https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci daily 0.75 2023-12-16 https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/deals monthly 0.5 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1577450148552-1G0P2G38AV7DNOBTMSGD/Beaches-Deal.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - How to Get the Best Deal at Beaches Resorts It’s easy to smile at Beaches Turks & Caicos; it’s even easier when you know you scored a great deal. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/pools monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538161136811-NZFG2Z8KF48GEW4DU1LA/Beaches-TCI-Cascades-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Pools at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Beaches’ Cascades Pool in the Caribbean Village is a big pool that never seems to get too crowded. It’s great for floating around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538162026364-PRRRH9PALN1DA6RDGIPN/Beaches-TCI-Italian-Village-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Pools at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort You won’t see the Italian Village Pool empty unless you wake up early. By 10 a.m., the lounge chairs start to fill and by noon, the pool is hopping. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/is-beaches-worth-it monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1580158433468-9BE9RRJLZNT1S0Q0D6VC/Is-Beaches-Worth-It.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Is Beaches Turks and Caicos Worth It? Price vs. Value Are Beaches Resorts worth the money? https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/open-bar monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538162237144-YOI8540PWGOE24JTYIN5/Beaches-Resort-Open-Bar.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - What’s Included in Beaches Turks and Caicos’ Open Bar Don Julio on the rocks is always great, but it tastes even better when you’re staring at Grace Bay. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/review monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538079697777-6985ITOBX5LY9TJ9PEQY/Beaches-French-Village-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review Our daughter learned how to swim in the French Village Pool of Beaches Turks & Caicos resort. We visited the resort three years in a row. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302157912-8P1JPLQUGNKR07YW2HMX/Beaches-Resort-Deals-Discounts.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Deals and Discounts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302155994-42L5S5A4SAKZ4IJW2K7M/Beaches-TCI-Italian-Village-Statue.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Resort Villages https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302157330-F054MGDILTQEUT2VUAKD/Beaches-TCI-Neptunes-Gyro.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Restaurants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302156773-RX68GTJYCM5LKW9R5MX0/Beaches-Red-Lane-Spa-Products.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Rooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302158161-9MUT096PSR0J9N23YP79/Beaches-Resort-Open-Bar.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Open Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302155935-TIQQQNC1I6GWR0CRBPWC/Beaches-TCI-Friday-Beach-Party.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Things to Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302156903-REWNQXZ983RAPG06A9EU/Beaches-Pirates-Island-Waterpark.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Pirate's Island Waterpark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538302157610-ZRQ4BKCG8LH96CVO6QDJ/Grace-Bay-Beach-TCI.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Grace Bay Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538183612976-38VHBP1LVDRFY3P6V6EV/Beaches-TCI-Face-Painting.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review Face painting is one of many ways that Beaches’ camp staff made our daughter feel special. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/ff3f790d-2dc7-4259-bc65-ed55aa7f22aa/Beaches-Resort-Map.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review - Make it stand out Beaches Turks and Caicos is a sprawling resort that feels like a small city. An interactive version of this map, featuring rooms, restaurants, pools, and activities, is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538078872938-A6TT58CTKDN5GMVDXKW5/Tacos-at-Arizonas-Beaches-Resort.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review The taco station at Arizona’s is where dreams come true. If you dream of meat, that is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538167202064-576MQVMK9LF4IXR526BE/Beaches-TCI-Destination-Weddings.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review It’s easy to see why Beaches hosts many destination weddings. The property is romantic and beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538183989824-DFFYZP1RWRCFB65RT0AX/Beaches-Turks-Caicos-Waterpark.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review Beaches’ Pirate’s Island Waterpark packs a lot of fun into a relatively small footprint. It’s a treat to go on a waterslide without waiting in a long line, and if there are a few clouds in the sky, you may find that you have an entire waterpark to yourself. Sweet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538304576482-OFYMOIBLM3FIF3JFCVIY/Beaches-TCI-Dress-Code.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Our Family’s 3-Visit Review Beaches is a casual resort overall, but it’s fun to get dressed up for the adults-only restaurants. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/staff-and-service monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/rooms monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538139959283-4DIXD63SRBJLZ3X0YH7S/Beaches-Concierge-Suite-Key-West.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Rooms: Pros and Cons This was the bedroom in our “Concierge Level” suite in the Key West Village. It’s understated, but the mattress and pillows were excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538142125949-38EVUURY9197I2OTN9HZ/Beaches-Caribbean-Village-Accomodations.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Rooms: Pros and Cons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538142150796-ROZM4MW2BD5Z84LYZ2U4/Beaches-French-Village-Accomodations.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Rooms: Pros and Cons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538142198909-AQ9NNEM2DSCPJ9CKAVIT/Beaches-Italian-Village-Accomodations.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Rooms: Pros and Cons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538142225254-LVE9OOR9SBDY1U3GHI7T/Beaches-Key-West-Accomodations.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Rooms: Pros and Cons https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/turks-and-caicos-questions monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/when-to-go monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538080214791-3O60K95XORARMSW5B9UC/Turks-Caicos-Weather-in-May.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Time to Visit the Turks and Caicos Islands We’ve visited the Turks & Caicos Islands in May for three consecutive years. Nearly every day that we spent in Providenciales looked like this. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/restaurants monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538148196095-M9H2ZVF5PWK410FBFK1X/Schooners-Restaurant-Beaches-TCI.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Schooners has a roof, but no walls. The white tables and old-fashioned ceiling fans give the restaurant a relaxed Caribbean vibe. Many of the weddings we’ve seen at Beaches had the reception here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538149634449-DGKWC4XRE5PLNLAAKX1Q/Beaches-TCI-Bella-Napoli.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Bella Napoli is an outdoor pizzeria in Beaches’ Caribbean Village. It’s a convenient way to grab lunch without having to leave the pool area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538391537912-CBDZAQKXOONO6360GK6V/Beaches-TCI-Beach-Party-Jerk-Shack.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos The Jerk Shack is located on Treasure Beach, home to Beaches’ Friday night beach party. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538150032551-AOG095G51B3446VB2QNI/Taco-Bar-Beaches-Turks-Caicos.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos The gyro and taco station at Arizona’s (in the Caribbean Village) is wonderful. There is lamb on a spit, pork on a smoker, and all kinds of proteins on the grill. Also, the sauces near the grill are great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538146696350-NX7UIWD4DYPE35W297JJ/Beaches-Cafe-de-Paris-Pastries.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Beaches’ Cafe de Paris makes dozens of pastries, but many of them are similar. We like to order the ones that are most different from one another. Don’t forget coffee! Cafe de Paris makes the best espresso drinks on the resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538396566272-H65H5GZMH7SZX3N1WYZ0/Beaches-TCI-Jolly-Roger-Ship.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Bobby Dee’s is located inside the Jolly Roger pirate ship in Beaches’ Pirate’s Island Waterpark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538184709028-ET1FW9JUUFUK829J5289/Marios-Restaurant-Beaches-TCI.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos The tables behind Mario’s restaurant are quiet and secluded: a great place to have a relaxing meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538143566993-88SZDRFTW6E52SKNTCWF/Indian-Food-at-Beaches-Bombay-Club.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos The Bombay Club serves a prix-fixe menu of traditional, family style Indian dishes. Hold on to your papadum, it can blow away in the wind! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538147253328-KCZXQI4P4WKKB0OFK439/Breakfast-Beaches-TCI-Bayside-Restaurant.