A luxurious Alaskan cruise doesn't come cheap
Things are coming together for our upcoming cruise to Alaska. Ive now booked round trip economy class tickets for two totaling $1,549.46. And booked two nights in Vancouver -- the departure city -- at a top hotel. The hotel was booked as part of a package through the cruise line inclusive of all transfers, full breakfasts for both days, taxes and gratuities, at a cost of $1,330.00. Selecting shore excursions is about all that's left.
Costs are adding up to more than I had expected. But it's a special occasion, so were going for it!
Cost summary so far:
Cruise $8,581.00
Air: $1,549.46
Hotel & Transfers: $1,330.00
Current total: $11,460.46
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