Welcome to the magnificent world of Ketchikan, Alaska—often called “Alaska’s First City,” “The Salmon Capital of the World,” and “The Rain Capital of Alaska.” If you’re planning an Alaskan cruise, Ketchikan is likely to be one of your stops, whether it’s your first taste of the Last Frontier or […]
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Welcome to your comprehensive Icy Strait Point Guide, where we dive into one of Southeast Alaska’s most exciting and rapidly growing cruise destinations. Nestled on Chichagof Island, just across Icy Strait from Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point offers visitors a unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty, rich […]
Welcome to Juneau, Alaska’s charming capital nestled in the heart of Southeast Alaska. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise or just curious about this unique city, you’re in the right place. I’m a Cruise Director who has been to Juneau dozens of times, and I want to take you on […]
I spend so much time visiting and exploring other cities that I often forget how remarkable my own town is. DC is incredible. I can’t imagine any other city that fits me better. I love the history and the culture. I’m not crazy about the crowds and the humidity, but […]
I used to say I wanted to be a writer. But I had one big problem, I never wrote. Before long it just became a far off dream or a backup plan. I thought if my next job didn’t pan out I could always follow my passion and write. When […]
My very first cruise was in October 2009 to Bermuda. I was 24 years old and I had just begun working on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas. I was scared. Everything was new and life was overwhelming. But then we arrived in Bermuda. The pastel homes met the brilliant […]
After my near all nighter and a couple hours of sleep, it was time to head south to Seward, Alaska. I had heard that this drive along appropriately titled Seward Highway is one of the most beautiful I will ever take in my life. So I wanted to really take […]