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Bayside is one of our favorite restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos. We often eat breakfast here (and we always do so on our last day at the resort). Bayside also has a great dinner buffet that includes sushi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538389289796-08M9LUGO347K7Y10CT5X/Sky-Restaurant-Sunset-Beaches-TCI.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos At Beaches Turks & Caicos, Sky Restaurant is the best place to see the sunset over Grace Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538147519855-ZGA86CBMYOPRAZM17VEH/Salmon-Skewers-at-Neptunes-Beaches-TCI.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The Best Restaurants at Beaches Turks and Caicos Neptunes serves excellent food that is plated beautifully and the portions are larger than in other restaurants at the resort (see our salmon skewers and couscous above). Alas, kitchen service is very slow. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/key-west-village monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538145766537-YZEFA21NX6GLS5NDSX9R/Beaches-Key-West-Village-Private-Room.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Key West Village Review (Turks and Caicos) Of all the villages in Beaches Turks & Caicos, The Key West Village has the most private and secluded rooms. It’s the most mellow village overall and there are several quiet nooks to disappear into. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/8dee8168-384b-4221-9790-26eb1a109c2f/Beaches-Key-West-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Key West Village Review (Turks and Caicos) - Make it stand out The Key West Village is the most private and secluded village at Beaches Turks & Caicos because it began its life as a neighboring resort that was subsequently acquired, then integrated. Our family prefers the mellow vibe. An interactive version of this map is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538346097536-W18S6D28IIDZSYNB86J1/Beaches-TCI-Infinity-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Key West Village Review (Turks and Caicos) The Infinity Pool in Beaches’ Key West Village is great for swimming short laps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538346389813-XXX5AK5G10SNPBH5NO6O/Beaches-Live-Music-Key-West-Fire-Pit.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Key West Village Review (Turks and Caicos) Live music at the Key West fire pit kicks off just in time to watch the sunset. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/villages monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538397877838-Q242AZN4VD77M10MNG64/Beaches-French-Village-Hallway.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Our family’s first stay at Beaches resort in Turks & Caicos was in the colorful French Village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/160995ba-0139-4db5-af21-2eee31f884d7/Beaches-TCI-Aerial-Map.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort - Make it stand out This aerial map of Beaches Turks & Caicos depicts the forthcoming Treasure Beach Village, scheduled to open in early 2026. An interactive version of this map, featuring rooms, restaurants, pools, and activities, is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/a401fd05-df3b-4cda-bd07-54a2183f977a/Beaches-French-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort - Make it stand out Beaches' French Village has less expensive rooms, options for large families, easy waterpark access, and an excellent swimming pool (including a kiddie pool). There is ample room for little kids to toddle around without being underfoot, and for slightly older children, there are grab and go snack options. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/267988b5-405b-4882-9575-66e430d8820f/Beaches-Carribean-Seaside-Villages.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort - Make it stand out The beachfront Caribbean and Seaside Villages include budget room options and have excellent dining options as well as quick and easy access to a variety of pools and sporty activities. The main drawbacks are the heavy foot traffic and a lack of privacy for ground floor guests. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/e1ae0f95-cad4-4a40-9cbf-c3519b815e1a/Beaches-Italian-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort - Make it stand out Beaches' Italian Village is an ideal choice for beach- and pool-lovers and is designed for large families (especially those with children of disparate ages). By day, this village is hip-hopping, but by evening, it is among the quietest. Some Italian Village rooms offer spectacular sunset views, but be prepared to pay handsomely. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/9c2dc6c0-bff6-4385-9aa7-b2a5b4e80c34/Beaches-Key-West-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - The 'Best' Villages at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort - Make it stand out Beaches' Key West Village offers the most privacy, owing to the fact that it was once a neighboring resort that was acquired. Room options include beachfront townhomes, some with modern kitchens, and are priced accordingly, but there are occasionally bargains to be had. © Sandals Resorts https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/italian-village monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538077275596-QJ6P666UKPG4UX09UCS4/Beaches-Italian-Village-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Italian Village Review (Turks and Caicos) The Italian Village Pool at Beaches Turks & Caicos is gorgeous. Fountains give it a luxurious feel and the integrated kiddie pool makes it easier for parents to mingle while keeping children in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/0e2f0215-7ab4-4c56-8f5a-0369561c3786/Beaches-Italian-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Italian Village Review (Turks and Caicos) - Make it stand out Beaches’ Italian Village is the newest, and arguably, the most beautiful village. It’s especially suited for families with many children. An interactive version of this map is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538318587409-EWYH2VI68M6Z4PJ8VF7L/Beaches-Italian-Village-Pool-at-Night.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Italian Village Review (Turks and Caicos) The Italian Village Pool is bustling by day, but it’s tranquil during the evening hours. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/caribbean-village monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538308934236-7M8N5W03JCXFRJKC21SR/Beaches-Caribbean-Village-at-Night.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Caribbean (and Seaside) Village Review Beaches’ Caribbean Village is full of single-story bungalows with lots of open sky. It’s a great place to enjoy the sunset and the iron gas lamps give it a romantic vibe at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/55d2b06f-bfa7-4345-9e08-285e3c3c3cfb/Beaches-Carribean-Seaside-Villages.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Caribbean (and Seaside) Village Review - Make it stand out The Caribbean and Seaside Villages at Beaches Turks & Caicos are conveniently-located, but sometimes trade privacy as a result. An interactive version of this map is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538309975385-VX76D6GVBUOVOL9OQ4W5/Beaches-TCI-Cascades-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Caribbean (and Seaside) Village Review The Cascades Pool has a manmade cave that is fun for kids to explore (or for couples to steal a kiss). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538070546361-YUGIYXKEBRBL0NK9ZN4B/TCI-Treasure-Beach-Friday-Party.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Caribbean (and Seaside) Village Review The Friday night beach party at the Caribbean Village’s Treasure Beach is a great place to watch the sunset over Grace Bay. Hanging paper lanterns make for a romantic scene. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/french-village monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538071618281-5ZUN29BBSXCUKFYUK4W8/Beaches-French-Village.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches French Village Review (Turks and Caicos) Beaches’ French Village is simple, yet tasteful. The mellow colors give it a serene vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/45dc4d19-0779-488e-8bd3-378b0775e170/Beaches-French-Village.png What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches French Village Review (Turks and Caicos) - Make it stand out The French Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos lacks beachfront accommodations, but offers convenient access to many other amenities. An interactive version of this map is available on the Beaches website. © Sandals Resorts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538306955573-QOEAJNT9FHPXJZSAQS9K/Beaches-French-Village-Pool-Kids.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches French Village Review (Turks and Caicos) The French Village Pool is big enough for families to stake out a semi-private spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538306663840-5OTRTTFZ1MLTK2LL3J5P/Beaches-French-Village-Entertainment.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches French Village Review (Turks and Caicos) There are shows almost every night at the main entertainment stage in Beaches’ French Village. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/waterpark monthly 0.5 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538075132572-CPNJNUPP8EI7YEO9VVY0/Beaches-TCI-Water-Slides.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - 'Pirates Island' Waterpark at Beaches Turks and Caicos Beaches’ Pirates Island Waterpark has a smart layout that packs a lot of fun into a relatively small space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538075512167-JWP96IVM4FNOX505ZQED/Beaches-TCI-Surf-Simulator.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - 'Pirates Island' Waterpark at Beaches Turks and Caicos The surf simulator is like a wavy, rubberized pool with a wave machine built into its top. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/things-to-do monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538158587606-73U44OAFKT8CPJVV3U7T/Beaches-TCI-Watersports-Pier.