RRd6Hi`20D0 "g# endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 110 0 obj <>stream :) Which ship? I just want to say this thread has help me confirm that I had made the right decision for our group. If not, I recommend the Century itinerary. If this isn't practicable we can look at other flight options but this flight appears ideal. It sure is a toss up. WebOur Seward to Anchorage direct transfer shuttle will pick up directly at the cruise ship port and drop off in Anchorage International airport, hotels or car rentals. What can I do on an April visit to Anchorage? What are some things to do and see as day trips around Anchorage? Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. We were on a northbound cruise on the Millennium several years ago and there was a 12 member multi-generation family on board. CC Help Jenn Very scenic journey. All we had to do was walk to the ship a short distance. I don't remember what time is recommended for the earliest flight to book. I loved it. It was awesome!!! We ended the cruise in Seward Friday morning and took a bus from Seward to Anchorage. Research each port to see what you would like to accomplish and how much time you need to do so. Children (12 and under) $499.00. Can you tell me why you would recommend a round trip from Vancouver rather than having different ports for embarkation and disembarkation? Unless the ship experiences very heavy weather crossing the Gulf of Alaska it will dock around 5 AM. It was very unusual weather for Alaska. :), Which ship? We rented a car and spent about ten days driving around the state prior to our Alaska cruise. I would like information about any experiences you have had in Alaska. Does anyone remember about what Celebrity charges per person for the bus? WebGo dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! WebRe: Celebrity Cruises Seward to Anchorage transfer 8 years ago Save 1. When everyone else is wearing parkas and wool hats, strange characters in costumes and capes all for charity and the theater of the absurd plunge into the frigid waters of Resurrection Bay and come flying back out. Bus was clean, had a washroom. All good, Excellent driver, clean bus, quick loading process, competitive rate, professional personnel. We strive to be honest, fair, and fun in everything we do. Full of glaciers and incredible wildlife, all the western coast of the bay is in Kenai Fjords National Park. Additionally, all lines also offer an early morning chartered Alaska Railroad train run which will pick up passengers from a siding right beside the Seward cruise terminal (the Seward Alaska Railroad terminal is notbeside the cruise terminal)and end at the Anchorage airport; these cruise charters use a spur line to reach the airport. And you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather. If you go independently how do transfers work? You may want to investigate that even if you are planning to rent a car. Seward to Anchorage narrated direct shuttle bus transfer We were seated in a window table as we watched the train depart, and my thought was if folks weren't already on that train they missed it. The Seward Highway and rail line climb into the Kenai Mountains and over Moose Pass, with sweeping views of forested valleys and mountain lakes, and end in Seward, surrounded by the natural wonders of coastal Alaska and Kenai Fjords National Park. Our only negative would be that it was a little disorganized from the airport pickup side. So perhaps someone wanting to do this would do well to transfer to Anchorage and rent a car there, assuming they will be flying out of Anchorage anyway. hbbd```b``n6 -DH2uDz> 7,v"#DHND Both are customizable to your schedule and interests. Will it be warm enough to sit out there (We are looking at the last week in August or the first week in Sept). We made several stops along the way and there was good commentary on everything we passed. Temperatures were in the 60. We had good weather most of the trip. There are round-trip cruises, northbound cruises and southbound cruises. Our direct Seward bus will pick up at Anchorage International airport, or downtown hotels and drop off directly at the ship, our friendly drivers/guides will help you to your Anchorage to Seward bus, where you will be seated in comfort with lots of luggage space in the luggage section. Celebrity Cruises; Cruise Critic Community. My DH and I are also photographers (hobby). 