Yo2slick Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 So I am looking at Alaska in August 2022 to surprise my wife for her birthday and our Anniversary. Looking at the 7 night Glacier cruises. The only difference I am seeing is Ovation vs Quantum and different stops along the way. For those who have been to Alaska, which Itinerary would you recommend? August 22, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Endicott, Juneau on Quantum August 26, Sitka, Skagway, Endicott and Juneau on Ovation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I really enjoyed Sikta! Yo2slick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 14, 2021 Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 I’d go research icy straight. It’s a toss up 50/50 it seems. Not much to do there. We’re on the Southbound Radiance in May of ‘22 and icy straight is a port. We’ll find something to do or take a needed nap! We added a 3 day Denali land tour pre-cruise so if there’s a port with not much going on, I’m down for a nap! Bob_KY and Yo2slick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 I've never been to Sitka, but Icy Strait was one of my favorite ports. We visited before they even had the dock built, so even less than is there now. We did a private whale watching excursion and that pretty much made the entire port visit worthwhile for us. It was just 5 of us on a small boat so we were able to go out and see a lot of whales and even spotted some whales on the shore. Jill and Yo2slick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 +1000000 for a Radiance South or Northbound. Icy Strait Point is really a beautiful spot. Plenty to do in the cruise planner or just walk around the beach, enjoy the shops and food. The jelly fish in the area are pretty neat. Headed back in 2022 for another South Bound. Yo2slick and Jill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 @AshleyDillo and @Baked Alaska now you have me excited about icy straight! Ashley do you remember what whale tour you did? There will be 5 of us. Baked Alaska and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad2Cue Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Yo2slick said: So I am looking at Alaska in August 2022 to surprise my wife for her birthday and our Anniversary. I have mine booked for August 29, 2022 on Quantum. Originally it was booked for August 30, 2021 but that cruise on Quantum was cancelled. I did a lift and shift to the 2022 cruise. My wife knows that this cruise is for our anniversary so it won't be a surprise. What she doesn't know is that I used a sizable FCC from another cancelled cruise and splurged on our first ever Grand Suite. We did an Alaskan cruise several years ago. Alaska was great but that cruise happened in May so it was somewhat cold and was snowing in places. I'm hoping it won't be so cold in August. If it is, I'm thinking any Quantum class ship will be ideal. We have never been to Sitka, or Icy Strait Point but our future cruise will do Sitka this time. I think you will enjoy either cruise. Yo2slick, Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 14 hours ago, Jill said: @AshleyDillo and @Baked Alaska now you have me excited about icy straight! Ashley do you remember what whale tour you did? There will be 5 of us. I will have to check with my mom, unless @CGTLH happens to know. This was in 2014, so who knows if they're even still around or in business. Jill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I will have to check with my mom, unless @CGTLH happens to know. This was in 2014, so who knows if they're even still around or in business. Think it might had been Icy Straight Whale Adventures. Jill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConstantCruiser Posted June 15, 2021 Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 ISP for wildlife and a more authentic Alaska experience. Sitka for a larger town (as Alaska goes) experience. ISP sits in an area known for marine wildlife and bears. The port area is operated by a native cooperative and currently only allows one ship at a time. There is plenty to do but most of it involves outdoor activities and wildlife tours but there is a pretty cool zip line. What's lacking are the t-shirt and chinese trinket shops peddling more of the same souvenirs found at other Alaska ports (the native co-op bans those stores). If you were planning on doing only one whale watching excursion during the whole cruise this is one of the best ports for it. Sitka has a significant Russia influence as it was once a significant area for Russia commerce back when the land was owned by Russia. As Alaska goes it's a fairly large city-borough so there are more restaurants and a "downtown". It's a beautiful area rich in history but more of an urban setting (for Alaska). If shopping is a higher priority Sitka offers more than ISP. Here are some trip reports: ISP https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/12630-ovation-goes-north-way-north-to-alaska-11-nights-may-13-2019/&do=findComment&comment=124366 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/9160-radiance-of-the-seas-alaska-southbound-83118/&do=findComment&comment=83835 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/5211-alaska-recap-celebrity-millennium-june-2017/&do=findComment&comment=51846 Sitka https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/12630-ovation-goes-north-way-north-to-alaska-11-nights-may-13-2019/&do=findComment&comment=125207 Personally I love ISP but I booked a Quantum cruise that includes Sitka primarily because I've only been there once and Quantum is cheaper for the win. KaydenDeen, KristiZ and Bob_KY 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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