The beauty of Alaska, what next...

jblech · October 16, 2005

Our first cruise was to Alaska. It was breathtaking watching the stunning landscapes changing the whole way. What would be a next great cruise to plan with other awe inspiring views?

Suzila · October 16, 2005

Well, you probably started with one of the best places, but we also enjoyed our Panama Canal cruise. Going through the locks was quite an experience...it took 8 hours just for that. I have a picture album that is filled to the gills. Also, part of that trip was Costa Rica, which was beautiful, and Cartegena Columbia was super-interesting.

I know there are many other interesting places, but I think the panama Canal cruise was my second favorite (after Alaska).

Sue

rogue · October 17, 2005

Our Alaska cruise was our best so far, but it is a different from other cruises. For most cruises, the ship is the destination. For an Alaskan cruise, this is not true. Alaska is definately the destination. Sea days on non-Alaskan cruises are much different than in Alaska. Watching the ocean go by is a great relaxation. Watching the scenery go by in Alaska is constantly awe-inspiring.

I haven't been on a Panama Canal cruise, but I can see how that would also be great. We will do that in the future. I can't tell you what would be the next best cruise for you, but we pick an itinerary with lots of sea days, just for the relaxing power of the sea. Good luck. :grin:

sailinglisa · October 17, 2005

Try a Canada/New England cruise in the fall - preferrably one that goes into the St.Lawrence Seaway down to either Quebec and/or Montreal (including the Saguenay River.) Fantastic scenery there as well.

Shari2 · October 17, 2005

Welcome, jblech!

Hawaii is always a great cruise! Hawaii is very beautiful!

KeithnRita · October 17, 2005

The Mexican Riviera has some neat scenery and you might even spot a whale or two.

The Caribbean has some of the most beautiful beaches. Bottom line is: any cruise is a great cruise!

Also, jblech

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hazelson · October 18, 2005

jblech - I echo the "Welcome" to cruise crazies!

We are planning on Alaska for our "cruise after the next one". The thought of sailing from "home" is rather nice. Flying is a hassle in so many ways.

Have any of you "seasoned Alaska cruisers" found the experience to be different in other ways. I have heard it is more laid back or casual than other cruises. And , most likely - I won't need to pack the "dreaded" bathing suit lol.

ttfn Jennifer

Suzila · October 18, 2005

We were on the Alaskan cruise in a July, Jennifer...and there was absolutely no one in the pool. A few days they didn't even fill the pool, and the temps were in the 70's. I thought that was somewhat surprising. While I don't go in a pool unless it's 90 degrees out, you'd think there would have been some people who wanted to.

Another interesting thing, although I'm sure this could happen on any cruise...we met people we somewhat knew on the cruise, out of the blue. My son was about 15 years old at the time and was wearing a baseball hat from his varsity high school team. A guy about 19 or so stopped him and asked if the hat he was wearing was from Westlake High School. This was far, far away from home in so. California. Yep. The guy said he used to play on that team, and gave us his name. We had never met him, but we knew about him....AND, he knew my son's name too! Small world, huh?

hillorama · October 18, 2005

The fall color cruises are great, and I sooooo enjoyed our cruise this summer to the Baltics, and the time spent in St. Petersburg and the side trip to Moscow!

Love, Elena

PS: Taking a cruise to Alaska next summer, can hardly wait. Did you go to Denali?