7 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5E6D677A01C64EC088E33CB51A509AEA>]/Index[7 104]/Info 6 0 R/Length 205/Prev 418007/Root 8 0 R/Size 111/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Find a Cruise. I picked Millennium as we wanted to do a land tour before the cruise to Denali National Park. I would like information about any experiences you have had in Alaska. WebWe recommend purchasing your transfer at least two weeks prior to sailing just consult with your travel agent or call our Reservations department at 1-800-327-6700 BUS ROUTES Let somebody else take care of the driving as you kick off your vacation. I read it's about 5 hours long? We tried to rent a car in Seward to drive to Denali then drop it off in Anchorage. On the Whittier side of the tunnel, youll find not just a cruise terminal, but a gateway to the wildlife and glaciers of Prince William Sound. From Seward it departs at 6 PM and arrives at 11 PM in Anchorage. We booked the open jaw tickets and they ended up not being any more expensive than roundtrip. And despite the fact that we fly everywhere in this state, Seward does not have commercial air service. ', 'How much should I expect to pay? %PDF-1.6 % They also offered motor coach transports, both to the airport, and others to specific hotels and the Eagan Convention Center (downtown Anchorage). Go dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! This aquarium is a world-class facility with octopus, sea lions, puffins and much more interesting ocean creatures. You can also navigate on your own from Anchorage to Denali and from Anchorage to Seward via the train. No question! Also we are doing a B2B starting and finishing in Seward, so will only need to book Anchorage return instead of open jaw flights (which in my experience will be cheaper, and the flights will already be costing us a fortune!). Staying at a B&B in Healy, and the next day doing a full day on the shuttles driving into Denali National Park. How do I find authentic Alaska Native art? On a previous cruise on a different line, transportation was in fact included to a distant airport (100+ miles I think it was) although I saw no mention of this. We stopped on the way in Talkeetna for a small (tiny) plane flight over Denali and landing on a glacierawesome! The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 396,317 in 2019, accounting for more than half the state's population. It's our hope to spend extended periods of time there in the summers after we retire. Just briefly, my plans are to fly into Anchorage and spend the night. Did you notice many children aboard? The trail is entirely paved and supports two-way traffic. I haven't booked yet for next year, but I am now definitely going to move forward with them. If so, you're much better off renting a car and planning your own family trip. Thank you. I really wasn't sure what options were available I don't won't to make a flight booking we might miss but this appears to be perfect tim I would definitely recommend this service to transfer from Anchorage to cruise ship terminal in Seward. Major Marine Tours: try the Kenai Fjords or Prince William Sound cruise. Thank you, Steve! With either the do-it-yourself or the cruisetour, plan for at least 2 nights in Denali, and plan to take the park shuttle to Eielson, rather than the Natural History Tour (which does not even get into the park) or the Tundra Wilderness Tour (which does not even reach Eielson Visitor Center and costs 3 times as much as the park shuttle). Loads to think about. This Anchorage to Seward Narrated Direct Bus Transfer is a shared transfer service in our most comfortable coaches with restrooms on board, tinted windows, easy step up (unlike full-size vans that other transfer companies use, you dont have to bend over or hit your head climbing in and out), air conditioner/heater, large picture-view windows, full size individual bus seats (unlike vans that other transfer companies use, you will have a private seat for yourself and will not be holding somebody elses bag), DVD player, full narration. Seward Cruise Port is the homeport/start or the end for over 50% of all cruise ship tourists in Alaska. Anchorage to Seward narrated tour/transfer with Wildlife Center stop Cant beat the price. wwcruisers - yes information about the ships (and pools) is really useful. I think I remember the general price point, and if my memory is correct it was more costly than the Alaska Cruise Transportation price quoted in the post by "hubofhockey.". Please check our Frequently Asked Questions for answer to this question. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel stretches 2.5 miles. While youll see plenty of ice in Seward, you wont see walruses or polar bears this far south, unless you come for a strange event the third week of January, known as the Seward Polar Bear Jump-off Festival. When I saw "Jo and Rob" I was so excited, hoping you had just finished an Alaska cruise with Celebrity and were posting fantastic video and commentary like you did from the Eclipse! 4. Jo and Rob, July 6, 2013 in Celebrity Cruises, Advice please my cruise critic friends. Our motivation is to provide value for our customer, a high quality of life for our guides, and to be an active part of a vibrant local community. I really recommend the trip. Best bus trip Our driver was super informative and fun!!! Excellent service at great price. Alaska SeaLife Center: discover amazing sea life on the Resurection Bay shores. Very knowledgeable and he captured some excellent photos of me! The town was named after William Seward, secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson, who engineered the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. So it all depends on your budget. Thank you. We sailed the southbound route on the Millinnium this year but after a week in the Kenai on our own, we decided not to cruise Alaska anymore. It was a great, if simple, budget option. Alyeska Scenic Tram One-way Alaska cruises either begin or end one of two towns near Anchorage: Whittier or Seward. The town has 300 fulltime residents, and is on the far end of North Americas longest combined automobile/railroad tunnel. It is approximately 127.3 miles to drive. Professional service, nice stop for pictures. 