Spooky5432 2 Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 My husband and I are cruising from Vancouver to Anchorage ( I understand this is Whittier ) in May. we are returning on the same ship but no excursions are offered by Princess on this changeover day. Anchorage is 70 miles, about 2 1/2 hours away. Any suggestions about what we can do on this day? RobBar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobBar 204 Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 You should be able to find local tours into the area as you are normally there for the whole day plus evening . A train runs between Whittier and Anchorage but I am not sure of the frequency as the cruiselines also uses to transport passengers. By not flying back to Vancouver you have made an excellent decision as the flight costs one way can be expensive plus you get to see the coast again This link might help you explore options and hopefully some of our members have done this day trip while waiting for the ship to depart. What ever you do ensure you are back on board on time before you leave the ship ensure you have been given your new sailcard and have a pass to get back onboard or such, http://www.anchorage.net/plan-your-trip/getting-around/cruise-transfers-and-transportation/ In looking at the bus m it is 3 hours with arrival in Anchorage at 11am and the bus going back at 2pm... so that is tight ... Check around for tours around Wittier instead http://www.alaskatravel.com/whittier/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hturtle 326 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Share Posted February 15, 2016 Have you got your Canadian Eta spooky dont forget it if you are flying into Canada RobBar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobBar 204 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Have you got your Canadian Eta spooky dont forget it if you are flying into Canada Yes, you will need one but it is inexpensive and good for a few years " Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) ' http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp hturtle 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 My husband and I are cruising from Vancouver to Anchorage ( I understand this is Whittier ) in May. we are returning on the same ship but no excursions are offered by Princess on this changeover day. Anchorage is 70 miles, about 2 1/2 hours away. Any suggestions about what we can do on this day? Hi Spooky. We did the reverse cruise some years back on Regent Seven Seas Navigator. We flew into Anchorage - great place to visit - and were then driven to Seward to join the ship. Seward looks as though it was a longer road journey. RobBar 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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