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Just returned from a fantastic Alaska cruise on the Coral Princess.

In Skagway we rented a van (with another couple) and drove into the Yukon, as far as Emerald Lake. We rented our van from PB Cruisers, which I would not recommend -- go with Avis instead if you can still get a reservation. You will drive through much of the same area as the train, but will have the advantage of stopping when you want, etc. Easy drive -- can't get lost.

In Juneau we opted for a tour with Orca Enterprises, Capt. Larry. Excellent. We had pre-arranged for the van driver to take us over to Mendenhall Glacier and she wait while we walked around. We didn't have a lot of time in Juneau, so we weren't able to stay very long at Mendenhall.

In Ketchikan, we booked Island Air Wings for a seaplane trip into Misty Fjords. Gorgeous. Afterwards we lunched on Burger Queen (best fish & chips I've ever eaten) food while having a beer on the back deck at Artic Bar (across the street). Afterwards, we had a Highlights of Ketchikan Tour from Sourdough Tours. We went to Totem Bight AND Saxman Village, as well as a drive through the town.

You'll have a great time

<blockquote data-quote="DebraK" data-source="post: 928746">Just returned from a fantastic Alaska cruise on the Coral Princess.&nbsp; In Skagway we rented a van (with another couple) and drove into the Yukon, as far as Emerald Lake.&nbsp; We rented our van from PB Cruisers, which I would not recommend -- go with Avis instead if you can still get a reservation.&nbsp; You will drive through much of the same area as the train, but will have the advantage of stopping when you want, etc.&nbsp; Easy drive -- can't get lost.&nbsp; In Juneau we opted for a tour with Orca Enterprises, Capt. Larry.&nbsp; Excellent.&nbsp; We had pre-arranged for the van driver to take us over to Mendenhall Glacier and she wait while we walked around.&nbsp; We didn't have a lot of time in Juneau, so we weren't able to stay very long at Mendenhall.In Ketchikan, we booked Island Air Wings for a seaplane trip into Misty Fjords.&nbsp; Gorgeous.&nbsp; Afterwards we&nbsp; lunched on Burger Queen (best fish &amp; chips I've ever eaten) food while having a beer on the back deck at Artic Bar (across the street).&nbsp; Afterwards, we had a Highlights of Ketchikan Tour from Sourdough Tours.&nbsp; We went to Totem Bight AND Saxman Village, as well as a drive through the town.You'll have a great time <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="DebraK, post: 928746"] Just returned from a fantastic Alaska cruise on the Coral Princess. In Skagway we rented a van (with another couple) and drove into the Yukon, as far as Emerald Lake. We rented our van from PB Cruisers, which I would not recommend -- go with Avis instead if you can still get a reservation. You will drive through much of the same area as the train, but will have the advantage of stopping when you want, etc. Easy drive -- can't get lost. In Juneau we opted for a tour with Orca Enterprises, Capt. Larry. Excellent. We had pre-arranged for the van driver to take us over to Mendenhall Glacier and she wait while we walked around. We didn't have a lot of time in Juneau, so we weren't able to stay very long at Mendenhall. In Ketchikan, we booked Island Air Wings for a seaplane trip into Misty Fjords. Gorgeous. Afterwards we lunched on Burger Queen (best fish & chips I've ever eaten) food while having a beer on the back deck at Artic Bar (across the street). Afterwards, we had a Highlights of Ketchikan Tour from Sourdough Tours. We went to Totem Bight AND Saxman Village, as well as a drive through the town. You'll have a great time :) [/QUOTE]