3900 Arctic Blvd, Ste 304 It was really beautiful around there. After pickup in Seward, explore this quaint fishing village on the shores of Resurrection Bay. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Seward, Alaska. Tour available only, to guests departing Anchorage International Airport 11:00pm or later or guests staying in Anchorage overnight. By Started June 21, 2021, By WebBest way to reach Anchorage 3 years ago Save Hello- thanks in advance for your help and tips. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska. the bus was clean. WebWe arrive Seward June 10 2011 on Celebrity Millennium. Started August 27, 2021, By You wont find anything interesting around the wharf but the historic downtown district is within walking distance. A shuttle is available from the train depot to the hotel, but it is also a walkable distance (2 blocks). Save this link to stay updated on COVID-19 restrictions, If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 800-232-4636. With the advice we received, we were extremely comfortable on our own during the land portion of our trip. There are 89+ hotels available in Anchorage. WebAnchorage is connected to both Seward and Whittier by the Seward Highway and the Alaska Railroad. Those guests with a late flight out of Anchorage may purchase the convenience of additional time at a rate of $80 per hour. Over 500,000 satisfied customers. Cartoonists showed Seward amid glaciers and walruses. (Fortunately, a friend of mine who lives in Anchorage wanted to go to Denali with us so that was solved.). Seward is used as homeport by major cruise shipping companies, including RCI-Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity, Silversea, RSSC-Regent. Go with a guide between Anchorage and Seward. Qutekcak Cultural & Community Center: located on 3rd Ave. The bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Museum takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. I absolutely recommend this tour company they are amazing! And remember that these rail options don't end at the same location in Anchorage. Hi there, I have not been to Alaska as yet (we are also going in 2014), but I have been researching for months now, reading guide books, searching the internet, reading Alaska online tourism sites, and of course, reading posts on Cruise Critic! What is a T pool? Your guide will show you all the special things that make the Seward Highway, the Turnagain Arm and Anchorage unique. At 1,706sqmi of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the United States and larger than the smallest state, Rhode Island, which has 1,212sqmi. The Alaska Tourism Recovery Act allowed only roundtrips out of Seattle. Book Now with no risk, your deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to travel with the purchase of our Worry-Free Cancellation Waiver. Advice please my cruise critic friends. In the winter the trail is used primarily for cross country skiing and also skijoring. It took a little over 3 hours and the scenery was beautiful. One poster included this link: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2017/07/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-seward-highway-crashes-closures-and-delays-this-summer/. Was very awesome trip. The national COVID-19 helpline number in Anchorage is 800-232-4636. Deals. PFo0ie Can you see the northern lights from Anchorage? 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Reviews. Unfortunately, the tours were overpriced and not well run. Hi-- we were on the Millenium in May and had a pretour of the Canadian rockies and post tour to Denali and Fairbanks. Or spend all the time on Fjord cruise. Seward is the beginning of the railroad to Fairbanks and Mile0 on the old historic Seward to Nome gold rush/mail route, today more familiarly known as the Iditarod Trail. Round trip itineraries sacrifice number of ports, port times, and the ability to do a land tour. We did not want the restrictions of a cruise tour, so we rented a car and did it on our own. We are restricted to school holidays. WebTraveling between Whittier or Seward and Anchorage is easy. Great sightseeing from the vista car. No extra charge, but both the T-pool and the Solstice Solarium are adults-only areas. The Seward visitor's center website will have more information. Open jaw plane tickets could raise your cost considerably, particularly since there are 4 of you. View Harbor Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, Puffins, and much more! The city is an Alaska Railroad terminus that has a maintained dock (for cruise ships) and controls a coal terminal from Usibelli (Usibelli Coal Mine). They narrated while on our adventure to Seward. From the Tundra Wilderness Tour we took, we saw two grizzly bear cubs playing while their mom watched. This tour will end with a drop off in Anchorage at your hotel or the airport. Powered by Invision Community. 