The more I go back to Alaska the greater my appreciation grows for the natural beauty of this state. Seeing how much the glaciers retreat year by year I now realize
just how special it is to be able to experience Alaska's glaciers and fjords.
Having done a few different Alaska cruise itineraries (i.e. roundtrip out of Seattle, roundtrip out of San Francisco), my favourite would have to be the one I experienced most recently from Vancouver to Whittier on the Coral Princess.
It was my first time in Whittier and although it is a small town it is also very picturesque.
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| One of the first views I had of Whittier |
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| Gorgeous day in Whittier to sit and stare at the scenery |
Tip: Not too far from the port in Whittier is a waterfall you can walk to. Make a left upon exiting the port and walk until you see the area where all the shops and restaurants are located.
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| You will see a sign like this... |
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| ...and a sign like this |
Walk through the pedestrian tunnel to downtown Whittier.
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| The tunnel |
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| You will be at the corner of Whittier Street and Glacier Avenue upon exiting the tunnel |
Walk in the direction of the mountains to be greeted by the sight and sounds of waterfalls and gushing rivers.
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| Bottom of a waterfall |
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| Amazing place to take a photo |
I had the wonderful opportunity to go on five excursions during my time aboard the Coral Princess and I was able to experience a couple of "firsts" which was exciting!
Ketchikan
- Wilderness Cruise & Silverking Lodge Seafood Feast
- Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary Walk & Crab Feast (I did this tour last year and the Dungeness crab is so amazing I had to do it again this year; on the Sanctuary Walk it was my first time seeing black bears up close catching salmon from the river)
Juneau
- Town Tour, Tram & Timberline Trek
- Mendenhall Glacier, Salmon Hatchery & Salmon Bake (my first time seeing salmon spawn)
Skagway
- Horseback Riding Adventure (my first time horseback riding!)
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| Photo stop on our way back to the ship from our Horseback Riding Adventure |
