A Short Stop in Victoria, British Columbia

On the last day of our cruise, we stopped to spend the evening in Victoria, British Columbia. Since we knew our travel day the next day would be a long one, we opted just to spend some time walking around the city with no major agenda. Arranging for transportation from the cruise port was pretty easy. You could also walk but we decided to save our legs considering the next day ahead. We did see lovely Beacon Hill Park on our way downtown. A gorgeous park definitely worth a visit on a return trip!

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Following the Trail of the Prospectors in Skagway, Alaska

Prospectors Centennial Statue

After visiting Juneau, we meandered our way to Skagway through the Inside Passage. We arrived in Skagway early in the morning and had about 12 hours in port to explore. Our day in Skagway began early with a hike along the stunning yet at times challenging Chilkoot Trail.

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Scenes from Juneau, Alaska

Docking in Juneau, Alaska

In Alaska, stunning and pristine landscapes abound. On our trek from Ketchikan to Juneau, we entered to Endicott Fjord encountering magnificent scenery at every turn. Our cruise entered a protected area where harbor seals have and raise their young. There are no words for the experience of seeing these lovely creatures resting on icebergs.

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Racing at the Dog Sled Musher's Camp and Discovery Center in Juneau, Alaska

When in Alaska, one needs to ride a dog sled. Really, you do. A variety of dog sledding excursions and adventures exist, so plenty of options make the experience easy to fit in your itinerary. We choose a visit to the Dog Sled Discovery & Musher's Camp in Juneau because it fit with our plans for the city that day. The experience was entirely exhilarating and is a wonderful choice for families.

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Eagles, Totem Poles, Hiking and Charm in Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska is one of the rainiest cities in North America. So, we were very fortunate to arrive during a rare dry and sunny day for Ketchikan. An ideal day for exploration!

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Cruising to Alaska

With a climate different than that we grew accustomed to on our previous Caribbean cruises, we knew that a cruise to Alaska would definitely feel quite novel. However, we did not expect the route to Alaska to be as magical as it was. On our previous cruises, much of the scenery while sailing consisted of crystal water in all directions. During our Alaskan cruise, we hugged the coast enough that we could make out land for much of the cruise. Certainly the views were even more magnificent once we reached Alaska!

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