Coloradan here doing some research on Alaskan cruises and have been watching this series l. 20 years ago, I spent 3 weeks traveling across Alaska but wound up closing out my trip with a 4 day stay in Skagway and then I hiked out VIA the Chilkoot trail. It's crazy how much of Skagway looks the same in the video. Love that you did the Dewey lakes hike as well. Nothing was more fun on Skagway then getting to know the locals. When the cruise ship would blow the last horn for departure at the end of the day, you could stand in the street and hear every shop close their doors at the same time. About 10 mins later, everyone was headed to the Bonanza for happy hour.
Skagway was probably our favorite stop on the cruise. There is just so much history and beauty. Seems like a town stuck in time which was a breath of fresh air. Let us know if you have any questions as you plan your cruise but our opinion is it is 100% worth it. Hope you enjoy the series. Emma & Jack Live a Little
Thanks for watching. We have now done the Bliss and Encore to Alaska and think the encore itinerary is so much better. Know you will have an amazing time! Let us know what your favorite part of the trip was when you get back. Emma & Jack
In Skagway we actually took an excursion by ferry over to Haines where once we went on a nice float down the local river and two other years we went on a jet boat ride on same river up-stream to the Bald Eagle Preserve. Had a campfire at the boat landing and then the about 30 min. ferry back to Skagway. Also did the usual stroll up the road and looked at the better souvenir stores.
I thought going to Haines would be really nice! I don’t remember seeing that excursion. Did you do that with the cruise line or independently? How many times have you been to Alaska?
We hope you enjoy your cruise. It was amazing and know you will have a good time. It means a lot to us that you enjoy our videos. We are just starting out and learning as we go but really enjoy being able to share our experiences.
It was so much better than we expected. Not as many people did that excursion so it was nice to have a smaller group and actually get to see the town. But what really made it was the host. She was amazing and kept you engaged the entire time.
How long did that hike up to the lake take one way? Would love to do it when I am in port but not sure of the time factor. I don't think I could do the railway, the Red Onion tour and the hike, but I can sure dream big!
The white pass railroad was the highlight of my trip. I went in 2019 so I was able to go all the way into Canada to the Yukon. DId you film a ship tour?
That is so good to know! It’s on the list for next time we head to Alaska. We didn’t do it because we wanted to explore the town and we were supposed to be doing another big train ride somewhere else! I didn’t do a boat tour episode. I show bits of the boat in each episode. Honestly if you wanted a boat tour I find Harr travel to have some of the best boat tours! Hope you subscribed so you don’t miss any of the Alaska trips!
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Coloradan here doing some research on Alaskan cruises and have been watching this series l.
20 years ago, I spent 3 weeks traveling across Alaska but wound up closing out my trip with a 4 day stay in Skagway and then I hiked out VIA the Chilkoot trail.
It's crazy how much of Skagway looks the same in the video. Love that you did the Dewey lakes hike as well.
Nothing was more fun on Skagway then getting to know the locals. When the cruise ship would blow the last horn for departure at the end of the day, you could stand in the street and hear every shop close their doors at the same time. About 10 mins later, everyone was headed to the Bonanza for happy hour.
Skagway was probably our favorite stop on the cruise. There is just so much history and beauty. Seems like a town stuck in time which was a breath of fresh air.
Let us know if you have any questions as you plan your cruise but our opinion is it is 100% worth it.
Hope you enjoy the series.
Emma & Jack
Live a Little
We leave on the Encore in 25 days. Thanks for the great info.
Thanks for watching. We have now done the Bliss and Encore to Alaska and think the encore itinerary is so much better. Know you will have an amazing time! Let us know what your favorite part of the trip was when you get back.
Emma & Jack
Thanks for showing so many different things to do. Very helpful!
Absolutely! Glad you are enjoying it!
In Skagway we actually took an excursion by ferry over to Haines where once we went on a nice float down the local river and two other years we went on a jet boat ride on same river up-stream to the Bald Eagle Preserve. Had a campfire at the boat landing and then the about 30 min. ferry back to Skagway. Also did the usual stroll up the road and looked at the better souvenir stores.
I thought going to Haines would be really nice! I don’t remember seeing that excursion. Did you do that with the cruise line or independently?
How many times have you been to Alaska?
@@lindsayslivealittle Royal. "Radiance of the Seas" was the name of the ship.
Thanks for covering the hikes. We will be there at the end of July and can't wait to try them!
Absolutely! Hope you have a fantastic trip! If you haven’t subscribed please do, so you don’t miss the other ports we stop at!
Going on the cruise in 2 weeks!! Love your videos!!!! Encore by NCL too!!
We hope you enjoy your cruise. It was amazing and know you will have a good time.
It means a lot to us that you enjoy our videos. We are just starting out and learning as we go but really enjoy being able to share our experiences.
Skagway looks beautiful!! Great video, as always. We are really loving this series. 👩🏻🦰❤️🛳
Thank you so much! Really means a lot to us!
If you are ever in Colorado let us know, we can do a ginger get together!
We're going to Alaska in September and thanks for your video now we got 2 new hiking trails 👣 😀
So happy to hear that! Hope you have a fantastic trip! Alaska is beautiful!
Great update… never thought of going on a tour like that… definitely looking into it. Looking forward to the next video.
It was so much better than we expected. Not as many people did that excursion so it was nice to have a smaller group and actually get to see the town.
But what really made it was the host. She was amazing and kept you engaged the entire time.
@@lindsayslivealittle more salad reviews please 😊
@@zilla66 well we just had a meal tonight on our next trip and Jack was not impressed at all. So you have that to look forward to as well.
@@lindsayslivealittle awesome! If you guys ever come out to California I have a great beach town if you like cooler weather.
@@zilla66 sounds great. Will do. We are planning out 2023 now and will make sure to keep Cali on our list.
How long did that hike up to the lake take one way? Would love to do it when I am in port but not sure of the time factor. I don't think I could do the railway, the Red Onion tour and the hike, but I can sure dream big!
Hike is about 40 min out and 30 min back but that included a bit of filming. You might be able to do all of the above.
The white pass railroad was the highlight of my trip. I went in 2019 so I was able to go all the way into Canada to the Yukon. DId you film a ship tour?
That is so good to know! It’s on the list for next time we head to Alaska. We didn’t do it because we wanted to explore the town and we were supposed to be doing another big train ride somewhere else!
I didn’t do a boat tour episode. I show bits of the boat in each episode.
Honestly if you wanted a boat tour I find Harr travel to have some of the best boat tours!
Hope you subscribed so you don’t miss any of the Alaska trips!
Where do you book the red onion tour cant find it anywhere
We booked through our cruise line but here is the link to book a tour directly with them.
www.redonion1898.com/contact
Emma & Jack