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[lauriep]

Finally, the day is almost here when I can register on-line for the July 30 Alaska Cruise. It's been a long time since I did this for the 2008 Panama Cruise and I can't remember-- do I need to go to the registration forms first or can I go right to Palo and the excursions? I'm not sure about Palo this trip. I love the brunch, but really don't eat very much and would enjoy it much more if I weren't travelling alone. I may do a dinner, though, having heard not-so-great reports of the dining room meals last year.

It was hard finding accessible excursions, but the ones I've chosen are:
Skagway: White Pass Railway Tour
Juneau: Mt Roberts Tram and Mendenhall Glacier Tour
Ketchikan: Nothing yet. I may just roam around town. Any suggestions? I'd love to see Tongass Nat'l Forest, but none of those tours are accessible.

I'm very excited about this cruise, but disappointed that, so far, no one from these boards has shown up who will be on the cruise with me-- Anyone booked for this one?

[cdnmickeyfan]

Sounds like a fantastic trip. Have a great time!!!!!!!!

[Gilland15]

As near as I can remember, you can go straight to Palo, ect. The on-line registration isn't available until a few hours later. We did Alaska last year and did White Pass and visited Mendenhall. Good choices. You'll have a great trip!

[chezp]

I can't remember the booking process, but I love your choices. I'd roam around Ketchikan. I can't think of anything else I remember being accessbile, but it's a lovely town to explore.

[Dave Marx]

Ketchikan should be pretty easy to wander on a scooter, and there are enough things to see and do that you should be OK for a good part of the day. If the lumberjack show seems appealing, book that through DCL, as ticket availability may be limited at the box office.

I did a search, and came up with a reputable tour operator that does offer an accessible Misty Fjords trip.

[Colexis Mom]

Great plans Laurie!

[lauriep]

Originally Posted by Dave Marx

Ketchikan should be pretty easy to wander on a scooter, and there are enough things to see and do that you should be OK for a good part of the day. If the lumberjack show seems appealing, book that through DCL, as ticket availability may be limited at the box office.

I did a search, and came up with a reputable tour operator that does offer an accessible Misty Fjords trip.

Thanks! This looks great! I'm nervous, though, because it says the length of the tour is 4.5 hours and we're only scheduled to be in Ketchikan from 7am to noon. It also says that you need to be able to walk 50feet and climb up to 6 steps. I could probably manage this with my cane, but would need to get the scooter on board somehow. I'll give them a call.

[lauriep]

Thanks, everyone! I do remember, from Cheryl's report, that Ketchikan looked like a nice town to explore and I really would kind of like a low-key day. We're only in port from 7am-noon, so that's a nice amount of time to wander, then return to the Wonder for lunch.

[littlegraymist]

Sounds wonderful Just wanted to say have a great trip .......

[queenofheartsfan]

Great plans! Hope you have a wonderful time!

[KSSteve]

Originally Posted by lauriep

Finally, the day is almost here when I can register on-line for the July 30 Alaska Cruise. It's been a long time since I did this for the 2008 Panama Cruise and I can't remember-- do I need to go to the registration forms first or can I go right to Palo and the excursions? I'm not sure about Palo this trip. I love the brunch, but really don't eat very much and would enjoy it much more if I weren't travelling alone. I may do a dinner, though, having heard not-so-great reports of the dining room meals last year.

It was hard finding accessible excursions, but the ones I've chosen are:
Skagway: White Pass Railway Tour
Juneau: Mt Roberts Tram and Mendenhall Glacier Tour
Ketchikan: Nothing yet. I may just roam around town. Any suggestions? I'd love to see Tongass Nat'l Forest, but none of those tours are accessible.

I'm very excited about this cruise, but disappointed that, so far, no one from these boards has shown up who will be on the cruise with me-- Anyone booked for this one?

Laurie,
Dw and I are on the cruise one week before you. I booked excursions, Palo and Palo brunch last Monday night and you can book all excursions before on-line registration.

[lauriep]

Originally Posted by KSSteve

Laurie,
Dw and I are on the cruise one week before you. I booked excursions, Palo and Palo brunch last Monday night and you can book all excursions before on-line registration.

Thanks! Wish we were going to be on the same cruise! Tonight/tomorrow morning I can book!

[lauriep]

I got the excursions I wanted and also made a Palo dinner reservation for the Ketchikan day! No Palo brunches available, but that's ok for this trip. The brunch is more fun with a group. Dinner solo is fine. I also purchased the Seattle City Pass today. Nothing to do now but wait........

[lauriep]

Originally Posted by Dave Marx

Ketchikan should be pretty easy to wander on a scooter, and there are enough things to see and do that you should be OK for a good part of the day. If the lumberjack show seems appealing, book that through DCL, as ticket availability may be limited at the box office.

I did a search, and came up with a reputable tour operator that does offer an accessible Misty Fjords trip.

I had a very nice e-mail exchange with Kaile from the people who run the Misty Fjords excursion and she said that I can't take the scooter on board, but they have a manual wheelchair (which they will push) to get me onto the boat. I can leave my scooter in their office. So, I booked it! Thanks, Dave, for making me take a closer look at this!

[Colexis Mom]

Congrats on getting what you wanted Laurie!