Our trip to Alaska with a few pictures...

Valenia Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:16 AM

Our trip to Alaska with a few pictures...

My DH and I went to Alaska to celebrate our one year anniversary. We had such a fabulous time. We spent two days in Vancouver, then went on a 7 day cruise northbound on the Celebrity Summit (Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Valdez, College Fjord) and then spent two days in San Francisco. Heres a few pictures...

So, what have I missed on the boards? heheh

Vancouver as we left on the Summit

Haines - Bald Eagle Perserve Float Trip

Humpback Whales Near Juneau

Hubbard Glacier

On the Top Deck of the Summit at Hubbard Glacier

Juneau

Lisa Rose Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:18 AM

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WOW!! Beautiful pics!! I really want to go! Did you enjoy it??

Sage10.03 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:18 AM

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WOW!!! My FH wants to take an Alaskan crusie so desperately!!!!
Your pic's are gorgeous.....Looks like you had a GREAT time!!!

Lunatrek Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:18 AM

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Wow, those are incredible pictures! Alaska looks amazing, those glaciers are really something else!

Thanks for sharing! Now I have another place to add to my list of vacation spots

Miro127 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:18 AM

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wow!! what gorgeous pictures!! i want to go to alaska now!

edited to add: happy anniversary!

swags1016 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:18 AM

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Amazing!! They are soooo beautiful. I have always wanted to go on a cruise to Alaska!! I am jealous!

Welcome back!

JuneBabyBride Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:19 AM

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WOW those pictures are awesome, you look like you had a great time!!

What-Now Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:19 AM

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Breathtaking! Beautiful pictures!
Glad you had a good time! I have never been to Alaska, but Vancouver is one of my very favorite places!

Valenia Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:25 AM

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We loved every minute of our trip, and would definately recommend it. The scenary was absolutely breathtaking all along the way. Since you travel through 'The Inside Passage' land is visible most of the time. We went on whale watching excursions, but we were even able to see whales and seals from our cruise ship. Bald eagles are all over the place. We got really lucky on weather as well...

Here are some photos that give you a sense of the 'Inside Passage' scenary that you see for a week straight...

And I'm not a good photographer. You just aim your camera any where, and thats how the pictures come out. We also saw dozens of waterfalls along the way... So gorgeous...

Sonicstef Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:27 AM

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Looks amazing.

We are thinking of doing a Alaska cruise but Im a little worried about being bored. I mean, Im sure the scenery is gorgeous but I dont think we could keep ourselves entertained with just looking at it all week. Are there other activities and excursions appropriate for people our age?

swags1016 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:27 AM

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WOW!! Look how close that huge boat is the the land!!

Amazing !! Ok Forget St. Lucia I want a cruise to Alaska!!

CatchI22 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:28 AM

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soooo beautiful! That is one of my must visit trips! Was it daylight for 24 hours when you were there?

mlp924 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:29 AM

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Just breathtaking!

ChristineC68 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:30 AM

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That looks gorgeous!!!!! I am glad you had such a great time!!

jennbaby Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:32 AM

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Beuatiful photos!!!!!!

Olgaki Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:33 AM

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So pretty!

cw0904 Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:33 AM

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Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your pics.

LizD Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:39 AM

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Those pictures are beautiful. I want to go!!

februarybride Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:40 AM

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Absolutely amazing photos!

Valenia Posted: Jul 22, 2003 10:44 AM

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Daylight was about 19 hours when we were there. Very strange to experience at 11:00 at night! hehe

Sonicstef -- the boat has a ton of activities while 'At Sea'... wine tastings, crafts classes, ballroom dance instructions, lectures, casino, art auctions, spa, pools, etc. In terms of excursions we did kayaking, rafting, and whale watches. There were also hiking trips, climbing, helicopter landings on glaciers, flightseeing on sea planes, bike rides, etc. So definitely plenty for the more adventurous spirits.

Our ship was 'Adults Only' for the week, which most likely attracted a quieter crowd. Celebrity is also know for an older audience. Perhaps Royal Caribbean would be a better choice for more young social activities...