Ship: Dawn Princess Destination: Alaska Cruisetour: 16-S (13 days, Fairbanks, Denali, McKinley, and Kenai Lodges) Departure Date: May 11, 2004 Ages: 24 Occupations: Telecommunications Engineer and Software Engineer # of Cruises: 2

Background: This cruisetour was our honeymoon. We'd spent about eighteen months researching and planning this trip. We used numerous internet resources including cruisecritic.com to learn about the different cruise lines and tour options in Alaska. We booked the cruisetour through a local travel agent after checking prices with numerous local and online agencies. We selected our agent based on the service we received. Since this was an important trip for us, we were willing to pay a little bit more for the service. Our cruisetour was booked in August 2003. We left on our honeymoon nine days after the wedding. This gave us plenty of time to unwind after the wedding and concentrate on packing.

Why a Cruisetour: We chose to book a cruisetour based on the value for the dollar. From our past experiences, we knew that if one person is driving, they are not as able to enjoy the views. Since we were going to Alaska for the views, this was important for us. Additionally, I spend 3-4 hours a day commuting to and from work. The last thing I wanted to do on my vacation was drive. Plus, attempting to rent a car when under the age of 25 is a difficult and expensive experience. Finally, booking a cruisetour eliminated a large amount of the planning that needed to be done. In between planning a wedding, purchasing a house, and working, we didn't have a lot of extra time to do the additional planning. Read more