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It seems like just yesterday when the 2008 Alaska Cruise season was in full swing. With winter right around the corner, thoughts of the 2009 Alaska Cruise season are starting to creep in. Deciding on which itinerary to select from can be a challenge.

We just posted a new cruise review for the Spirit of Yorktown sailing Alaska’s Inside Passage.Here’s an excerpt: “The Spirit of Yorktown was simply amazing. While I had selected this ship for its itinerary and recent refurbishments, I was .."

Celebrate Alaska’s 50th anniversary in 2009 by exploring it’s beauty and wilderness aboard a Cruise West small ship. Cruise West, the leader in small-ship voyages 63 years of experience in Alaska, is offering 162 sailings ranging from 4 to 25 days.

We had a fabulous trip that I would strongly recommend if you’re ever considering a visit to the 49th state – Alaska. Go Cruise West. So here’s a very brief recap of our trip, in pictures.

Our Journey to the Last Frontier Alaska we have been Bears, glaciers, eagles we have seen Juneau we have shopped Taku Salmon Bake we enjoyed ...

Got up around 5 a.m. this morning (sound familiar?). Showered and got ready for the day. When I arrived on deck, we were approaching the Five Fingers Lighthouse. While I ran across this lighthouse in my research, I was not initially impressed...

Because we had been going continuously, and as this was a “day at sea,” we slept in a little. During those early hours, the ship had picked up a National Park Service ranger Linda and native interpreter Kevin, at Bartlett Cove, who would provide comme

At 7:30 a.m., we disembarked for our included tour; a city tour aboard the famous yellow taxi buses of Skagway. The drivers are women dressed in period clothing. During the tour, which simply heads up & down Broadway Street...

I woke up at 5:00 a.m. to walk around town taking pictures. I let Carol sleep in a bit. It was cloudy, but still dry.