young ladies with no experience (none at all) with death. Somewhat traumatized, sad, don't know what to do, etc. Actually, the fact that it occurred on a massive ship was a blessing. They knew exactly what to do, and were extremely helpful. Shipped the body for free, etc. |
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| Author: | Micheal [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:26 pm ] |
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Note: Talya lives where it is cold a fair bit of the time. She chooses to vacation where she can be be warm to hot. You live where it is hot a lot of the time. Do you want to go somewhere that it is also hot, or would you prefer going somewhere cooler and you can see icebergs? |
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| Author: | Mookhow [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:24 pm ] |
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We've decided to go on an Alaskan cruise for our honeymoon. Thanks for the advice. |
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| Author: | Raell [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 7:18 pm ] |
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YAY! Take lots of pics. |
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| Author: | Aethien [ Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:31 pm ] |
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Heh, but watch out for calving glaciers. I imagine you'll be on a slightly larger ship, however. Have fun. |
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