We have met so many people are on travels who have come to Canada to do the Alaskan cruise, and yet we, who live in Vancouver, have not done it. So we felt shamed into finally taking an Alaskan cruise! SilverSea was definitely the best option - when we were in port, we saw these monstrous cruise ships with thousands of people on them. The Silver Shadow is a beautiful ship with only 382 passengers on board. There was ample space for all of us, peace and quiet on the ship and on tours, fabulous food, unlimited pours of champagne, and the best, most personalized service from our butler, maid and other crew members. The lectures were excellent and with great visuals, and the final musical was beautiful. The main dining room had a wide variety of food, and the waiters quickly learned our names and preferences. There are 2 sommeliers to help you with wine options. We were surprised to see people in the pool and hot tubs, but we had some lovely sunny days and the food at the pool deck is great!

We took a float plane to Taku Lodge to see the glaciers and have a salmon lunch. A bear was sleeping in the tree and came down to help herself to salmon drippings, and then her cubs came down from another tree. We all took photos!

Also took a steam train up White Pass. The scenery was spectacular, and it was a very special treat to be on a real steam train (built in 1947).