Hello, Readers, and thank you for tuning in to trumptettravels - the true accounts of my 11 year career on cruise ships as a crew member aboard Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises, Premier Cruises and the Holland America Line.
On this blog I have a disorganized group of experiences from my 11 year career on cruise ships. FInd out how to save money while in port or find out how crazy it is to be a crew member. Sometimes a news story catches my eye and I throw it on here, too. You can like this blog on Facebook or "follow me" on Google. Stay in touch and when I start thinking of something REALLY great or funny - you'll hear about it first!
As a young, healthy person traveling to Alaska I would marvel at the people sitting on a train all day in Skagway. What a waste! Alaska is beautiful and rugged. If you are somewhat athletic here is the perfect day.
Have a nice breakfast on the ship (FREE) and go to the starbucks or local coffee shop for a real coffee. Stop by the park rangers office and tell them what you plan to do. Inquire about the trails and ask if you are prepared (of course I wouldn't do this but I DID do this the very first time.)
Take the hike up to lower dewey lake and walk halfway around. If you are adventurous, go swimming near the dam (bring a towel if you are adventurous.)
By the time you get back down the hill it is lunch time. There is a great Thai restaurant where all the crew members go. After lunch you can roam around and look at trinkets and then stop by the Red Onion for a few beers and a possible tour of an authentic Alaskan brothel.
You'll see more natural beauty, walk off some ship food, eat a great lunch and see soem of the town. THere really isn't much else to do in Skagway and if you live like a crew member one day, you free up funds for something special like a sea plane or helicopter ride on another day! Have fun in Alaska and let me know if you have any questions.
On this blog I have a disorganized group of experiences from my 11 year career on cruise ships. FInd out how to save money while in port or find out how crazy it is to be a crew member. Sometimes a news story catches my eye and I throw it on here, too. You can like this blog on Facebook or "follow me" on Google. Stay in touch and when I start thinking of something REALLY great or funny - you'll hear about it first!
As a young, healthy person traveling to Alaska I would marvel at the people sitting on a train all day in Skagway. What a waste! Alaska is beautiful and rugged. If you are somewhat athletic here is the perfect day.
Have a nice breakfast on the ship (FREE) and go to the starbucks or local coffee shop for a real coffee. Stop by the park rangers office and tell them what you plan to do. Inquire about the trails and ask if you are prepared (of course I wouldn't do this but I DID do this the very first time.)
Take the hike up to lower dewey lake and walk halfway around. If you are adventurous, go swimming near the dam (bring a towel if you are adventurous.)
By the time you get back down the hill it is lunch time. There is a great Thai restaurant where all the crew members go. After lunch you can roam around and look at trinkets and then stop by the Red Onion for a few beers and a possible tour of an authentic Alaskan brothel.
You'll see more natural beauty, walk off some ship food, eat a great lunch and see soem of the town. THere really isn't much else to do in Skagway and if you live like a crew member one day, you free up funds for something special like a sea plane or helicopter ride on another day! Have fun in Alaska and let me know if you have any questions.
