Like so many other couples in their late 60's, we had dreamed of an Alaska cruise for quite awhile before finally making a committment to really go there.After about 3 months of searching the internet, using many search sites, we discovered cruise critic had both the reviews and the information we needed to make our choice of cruises.

We chose HAL mainly for the itinerary and prices offered for their 14-day cruise round trip from Seattle (lower airfares and no passport required)that visited several ports not available through other cruise lines. We were particularly interested in seeing Kodiak and Sitka for their Russian heritage excursions, and Homer for halibut fishing for me.

We could not hve selected a better cruise itinerary! Each port and every shore excursion(except fishing) turned out fantastic and much more than we had anticipated! We booked the Bering Sea Fisherman's Adventure in Ketchikan that was delightful and truly educational. The whale-watching trip in Juneau resulted in sighting 12 Orcas and 12 Humpbacks, including an awesome breach! Icey Straight Point offers a look at true Alaskan life in a fishing village and the visit to Tracey Arm was a beautiful encounter with an impressive glacier. All of the ports visited offered unique excursions and attractions that were exciting, interesting, and affordable. Read more