CupidsKiss
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I am Disney bound in 9 days and didn't think I would have more to plan but now they have announced Disney Alaska Cruises out of Vancouver! My girlfriend who is Disney employed called just before the announcement trying to talk me into the inaugeral cruise. How will I be able to say no!
Disney Cruise Line 7-Night Alaskan Cruise takes you and your family from Vancouver, Canada, along the Pacific Ocean's Inside Passage, to 3 picturesque Alaskan ports and backwith 3 full days at sea. The ports include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Breathtaking natural beauty awaits, including rugged mountains rising from the sea, tidewater glaciers and pristine fjords. This cruise will be available to book on September 28, 2009.
Sail aboard the magnificently appointed Disney Wonder to coastal towns, where fur traders and gold prospectors once walked and where land animals and sea life abound, from bald eagles and moose to whales and sea otters.
Adventure and comfort mix to provide an unforgettable vacation experience that begins in Vancouvera sophisticated metropolitan center with awe-inspiring mountain and water views. The city offers both culture and history, with a definite British flavor your entire family is sure to love. Then, spend a full day at sea and taste the mouth-watering fare at the ship's unparalleled restaurants, Palo or Animator's Palate. Unwind in the many nightclubs and lounges onboard, such as Cove Café, a hideaway where grownups can relax with a drink, surf the Internet, or enjoy a good book.
The next day, cruise amazing Tracy Arm, a long narrow fjord that boasts two glaciersthe twin Sawyer Glaciers. Many visitors to Alaska considered the Sawyer Glaciers to be the most dramatic glaciers in the 49th state. From there, make your way to the port town of Skagway, where you can stroll through the downtown streets or hike along the White Pass Trail that gold prospectors used during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the 19th century.
Afterward, travel to Juneau, Alaska's capital, which is rich in frontier tradition. Visit the city's historic sitesincluding the capitol building, the state's oldest operating church and a saloon built during the city's mining eraor spend an unforgettable afternoon whale watching.
Arrive the next day at Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," and enjoy several outdoor adventures, such as scenic walking tours and kayaking. While kayaking, don't be surprised if you glimpse all kinds of native animals, including bald eagles, bears and whales.
During a second exciting day at sea, enjoy all the amenities onboard the Disney Wonder, including fine dining at Triton's the many rejuvenating services at the Vista Spa & Salon. Finally, on the last day, return to where you began your vacation: Vancouver, Canada.
Romance, adventure and the inimitable Disney style come together on the exciting 7-Night Alaska Cruise. It's a trip that you and your family will always remember and cherish, with its unparalleled sight-seeing and newfound discoveries, both on and off the cruise ship.
Disney Cruise Line 7-Night Alaskan Cruise takes you and your family from Vancouver, Canada, along the Pacific Ocean's Inside Passage, to 3 picturesque Alaskan ports and backwith 3 full days at sea. The ports include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Breathtaking natural beauty awaits, including rugged mountains rising from the sea, tidewater glaciers and pristine fjords. This cruise will be available to book on September 28, 2009.
Sail aboard the magnificently appointed Disney Wonder to coastal towns, where fur traders and gold prospectors once walked and where land animals and sea life abound, from bald eagles and moose to whales and sea otters.
Adventure and comfort mix to provide an unforgettable vacation experience that begins in Vancouvera sophisticated metropolitan center with awe-inspiring mountain and water views. The city offers both culture and history, with a definite British flavor your entire family is sure to love. Then, spend a full day at sea and taste the mouth-watering fare at the ship's unparalleled restaurants, Palo or Animator's Palate. Unwind in the many nightclubs and lounges onboard, such as Cove Café, a hideaway where grownups can relax with a drink, surf the Internet, or enjoy a good book.
The next day, cruise amazing Tracy Arm, a long narrow fjord that boasts two glaciersthe twin Sawyer Glaciers. Many visitors to Alaska considered the Sawyer Glaciers to be the most dramatic glaciers in the 49th state. From there, make your way to the port town of Skagway, where you can stroll through the downtown streets or hike along the White Pass Trail that gold prospectors used during the famous Klondike Gold Rush of the 19th century.
Afterward, travel to Juneau, Alaska's capital, which is rich in frontier tradition. Visit the city's historic sitesincluding the capitol building, the state's oldest operating church and a saloon built during the city's mining eraor spend an unforgettable afternoon whale watching.
Arrive the next day at Ketchikan, known as the "Salmon Capital of the World," and enjoy several outdoor adventures, such as scenic walking tours and kayaking. While kayaking, don't be surprised if you glimpse all kinds of native animals, including bald eagles, bears and whales.
During a second exciting day at sea, enjoy all the amenities onboard the Disney Wonder, including fine dining at Triton's the many rejuvenating services at the Vista Spa & Salon. Finally, on the last day, return to where you began your vacation: Vancouver, Canada.
Romance, adventure and the inimitable Disney style come together on the exciting 7-Night Alaska Cruise. It's a trip that you and your family will always remember and cherish, with its unparalleled sight-seeing and newfound discoveries, both on and off the cruise ship.
It was totally awesome! I highly recommend it! 
We used our Airmiles for our flights and hotel before and after the cruise. We also rented a condo for $99 a night in Anchorage. Our car rental we used the codes off of mousesavers and they actually worked! We sailed with Carnival and yes the shore excursions were expensive but we figured it would be the only time we ever went there. (we thought anyway but... my DH is Haida and met family in EVERY port!) Who knew there were so many Haida in Alaska? 
So... we will go back to Ketchikan at least. We snorkeled, did the white water rafting, took a helicopter to the glacier and hiked on it. By far the best thing that I have ever done. To be on the glacier is a very humbling experience. We didn't do bear watching (b/c the past two years we have been out to the Queen Charlotte Islands- Haida Gwaii) and to be honest we were trying not to see bears. When on Haida Gwaii we helped save a baby humpback on the beach and it survived 
So we didn't do the whale thing either, but you saw lots of them from the cruise itself. It is beautiful out there and if anyone wants to PM me about it I'll answer all of your questions! 
) but we are already talking about going back again and what we'll do different and what we'd still like to do.