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Excursions and Activities The Caribbean Village pier is a hub for watersports and excursions at Beaches Turks & Caicos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538159681362-BHRNR6S7RDDB3OVOO1PD/Beaches-TCI-Choo-Choo-Train.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Excursions and Activities A ‘choo-choo train’ runs between the French, Caribbean and Italian Villages. It’s popular with the children in Camp Sesame (ages 3 to 5). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538150492334-2T21H12OHMCP0CR6EUOC/Beaches-TCI-Barracuda-Pier.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Excursions and Activities The watersports pier in the Caribbean Village is transformed into a barracuda-watching vodka bar in the evening. It’s a beautiful place to watch the sunset above and the tropical fish below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538150793013-WJAZ0KTS804X0522DSD4/Beaches-TCI-Elvis-the-Barracuda.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Excursions and Activities This is Elvis the Barracuda. He hogs the light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538151170657-OP7MDO4P7Q1LWU7DHTVS/Beaches-TCI-Reggae-Night.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos Excursions and Activities Reggae Night is fun to watch or participate in. Know this: Volunteering to go on stage means that you’re joining a dance contest. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/grace-bay-beach monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538077574725-3NLTS83YGLOAE6RXLCJQ/Path-to-Grace-Bay-Beach.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos: The Best Beach? Grace Bay Beach in Turks & Caicos can feel secluded, even though it is a public beach. We avoid crowds by keeping to the far ends of Beaches’ resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538401032294-0WQXN6H8CVPUO51G41H9/Beaches-Grace-Bay-Floating-Disc.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos: The Best Beach? Beaches’ floating discs are a wonderful way to sunbathe in Grace Bay. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/what-to-bring monthly 0.5 2023-12-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538397598557-O1RSSK7BQKHKDHA3NUO7/Beaches-TCI-Boardwalk-to-Beach.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - What to Bring to Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos Flip-flops are a way to protect your feet from the boardwalks and pool decks that get hot in the sun. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/check-in monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538076694635-RVWO1COO9AXL8C0YH6UD/Turks-Caicos-Aerial-View-From-Airplane.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Airport and Check-In Tips The Turks & Caicos Islands, home to a huge barrier reef, are absolutely gorgeous to marvel at from above. Book a window seat on your flight if you can. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/beaches-tci/check-out monthly 0.5 2023-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1538076040472-NMXB2NBIDKAHTF7X65YI/Turks-Caicos-Condensation-Airplane.jpg What to Know Before Going to Beaches Turks and Caicos - Beaches Turks and Caicos: Check-Out and Departure As we waited for our plane to depart Turks & Caicos, the air conditioning vaporized like a fog machine. It’s a cool side effect of condensation! https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana daily 0.75 2019-05-08 https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/is-dreams-worth-it monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336646343-1GF2KFXQ89A3M5J27WB6/Premium-Spirits-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Is Dreams Punta Cana Resort Worth the Money? Guests who don't drink alcohol have less of a reason to attend all-inclusive resorts like Dreams. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/traveling-to-punta-cana monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336566232-F9MOA4HA09GJHKI8PJ7R/Punta-Cana-Golf-Course.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - What to Know Before Traveling to Punta Cana Punta Cana is a popular destination for golf, weddings, Spring Break, and family trips. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/deals monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336490912-CR1CQLCMZDJM52CFFZQD/JetBlue-Airplane-Wing.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana: Deals, Discounts, Promo Codes We saved around $900 on our trip by booking a jetBlue vacation package with a rewards credit card. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/when-to-go monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336370725-YBRLERXEMU5I1SY1F0AL/Underneath-Palm-Trees.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - The Best Time to Visit Punta Cana Is April We visited Punta Cana in April and aside from early morning clouds, most days looked like this. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/what-to-bring monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336306030-NJQ94VQU7VKB3PAUJCVK/Sunglasses-Reflecting-Palm-Trees.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Bring Sunscreen and Bug Spray to Dreams Punta Cana We keep a printed travel checklist in our suitcase so we don’t forget basic items like sunglasses. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/things-to-do monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336014861-W09AUSRS9O73JG70LX75/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Fire-Show.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Activities and Things to Do We arrived 10 minutes late to the Fire Show and the performers were already extinguishing their torches. Activities that guests participate in rarely begin on time, but entertainment begins promptly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336060787-QT0PBP5T0L7ESGMM0SUL/Dreams-Foam-Party.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Activities and Things to Do Our daughter loved the “Foam Party” on the beach. It was like a giant bubble bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336122406-KBG2VCHU3PAP61MLQJ1Q/Champagne-Toast-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Activities and Things to Do One of the social events at the resort is a “Champagne” toast outside of the welcome center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557336183081-TR3PXBAMT5YUO2EVYKAM/Indoor-Theater-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Activities and Things to Do Dreams has a lovely indoor theater with great acoustics. We heard small kids play-stomping on the stage and it sounded like a live version of Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/uvero-alto-beach monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335846173-QJ9Q3D56YRP63QU72OJW/Uvero-Alto-Beach.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - The Pros and Cons of Uvero Alto Beach in Punta Cana Dreams Punta Cana manicures its section of Uvero Alto, but the true character of the beach is visible down the coastline. Seaweed abounds and the surf is more like the Atlantic Ocean than the Caribbean Sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335918987-UX3VACLM2OVFX6A5QUGG/Beach-Cabanas-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - The Pros and Cons of Uvero Alto Beach in Punta Cana The cabanas at Dreams are literal beds, but the early beachgoer gets the mattress, as the saying goes. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/rooms monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335451034-L48QVOL64PD1EN0IJZ2A/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Preferred-Club-Room.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Deluxe Family Room Review From a distance, our Preferred Club Deluxe room liked like the photos on Dreams’ website. But, a closer inspection revealed some wear, tear and peculiarities. We were disappointed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335659036-ZII0N4MKTH63L7NUSPZ3/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Shower.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Deluxe Family Room Review Our shower had no curtain, just a grimy piece of glass that covered half of the tub area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335730648-CW0QAMOUMRRB8940CYXN/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Flamingos.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Deluxe Family Room Review Want to see flamingos in your front yard? Choose a “pool view” room in buildings 7, 8 or 9. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/check-out monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335340688-OBGGE74GW5F62SPAZ01U/Punta-Cana-Aerial-View.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Check-Out and Airport Tips The view from our plane as we departed Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/pools monthly 0.5 2019-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335120058-DR02HBK7EG85YWU5AUKT/Dreams-Pool-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - The Pool at Dreams Punta Cana Resort Is Amazing The pool at Dreams Punta Cana is whatever you want it to be. There are wide spots and narrow, loud spots and quiet, sunny spots and shady. It’s the heart (and arteries) of the resort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335173323-UXR4JI2YSVXG0WED7J9I/Towel-Center-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - The Pool at Dreams Punta Cana Resort Is Amazing Towel service isn’t great at Dreams Punta Cana. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/open-bar monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557335024215-13VQDQJEYGJ1LQW27VLX/Dreams-Preferred-Club-Lounge.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Drinks, Liquor and Beer Overview The bar in Dreams Punta Cana’s Preferred Club Lounge has fine spirits and European aperitifs. