[another Linda]

Originally Posted by conn8757

I am booking a 7 night cruise out of Vancouver to Alaska - anyone have any recommendations for Vancouver since we will arrive 2 days early? Have not made any arrangements on where we will stay, eat, tour(this is for late August). I have never been to the northwest and will probably freeze. I do want to see the whales and hope one of the trips will be successful on that front. Would appreciate any recommendations for Vancouver, Juneau, Ketchikan, or Skagway. Thanks for your help.

Wow! We are also booking an Alaska cruise for late August. My soon-to-be new daughter-in-law is from Alaska, and she and my son will be joining us. We chose to to a Holland America cruise since the ships were smaller (about 1200) than Princess, Celebrity, etc, but still more affordable than the real small ships. Also, we are doing an itinerary that includes Sitka, the former Russian town. A friend who did a similar trip a few years ago said that the towns were all pretty similar (except Sitka) and the best part for her was a kayaking excursion they did.

Once we get to Anchorage, my son (former Eagle Scout, winter camper, general outdoor enthusiast) is trying to talk us into renting a pop-up camper and taking off into the wilderness. Hm-m-m. Late August. Alaska. Can't we rough it by checking into a Holiday Inn instead of a Hilton?