Surgie2
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Sep 19, 2016
Planning to take a multi-generational Alaskan cruise (6 adults, 5 kids ages 3-9 at time of trip) in 2022 so obviously no itineraries out yet. But hoping to take one that includes Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. We've been on several cruises and nearly always book independent tours for a better value and smaller group experience. I know the downside of potentially missing the ship but (knock on wood) that has never happened and we always choose companies with stellar reputations and reviews.
That said, is there any reason that a ship's excursion would be better (more convenient) than an independent? I read on the White Pass train website (Skagway) that cruise ship passengers should book through their cruise excursions in order to be able to walk right off the ship and on to the train. Not sure why not to book directly with the train company? This will be our second Disney cruise so we are down the line in being able to book things through the cruise line.
I know it's really early planning but this trip will be expensive so trying to form a loose budget in advance. Thanks for info.
That said, is there any reason that a ship's excursion would be better (more convenient) than an independent? I read on the White Pass train website (Skagway) that cruise ship passengers should book through their cruise excursions in order to be able to walk right off the ship and on to the train. Not sure why not to book directly with the train company? This will be our second Disney cruise so we are down the line in being able to book things through the cruise line.
I know it's really early planning but this trip will be expensive so trying to form a loose budget in advance. Thanks for info.