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Alaska Cruise Review Part IV — Alaska ports of Call – Juneau. Alaska Capitol, Tracy’s King Crab Shack and Whale watching
Upon arriving in port and glancing across the way, we immediately saw that Juneau was heavier populated and significantly larger than were Sitka or Skagway. Right across the way from our stateroom balcony, in fact, Tracy’s King Crab Shack was situated. We’d heard a lot about Tracy’s and people who’d visited there have said it’s a must to go there if given the opportunity. So, now that we had an additional five or six hours in Juneau, the chance was there. So we added the local legendary eatery to our personal itinerary.
Alaska Cruise Review Part III — Alaska ports of Call – Skagway; Waterfalls, gold miners and a taste of the old west
Skagway was unique and memorable in its own way. The highlight of the day was definitely the waterfall and wildlife tour, not only for the scenery but also the “intangibles” offered by the tour hosts, the local personalities that make every vacation memorable.
Alaska ports of Call – Sitka is all about wildlife with culture and history thrown-in
We enjoyed our hours in Sitka as well as seeing the raptors, bears and local park with the totem poles. As was usually the case, we could’ve used additional opportunities to learn about the birds and the bears. But cruise excursions aren’t usually good places to soak up regional knowledge and immerse yourself in culture. Bring your cameras, jockey for position and get your fill of imagery. Then stockpile the memories.
Alaska Cruise Review Part I – Why cruise to Alaska? Let us count the ways. Bring a calculator
It’s safe to say that many people want to travel to Alaska. It wouldn’t be going out on a limb to suggest that America’s largest state (at least in terms of land mass) is also its most topographically unique. Simply stated, Alaska has something for just about everyone.
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