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/restaurants monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334570671-4RZR57CGTY5P3A8C4BDV/World-Cafe-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview We used the World Cafe like a personal kitchen to satisfy whatever cravings we had. For example, a midday salad with roasted peppers, yucca chips, fried plantains and molasses bread with fresh beet jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334633001-KVSW2LX0767X833SHXEX/Sandwiches-Dreams-Preferred-Club.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview The sandwiches at the Preferred Club Lounge are worthy of standalone meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334697241-1UEW3N0QV4W47X2JKGM7/Bordeaux-Restaurant-Dreams-Resort.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview Bordeaux is upstairs from Oceana, but interestingly, the ground floor has a better view of the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334748863-AY5IVEOCPXTAYNI2KM8H/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Desserts.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview Dreams Punta Cana has an onsite bakery and the desserts (like salted caramel macarons) are to die for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334817605-VLV3X05JDF0MTAL7HT9P/Oceana-Restaurant-Dreams-Resort.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview Oceana has the best view of any restaurant on the resort. It is especially nice during morning hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334876211-KEU0KDDEIKHOOX7J5018/Portofino-Restaurant-Dreams-Resort.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview Portofino has a great ambience, but we found the kitchen and table service to be unacceptably slow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334929927-LEXLC1AZZ7NO91QHB9K4/World-Cafe-Dreams-Resort.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Restaurants and Food Overview Don’t be fooled by the World Cafe’s unassuming entranceway. Some of the food is downright amazing. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/service monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334010835-1F21GSZ2HVMART2LSGN1/Dreams-Entertainment-Team.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Tipping at Dreams Resorts Common, Service Mixed The (consistently great) Dreams Entertainment Team prepares sand art to celebrate Earth Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334069402-XY4LB7R0QGZVPWFLIHMX/Dreams-Resorts-Housekeeping.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Tipping at Dreams Resorts Common, Service Mixed Choosing a preferred hour for housekeeping is a great idea, but it wasn’t reliable in practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334390830-5BY3YVB9D3PV7YV278W0/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Tropical-Drinks.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Tipping at Dreams Resorts Common, Service Mixed The bartenders at Dreams are friendly and patient with kids. Our daughter ordered her own tropical drinks (alcohol-free, of course). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557334479696-DALLLFOHXUWWYJWUU31X/Dreams-Explorers-Club.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Tipping at Dreams Resorts Common, Service Mixed The counselors at the Explorer’s Club are fun and hands-on. They helped make our trip great. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/check-in monthly 0.5 2019-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557333829662-VUCNC5GV18EWOG4L8UES/Arriving-at-Dreams-Punta-Cana.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - What Check-In Is Like at Dreams Punta Cana Resort The trip from Punta Cana International Airport to Dreams resort only took around 30 minutes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557333916448-HN4EG77KDMINOGHLOAD9/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Welcome-Center.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - What Check-In Is Like at Dreams Punta Cana Resort The welcome lounge at Dreams is comfortable, but we would have liked a shorter check-in. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/dreams-punta-cana/review monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557320386472-SC2ZWLFY9IMEJJW33EDO/Al-Fresco-Dining-World-Cafe.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Our trip to Dreams Punta Cana was mostly smiles despite a few hiccups early in the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557321686134-407J2TCNTG7O7JQ1CCS1/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Landscaping.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Dreams Punta Cana has tasteful landscaping and lots of space, creating a relaxed vibe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557321924866-H02ML5964MBTAPF35NZL/Preferred-Club-Hor-D-Oeuvres.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort The hors d'oeuvres at Dreams’ Preferred Club Lounge are worthy of a standalone meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331365423-STRBQPGQPEC3FLND5CZ6/Dreams-Punta-Cana-at-Night.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort The resort is stunning in the evenings. The glassy pool reflects like a mirror, and despite that lighting, plenty of stars and constellations are visible in the night sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331462130-LJYJ54OOG7K2JILOFQX1/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Reflecting-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Despite having a stagnant pool directly behind our room, mosquitoes were not a problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331542713-Y6WBJKJ4IJZR25D6C2SZ/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Explorers-Club.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Our daughter shows off a necklace that a friend made for her during craft time at the “Explorer’s Club.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331618352-WDHUCS266SJWN6O54W0P/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort A photograph cannot do justice to the pool at Dreams Punta Cana. It’s the best we’ve been in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331802942-Y44O2LP7KJOA9PT4950D/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Housekeeping.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Some workers at the resort, especially those who don’t deal directly with guests, speak little to no English. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331863422-1D5DP8CS368MUPYRV7LZ/Dominican-Breakfast.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort A Dominican breakfast, including eggs and salsa, sausage, fried plantains, sweet tortillas, cinnamon french toast, grilled pineapple and ham. The absence of vegetables was a common theme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557331953443-F87P3G77AA7XX82GZDKS/Flamingo-Cocktail.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort Our daughter sips a virgin “Flamingo” cocktail. Meanwhile, the drink’s namesake is also hoping to cool off by the pool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557332032563-NH57M4QRGHWFMC536MXT/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Foam-Party.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort The beach foam party at Dreams Punta Cana is good, clean fun. A cannon shoots bubble-bath like foam on top of kids and parents. Smaller kids will need help getting into the bounce-house like foam pit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1557332108696-K6SF24DLDARTF4LBC5OE/Dreams-Punta-Cana-Wedding.jpg What to Know Before Going to Dreams Punta Cana - Dreams Punta Cana Review: All-Inclusive Family Resort This outdoor wedding reception was held down a quiet, picturesque alley with a private bar. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska daily 0.75 2019-09-13 https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/service monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568054012855-2CNPWK7M63FLDFZ20ROK/Eurodam-Maintenance-Crew.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Crew and Service: The Pros and Cons Here are some of the unsung heroes of the Eurodam. The ship is scrubbed, painted and varnished constantly, yet this work is done in a way that doesn’t disturb passengers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568054790156-TVHOGPFQN7958E33KFWP/Eurodam-Towel-Animal.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Crew and Service: The Pros and Cons Our daughter was excited to find a new towel creature in our room each evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568057782427-LSVL0S7GOAPNBYKYLUQT/Eurodam-Dining-Room-Service.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Crew and Service: The Pros and Cons The dining room staff gave our daughter bread and crayons while she waited for her meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568057659737-BW3PTX0VMA1GJC1R2EOB/Eurodam-Wine.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Crew and Service: The Pros and Cons We were overcharged for this bottle of Columbia Crest Merlot. An honest mistake, no doubt, but we wish that the sommelier had caught it first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568058139982-B5GCTGQ3C7PFA5GCW9KP/Eurodam-Club-HAL-Hairbraiding.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Crew and Service: The Pros and Cons Our daughter loved when Gigi, a counselor at Club HAL, braided her hair. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/drinks monthly 0.5 2019-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568159164409-9UQ2E58PXTBKWE750GP1/Eurodam-Lemonade.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Drinks on the Eurodam: A Guide to Beverages and Bars Lemonade is among the handful of beverages included in the Eurodam’s fare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568196847051-HLAO8OZ4EQG1M5H4OORV/Eurodam-BB-Kings-Lounge.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Drinks on the Eurodam: A Guide to Beverages and Bars B.B. King's Blues Club is a nice place to have a drink and watch a show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568157312078-YKSIEJ8O1H9DNU3CKCC2/Eurodam-Cocktail.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Drinks on the Eurodam: A Guide to Beverages and Bars We ordered drinks à la carte aboard the Eurodam. The dining room served excellent cocktails. