we have done alaska 2 times-both in july--1 time it was very
cold(pack hat gloves-they donnot take much room)the second was
warmer
the first trip was with princess.I highly reccomend them for
alaska..Alaska is limitingthe number of ships that go into glacier bay
but i think princess still has first dibs.If at all possible to take
train from anchorage to denali and fairbanks as an extension.
we are your ages and i would recommend princess or hal..They have
been in the alaska market the longest and have the best itinary tours
etc.
pls contact me with any questions--you will love alaska..bring
clothes to layer
Ermalee wrote:
> MelB wrote:
>
> > I am 70, my wife 60, both retired. We are looking to take our first
> > cruise some time next year, preferably to Alaska. We are willing to
> > consider cruises at any time of year from May through September,
> > including repositioning cruises.
> >
> > Although we are by no means stuffy, we tend not to value casinos and Las
> > Vegas style shows, as we happen to live in Las Vegas and see these all
> > the time. We do value comfortable accomodations, good food, and an
> > "interesting" itinerary (whatever that may be), as well as any other
> > activities that the ship may have available.
> >
> > We also would like, as most people, to keep our total expenses low
> > (again a relative term).
> >
> > It is not clear from the various ads, writeups, etc. what our best
> > choices might be with respect to cruise line/ship, time of year,
> > inside/outside/balcony choices, itineraries (except that we probably
> > won't choose to do any tours).
> >
> > I am not even sure what questions to ask of you, but perhaps some of you
> > with experience and opinions and solid information can tell me what to
> > ask you, and then help me with the answers.
>
> Hi MelB,
>
> If you're not totally stuck on Alaska (nothing wrong with that), I think
> you would do well to take a look at http://cruisemaster.com/pride.htm
> A GGC (great group cruise) has been organized on this news group every
> year since December 1998 and they are lots of fun and the price is
> right. I have personally been on all except one of them and haven't
> been disappointed. I am personally acquainted with many of the folks
> who will be on this cruise, including a couple from your neck of the
> woods.
> You may not like everything that the Carnival Pride has to offer, but
> you will find the itinerary (Mexican Riviera), the food, and the people
> in this group to be tops. Plus you will have the service of a very
> knowledgable travel agent. You can ask him anything (he may even tell
> you what to ask )
>
> Ermalee
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