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How to see Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls
When visiting Juneau, Alaska, Mendenhall Glacier is a natural wonder that you must see! Get all of your questions answered in my travel guide below. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support and safe travels! Where are Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls Located? These two remarkable landform are located in the Tongass National Forest in Juneau, Alaska. The capital of Alaska, Juneau is only accessible by boat or plane. Most tourists arrive to the city via cruise ship. From the cruise port, the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor…
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Ultimate Guide To Icy Strait Point: What To Do In Port
Is Icy Strait Point one of your cruise ports? This is little slice of Alaska is actually in the city of Hoonah. I highly recommend doing some research for this port day and splurging on an excursion! Read on to find out why. Icy Strait Point, Alaska Located just southwest of Juneau, Icy Strait Point is situated in the town of Hoonah, Alaska. You may see both of these names used interchangeably on cruise itineraries. Just like Juneau, the town is not accessible by car, making it all the more interesting place to visit! For more details about Hoonah, check out this post on roadtravelamerica.com. Some links may be affiliate…
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Ketchikan, Alaska- A Place for Family Fun and Unexpected Adventures
Is your cruise ship docking in Ketchikan, Alaska? Excursions through the cruise line can be so expensive, instead take my self-guided (AND inexpensive!) tour of the port! Read along to see my recommendations for how to spend an afternoon in the rain capital of the United States! Some links on this site may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! King Crab in Ketchikan National Parks System in Ketchikan Getting to Ketchikan by Cruise Ship The port of Ketchikan has 5 cruise ship berths. They are named, Berths 1-4 and the fifth is named…
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Sailing to Sitka, Alaska- How to Spend an Afternoon in Port
Will you be taking an Alaskan cruise this year? Odds are you will make a stop in the city of Sitka. While you can certainly book an excursion through your ship, my family found our own adventures walking through this port. Getting to Sitka from a Cruise Ship Nestled on Baranof Island, on the Alaskan coast between Ketchikan and Juneau, Sitka is a very popular cruise port. The port itself is about six miles outside of the main downtown area. Most cruise ships will provide a shuttle (we had one for the NCL Bliss) from the dock to downtown. The shuttle will bring you to Harrigan Centennial Hall. The Hall…
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Eating at Sea- Complimentary Options on the NCL Bliss
Everyone knows that half of the cruise experience revolves around dining. Whether you are looking for a casual buffet or a gourmet meal, ships can deliver just as great of a meal as any dining spot on land. With close to 20 different restaurants and just as many bars, the NCL Bliss has something for every palate. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a small purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. This post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Restaurants on the NCL Bliss If you haven’t cruised lately, the latest trend on ships…
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Cruising Alaska with Kids on the NCL Bliss
When choosing to explore Alaska, cruising is seemingly the simpliest way to do so. We recently sailed with all three of our children on the NCL Bliss. (NCL-Norwegian Cruise Lines) Read on for info on our stateroom and the kids clubs on this huge ship. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a profit at no additional cost to you. This post is unsponsored and my own opinion. All aboard the NCL Bliss The Bliss is currently the largest ship of NCL’s fleet at 168,028 gross tonnage. It carries up to 3,958 guests at double occupancy and 1,716 crew. Last…
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