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/cabins monthly 0.5 2019-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568145335849-ABJZ9SXB0DNKFE92ECN1/Eurodam-Verandah-Cabin.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Best Decks and Cabins We’re glad that we splurged for a verandah cabin aboard the Eurodam. Minutes after taking this photo, we spotted a pod of seven killer whales. Then, a humpback whale breached in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568146716751-Y2L60YMZ3H7D5MN4OVNC/Eurodam-Deck-Plan-Side-View.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Best Decks and Cabins Eurodam deck plan side-view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568147676643-63URFPMO9VNTBGFATMV8/Eurodam-Verandah-Stateroom-Layout.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Best Decks and Cabins We rarely felt cramped in our stateroom aboard the Eurodam. The cabin layout is smart and ergonomic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568148360189-1B1FY0VHAKIVPVYZ6EO8/Eurodam-Cabin-Bathroom.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Best Decks and Cabins The bathroom in our cabin was tiny, but it had lots of shelves, hooks and bars. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/excursions monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568061063416-F2X6CCE2FF4X8M1GYSZG/Holland-America-Excursion-Tickets.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Holland America Alaska Excursions We used Holland America’s website to pre-book our excursions. While onboard, a pink envelope containing our tickets was delivered to our stateroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568067074873-B5Q6YPVU30T3VN231MCH/Mendenhall-Glacier-Nugget-Falls.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Holland America Alaska Excursions The last stop on our “Grand Tour” was a visit to the spectacular Mendenhall Glacier (and Nugget Falls). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568067721552-TTYOZ7UISJ7GDI8SIOYN/Sitka-Humpback-Whale-Tail.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Holland America Alaska Excursions We spotted several humpback whales on our sightseeing tour boat (operated by Allen Marine Tours). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568067599647-KBQDVO0GLBIBYBM4FQJ1/image-asset.jpeg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Holland America Alaska Excursions The “Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show” was a blend of silly comedy and serious timbersports. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/glacier-bay monthly 0.5 2022-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568069245295-9OZZUFDWHLLEMS9YUL7J/image-asset.jpeg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam Park rangers from Bartlett Cove boarded the Eurodam and gave us a narrated tour of Glacier Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110599625-8Z3N6LXKU9RJBD4FYM0X/Glacier-Bay-Fog.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam At 8:00 a.m., it was hard to tell what was water, clouds or fog as we cruised through Glacier Bay National Park. We saw an island appear, then disappear like it never existed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110641200-PUSVOBYGL8CC73JYWSRP/Gloomy-Knob-Glacier-Bay.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam The Eurodam passed Gloomy Knob (on the right side of the ship) at around 9:00 a.m. We spotted white mountain goats napping on the rocky cliffs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110682913-ECBR65AYWHIBYSXSDH6D/Eurodam-Dutch-Pea-Soup.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam Dutch pea soup was served on deck at 10:00 a.m. This is a Holland America tradition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110720201-JLC4KCGWB2QTFP7QOCIJ/image-asset.jpeg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam We didn't see any bears on the coast, but we did notice the aftermath of rock slides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110775387-RLIXSDGOTXOTFG30ZQJV/Reid-Glacier.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam The Eurodam passed by Reid Glacier with little fanfare. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110807680-5ETN4JL8N22I3J3ECGM7/Arriving-at-Margerie-Glacier.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam We arrived between the Margerie Glacier and the Grand Pacific Glacier at around 11:15 a.m., turning in circles so the view was constantly changing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110851692-M9WS1EUGB9LLC33BCDK8/Margerie-Glacier-and-Mount-Fairweather.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam The Margerie Glacier creaked and groaned under the pressure of its own weight. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568110955777-IJHWL09NWUJ43IN4NW2C/Glacier-Bay-Rock-Formations.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam The carving power of the glaciers was obvious within the faces of the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568111097614-ACRWA3WHWSJYWS9EVOWB/Lamplugh-Glacier.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam The Eurodam passed the Lamplugh Glacier at around 1:15 p.m. The highly-compacted ice looks blue because it traps the red wavelength of light. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568111134716-TFHJZ4K9H1CK6US2S86G/Johns-Hopkins-Glacier-Bay.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam By 1:30 p.m., we saw the Johns Hopkins Glacier from Jaw Point. It was massive, dwarfing the cruise ship at the center of this photo. (Click to enlarge.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568111291253-MBKXIYMQ0MK9FBNMUBXP/South-Marble-Island.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam South Marble Island was briefly visible at 4 p.m. (on the left side of the ship). Here, we spotted sea lions and puffins along its coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568111317528-FFUQFTZCT9XQ59G5XT4T/National-Park-Service-Controlled-Collision.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Glacier Bay National Park: A Tour on the Eurodam At 4:30 p.m., we went to Muster Station 12 to watch a National Park Service vessel stage a controlled collision into the Eurodam. The park rangers who had narrated our tour jumped onto the smaller boat. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/ship-facts monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568198372957-XB00458XRYB7A3923FDB/MS-Eurodam.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Ship Facts, Policies, FAQ The MS Eurodam is Holland America’s largest Signature-class ship. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/club-hal monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568210241686-NUOO4TP3FV8RUPTRYWBF/Eurodam-Club-HAL-Hairbraiding.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Club HAL Review (Holland America Kids Club) Our daughter loved it when Gigi, one of the counselors at Club HAL, braided her hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568210315400-3FJGNT39ZIZ3ZKGSU3CK/Eurodam-Club-HAL.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Club HAL Review (Holland America Kids Club) We had trouble finding Club HAL on our first day. The outside of the club looks like a lounge. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/victoria monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568122920891-QAI8I2JDIFYOIYTCSUH8/Victoria-BC-Sunset.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Why Most Alaska-Bound Cruises Stop in Victoria, BC We remained on the Eurodam during our stop at Victoria, British Columbia. Nevertheless, we were required to complete a Canadian customs declaration card. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/pools monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568129184759-P3E3IX5BX27DHIGS3EEG/Eurodam-Boorish-Passengers.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam Pools (Cruise to Alaska) Many parents left their children unattended at the Lido Pool; meanwhile, those who stuck around… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568129457146-36R49WOW7QMOS48QMKG8/Eurodam-Sea-View-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam Pools (Cruise to Alaska) The Sea View Pool didn’t see much action on our Alaskan cruise because the weather was too inclement to swim outside. Pictured here: a sunny day in Seattle, shortly before our departure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568129614843-EGJFBEMR9LLDR884SKWD/Eurodam-Lido-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam Pools (Cruise to Alaska) The only time the Lido Pool was calm was when it was closed for the evening. Beginning at around 9 a.m. each morning, the pool was mobbed with unattended children. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/what-to-pack monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568209439873-J0YHK1XN92QIH12HPGDC/Rain-in-Ketchikan-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Packing List Tips for a Cruise to Alaska (Inside Passage) Rain jackets and waterproof boots are useful on Alaskan excursions. Above: Rain in Ketchikan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568203161168-CD549GUIDPFV0GZCAZ6N/Margerie-Glacier-Mt-Fairweather-Closeup.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Packing List Tips for a Cruise to Alaska (Inside Passage) This photo of the Margerie Glacier and Mt. Fairweather was taken on a smartphone, aimed through binoculars. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/itinerary monthly 0.5 2019-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568113109007-XHAG0A0S3NFL89VJMSMI/Eurodam-Floormats.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary The Eurodam’s floor mats help passengers stay oriented while at sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568115620181-4K5E8Z1POLG6CYYAF4JO/Seattle-Skyline.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary Seattle, Washington skyline from an Argosy tour boat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568115657230-EEJU5ZIQDDE5RXMRRNMU/Sunset-Pacific-Ocean.