<![CDATA[Cruise - Alsaka]]>Hello all, the Alaska cruise season is relatively short so would like to find out which are the better cruise companies to go with and any other travel tips would be much appreciated.


Thanks and woohoo the final term exams are over! :boogie:

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Specialkids\" post_id=\"1936394\" time=\"1569055618\" user_id=\"129608:

Any other info? 🙂
You got to be specific. What other info are you looking at?

As there are no direct flight from SIN to ANC, you will need to go on either 1 stop or 2 stops. Leading carriers to ANC are AS, DL and AA. If you use LAX or SEA as your transit point, you will need only 1 stop (any other transit points will require 2 stops). For LAX and SEA, you could use SQ for the SIN-LAX or SIN-SEA leg, and AS or UA for the subsequent leg to ANC.

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Specialkids\" post_id=\"1936373\" time=\"1569049977\" user_id=\"129608:

What's the rough cost per pax airfare etc all in and for how long.
Depending on your port-of-call, or where you intend to go.

Airfare for Singapore to Anchorage on most leading carriers is ~ $1.7k for an Economy Class ticket. Will take you about 24hrs to get there :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936393https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936393Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:39:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:12:57 GMT]]>What’s the rough cost per pax airfare etc all in and for how long.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936373https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1936373Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:12:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:48:37 GMT]]>I can only go such if I can be released for at least 18 days

Prob when kids are both above 18/19 yo - my ex colleague joined fr Sing agent to Canadian Rockies n Alaska cruise - no kids at 50s yo- reviewed to me was gd . Newshan travel or chanbro both ok

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starlight1968sg:
Estéema:

Same here. DH & I looking fwd to cruise in Alaska & stay in a cabin near where they bring in the salmon. In Spore can only hv them months later when shipped to Spore. Just want a taste of real fresh salmon.


Alaska....
So far and yet so near.
I see Alaska frozen fish in supermarkets.

Ya. Apparently gff informed that by the time Alaskan salmon reaches us, cld be alr 6 mths fr trawling in. Long time after the ship brings into harbor, cleaning & packaging for export. Can’t imagine. I trust her info coz her DH runs an eatery.

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Estéema:
Same here. DH & I looking fwd to cruise in Alaska & stay in a cabin near where they bring in the salmon. In Spore can only hv them months later when shipped to Spore. Just want a taste of real fresh salmon.

Alaska....
So far and yet so near.
I see Alaska frozen fish in supermarkets.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899531https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899531Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:14:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:07:28 GMT]]>Same here. DH & I looking fwd to cruise in Alaska & stay in a cabin near where they bring in the salmon. In Spore can only hv them months later when shipped to Spore. Just want a taste of real fresh salmon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899528Sun, 24 Feb 2019 05:07:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:59:35 GMT]]>This was supposed to be my honeymoon eons ago. Then 9/11 happened and we went down south instead. Still one of the things I want to do. Maybe retirement trip instead.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899518Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:59:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:41:21 GMT]]>love the exciting idea :udawoman:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899492https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899492Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:41:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:51:56 GMT]]>Thank you, Floppy and Doodbug


:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899129https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1899129Thu, 21 Feb 2019 06:51:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Thu, 21 Feb 2019 00:20:23 GMT]]>Do factor in the cost of the shore excursions…pretty pricey for Alaska.

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ngl2010:

Thank you, Floppy
No worries mate.

To add, if local guided tour is more like your thing, you can consider https://www.globustours.com.sg or https://www.trafalgar.com/en-sg. That’s what most SG agents will try to sell you anyway.

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floppy:

You can always take a look at http://bit.ly/2EkEYru to see if there's anything that you fancy.

If you are looking at US based agents specialising in cruises, you can consider http://bit.ly/2InHbGk. My suggestion for Alaska would be either Carnival Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean.

For Singapore, it would be the usual folks like Citystate, Dynasty, etc. While it's probably more convenient to deal with local folks, they may not know US / CA cruise offerings that well (they are also reliant on their local suppliers).
Thank you, Floppy

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ngl2010:
floppy:

[quote=\"ngl2010\"]Can anybody recommend which travel agent to use for Alaska cruise and Canadian Rockies package?


You are talking about SG or US / CA agent(s)?

We have no preference.[/quote]You can always take a look at http://bit.ly/2EkEYru to see if there's anything that you fancy.

If you are looking at US based agents specialising in cruises, you can consider http://bit.ly/2InHbGk. My suggestion for Alaska would be either Carnival Cruise Line or Royal Caribbean.

For Singapore, it would be the usual folks like Citystate, Dynasty, etc. While it's probably more convenient to deal with local folks, they may not know US / CA cruise offerings that well (they are also reliant on their local suppliers).

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floppy:
ngl2010:

Can anybody recommend which travel agent to use for Alaska cruise and Canadian Rockies package?


You are talking about SG or US / CA agent(s)?

We have no preference.

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ngl2010:
Can anybody recommend which travel agent to use for Alaska cruise and Canadian Rockies package?

You are talking about SG or US / CA agent(s)?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898409https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898409Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:31:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:38:04 GMT]]>Can anybody recommend which travel agent to use for Alaska cruise and Canadian Rockies package?

