So much has been written about Cruising Alaska. Which line treats you the best, which has the best docks, best food, best cabins.... Let's get all that over with right from the start. I loved my ship (HAL MS RYNDAM), loved our suite, and would definitely cruise again same ship, same line, same cabin.

Now that all that is said, it is my goal to review the Cruise Tour as it was, is, and hopefully might pertain to those of you reading this. I hope to offer some insight into your own future vacation planning as to whether or not to book a Cruse tour.

There are as many opinions on this subject for those faithful to searching the CC boards as there are options available by the different lines. There are just as many CC posters adamant about doing it on your own as there are in favor of letting the line do it for you... as there are CC's who honestly haven't a clue what all is involved in a cruise tour. I certainly fell into the latter category before this adventure. It is my goal to provide those of you still willing to read on with that understanding. Read more