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary Sunset over the Pacific Ocean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568115691505-90K40L34GVQC0Q8MZGL4/Juneau-Alaska-Landscape.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary Peak of Glacier Gardens in Juneau, Alaska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568115738202-OLULIZYVQ5PRSS7E9KAD/Glacier-Bay-National-Park-Mountains.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary Mountain range in Glacier Bay National Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568215973157-H97U2ZP7FG1P23HK9H6H/Sitka-Alaska-Coast.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary A coastal view of Sitka, Alaska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568216023615-6TLDLVZAJKPK7D8MD0E6/Ketchikan-Alaska-Rain.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary A typical rainy day in Ketchikan, Alaska https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568115847563-T8PS89ST6MSPBP73SCWY/Victoria-British-Columbia.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam: 7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruise Itinerary Victoria, British Columbia at sunset https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/review monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567854413734-E20Y309TQZW8SYGID9D8/Eurodam-Promenade-Deck.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Our family loved Alaska’s natural wonders, but we have mixed feelings about the Eurodam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567900400168-3AVK7JB5H5KCENOV3OOD/Johns-Hopkins-Glacier.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Passage aboard the Eurodam included a guided tour of Glacier Bay National Park. That tiny speck in front of the Johns Hopkins Glacier is a 19-deck cruise ship. Words and pictures don’t do Glacier Bay justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568053399862-MV5T55JMVPPZZU0208MW/Eurodam-Salmon-King-Crab.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) The Eurodam has several all-inclusive dining options, including: a buffet, dining room, fast-food takeout and 24-hour room service. Seen here: Alaskan salmon and king crab served in the Lido Market (buffet). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567854758367-L5YLZV90XVRJUWNIK3I1/Holland-America-Junk-Mail.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) These are some of the advertisements and solicitations that we received in our stateroom. Sometimes, we didn’t notice important paperwork because it was mixed-in with junk mail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567898528002-XF1JWV1MBO6JX6RAN1M0/What-to-Pack-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Layered clothing, rain jackets and binoculars made our excursions comfortable and memorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567943584912-Z6IYJOMRM3T3BQRVRK6Q/Eurodam-Verandah-Stateroom.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Our family stayed in a midship Verandah Stateroom on Deck 5. The loveseat converted into a full-size bed. This was convenient, but it made our balcony inaccessible at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567943867237-B98ZI9N2R5NQY1APVW19/Eurodam-Dining-Room.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) The dishes served in the dining room were plated with care. We loved the food aboard the Eurodam, but not the ambiance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567944449726-34OE8DUPI1WTEOJI1YGZ/Eurodam-Lido-Pool.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) The Lido Pool sits beneath a retractable roof that remained shut for most of our voyage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567898209800-FPNH6J410S929GX06SZO/Eurodam-Towel-Animal.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Our daughter loved discovering towel creatures in our cabin each night. Nyoman and Rizal, our room stewards, were excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567855447717-94BTF5VGO3TXYJ0H7AH7/Eurodam-BB-Kings-Blues-Club.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) B.B. King's All Stars play their first set of the evening. We enjoyed the live entertainment on the Eurodam, but many of the ship’s activities were aimed at an older crowd. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567946180094-Q9N408KVTTKQ9BJSDTD0/Eurodam-Deck-3-Promenade.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Three laps around the Promenade (Deck 3) equals one mile: It’s a relaxing way to pass the time at sea, especially when the weather is nice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567942868129-STN3QRRWT5P2GOXBBVMU/Humpback-Whale-Spout.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) If it weren’t for the distinctive “spout” of mist, it would be easy to mistake this humpback whale for an otter or piece of driftwood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567963072142-SMYOZOEIGGMVHYG2YRXP/Mendenhall-Glacier-Visitor-Center.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) The Mendenhall Glacier is sometimes called “the most accessible glacier in the world.” It’s 12 miles away from the cruise port terminal in Juneau and it is easily reached by bus or car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567949478892-RWKXNJ9I9H5FH1BU5ZES/Eurodam-Glacier+Bay.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) Glacier Bay National Park is an amazing place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567950458132-G0XNI21RVSC4LAYIOCY0/Great-Alaskan-Lumberjack-Show-Log-Rolling.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) "The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show" was the highlight of our time in Ketchikan, Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567951142373-4HIREHKAB0XTTNOD4YWE/Eurodam-Casino.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska Cruise Review (Holland America Line) The Eurodam’s casino is small, quiet and smoke-free. It made the nearby music lounge seem more colorful and energetic, which was a pleasant surprise. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/deals monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568131211680-SXCGU3AHWZBFFA05LOO5/Golden-Princess-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - How to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise to Alaska Both Princess Cruises and Holland America Line have cruised to Alaska since the 1960s. Above: The Golden Princess is moored in Ketchikan, Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568131469503-PAI1HK9LAIO22ZGVPGJ6/Alaska-Melting-Snowcaps.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - How to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise to Alaska Much of the winter snow is melted by early August, but in May, these streams are raging rivers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568131118542-A0JFM2W3W4KVF8KYNGA8/Celebrity-Solstice-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - How to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise to Alaska The Celebrity Solstice is one of many Alaska-bound ships that departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568131676748-JJ2UC2HJ1Z9T5BELCNNN/Alaska-Cruise-Ships.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - How to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise to Alaska We used Holland America’s website to decide between the Eurodam (our vantage point) and the Oosterdam (the cruise ship in the distance). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568131975832-47ZAHB9XOJBMOYXKPDMP/Eurodam-Cocktail.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - How to Get the Best Deal on a Cruise to Alaska Cruise lines would prefer if you spent your onboard credit on drinks and spa services, but many times, these credits can be used to offset basic fees. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/juneau monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568037446993-3EDS799VCFUBPD58NAVU/Juneau-Alaska-Cruise-Port.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions The shops and restaurants near Juneau’s cruise terminal serve tourists, not locals. Juneau’s actual downtown area is five minutes away from the port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568024568582-VGB0P1ZE1SIJB9DCEUHT/Macaulay-Salmon-Hatchery-Fish-Ladder.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions The salmon that were born at the hatchery find their way "home" by jumping up a manmade fish ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568024607734-J2EPM0VDIAF3C8LZPL5F/Salmon-Holding-Tank.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions At the end of the ladder, salmon find themselves in a holding pen until hatchery workers harvest roe and milt. We were amazed at how violently the salmon thrashed about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568024639956-65I6G21UXJVFQH4KJA5N/Baby-Salmon-Hatchery.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Baby salmon are raised at the hatchery. Eventually, these salmon will be released into the wild. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568024679726-EM77AQDLQQLM5M3SY9YF/Salmon-Hatchery-Touch-Tanks.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Our daughter enjoyed the touch tanks and aquariums within the hatchery. There is also a gift shop that offers free samples of salmon jerky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026113630-ZEW2PN8QW6ELD3PDYWN9/Glacier-Gardens-Upside-Down-Trees.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Glacier Gardens specializes in floral displays that are planted in the root system of upside-down trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026147503-AFTZD9U4YFAOIODMMHEW/Tongass-National-Forest-Tour.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock trees towered above our heads as we drove up the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026171812-IWSNBU0TZAW7DKZOEPV2/Glacier-Gardens-Mountain-Tour.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Children are required to sit between adults because there are no doors on the tour vehicle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026197679-S0A0FGVEVUFNUBST7LYM/Pontes-Longi-Roads-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Glacier Gardens' switchback roads are made in the style of ancient-Roman pontes longi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026222597-KBK8Z082IEEY1O7TMPND/Gastineau-Channel.