Some things you’ve thought about doing for a long time aren’t always what you’d hoped they’d be, but that isn’t what we found to be true of an Alaskan cruise. Our seven days on Admiralty Dream exceeded expectations and took us to places full of wonder.
Most Alaskan cruises focus on southeast Alaska, particularly the area between Sitka and Juneau. Ours began in Sitka where there is evidence of both Russian and Tlingit culture.
As with other places we would visit, much of Sitka’s economy depends on fishing for halibut, salmon and rockfish.
On our short stay here, we hiked a rain forest to become familiar with the growth common to the area and which is a food source for the wildlife.
The days of wonder began when Admiralty Dream left the dock at Sitka and headed to open water and sights startlingly beautiful.
As lovely as snow capped mountains were clouds hanging low splitting the mountains in half.
Though it doesn’t seem so, most of the mountains are higher than 5,000 feet which explains the snow. At that height, precipitation is snow and ice whereas at lower levels it becomes rain.
Because of those rocky surfaces rain cannot be absorbed so it is not unusual to see water cascading down the mountain creating some pretty impressive waterfalls. Should there be a few days without rain, rare I’m told, the waterfalls disappear.
Along the coast we stopped in places where we were exposed to new opportunity for discovery whether it be beachcombing
or learning about the Tlingit culture that has existed in southeast Alaska for hundreds of years.
Theirs is a complex, socially organized matrilineal society whose stories and tradition are communicated in many ways. Tlingit stories that have been passed down through generations enhance knowledge of the physical changes that have occurred in southeast Alaska over the years.
It is impossible to capture the experience of seven days in one post, so you will have to come back for more about the days of wonder.
i so appreciate your visit and the comments you leave behind
Lulu's Musings 
Beautiful!
Alaska was one of our favorite destinations! Beautiful photos!
What an amazing adventure, Linda! It has been on our list for sometime. I love the photos. Was it very cold? If all goes well for us, we’re booked on a cruise from London to Dubai in early January. Anything on a boat is a joy for me, add an adventure or two and I’m in Heaven.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love
Loie
Alaska is a place to explore and when you are ready, be sure to take a small boat.
Thank you for sharing your Alaskan adventure. Can’t wait for the next chapter.
I’m thrilled to know that you’ve had the opportunity to discover the beauty that lives in Alaska. This is one cruise that I really want to experience. I know that you must have enjoyed every waking moment. Thanks for taking us along with you. Cherry Kay
When you decide to have the adventure I highly recommend a small boat rather than a big cruise ship.
Beautiful pics and heavenly