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Alaska Vacation Help
Posted on 12/13/25 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 12/13/25 at 3:32 pm
Will start planning a trip for this summer. This will probably be the last time our whole family goes here all together due to kids ages (16, 14, 10). We enjoy hiking, camping, all the outdoors things and going off the beaten path.
SIAP: focus on a specific region such as:
- Seward, Anchorage and Denali
- Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay.
I like the sound of the dome train trip to Denali, and the day cruise excursions to the Kenai Fjords or Glacier Bay.
What are some recommendations for a family with kids these ages?
SIAP: focus on a specific region such as:
- Seward, Anchorage and Denali
- Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay.
I like the sound of the dome train trip to Denali, and the day cruise excursions to the Kenai Fjords or Glacier Bay.
What are some recommendations for a family with kids these ages?
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Posted on 12/13/25 at 10:47 pm to meeple
Drive up the Yukon Hwy from Skagway. Don't take the train. Wife and I rented a jeep through DYI Jeep tours and drove up to emerald lake this summer and it was incredible. Glacier Bay was my favorite part of the trip. Juneau was awesome for whale watching tour. If you go whale watching in Juneau get the small boat tour via Harv and Marv where it will likely be just your family vs packed on a boat like sardines with 50 of your closest friends.
If you're really adventurous look into driving up the Dalton Highway. We did that as well. You can rent a cabin in Wiseman, AK and you can't get anymore off the beaten path than this. Its a fun adventure however its pretty scenic but not nearly as scenic as Coastal AK.
Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay. If you decide to hit these three spots consider signing up for an inside passage cruise. We travel HAL this past summer and plan to take our kids next summer on what might be our last family vacation.
If you're really adventurous look into driving up the Dalton Highway. We did that as well. You can rent a cabin in Wiseman, AK and you can't get anymore off the beaten path than this. Its a fun adventure however its pretty scenic but not nearly as scenic as Coastal AK.
Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay. If you decide to hit these three spots consider signing up for an inside passage cruise. We travel HAL this past summer and plan to take our kids next summer on what might be our last family vacation.
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 12/29/25 at 7:09 pm to meeple
For a family with kids those ages, I’d definitely suggest considering an Alaskan cruise, possibly with a short land extension. It’s one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to see multiple regions of Alaska while still having access to hiking, wildlife, glaciers, and unforgettable excursions.
I’ve personally loved my Alaska cruise experience and have booked many for clients in which the feedback has been consistently amazing, especially for families.
If you like the idea of the dome train to Denali, there are great cruise + land options that combine both seamlessly. I am a local travel agent and happy to chat more at 225=921-6669 if you want to explore what might be the best fit.
I’ve personally loved my Alaska cruise experience and have booked many for clients in which the feedback has been consistently amazing, especially for families.
If you like the idea of the dome train to Denali, there are great cruise + land options that combine both seamlessly. I am a local travel agent and happy to chat more at 225=921-6669 if you want to explore what might be the best fit.
Posted on 12/29/25 at 9:00 pm to armytiger96
My family and I (kids age 14 and 11) did an Alaskan cruise last summer. Did an excursion in Skagway that took us into the Yukon Territory. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous and we lucked out with perfect weather.
Posted on 1/9/26 at 10:23 pm to meeple
Check out Uncruise. Small cruise ships. Amazing service
Posted on 1/12/26 at 8:27 am to meeple
I agree with an Alaskan Cruise.
You can customize the excursions and tailor them for the kids.
You can customize the excursions and tailor them for the kids.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 10:44 am to meeple
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Seward, Anchorage and Denali
I like the sound of the dome train trip to Denali, and the day cruise excursions to the Kenai Fjords or Glacier Bay.
Highly recommend this. You can take buses up Denali and do the train up then white water raft back down also. We did the bay tour in Kenai and saw a ton of animals. Be prepared that August is solidly needing a jacket fall in Alaska and it will be daylight until like 11pm.
Eta- we did not cruise. Flew into Anchorage and rented a car, stayed in airbnbs.
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 10:56 am
Posted on 1/12/26 at 1:32 pm to armytiger96
I gotta also chime in about the cruise. We saw Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan last May and it was beautiful.
Posted on 1/12/26 at 2:41 pm to meeple
I can’t speak on the cruise aspect, but I can’t see that being better than having your own vehicle and the freedoms to explore.
Alaska is so big and there is lots to see no matter where you go.
Alaska is so big and there is lots to see no matter where you go.
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 1/12/26 at 3:06 pm to 23parker
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having your own vehicle and the freedoms to explore
I tend to agree because we love road trips, especially out west. But the cruise options with excursions have me interested as well… because it doesn’t sound like the typical Caribbean cruise type of experience.
What are some ideas for driving based on your experience?
This post was edited on 1/12/26 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 1/13/26 at 9:39 am to meeple
quote:we drove down to Kenai peninsula and visited Seldotna, Homer, Seward, and Seldovia iirc. Seperate airbnb and 2 days in each town. Drove back up to Denali but illness cut the trip short so that portion of the trip did not happen.
What are some ideas for driving based on your experience?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:22 pm to armytiger96
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Drive up the Yukon Hwy from Skagway. Wife and drove up to emerald lake this summer and it was incredible
Either drive or use Chilkoot Tours (Not the cruise ship excursion) to take the train one direction and shuttle the other. The shuttle holds like 15 people so it's not a lot and they stop along the way to see things.
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whale watching in Juneau get the small boat tour via Harv and Marv where it will likely be just your family vs packed on a boat like sardines with 50 of your closest f
Agree on the small boat. We actually used Jayleen's Alaska. She's the daughter of either Harv or Marv (those aren't their real names) and she grew up on the island and had her own skiff to get around when she was 12 or so. It was a small boat as well.
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