Tribe.net. Local Connections Cher http://GoTravel.tribe.net/thread/8bc51174-0cb3-41bf-99f5-cbe8711886a6#36b20f8b-7297-4633-b9d0-0afea0a30502 2009-05-31T19:10:11Z 2009-05-31T19:10:11Z

Thank you Deborah! This is my 1st Cruise ever, but I'm only going in the capacity of glorified babysitter. If I could ever afford to go by myself, for myself, it wouldn't have any Cruise ships involved. Thanks for Train info, I'll have to look that up. Hugs : )

Cher 2009-05-31T19:10:11Z Deborah http://GoTravel.tribe.net/thread/8bc51174-0cb3-41bf-99f5-cbe8711886a6#9c0ff5f0-7526-473c-9b87-22b0c10e130a 2009-05-31T16:53:47Z 2009-05-31T16:53:47Z

My mom has taken several cruises to Alaska ans she has loved them all. The cruise lines are pretty much self contained and have a standard agenda that will keep you busy. Relax and enjoy the cruise and then after you get back start planning your real vacation to Alaska... The Cruise lines pretty much all just cruise the southern end of Alaska down to Vancover Canada. But you can get a realitively cheap vacation seeing Alaska via the Alaskian Railroad which has a pretty decent tour operation. You can book flights through the Alaskian railroad into and over Northern Parts of Alaska not accessable by land. Or if you at some point in your life find that you want to go all and live in luxury than book one of the barge 5 star hotels that float up and down the rivers. There are also some eco-tourism companies that do Alaska.... But Alaska also has state ferries that are quite reasonable in cost that take you to some of the more remote areas. So enjoy your vacation relax and let the cruise lines do the work get what you can out of it and then see Alaska for real the next time.

Deborah 2009-05-31T16:53:47Z Cher http://GoTravel.tribe.net/thread/8bc51174-0cb3-41bf-99f5-cbe8711886a6#1168651a-9c02-42d4-ab5f-8001bd31f520 2009-05-30T16:07:05Z 2009-05-30T16:07:05Z

Hi there, I'm looking for folks who have cruised Alaska, & can give a 1st timer some pointers. I'll be on the Pacific Princess for 2 weeks on June 11th & I'm really feeling the pressure. Questions I'd like to know about range from: What are the: "Must see" & Must do" things that are the best value for a really tight budget? Do cruises have radios/CD, or DVD players in their rooms? I tried to contact the Cruise line directly, but so far nothing. I'm wondering if that's because I booked last minute? Any help, pointers, or suggestions are greatly appreciated Thanks! Hugs & bright blessings : )

Cher 2009-05-30T16:07:05Z