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions We saw Gastineau Channel from the top of Glacier Gardens' property: a 580 foot elevation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568026250378-34WII6PZXIX2E9KPWSO1/Hanging-Plants-Colorful-Umbrellas.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions The Glacier Gardens snack bar and gift shop is decorated with beautiful hanging plants and colorful umbrellas suspended from the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568024760962-3V50OE7X4AN55XMYR5GX/Mendenhall-Glacier-Visitor-Center.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions The Mendenhall Glacier is a 15-minute drive from the Juneau cruise port terminal, earning its nickname as “the most accessible glacier in the world.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568037239109-P8I9CLFBLAHJRCT9309A/Nugget-Falls-Trail.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions We hiked along Nugget Falls Trail on the recommendation of our tour guide. Allow 20-30 minutes to get to Nugget Falls and another 20-30 minutes to return to the bus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568037294695-S1GV7RJTTIX92I0J4U6J/Nugget-Falls-Juneau-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions You can appreciate how big the cascade is once you arrive at the base of Nugget Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568037350022-ECAD93BICMUW9QFT2LIL/Mendenhall-Glacier-Nugget-Falls.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Juneau, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions The Mendenhall Glacier was not crowded, despite us visiting during peak tourism season. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/best-time-to-go monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568139709222-JUCEUS7Z7K2U7J1TFT4P/image-asset.jpeg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Time to Visit Alaska by Cruise Ship May is a compelling month to visit Alaska, but summer is the season for salmon- and whale-watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568139049889-13X60Z9GJ6OGATI4A9XR/Ketchikan-Alaska-Rain.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Time to Visit Alaska by Cruise Ship Much of Alaska’s coast is considered a temperate rainforest: Ketchikan, Alaska (above) receives 150 inches of rainfall in a typical year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568139364145-COLF404BDOG1DMOQNJIB/Eurodam-Private-Cabanas.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - The Best Time to Visit Alaska by Cruise Ship We didn’t appreciate the private cabanas aboard the Eurodam. Many of them were vacant, which increased crowding on deck and blocked the view of Alaska’s natural wonders. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/dining monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568052235684-QNIDAO5IMIKY0LEVYTVE/Eurodam-Dining-Room-Rockfish.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options We were impressed by the food (and artistic plating) aboard the Eurodam. Above: Rockfish and risotto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568051977147-PXRULJQ8FYTSRRP2F820/Eurodam-In-Room-Dining.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options Three breakfasts, two seats and one tray: In-room dining was a coordinated effort on the Eurodam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568052752584-7GMR625XFKHGOHWWJ29Q/image-asset.jpeg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options The Eurodam’s dining room is well-appointed, but rumbling engines keep it from being romantic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568052839046-4HA48ZZJSCI9CPWZHCQY/Eurodam-Lido-Market.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options Sliders, Indian food and brownies…why not? Anything goes at the Lido Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568052310254-TSD886ERCN37S3VXY0PF/Eurodam-Dive-In.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options Dive In’s hamburgers, fries and hotdogs are crafted with care and better than typical fast food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568052328979-QJ7F26NAFO9IYYMWRH3O/Eurodam-Pinnacle-Grill.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Alaska: Restaurants and Dining Options The Pinnacle Grill is a semi-secluded restaurant that hosts a pop-up brasserie once per voyage. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/is-it-worth-it monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568141631080-22LYQ5SGIFPY9LPQAQB8/Johns-Hopkins-Glacier.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Is an Alaskan Cruise Worth It? An Inside Passage cruise is one way to visit Glacier Bay National Park, which is a sight to behold. That tiny speck in front of the Johns Hopkins Glacier is a 19-deck cruise ship. Amazing, just amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568142936743-F90ANM0XQ38WFD8734HP/Alaska-Cruise-Ships.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Is an Alaskan Cruise Worth It? Alaskan hotels and amenities vary greatly from port to port, but cruise ship accommodations are consistent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568143958826-SPWW9MVW7TCN75981JKY/Chihuly-Museum-Portrait.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Is an Alaskan Cruise Worth It? We used our Alaskan cruise as an excuse to tour Seattle. Above: Chihuly Garden and Glass. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/things-to-do monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567965734183-4OHJUCW28PH8J4DVK8BW/Eurodam-Crows-Nest.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Eurodam’s Crow’s Nest Lounge has books, puzzles and board games available. It’s a nice place to enjoy a cocktail before dinner, but it’s crowded during the daytime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567964620869-6S0GHKYBW1VCWAIQSDTN/Eurodam-Tamarind-Bar.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Tamarind Bar (on Deck 11) might be the best whale-watching spot on the Eurodam. Unlike the crowded Crow’s Nest, the Tamarind Bar is empty during the day and has a similar view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568129845610-UO45FCH7W5QEULPCTWWQ/Eurodam-Promenade-Deck.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Deck 3 Promenade was rarely crowded. It’s a great place to relax or watch coastal scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567965379043-CN46JBZ3L45MQ5LB4VEQ/Eurodam-Mainstage.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Mainstage is used for live performances, lectures and screenings. Arrive early for good seats. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567966951679-S48I1C0QOGU0IMGVFBMB/Eurodam-Billboard-Onboard.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) Billboard Onboard is an upbeat music lounge adjacent to the Eurodam’s Gallery Bar and casino. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1567966475016-OJU4WJT1N4I1YPU6V3QB/Eurodam-Afternoon-Tea.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Eurodam’s dining room hosts afternoon tea at 3.p.m. Private tables may be requested. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568020245067-FOLSBO4JN5YZLT7UZQAO/Eurodam-Bon-Voyage-Sailaway.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Bon Voyage Sailaway party was a bust. Complimentary drinks would have been a nice touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568020637148-S1TU5HUNHLBD6DJHDUSO/Eurodam-Casino-Empty.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The Eurodam’s casino is small and tasteful. It was often empty during the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568020887801-MD7XWL5O3RIVZ496JV3T/Michael-Kors-Sunglasses.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Eurodam Ship Entertainment (Holland America) The shops aboard the Eurodam are similar to the duty-free stores at an airport. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/disembarkation monthly 0.5 2019-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568126943011-ODQ8N8NLC6ZC9CUX5G2W/Eurodam-Disembarkation-Package.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Getting Off the Eurodam: A Guide to Disembarkation While docked in Ketchikan, an envelope containing disembarkation instructions was placed in our cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568126994009-9DCGCXA8PMFGC2S8XY06/Eurodam-Worker-on-Balcony.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Getting Off the Eurodam: A Guide to Disembarkation Don’t expect privacy in your cabin if you disembark after 9:00 a.m. We were surprised that the crew began readying the ship for new passengers before the old ones had fully exited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568127304595-6QBM1T7NU6AMXCMTXZBV/Smith-Cove-Cruise-Terminal-Waiting-Area.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Getting Off the Eurodam: A Guide to Disembarkation Uber and Lyft customers get short-shrift at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/embarkation monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568202069371-MJE1F45RI23NPMWP8HC5/Smith-Cove-Cruise-Terminal.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Check-In and Embarkation Be prepared for a quarter-mile walk if you arrive at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal via Lyft or Uber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568202121023-WCPB1QISP8PEQT2MZQAR/Eurodam-Luggage-Tags.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Check-In and Embarkation Holland America’s print-at-home luggage tags aren’t durable, so we purchased waterproof luggage tag holders from Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568202260049-TVDI198W6834W0NJDX06/Muster-Drill.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Holland America Eurodam: Check-In and Embarkation This is the face of mandatory mustering. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/sitka monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041569954-JFL3Q960U0FM509NXNGH/Sitka-Alaska-Sunny-Day.