Ketchikan - Alaska's First City
When you think Alaska, most people think Snow . . . Right? Not in Ketchikan (also known as Alaska’s First City) holding records for the liquid snow called rain. They actually have a rain gauge near where the cruise ships dock so you can actually measure the rain. Of course our visit to Ketchikan would not be complete if it was not raining.
Arriving early on this wet summer morning we decided to conduct our Read more »
View of South Sawyer Glacier
Even in the rain, this has to be considered one of the highlights of a Alaska cruise. Cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord is an awesome adventure floating around ice bergs with rocky cliffs on both sides and viewing wildlife from the deck.
According to Wikipedia “The Tracy Arm area covers 653,179 acres and consists of two deep and narrow fjords: Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm. Both fjords are over 30 miles long and one-fifth Read more »
Strolling the streets of Skagway
Next port of call took us to the historic town of Skagway, Alaska. Skagway receives about a million tourists annually, most of whom come in off the cruise ships.
You can easily spend several hours walking the streets of Skagway visiting shops, museums and historic sites. No trip is complete without a ride on the White Pass Railway and an extended trip to the Yukon. Read more »
View of Mendenhall Glacier, outside of Juneau, AK
Our first port of call into Alaska is at Juneau. The largest city in the USA in terms of land size, Juneau has no roads in or out of the city. A cruise ship is one of two obvious ways to reach the capital of Alaska.
Juneau is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The main attraction here arguably is the Mendenhall Glacier. Approximately 12 miles out of town the glacier is an Read more »
Quality Inn Seattle, WA
When looking for a place to stay the night before a cruise in Seattle. There are a few things you may want to keep in mind and look for.
1. Does the hotel have breakfast? (one last meal before hitting the all you can eat foods on the ship is very important)
2. Does the hotel have transportation to the cruise?
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Luggage for a Cruise
Do you know what the most frequent question I am asked by first time cruisers? Need a hint? I’m sure you’ve heard this after you are 500 miles away from home, “I can’t believe we forgot . . .” The question “What do I pack for the trip?” is a valid question. I remember our first cruise and trying to figure out if I needed formal wear, soap & shampoo and all the other little things you need for a cruise. We did not know anyone that had cruised before and Read more »
Catching the Cruise Shuttle from the Days Inn
Now that you have had a brief review of a Bahamas cruise, I would like to share a little on pre cruise lodging. Our stay in Miami was at the Days Inn Airport North. If you are looking for something clean, large rooms, and breakfast this would not be your place of choice. What we were looking for was an inexpensive place to sleep and complimentary shuttleservice from the airport. For those planning to cruise this hotel offers a complimentary shuttle Read more »
Norwegian Sky visiting Great Stirrup Cay
Part of our cruise to the Bahamas, we were treated to a day at NCL’s private island Great Stirrup Cay. This is a treat for those that want the white sandy beaches and a safe swimming environment that you can snorkel or relax in the water.
Some tips for visiting the island on your next cruise.
1. Leave the ship early so you can get the best spots at the beach. The loungers are first come, first serve. Read more »
View of Atlantis Resort from NCL Sky
Have you been following my recent travel blogs? If so you would know that we have arrived at the main attraction… the Atlantis Resort. The view of the resort coming into the port is breathtaking so make sure you have your cameras ready. The strip of land between the lighthouse and the resort has no roads and is home to many celebrities as your water taxi guide will point out.
So if you are not staying Read more »
Porthole view of Nassau Port
Nassau is set up to handle a number of cruise ships and we anchored next to the Norwegian Gem and Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Sea. Between the 3 cruise ships, Nassau’s tourist population increased by approximately 6,000. Disembarking at the port you will find a number of shopping areas , including an incredible straw market. Your US dollar is good everywhere. Just be prepared to bargain for the best price.
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October 29th, 2010 
Dan Conlon 