Rich just got back from a seven-night Disney Wonder Alaska sailing — and he came prepared, with a full slide deck, a family of four platinum-status DCL sailors, and a fresh frame of reference from a previous Antarctica expedition cruise. The result is one of the most practical and specific Alaska trip reports we've had on the show.
In this episode:
- The honest cost breakdown for Alaska excursions — Rich estimates they ran 30–35% on top of the cruise fare
- Why Deck 4 (not Deck 10) might be your best friend on Glacier Day — no lines, hot chocolate carts, and easy port-to-starboard access
- The private fishing charter in Ketchikan through Exclusive Alaska — rockfish, bald eagles, a campfire meal, and fresh-caught halibut shipped home frozen
- Packing reality check: Rich's family over-packed hard and wishes they'd brought half as much
- The Broadway Star Series adult-only show: go early — all seats were full 30 minutes before showtime
- Would Rich do Disney for Alaska again vs. a small ship expedition? His answer might surprise you
"I don't know of any other cruise line that does that [Glacier Day] well... kind of bringing out the magic of the day and the wonder of the setting that you're in. They really, really did a great job." — Rich
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