Disney Wonder Alaska Cruise Trip Report
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Before your cruise, the app basically functions the same as the Disney Cruise Line website, including options for managing your bookings. Moreover, that savings is really nice for an Alaska cruise because you’re probably going to have huge expenses on excursions. Excursions were NOT covered by the 50% discount, but it’s nice to have some serious savings in the bank already before you start booking excursions. It’d be pretty easy for me to phone this in and just make this post the inverse of our ‘Alaska Mistakes’ post. I’m hardly above that sort of laziness, but I actually have some worthwhile (well, I think so) tips, so I won’t waste your time with that sort of foolishness. Just remember things from that post like booking a verandah, having a healthy budget, packing binoculars, spending a few days in Vancouver, etc.
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Onboard naturalists offer insight into the region as you cruise. The crew cheerfully dole out flannel blankets and hot cocoa on deck. For entertainment onboard, the ship has the line’s signature rock-climbing wall plus mini golf. Cruise Critic is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site.
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We saw kids of the friends also on the trip get pulled in and have a great time participating. After our long morning on the boat we got back on the bus and headed to the Mendenhall Glacier. All along the ride we had very fun narration from our bus driver who shared a look into what it is like living in Alaska.
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While everyone can see the glacier from the Disney Cruise ship (without purchasing an excursion), this tour offers an intimate, up-close view. There are several different excursions that feature this breathtaking historic railway, but this one is probably the most straightforward. You’ll board a vintage rail car that has pulled up right in front of your Disney Cruise ship and embark on a fully narrated trip aboard the historic White Pass & Yukon Route.
While 4 hikes might be too many, we’d highly recommend at least a couple. For the shorter, less strenuous ones, you don’t even have to plan in advance (aside from attire, but we’d recommend dressing for a hike no matter your plans). Each of the ports has Visitor Centers where you can get recommendations for hikes under 2 miles, and free maps. These hikes are a great way to see Alaska’s beautiful and surprisingly diverse natural scenery. We both use GORE-TEX jackets for our outer layer, and those kept us totally dry and warm.
Notifications are supposed to come through the app when your washer/dryer finishes. The kiosks in the laundry rooms also tell you how many available machines there are in the other laundry rooms. Finally, there is laundry service available onboard ($$$), but we were fine using the machines. I didn’t spend too much time browsing the TV lineup, but it wasn’t too deep. Otherwise, with up to two theaters plus Funnel Vision playing movies at any time, you’re unlikely to need the TV for entertainment. Ironically, I think the reason we wound up with all our luggage stuck with us is that we’re pretty efficient travelers.
Here are a few more suggestions for other Alaskan Cruise ports. Here, you’ll feast on a barbeque chicken lunch (with homemade donuts for dessert) and explore the Yukon’s most complete museum exhibit of local wildlife. You can also visit the Dog Musher’s Village and say hello to a few furry friends there. Next, you’ll learn how to pan for gold — but first, you’ll take part in a fun scavenger hunt around the camp to gather your equipment. Favorite Disney Characters join in as you search for gold, with everyone guaranteed to find gold in their pan.
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The risk in doing this is mostly that the third party has no relationship with your cruise line. That means any scheduling / customer service / pick-up, drop-off issues you have are going to be between you and the excursion company only. We felt the town offered enough to keep us busy, and since it was the end of the cruise we thought we’d appreciate not having the pressure of another activity. Overall this was the right decision, and Ketchikan day was probably my favorite day. After reviewing the options, at the top of our list was whale watching. We attempted to see whales in Iceland, but the odds were not in our favor that trip.
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As you can see, the more popular summer months when kids are out of school are more expensive. Know your physical limitsIf mobility or other health issues may affect your ability to enjoy a cruise to the fullest, consider traveling with a larger operator. These companies are well-versed in accessibility and have made accommodations for those with mobility needs. Smaller ships are full of trip hazards and watertight door jambs and require bending and stepping up or down to access activities like kayaking or skiff rides. Smaller boutique cruises strive to immerse their guests in the wild Alaska they've researched and desire to experience.
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And Radiance has only one of two Brazilian steakhouses in the fleet. Try Samba Grill when you’ve had your fill of Alaskan seafood. Radiance of the Seas offers Royal Caribbean's best in a more modest size, without sacrificing the variety of dining venues, great kids' programs and adrenaline-pumping activities the line is known for.
Take note that Quantum is pretty much the only ship in Alaska where you can have a robot mix you a drink. Popular things to do in Alaska on Quantum of the Seas include rides in the North Star gondola that rises out over the water on an extendable arm. For a little less excitement, the best spot to cozy up with a hot toddy is in the adults-only Solarium with some of the best indoor cruise ship views of Alaska.
That post talks through the different ships and itinerary options, for example. From a distinctly Disney perspective, one of the coolest aspects of the Alaska cruise is that the characters meet in Alaska-exclusive costumes. You know the outfits–the iconic photo of Mickey and Minnie in Tracy Arm is featured heavily in pretty much all Disney Cruise Line’s marketing materials for Alaska itinerary. Ideally, pack a waterproof & windproof outer layer, an insulating layer, and a moisture-wicking base layer. We’d recommend packing multiple moisture-wicking shirts, as well as extra socks and waterproof hiking boots–even if you don’t plan on hiking. Had we not done the White Pass Scenic Railway, our plan was to hike Upper Dewey Lake Trail for the view along the route to Devil’s Punch Bowl.
In fact, Zoe had such a good time the entire week that I’m actually quite nervous for our upcoming 3-night trip on the Disney Wish. Dinner was at Animator’s Palate (our second visit, having skipped the second of three scheduled meals there). The activity for the night was drawing a cartoon character.
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