KRISTIN’S TRIP TO ALASKAVENTURING THE SEA’S WITH 2 CHILDREN!

TRIP DETAILSTransportation Cruise Costs Food Cost Activities

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Free: Parents can drive me to the port in Seattle

Guest 1: $698.00

Plan on eating food that is included.

Ketchikan: We are able to walk around the shops and view the historic sites of the town. There is a fish hatchery we will go to but everything is in walking distance.

Guest 2: $698.00

Burger Queen: Halibut Sandwich: $10.752 Hotdogs: $6.002 milkshakes: $10

Fish Hatchery:$10.00 EachTotal: $30.00

Juneau Alaska: Tram RideAdult: $33.00 Daughter: $16Son: Free

Guest 3: $398.00

Skagway: No Cost: Able to walk

Taxes, fees, and port charges: $585Total Cost:

Museum: $5.00Total: $15

TOTAL COST: 2,499

THE REMAINING 500 IS FOR TIPS, TAXES, OR UNSEESN COSTS.

FOOD INCLUDED ON THE CRUISE SHIP

•Anytime dining breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

•Room Service 24 hours

•Casual Dining: Excluding specialty drinks such as Alcohol

•Drinks that are free teas, lemonade, and water.

Entertainment and fun activities on the ship

Movies Under the Stars

Theater/Productions

Bar’s, Nightclubs, Discos

Casino and Bingo

Trivia

Dancing, Karaoke, and comedy

Zumba

Theme Night Parties

Youth and Teen activities

Ultimate Deck Party

Library Princess Book Club

WHAT TO DO IN KETCHIKAN ALASKA

My kids and I both love being outside. We will venture to the fish hatchery. Spend part of the morning exploring nature and watch the fish try and make their way up the creek. Deer Park adjoins an eagle preserve to enjoy as well.

As soon as you get off the boat there are several little shops and places to visit. It will be fun to look around and maybe pick up a souvenir.

OUR TIME IN JUNEAU

• Downtown Juneau

• I am excited to go take the trams with the kids to view the cultural and beauty of Alaska.

• Taking the tram to the top of Mount Roberts will offer amazing views and once to the top there are different activities for us to enjoy. I will be checking out the Juneau Raptor Center which rescues and works with injured or sick birds. They give tours and also teach about conservation. If time permits I hope to explore the hiking trails as well.

SKAGWAY ALASKA

• In Skagway we will visit the museum and learn about the culture and history of Alaska.

• We will walk around the town and go into different shops.

• Yakutania Point and Smugglers Cove are both a short easy hikes from downtown

SAFETY TIP’S

Make Sure to not leave important items lying around in your room.

Do not go off trail if you decide to do a hike.

Be aware of surrounding do not get to close to wildlife.

Bring a variety of clothes even in the summer it can be chilly especially when you are on a ship in the open seas.

Have a map handy.

Now the ship evacuation plan.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

• There is a short amount of time spent in Vancouver as well. The currency exchange is as follows.

• On 18 November 2014, 1.00 Canadian Dollar(s) = 0.88 U.S. dollar(s), at an exchange rate of 0.8846 (using nominal rate).

• However, we plan on staying on board during this time and enjoying swimming in one of the indoor pools onboard.

PROPER DOCUMENTATION

• It is a must that you have your passport with you, and I would suggest also bring your driver’s license as a form of identification as well. The children and I all have our passports. So we are good to go!

CLIMATE OF ALASKA IN MAY

• http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/juneau-ak/99801/may-weather/331728

• http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/skagway-ak/99840/may-weather/336751

• http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/ketchikan-ak/99901/may-weather/331730

WORKS CITED PAGE

• http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.tips

• http://www.alaskaportreviews.com/Ketchikan.htm#b

• http://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/daily-converter/

• https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burger-Queen/30424848851

• http://mountrobertstramway.com/

• http://www.princess.com/find/cruiseDetails.do

WORKS CITED PAGE

• http://www.traveljuneau.com/downloads/DowntownJuneauMapOct2013.pdf

• http://www.thetravelingpraters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Yakatania-Point-in-Skagway-Alaska.jpg

• http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60877-d279062-r141128957-Skagway_Museum_and_Archives-Skagway_Alaska.html