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quote:Originally posted by tk:I am a little hesitant to take excursions involving planes and was wondering if they any more dangerous than regular planes.
Hi TK, Float Planes are far safer than your car! I enjoyed a float plane ride, but it was very expensive, as all of Alaska's excursions are! However, most seem to be good quality.
Don't miss the White Pass Mountain Railway trip in Skagway, this is a must see.
Rest assured they are generally safe and you will certainly enjoy each flight.
It has been stated before it is more dangerous to drive to and from than it is to fly in a general aviation aircraft.
My advice ,tk, is to go for it!
I got my Princess pre-document packet from the cruise line with all the shore tours listed. It came on 3/31. The 2001 price for a Misty Fjord flightseeing trip is $189.00. For $219.00 they offer a one way flight into the fjords and a boat excursion back to Ketchikan harbor from the float plane drop off. I confes that this sounds pretty neat and I've signed up for it. It does bother me some that I'll be shelling out more for this one excursion than I payed for all of my shore tours combined (The Captain's Choice package) while aboard the S.S. INDEPENDENCE last February.
[This message has been edited by Frank X. Prudent (edited 04-02-2001).]
quote:Originally posted by tk:Does anyone have any advice about Alaska sightseeing optionals. I am taking the Infinity in June and will be visiting Juneau, Skagway, Haines and Ketchikan. In particular, has anyone had any bad experiences with seaplanes/float planes. I am a little hesitant to take excursions involving planes and was wondering if they any more dangerous than regular planes. How about excursions involving glaciers? Thanks for your responses in advance
As Malcolm mentioned the RR is a must see in Skagway. I have also done the float plane in Ketchikan (about $165 back in 96) It was GREAT! It was my first trip in a small plane and I sat in the co-pilot's seat. I was a little shaky until we took off, then I was fine the rest of the trip. We landed on a lake that was as smooth as glass. On the return we had a great view of the ship as we approched and landed right next to it. I have not taken any of the helicoptor trips but have heard good things from those that have.
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