I 100% recommend this information center to all first-time visitors to Alaska! They had so much…read moreinteresting information on Alaska's regions, climate, national parks, topography, and wild animals. And best of all: it's FREE! The staff there are very knowledgeable. If you had any questions about your Alaska itinerary or plans, they can help you figure it out. I also got to watch a documentary on the grizzly bears in Katmai National Park, which did a great job highlighting the bears in their natural habitat.

I really liked this Alaska Public Lands Center. It kind of serves as a visitor center for the…read morenational parks and other federal lands in Alaska. They have information on different places all over the state and interesting displays on Alaskan things like the northern lights, midnight sun and other things. For those with a national park passport, you can get a passport stamp here for the APLC and the one for Lake Clark NP. This place is conveniently located in downtown Anchorage across from the log cabin visitors center. I'd recommend checking this place out.

This is my second time with Princess to Alaska, the first time on the Island Princess. (I'm most…read moreloyal to Princess but I have taken many others like RC, Celebrity, & Disney) The Alaska itinerary is a must for everyone's bucket list. It can and most likely will rain every day so just plan on it. If you are vulnerable to motion sickness this itinerary has potential to be mostly calm but a cruise may not be for you. Pluses: -Lots of wildlife IF you pay attention. Saw three bears, moose, porpoises that look like small orcas, puffins, otters, porcupine, eagles, etc - Dinner or lunch in the dining room is top notch . Excellent beef entrees like Wellington,, prime, and tenderloin. halibut and salmon were also excellent. Fun appetizers like escargot challenged a few guests - casino was smoke free and had lower minimums than Vegas - theater shows were ok... illusionists was five stars and I also enjoyed the two opera trained performers . - pool depth was 6'+ in parts which was perfect for exercising and turned into quite the wave pool in high sea days that made all the kids have a blast. One pool is covered from rain. - medical on board was excellent - exceptionally clean - movies in cabin continue where you left off - library has plenty of games and books to borrow but only a few tables to play on - guest service is quick and does not argue with you if there is an incorrect charge CONS - only one pickle ball court that is shared with basketball - fitness center is big but NO windows. Everyone wants to use a treadmill watching the ocean!!! - pizza station closes at 10:00 -ice cream closes at 8:00 and never changes the flavors... it's mostly "ice"... we didn't have more than one. - shower space is tiny and water gets on the floor -buffet is a bit tired so use the dining rooms - if you have a large party their app doesn't let you manage excursions or meals for entire party which was my only serious headache with Princess. -laundry is everywhere but rooms only have a few machines so you wander the boat looking for an open one.

Hello everyone, This is a review for a recent Cruise to Alaska aboard the Emerald Princess, Jen & I…read moreplanned this trip with a couple friends of ours Sharon & Zane, this is our first cruise so yes we where excited, we were about 6 months out so did quite a bit of research on what to expect and not and things to bring & not, everything was helpful and a few experienced cruisers we talked with. Well our sail off got 4-5 hours delayed due to a crane that damaged a life boat while loading supplies, so roughly 9pm we were off and I mean full Power ahead, guessing to make up some time due to life boat damage. With full speed ahead and some bad weather on the ocean and some pretty good sea waves that wasn't expected it turned out SEVERAL passengers got motion sickness including Jen, we had a Awesome cabin steward that helped me get some remedies together for Jen, OK folks this combination of thinly sliced Ginger and a Green Apple was amazing, Jen was feeling better within 2 hours. One issue we had and I would advise everyone to check their account DAILY, we didn't buy the alcohol package but noticed on the second day Jen had 7 alcohol charges and me 2 charges, we headed to guest services to dispute the charges while there the CS rep ( we felt ) didn't believe us and even asking Jen if I was buying, here's the best part as we were standing there and the rep had our account up on the screen another charge came through while standing there, the look on the lady's face was shocking, no more question asked and account was credited, my question is why this keep happening when we are all assigned a Medallion to use for purchases on the cruise, I did go and order a coke and noticed the bartenders never asked for the medallion which verifies you with a picture and room number??? I don't understand all the hype on the food ( buffet ) as it got old by the 4th day, our formal dinner nights were much better, the entertainment was pretty good for the most part. Our excursions were fun regardless of the cold weather and rain, it was nice to be off the ship walking around seeing all the shops ( tourists traps lol ). Finally, will we do another cruise? Probably but not soon, we both really enjoy driving on our vacation more freedom to stop & go & see things on your time not on a schedule.

We had a memorable private tour with our guide Collin Tyler. Collin tailored our 10 hour trip with…read morehis understanding of my level of experience and hopes for capturing specific images. He was patient and a caring teacher, truly wanting me to accomplish something special. And Knowing that I really wanted to find a moose, he didn't quit until it happened. Collin is a very special person, someone I hope to connect with again. Additionally, my deepest appreciation to Anna for her execptional care and enthusiasm while scheduling our tour and Final contact to make sure of our connection.