3. The Millennium leaves from Seward Alaska, is it worth the extra flight to leave from there? I did the northern lights tour with Mike who is an excellent guide! The year-round population is about 2,000, but it can swell to about 30,000 around the popular Fourth of July weekend festivities. Just my opinion but we found the Canadian Rockies much more to our taste, although glad we experienced Alaska. Set on over 200 beautiful acres, the center offers world class care for orphaned and rescued animals in their natural habitat. What are the travel restrictions in Anchorage? I cannot find any mention one way or the other. Does anyone know if Celebrity provides transportation back to Anchorage at the end of a Vancouver to Seward Cruise? Go to the Alaska Cruise Critic forum and look at the thread titled "2019 Resources " at the top of the page. fI3$,&EeAr> RRd6Hi`20D0 "g# endstream endobj startxref 0 %%EOF 110 0 obj <>stream :) Which ship? I just want to say this thread has help me confirm that I had made the right decision for our group. If not, I recommend the Century itinerary. If this isn't practicable we can look at other flight options but this flight appears ideal. It sure is a toss up. WebOur Seward to Anchorage direct transfer shuttle will pick up directly at the cruise ship port and drop off in Anchorage International airport, hotels or car rentals. What can I do on an April visit to Anchorage? What are some things to do and see as day trips around Anchorage? Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. We were on a northbound cruise on the Millennium several years ago and there was a 12 member multi-generation family on board. CC Help Jenn Very scenic journey. All we had to do was walk to the ship a short distance. I don't remember what time is recommended for the earliest flight to book. I loved it. It was awesome!!! We ended the cruise in Seward Friday morning and took a bus from Seward to Anchorage. Research each port to see what you would like to accomplish and how much time you need to do so. Children (12 and under) $499.00. Can you tell me why you would recommend a round trip from Vancouver rather than having different ports for embarkation and disembarkation? Unless the ship experiences very heavy weather crossing the Gulf of Alaska it will dock around 5 AM. It was very unusual weather for Alaska. :), Which ship? We rented a car and spent about ten days driving around the state prior to our Alaska cruise. I would like information about any experiences you have had in Alaska. Does anyone remember about what Celebrity charges per person for the bus? WebGo dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! WebRe: Celebrity Cruises Seward to Anchorage transfer 8 years ago Save 1. When everyone else is wearing parkas and wool hats, strange characters in costumes and capes all for charity and the theater of the absurd plunge into the frigid waters of Resurrection Bay and come flying back out. Bus was clean, had a washroom. All good, Excellent driver, clean bus, quick loading process, competitive rate, professional personnel. We strive to be honest, fair, and fun in everything we do. Full of glaciers and incredible wildlife, all the western coast of the bay is in Kenai Fjords National Park. Additionally, all lines also offer an early morning chartered Alaska Railroad train run which will pick up passengers from a siding right beside the Seward cruise terminal (the Seward Alaska Railroad terminal is notbeside the cruise terminal)and end at the Anchorage airport; these cruise charters use a spur line to reach the airport. And you need to be prepared for all kinds of weather. If you go independently how do transfers work? You may want to investigate that even if you are planning to rent a car. Seward to Anchorage narrated direct shuttle bus transfer We were seated in a window table as we watched the train depart, and my thought was if folks weren't already on that train they missed it. The Seward Highway and rail line climb into the Kenai Mountains and over Moose Pass, with sweeping views of forested valleys and mountain lakes, and end in Seward, surrounded by the natural wonders of coastal Alaska and Kenai Fjords National Park. Our only negative would be that it was a little disorganized from the airport pickup side. So perhaps someone wanting to do this would do well to transfer to Anchorage and rent a car there, assuming they will be flying out of Anchorage anyway. hbbd```b``n6 -DH2uDz> 7,v"#DHND Both are customizable to your schedule and interests. Will it be warm enough to sit out there (We are looking at the last week in August or the first week in Sept). We made several stops along the way and there was good commentary on everything we passed. Temperatures were in the 60. We had good weather most of the trip. There are round-trip cruises, northbound cruises and southbound cruises. Our direct Seward bus will pick up at Anchorage International airport, or downtown hotels and drop off directly at the ship, our friendly drivers/guides will help you to your Anchorage to Seward bus, where you will be seated in comfort with lots of luggage space in the luggage section. Celebrity Cruises; Cruise Critic Community. My DH and I are also photographers (hobby). 