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Sitka was shrouded in fog when our ship arrived. By afternoon, it looked like a paradise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041664461-JLCODYKM0NX7NRGPMENU/Jellyfish-Sitka-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions As we boarded the Allen Marine vessel in Sitka, a crewmember scooped up a jellyfish for our daughter to touch. In true kid fashion, this was our daughter's fondest memory of Alaska. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041845298-ZWMJYWDUXOUITVMBVMK7/Allen-Marine-Tour.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions It’s a rocky boat ride. Our daughter took Dramamine, but it made her sleepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041956899-D1530FKO8MAFULWH28OE/Sitka-Otter-Raft.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions A raft of otters looked at our boat, then playfully rolled into the water. They did this over and over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041694476-2EZ4L5R9EV3UL7010L4O/Alaskan-Berry-Jams.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions We enjoyed complimentary samples of Alaskan berry jams, honey, kelp marmalade and Theobroma chocolate. The tour boat sold these comestibles more cheaply than in port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568042029899-HBBV2PTAUS3RNL8AW9E8/Sitka-Alaska-Rocky-Islet.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions Sitka is dotted with rocky-yet-lush islets that look like watercolor paintings against an overcast sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568042094858-R0WM4ER32XNYE6AJ085F/Humpback-Whales-Sitka-Alaska.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions A mother humpback whale and her calf came up for air as we watched from our tour boat. We saw this pair come to the surface six times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568041929788-ELO11MSMT3HRVQGCYEGQ/Colorful-Sitkan-Forest.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions When the sun came out, the colors of the Sitkan forest really popped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568042195597-EGCNDVX3M6KF5DCO57B1/Sitka-Sea-Lions-on-Buoy.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions A small colony of sea lions fought for prime space atop a buoy, slapping each other and hollering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568049057982-335PTWUC5ZQFW8D4BOUW/Bald-Eagle-Alaska-Raptor-Center.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions We saw bald eagles up-close at the Alaska Raptor Center and learned about Alaska's various birds of prey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568049082513-HKQI5S98OR4960SOQJU7/Sitka-Alaska-Mossy-Trees.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions If you have the time, stroll around the raptor center's property: It's surrounded by lush forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568049112579-F6CG4VH3ELX1KMYKCA1K/Sitka-Shuttle-Bus.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do in Sitka, Alaska: Cruise Port Excursions It was a 15-minute bus ride back to port. We chose to drive back with our tour operator, but we could have stayed in downtown Sitka: Free shuttle buses ran between the town and the port every 15 minutes. https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/ketchikan monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568021710655-626SA4BPMHQ3XE3H5SOH/Ketchikan-Alaska-Cruise-Port.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do and See in Ketchikan, Alaska Ketchikan has a rich history in fishing and forestry. Today, the local economy relies heavily on tourism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568022303142-84L3UVPBDAGEOVQ9YEOX/Spruce-Mill-vs-Dawson-Creek.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do and See in Ketchikan, Alaska Patrick Wiabel, aka "Tennessee Lee," divides the crowd into two cheering sections: the American Spruce Mill Camp and the Canadian Dawson Creek Camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568022634669-AQNC1HULC6R53YNM33B9/Electric-Chainsaw-Guitar.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do and See in Ketchikan, Alaska After some impressive speed-chopping and axe throwing (in the rain), out came the chainsaws. Seen here: Henry Johnson plays the "Stihl guitar." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568022654641-DZSFM0GI4VNUXZVPIRFA/Springboard-Chop.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do and See in Ketchikan, Alaska Bryce Smith, an Alaskan Ironjack champion, severs his log to win the springboard chop: one of the show's most dangerous events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568022708567-7XZ20U34NXG0SNNKDZ5W/Great-Alaskan-Lumberjack-Show-Log-Rolling.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - Things to Do and See in Ketchikan, Alaska "American" Ray Geist kicks water at "Canadian" Bryce Smith as Max Lloyd looks on from behind. The Spruce Mill Camp won the log roll (and the overall contest). https://www.alwaysbringsunscreen.com/holland-america-eurodam-alaska/seattle monthly 0.5 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374469364-FGS63LWKSNCZZHVH6SVM/Cascade-Mountain-Range.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels If you're flying to Seattle from the west, grab a northern window seat for an aerial view of the Cascade Range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374658294-EFJCDO5VRYKXEP7XEYMR/Smith-Tower-Observation-Deck.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The Smith Tower Observatory has an open-air observation deck. You can see Mt. Rainier on a clear day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374738535-89S2XJYLC15LO7U3R62E/Cocktails-Mocktails-Smith-Tower.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The Temperance Café and Bar serves cocktails and mocktails in Smith Tower’s “Chinese Room.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374574243-SEVBROLIFFCSADPC01AD/Argosy-Harbor-Tour-Seattle-Skyline.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels A view of the Seattle skyline from our Argosy Harbor Cruise in Elliott Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568376766840-ASTOCID2BSRNWSLCR9UL/View-From-Sky-View-Observatory.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The Puget Sound, as seen from the Sky View Observatory in Seattle’s Columbia Center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374913685-GVPLXJDQUV65I1HEYQF1/Klondike-Museum-Gold-Panning.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Our daughter loved “panning for gold” in the basement of the Klondike Gold Rush Museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568374999188-Y0US1VJGY3HP8AM24VKN/Glasshouse-Studio-Occidental.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels We appreciate that Glasshouse allows photography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568376575008-NJF2U2INEV6DK1XVMYMH/Seattle-Westlake-Park-Fountain.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Our daughter strolled through the Westlake Park Fountain. Thankfully, she was wearing waterproof boots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568376673370-G7SOHNTH7S6Y44YJCMU5/Cinerama-Chocolate-Popcorn.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Chocolate popcorn is pricey, but so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568375877228-JV4UIRXF9EUXJV9WT5GK/Public-Market-Center-Pike-Place.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The Public Market Center at Pike Place has many levels of shops and restaurants below street level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568389994045-R3STS0HMS9YB5YYLK49V/Pike-Place-Fish-Market.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Some fresh catches at the Pike Place Fish Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568381244613-02YWQ7XJFNZKDDUOYVJ4/Olympic-Sculpture-Park.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Many of the installations at Seattle’s Olympic Sculpture Park are enormous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568381297455-N7QSQ54NR2SZ09GAZTYL/Seattle-Rock-Stack.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Some of the rock stacks at Olympic Beach were just as impressive as the sculptures in the park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568381789688-EZKOAI90Q5T6I5B22ZDE/Seattle-Center-Sculpture.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The Seattle Center is fun to visit, even if you skip the paid attractions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568382220521-R3GIWRC1Z7WJYCHPNL63/Chihuly-Ikebana-Float-Boat.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Chihuly’s Ikebana and Float Boat exhibit was particularly striking because of the mirrored floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568382656636-4QFR8JB1KRY50EZJKLMZ/Starbucks-Reserve-Roastery-Seattle.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The vibe in Starbucks Reserve Roastery is like a toy store crossed with a stock exchange trading floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568390124130-U5OVDGQ1PCXPD1FWR69O/Fremont-Bridge-Troll.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels The troll beneath the Fremont Bridge is holding a real Volkswagen Beetle in his hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568390175135-WV6EGA823X4NUJBNT7I3/Ballard-Locks-Fish-Ladder.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Our free tour of the “Ballard Locks” concluded with an underwater view of a salmon ladder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568388478671-G70OWBK25F634JK3RNY3/Kayaking-Ballard-Locks.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Ballard’s locks are for large vessels and small. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba942dae4afe90e827160a0/1568390261096-VKND2THMCQZJJ8O27L41/King-Crab-Chilaquiles.jpg What to Know Before Going on an Alaskan Cruise - A Week in Seattle: Things to Do, Restaurants, Hotels Etta’s dishes are made (and served) with love. 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