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Forum: Alaska Yesterday, 06:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By DougH
LOL My first thought on reading your thread title...

LOL My first thought on reading your thread title was "why is Dale Earnhardt Jr up in Seward?" Then I realized you meant the temperature :)
Forum: Alaska June 5th, 2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,124
Posted By DougH
I've done the all day trip to Tracy Arm with...

I've done the all day trip to Tracy Arm with Adventure Bound a couple of times and love it.
The train/bus trip into the Yukon from Skagway is great, so is whale watching with Capt Larry in Juneau...
Forum: Alaska June 5th, 2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,546
Posted By DougH
Nice review. I was on the cruise with you, and...

Nice review. I was on the cruise with you, and also had done the previous week as a B2B.
Like you I was highly disappointed in how close we got to Hubbard, I'd estimate we were more like 5-6 miles...
Forum: Australia & New Zealand June 5th, 2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,468
Posted By DougH
Its been a number of eyars since my stay but I...

Its been a number of eyars since my stay but I enjoyed my week at The Russell Hotel in the Rocks. It is directly across the street from the cruise terminal and the ferries, only a very short walk to...
Forum: Alaska May 28th, 2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,397
Posted By DougH
I just got off a B2B on the Island Princess and...

I just got off a B2B on the Island Princess and sailed with AB on 5/16. I was literally the first one off the ship and had a call from them when I was about halfway to their dock and passing the Mt...
Forum: Alaska May 24th, 2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,708
Posted By DougH
It was 3 or 4 nights ago. Our shuttle bus driver...

It was 3 or 4 nights ago. Our shuttle bus driver was a volunteer fireman and said that he had been up all night fighting the fire. He mentioned that luckily this was one of the 20% non original...
Forum: Alaska May 19th, 2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 348
Posted By DougH
Can't answer your question but I was in Tracy Arm...

Can't answer your question but I was in Tracy Arm the other day with the all day Adventure Bound trip. We got all the way to both the North and South Sawyer glaciers, fantastic day on the water with...
Forum: Alaska May 10th, 2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 627
Posted By DougH
I'm single so the cost to move up to a balcony...

I'm single so the cost to move up to a balcony can be significant. I'm also the type of person that if I had a balcony and was outside I'd be wondering what I was missing on the other side of the...
Forum: West Coast Departures May 10th, 2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4,359
Views: 267,537
Posted By DougH
I'm at the 10251 St. Edwards Drive location. I...

I'm at the 10251 St. Edwards Drive location. I was hoping exactly what you suggest, that the shuttle driver drop me off
Forum: West Coast Departures May 10th, 2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4,359
Views: 267,537
Posted By DougH
Is the Sandman near the airport close to any of...

Is the Sandman near the airport close to any of the Skytrain stops? Or should I take their free shuttle back to the airport in teh morning and catch it there? I got the Sandman thru Hotwire for about...
Forum: Alaska May 10th, 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,474
Posted By DougH
I had always dreamed of going to Alaska and this...

I had always dreamed of going to Alaska and this was my first cruise. Alaska itself is always beautiful as it changes each time I visit
I never expected to visit again and yet sail next week on a...
Forum: Alaska May 10th, 2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 627
Posted By DougH
These will be my 19 & 20th to Alaska and I've...

These will be my 19 & 20th to Alaska and I've never had a balcony. I've had 6 inside, 10 obstructed and only 4 outside cabins. I'm out on deck watching the scenery, the promenade is a great spot and...
Forum: Alaska May 10th, 2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 627
Posted By DougH
To me the main advantage of being aft is that you...

To me the main advantage of being aft is that you are protected and out of the wind. This allows you to spend a lot more time out on deck comfortably and view the scenery while sailing. I'm always...
Forum: Alaska May 9th, 2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By DougH
This will be my 4th time out with Adventure...

This will be my 4th time out with Adventure Bound, each one has been a great trip
Forum: Alaska May 7th, 2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By DougH
Thanks for the info, I sail on the Island...

Thanks for the info, I sail on the Island Princess on May 13. I'm booked with Adventure Bound to Tracy Arm on Thurs 5/16, I think this will be only their 2nd trip of the year. Any idea when Carcross...
Forum: West Coast Departures May 7th, 2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By DougH
10 minutes, 15 tops.

10 minutes, 15 tops.
Forum: Alaska May 2nd, 2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,870
Posted By DougH
I find a scarf very nice to have when you are on...

I find a scarf very nice to have when you are on deck watching the scenery. It really helps cut down on the wind chill, at least for me.
Forum: Alaska May 2nd, 2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By DougH
I'm in Juneau on the 16th and 24th so miss it...

I'm in Juneau on the 16th and 24th so miss it both weeks :(
I was in Juneau a number of years ago on July 4th and that was a lot of fun to watch the parade etc.
Forum: Alaska April 27th, 2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 821
Posted By DougH
It won't be to cool really but you have a much...

It won't be to cool really but you have a much greater chance for poor weather the later you go. Lost of stores will be shutting down for the s season but you can gets some real bargains but maybe...
Forum: Alaska April 26th, 2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,530
Posted By DougH
When I look Princess wants $199 and direct is...

When I look Princess wants $199 and direct is only $159.
Forum: Alaska April 26th, 2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By DougH
The 6 hours I mentioned is the time that I would...

The 6 hours I mentioned is the time that I would have in Anchorage itself and does not include the time to and from Whittier. I know that is not 3 hours each way and I never said that. My concern is...
Forum: Alaska April 26th, 2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By DougH
Whittier 26 Glacier walk up tickets available?

I'm assuming that I should be able to purchase a walk up day of the tour ticket for the 26 Galcier day cruise from Whittier if needed? Last time I did a B2B I had a trip booked and prepaid with the...
Forum: Alaska April 24th, 2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,938
Posted By DougH
I'm on the Island Princess starting May 13 for a...

I'm on the Island Princess starting May 13 for a B2B. Its always fun to be on one of the first trips of the season, lotso f snow still on the mountains and the tour/shop operators are glad to see us.
Forum: Alaska April 23rd, 2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,230
Posted By DougH
Its sure getting close and the roll call for this...

Its sure getting close and the roll call for this and the NB leg are both very quiet. I haven't written a trip report in years but sure love to read them :)
Forum: Alaska April 22nd, 2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,914
Posted By DougH
When I did the Lake Bennett train trip with...

When I did the Lake Bennett train trip with Chillkoot we had our own train car with only the dozen or so people in it. The Princess cars were full where we had space to move around freely. On the...
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