Inside Passage Small Ship Recommendation
We are planning a trip to Alaska inside passage and want to use a small cruise ship company - boats that take 15-20 people. I've seen a number of references and recommendation in postings here. But,...
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MTBob, a small-ship cruise in Alaska is bound to be quite pricey, but it is a fantastic experience if you can swing it. The line we cruised on is (very) sadly no longer in existence, but there are others. American Safari Cruises has been operating for quite a few years now, and experience in the area counts. We have never taken the ferry, but that might be a great option for you.
You might consider booking through a travel agent who specializes in Alaska and/or cruising - especially if they are familiar with the various small-ship lines. They will know, probably more than you can tell via various websites, what each cruise line's atmosphere and focus is, and may be a big help in choosing the trip that's right for you.
Incidentally, our fellow passengers on our small-ship cruise were more focused on what we all came to see - Alaska - than on making friends with each other, and that's ok. Despite not having made any longtime fast friends, we still have very fond memories of the experience.
You might consider booking through a travel agent who specializes in Alaska and/or cruising - especially if they are familiar with the various small-ship lines. They will know, probably more than you can tell via various websites, what each cruise line's atmosphere and focus is, and may be a big help in choosing the trip that's right for you.
Incidentally, our fellow passengers on our small-ship cruise were more focused on what we all came to see - Alaska - than on making friends with each other, and that's ok. Despite not having made any longtime fast friends, we still have very fond memories of the experience.