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icy_mama:
thank you so much for replying, dnls_mum.


the cruise season is so short, looks like alaska will have to wait for us next year. my dd is taking her psle this year. i'll see if i can start planning for next june. thanks again.

alaska is one of the places we need to see before we die. 😆
Haha...yes. It is very beautiful. I would also like to go a second time. It's just that there are still so many places that I have not been yet 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1035970https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1035970Fri, 12 Jul 2013 03:09:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:06:20 GMT]]>thank you so much for replying, dnls_mum.


the cruise season is so short, looks like alaska will have to wait for us next year. my dd is taking her psle this year. i'll see if i can start planning for next june. thanks again.

alaska is one of the places we need to see before we die. 😆

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icy_mama:
Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"bigd\"]Hello all, the Alaska cruise season is relatively short so would like to find out which are the better cruise companies to go with and any other travel tips would be much appreciated.


Thanks and woohoo the final term exams are over! :boogie:

It depends on several things:
1. Your budget.
2. Are you going with kids? If so, then a less formal cruise and one with family activities are recommented eg RCI (royal Caribbean international), NCL (Norwegian cruise line), Disney Cruise Line.
3. No kids - Suggest celebrity cruise, crystal cruise etc.
4. Do you have sufficient leave to extend your trip beyond the cruise? If you do, you should because you are already flying so far. You can extend your trip to the Canadian Rockies, or if you think it could be an overdose of scenary, then perhaps combine with West Coast USA with theme parks if you have kids. There are many possibilities. It depands on what you want.

irrespective of which cruise company you pick, I suggest that you try a glaciar tour either for a glacier walk, or a seaplane over the glacier to go to a glacier lodge or if on a budget, at least do a tour to view the Mendahall Glacier in Juneau. It is a must do in Alaska. It is the best I have seen. Saw glacier in China, NZ and Alaska, and the one in Alaska is still the most beautiful.

hi dnls_mum

we were mulling over travel plans... dh suggested alaska, and a search brought me to this thread. the glacier tour and glacier lodge sounded wonderfully cold. the canadian rockies and west coast usa sounded solid. 😄

could u share your experience on the cruise, pricing and where to do book from? do we have to do the booking ourselves or there is a one-stop shop provider? do u think nov, dec is a good time for glacier watching? sorry for the bombardment of questions. would really love to hear your opinion.

tia.[/quote]Most happy to share my Alaskan experience. The unfortunate thing however is that the Alasan cruise season is very short, normally between late May to early sept each year. The other months are too cold for anyone to travel there.

If you are interested in a cruise, you can check out their websites. With families, I recommend Royal Caribbean or Norwegian cruise line. Many local travel agents can help you with your bookings too. For the shore excursions at each port of call, you can prearrange your own excursions, or book with the cruise liner. For Royal Caribbean, these can be booked online too after you booked your cruise. Another alternative is to book onshore only when you arrive at each port.

For pre- or post-cruise tours, you can do free and easy or again book through your singapore Travel agent. The Canadian Rockies, like Alaska will need to be visited in the summer months only.

I can't remember the exact cruise price. But diff cabin categories will be priced differently. At RC diff cabin category still receive same dining experience and service, but NCL which is part of Star cruise will differentiate dining choices based in cabin category. The rule of thumb is book early for cheaper cabins. That can mean 6 mths to 1 year ahead. They go fast.

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Dnls_mum:
bigd:

Hello all, the Alaska cruise season is relatively short so would like to find out which are the better cruise companies to go with and any other travel tips would be much appreciated.


Thanks and woohoo the final term exams are over! :boogie:

It depends on several things:
1. Your budget.
2. Are you going with kids? If so, then a less formal cruise and one with family activities are recommented eg RCI (royal Caribbean international), NCL (Norwegian cruise line), Disney Cruise Line.
3. No kids - Suggest celebrity cruise, crystal cruise etc.
4. Do you have sufficient leave to extend your trip beyond the cruise? If you do, you should because you are already flying so far. You can extend your trip to the Canadian Rockies, or if you think it could be an overdose of scenary, then perhaps combine with West Coast USA with theme parks if you have kids. There are many possibilities. It depands on what you want.

irrespective of which cruise company you pick, I suggest that you try a glaciar tour either for a glacier walk, or a seaplane over the glacier to go to a glacier lodge or if on a budget, at least do a tour to view the Mendahall Glacier in Juneau. It is a must do in Alaska. It is the best I have seen. Saw glacier in China, NZ and Alaska, and the one in Alaska is still the most beautiful.

hi dnls_mum

we were mulling over travel plans... dh suggested alaska, and a search brought me to this thread. the glacier tour and glacier lodge sounded wonderfully cold. the canadian rockies and west coast usa sounded solid. 😄

could u share your experience on the cruise, pricing and where to do book from? do we have to do the booking ourselves or there is a one-stop shop provider? do u think nov, dec is a good time for glacier watching? sorry for the bombardment of questions. would really love to hear your opinion.

tia.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1034765https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1034765Thu, 11 Jul 2013 02:37:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cruise - Alsaka on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:51:21 GMT]]>Most welcome. 🙂

I went Alaska with royal Caribbean many years back when many of the newer cruise lines were non existent yet. Nonetheless the ports of call and shore excursions have not differed much. So if you have any qns on the shore excursions, I'll be most happy to help if I still remember 🙂
You will love it. Alaska is really the last frontier and is beautiful.

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