Haines-Skagway

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ccidaho

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Hi -

We are going on our first ever cruise in August to Alaska on the Norwegian Dream. We were looking forward to going to Skagway, then Norwegian changed the itinerary to Haines instead. We were disappointed, had hoped to take the White Pass Railway. When we dock in Haines, we are planning to take the Fast Ferry to Skagway, spend the day, and get back to the ship. The people with the Fast Ferry assured me we had time for this. We are not going to take the train ride (not enough time), so just plan on spending the time in Skagway. Has anybody done this? I would also like to hear the best things to see and do in Skagway. We will have about 5 hours in Skagway before we have to catch the ferry back to the ship. Thanks!
 
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skagwaypilot

Guest
Try this..
Have Skagway Air Service pick you up in Haines.. they can take you on a glacier tour and deliver you to Skagway in one hour total time.. and fly you back to Haines in time to catch your ship.. The return takes about 30 minutes..
Will that give you enough time to take the train ride?
If so, contact Skagway Air at 940-983-2218 or see www.skagwayair.com.
Chuck, The Skagway Pilot..
 
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ccidaho

Guest
Chuck,

That sounds good to me, but I'd have to get my husband drunk to get him on a plane. REALLY drunk.
 
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jrmende63

Guest
Chuck....what helicopter company do you recommend to Tour and land on Mendenhall Glacier? We are going next year in May (06) and our last name is Mendenhall so we want to set foot on "our glacier." Should we book through Carnival Or go with an outside company? thanks for your help. Julie
 
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