7 0 obj <> endobj 58 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5E6D677A01C64EC088E33CB51A509AEA>]/Index[7 104]/Info 6 0 R/Length 205/Prev 418007/Root 8 0 R/Size 111/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream Find a Cruise. I picked Millennium as we wanted to do a land tour before the cruise to Denali National Park. I would like information about any experiences you have had in Alaska. WebWe recommend purchasing your transfer at least two weeks prior to sailing just consult with your travel agent or call our Reservations department at 1-800-327-6700 BUS ROUTES Let somebody else take care of the driving as you kick off your vacation. I read it's about 5 hours long? We tried to rent a car in Seward to drive to Denali then drop it off in Anchorage. On the Whittier side of the tunnel, youll find not just a cruise terminal, but a gateway to the wildlife and glaciers of Prince William Sound. From Seward it departs at 6 PM and arrives at 11 PM in Anchorage. We booked the open jaw tickets and they ended up not being any more expensive than roundtrip. And despite the fact that we fly everywhere in this state, Seward does not have commercial air service. ', 'How much should I expect to pay? %PDF-1.6 % They also offered motor coach transports, both to the airport, and others to specific hotels and the Eagan Convention Center (downtown Anchorage). Go dog sledding on real snow via a scenic helicopter ride! This aquarium is a world-class facility with octopus, sea lions, puffins and much more interesting ocean creatures. You can also navigate on your own from Anchorage to Denali and from Anchorage to Seward via the train. No question! Also we are doing a B2B starting and finishing in Seward, so will only need to book Anchorage return instead of open jaw flights (which in my experience will be cheaper, and the flights will already be costing us a fortune!). Staying at a B&B in Healy, and the next day doing a full day on the shuttles driving into Denali National Park. How do I find authentic Alaska Native art? On a previous cruise on a different line, transportation was in fact included to a distant airport (100+ miles I think it was) although I saw no mention of this. We stopped on the way in Talkeetna for a small (tiny) plane flight over Denali and landing on a glacierawesome! The Anchorage metropolitan area, which includes Anchorage and the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 396,317 in 2019, accounting for more than half the state's population. It's our hope to spend extended periods of time there in the summers after we retire. Just briefly, my plans are to fly into Anchorage and spend the night. Did you notice many children aboard? The trail is entirely paved and supports two-way traffic. I haven't booked yet for next year, but I am now definitely going to move forward with them. If so, you're much better off renting a car and planning your own family trip. Thank you. I really wasn't sure what options were available I don't won't to make a flight booking we might miss but this appears to be perfect tim I would definitely recommend this service to transfer from Anchorage to cruise ship terminal in Seward. Major Marine Tours: try the Kenai Fjords or Prince William Sound cruise. Thank you, Steve! With either the do-it-yourself or the cruisetour, plan for at least 2 nights in Denali, and plan to take the park shuttle to Eielson, rather than the Natural History Tour (which does not even get into the park) or the Tundra Wilderness Tour (which does not even reach Eielson Visitor Center and costs 3 times as much as the park shuttle). Loads to think about. This Anchorage to Seward Narrated Direct Bus Transfer is a shared transfer service in our most comfortable coaches with restrooms on board, tinted windows, easy step up (unlike full-size vans that other transfer companies use, you dont have to bend over or hit your head climbing in and out), air conditioner/heater, large picture-view windows, full size individual bus seats (unlike vans that other transfer companies use, you will have a private seat for yourself and will not be holding somebody elses bag), DVD player, full narration. Seward Cruise Port is the homeport/start or the end for over 50% of all cruise ship tourists in Alaska. Anchorage to Seward narrated tour/transfer with Wildlife Center stop Cant beat the price. wwcruisers - yes information about the ships (and pools) is really useful. I think I remember the general price point, and if my memory is correct it was more costly than the Alaska Cruise Transportation price quoted in the post by "hubofhockey.". Please check our Frequently Asked Questions for answer to this question. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel stretches 2.5 miles. While youll see plenty of ice in Seward, you wont see walruses or polar bears this far south, unless you come for a strange event the third week of January, known as the Seward Polar Bear Jump-off Festival. When I saw "Jo and Rob" I was so excited, hoping you had just finished an Alaska cruise with Celebrity and were posting fantastic video and commentary like you did from the Eclipse! 