We booked an aurora borealis trip with Alaska Photo Treks and were not disappointed. They do a…read moreweather forecast each day and let you know if there will be good or bad weather to see the aurora. We got a message saying the night we booked did not look so good so we pushed it to the next night. The weather was better for seeing and we had a great time. You let them know what hotel you are at and they will tell you want time that they are picking you up. They take you to two locations to see the aurora and teach you how to setup your camera or phone. This is very helpful as we never used the night functions on the camera or phone before and to get the best shots you need to have the correct settings. They provide a tripod if you do not have one. They also take a group shot of your party if you want so you have professional photos with your group with the aurora in the background. They also provide some snacks and hot drinks. They had the van running while we took photos for those who wanted to go warm up as the temperature was 23 degrees. Definitely worth it!!

If anyone needs ideas for the man (or outdoorsy woman) in their life, I strongly recommend…read moresplurging on the ultimate Alaskan fishing excursion destination -- Talaheim Lodge! My fiancé and I had an unbelievable time!! Mark Miller and his staff gave us the best Alaskan experience anyone could ever ask for! First off.. the only way to get there is by Bush plane from the Anchorage airport. We were picked up and flown to the beautiful and quite Talaheim lodge. Once we landed we were given a tour of the grounds, which are beautiful and we were taken to our cabin. My fiancé and I had our own two story cabin with running water, electricity and a fireplace. It was perfect! During our vacation at the lodge we went on fishing excursions with our very own guide (who made us a great lunch), we went heli-hiking to Beluga Mountains, we took a helicopter to a glacier, we read, relaxed, had the BEST food and heard the most amazing stories that were told by the owner, Mark Miller. I would go back from Mark's stories alone. He was an incredible host and has a very friendly and talented staff. I can't wait to go back!

Ultimate "bucket list" item! This was my anniversary gift to my husband (and I). David researched…read morelodges thoroughly and decided on Talaheim Lodge. Everything they promise on their website is that much and more. We were greeted by the staff upon arrival by plane, and shown our accommodations. We loved our cabin next to the lodge and it was the perfect comfy cozy room to come home to after a long day on the water. The food was amazing! The guides all knowledgeable, the sights seen from a helicopter priceless including a HUGE grizzly on a ridge, 3 black wolves and bull moose grazing. It is hard to not repeat the previous reviewer but add instead. Both my husband and I are experience flyfishers and the fishing was smokin' hot! We used streamers, egg and mouse patterns, droppers, poppers and dries when needed. We lost count of fish count within the first hour or two. They are measured by pounds not by inches. Silvers, Dollies, Pinks, 'Bows, on and on......Since this is a small lodge, you became friendly with the other guests and staff pretty quick. A fun group. I appreciated the snacks and drinks in the mini fridge that was refreshed daily as well as the Alaska Ale on tap and wine after a long rewarding day out. The scenery spectacular and whole experience amazing We would go back in a heart beat and hope to soon.

This was an experience of a lifetime. Daniel was our pilot and guide. We flew to Lake Clark…read moreNational Park and we had a beautiful day. We could see Denali, glaciers and volcanoes. We landed on the beach and went on hike to find bears. We found them, they were eating sedge grass in the meadow and some were on the beach clamming. Bonus, we saw a fox and some bald eagles. I loved every minute of it and all of the gorgeous views. I would recommend this tour for sure!

Booking and everything was a smooth process and they were informative on the phone. I did give my…read moredeposit and I received the email. Unfortunately the day of our flight the weather turned bad. Very low thick clouds, wind and rain. Obviously not the company's fault. However, I wish they would have let us know a little earlier in the morning. After 10:00 am just cut a portion out of trying to find something else to do. I also would have liked if they would have tried to reschedule for the next day or two as an option but they didn't. All I got was a text saying the flight was cancelled and they would reimburse me for my deposit (which could take up to 10 days.

We are in Alaska for a 3 week vacay and we made plans to go from Seward to Homer without knowing…read morehow we'd get there - assuming we'd catch a bus or an Uber. Turns out none of that is an option. Don was recommended to us and he drove us safely to our destination for a very reasonable price. He arrived early to pick us up and was super safe and helpful the whole way. He does trips for people all over Alaska. Highly recommend him! Thank

We had a great time visiting the town of Hope and staying at the Discovery Cabins…read more Our cabin was perched on a drop-off overlooking a pretty significantly flowing creek, the grounds are beautiful and the common area was warm, clean and inviting. The cabin was very clean with a double bunk, small desk, ample electrical outlets, two lamps and a couple of flashlights. We took advantage of the laundry facility in the common area and left feeling well rested and ready for the next stop! Do not hesitate to make this stop a priority - Hope is a beautiful town!

Log cabins are wonderful, nestled above a stream, very clean, very relaxing atmosphere would…read morehighly recommend

We went to the Anchorage visitor's center and they recommended doing this tour. We booked on a…read morebeautiful sunny day for the Glacier and Wildlife tour package. We made sure to bring a sweater just in case and we were glad we did because the glacier sights were very windy and cold. Ben was our wonderful driver and tour guide. My husband and I had the best experience seeing all the wonderful sites. I recommend checking out the weather before booking because we booked on the best day. We saw wild Dall sheep and visited the Wildlife Conservation center. Along the ride, there was interesting and humorous stories about Alaska told by Ben. We enjoyed learning the history of Alaska and seeing the view of Nature. I recommend anyone visiting Alaska to take this tour and enjoy the beauty of this state.

Nate was our guide. He was knowledgeable about the site was visited as well as other Anchorage…read morefact. He was pleasant and funny. He story of Earthquake Park and the events that came with it was so emotional and heartfelt.