Promised my wife a luxury crusie to Alaska this summer.  Small boat -
inland waterways - nature side-trips - great food.  How can I find my
best selection and best value deal?

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Clarification of Question by markahern-ga on 10 Jan 2005 13:57 PST

luxury for me means large stateroom & bath with fine appointments,
balcony, excellent service with high standards - not just a
reputation.  thanks.

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Clarification of Question by markahern-ga on 14 Jan 2005 17:18 PST

want the white-glove.  Would enjoy side trips but sedate comfort
prefered over blue-jean jovality.

Having sailed Alaska, and as a 27-year veteran of the travel industry,
I must ask that you qualify the term "luxury".  There are several
lines, some you may never had heard of, and some with which you're
most likely familiar, who offer products/services which you might be
seeking.

Please clarify you're personal definition of 'luxury'.

I see you haven't had much response.

Let me opine further...
There are luxury lines in Alaska, but their focus is NOT on
eco-tourism as much as it is moving bodies with white-glove service.

There are a couple of small lines which offer incredible nature
experiences, and that have larger staterooms, but no where near
'white-glove' service.  These lines are what I refer to as "blue-jean"
cruises - no casino, no fancy restaurants (although great food), no
pretense other than wanting to explore all the splendour that is
Alaska.

Which of those two scenarios suits you, personally?