4. Jo and Rob, July 6, 2013 in Celebrity Cruises, Advice please my cruise critic friends. Our motivation is to provide value for our customer, a high quality of life for our guides, and to be an active part of a vibrant local community. I really recommend the trip. Best bus trip Our driver was super informative and fun!!! Excellent service at great price. Alaska SeaLife Center: discover amazing sea life on the Resurection Bay shores. Very knowledgeable and he captured some excellent photos of me! The town was named after William Seward, secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson, who engineered the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. So it all depends on your budget. Thank you. We sailed the southbound route on the Millinnium this year but after a week in the Kenai on our own, we decided not to cruise Alaska anymore. It was a great, if simple, budget option. Alyeska Scenic Tram One-way Alaska cruises either begin or end one of two towns near Anchorage: Whittier or Seward. The town has 300 fulltime residents, and is on the far end of North Americas longest combined automobile/railroad tunnel. It is approximately 127.3 miles to drive. Professional service, nice stop for pictures. 3900 Arctic Blvd, Ste 304 It was really beautiful around there. After pickup in Seward, explore this quaint fishing village on the shores of Resurrection Bay. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Seward, Alaska. Tour available only, to guests departing Anchorage International Airport 11:00pm or later or guests staying in Anchorage overnight. By Started June 21, 2021, By WebBest way to reach Anchorage 3 years ago Save Hello- thanks in advance for your help and tips. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska. the bus was clean. WebWe arrive Seward June 10 2011 on Celebrity Millennium. Started August 27, 2021, By You wont find anything interesting around the wharf but the historic downtown district is within walking distance. A shuttle is available from the train depot to the hotel, but it is also a walkable distance (2 blocks). Save this link to stay updated on COVID-19 restrictions, If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 800-232-4636. With the advice we received, we were extremely comfortable on our own during the land portion of our trip. There are 89+ hotels available in Anchorage. WebAnchorage is connected to both Seward and Whittier by the Seward Highway and the Alaska Railroad. Those guests with a late flight out of Anchorage may purchase the convenience of additional time at a rate of $80 per hour. Over 500,000 satisfied customers. Cartoonists showed Seward amid glaciers and walruses. (Fortunately, a friend of mine who lives in Anchorage wanted to go to Denali with us so that was solved.). Seward is used as homeport by major cruise shipping companies, including RCI-Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Celebrity, Silversea, RSSC-Regent. Go with a guide between Anchorage and Seward. Qutekcak Cultural & Community Center: located on 3rd Ave. The bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Museum takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. I absolutely recommend this tour company they are amazing! And remember that these rail options don't end at the same location in Anchorage. Hi there, I have not been to Alaska as yet (we are also going in 2014), but I have been researching for months now, reading guide books, searching the internet, reading Alaska online tourism sites, and of course, reading posts on Cruise Critic! What is a T pool? Your guide will show you all the special things that make the Seward Highway, the Turnagain Arm and Anchorage unique. At 1,706sqmi of land area, the city is the fourth-largest by area in the United States and larger than the smallest state, Rhode Island, which has 1,212sqmi. The Alaska Tourism Recovery Act allowed only roundtrips out of Seattle. Book Now with no risk, your deposit is fully refundable until 31 days prior to travel with the purchase of our Worry-Free Cancellation Waiver. Advice please my cruise critic friends. In the winter the trail is used primarily for cross country skiing and also skijoring. It took a little over 3 hours and the scenery was beautiful. One poster included this link: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2017/07/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-seward-highway-crashes-closures-and-delays-this-summer/. Was very awesome trip. The national COVID-19 helpline number in Anchorage is 800-232-4636. Deals. PFo0ie Can you see the northern lights from Anchorage? Most people don't realize Anchorage (Seward) is 1,300 miles northwest of Vancouver. Thank you. Please let me know if anyone has any questions! Where can I store my luggage in Anchorage? We , not x, paid for it. Do Celebrity offer transfer, if so what time do they depart/arrive? 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