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Come with Me on my Princess Alaska Cruise

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I was lucky enough to cruise to Alaska in 2019 before the pandemic hit.  I took my two daughters and we had a great time on board the Grand Princess. We were on board for ten days. The first sea days were a bit rough since we hit rough waters off the coast of Oregon and Washington.  Then we got closer to Alaska the seas became smoother and the air became colder.
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Sail with Princess on the Alaska Inside Passage

Princess Cruises is top notch when it comes to cruising Alaska. I would recommend Princess Cruises bar none for going to Alaska. 

 
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I can even book the cruise for you now. I just became a travel agent this last year.
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The night before my cruise

I recommend staying over the night before any cruise. It makes everything flow so much better the day of your embarkation. 

 
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San Francisco Airport Marriot…
 
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Burlingame, CA restaurant. They have beautiful views overlooking the SF bay.
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San Francisco Port

San Francisco is indeed a beautiful and mystical place. It's a city that deserves it's own stay. I loved sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge heading for Alaska. It was awesom experience. Embarkation port

 
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Book your Private Transfer from Cruise Port to San Francisco Airport (SFO). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for y...
Private Transfer from Cruise Port to San Francisco Airport (SFO)
 
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Uber is a good way to get to and from the airport. This is how we traveled to and also from the cruise port. The trip to the cruise port was smooth ride into Dan Francisco. It was more hectic leaving the port and waiting for our Uber to get to us.
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Juneau, Alaska

Juneau was our first stop. It was absolutely breathtaking sailing up to Juneau because that's when we saw the most whales. They were jumping everywhere and we spent the morning staring out our cabin watching the whales.

 
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Welcome to Juneau, AK | Things To Do & Places To Stay
 
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7-Day Forecast 58.31N 134.39W - National Weather Service
 
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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Pickup offered Mobile ticket View Alaska's best wildlife from a 40' catamaran with wrap-around deck Follow a local naturalist's narration to deepen your Alaska education Hassle-free pickup from the Juneau Cruise Ship Ter...
3.5 Hour Crowd-Skipping Whale Tour in Juneau Alaska
 
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Auke Bay, with its harbor of whale watching vessels, lies about a half-hour’s ride from Juneau. This whale watching trip saves you the trouble of getting to the harbor and back with a round-trip shuttle directly from your cruise ship dock or a design...
Narrated Whale Watching Cruise with Glacier View Stop
 
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There’s nothing like the feeling of walking on a glacier. Be prepared though. It is colder than you would expect. Discover the breathtaking Mendenhall Glacier with the Glacier “Blue Bus” Express, direct and scenic transportation from the cruise shi...
Mendenhall Glacier Express Tour
 
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Good for the kids 😊 While in Alaska, it can be hard to find activities for the whole family to agree on. This sled dog discovery tour in Juneau is the perfect solution—kids and people of all ages are sure to be excited to visit with the husky puppi...
Sled Dog Discovery in Juneau
 
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I took the tram up the mountain. You can hike all around once you are at the top. Cars rise 1,800 feet from the cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau through the rain forest to the Mountain House, offering expansive, panoramic views of Juneau and Gas...
Goldbelt Tram Daily Ticket - Juneau | Project Expedition
 
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Single Day Tour Juneau, United States Pickup Available calendarStart Times: (check calendar for dates) Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes ID: PRD68475
Mendenhall Glacier Float Trip - Juneau | Project Expedition

Sitka, Alaska

 
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Sitka, Alaska
 
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10-Day Weather Forecast for Sitka, AK
 
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explore Sitka on a small-group day trip to the city’s top landmarks, with a range of departure times offered to fit your schedule. Your guide, who navigates for you, brings you to four highly-rated attractions, including Fortress of the Bear, the Ala...
PREMIUM Sitka Scenic Tour
 
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Join Sitka Expeditions for an exciting whale watching and wildlife tour! Accommodating ALL cruise ship and independent travelers schedules, join our local guides searching Sitka Sound for whales leaping out of the water, bears hunting for salmon on t...
Premier Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour
 
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Explore Sitka on your own on a half–day tour to the city’s top landmarks, including the Fortress of Bears, National Historic Park, and Raptor Center. No need to plan logistics: Entrance fees are included for all stops on the itinerary. In addition to...
Sitka Shore Excursion: Bears, Raptor Center, & Totem Park Tour (Small Group)
 
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LOCAL WILDLIFE & TREES: On this tour, you will spot bald eagles in the trees and (if the season is right) salmon spawning. Wild berries along the path: edible and clean. Your guide is familiar with all local berries and mushrooms! EXPERIENCE THE...
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Ketchikan, Alaska

 
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Visit Ketchikan Alaska Home
 
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10-Day Weather Forecast for Ketchikan, AK

Vancouver, BC

Vancouver is a very cosmopolitan city with many beautiful locations. We were so happy we stopped in Vancouver and that it was our last stop before going back to San Francisco. 

 
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Back to San Francisco Port

I went straight home after my cruise and didn’t stay to explore San Francisco. I had to get back to work. This is something I highly recommend if you have time. San Francisco is a beautiful and bohemian city. Also day trip to the wine country is high...
 
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Private Transfer from Cruise Port to San Francisco Airport (SFO)