I would prefer some alternative to a cruise ship. Perhaps a fishing boat or cargo. Any alternative by sea so long it's not tourist!! Planning this trip in May 2007.
2006-09-14 21:10:15 · 7 answers · asked by JUNE 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
GOOD LUCK! Tom sawyer
2006-09-14 21:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by saturn 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are ferries that go up the inside passage from Bellingham (1.5 hours north of Seattle). Most fishing boats or cargo ships would have to be a private arrangement. They are business-related and you'd have to get permission from the business owners to ride with them. In all likelihood, they would not take you, as you would be considered a liability. In other words, if anything were to happen to you, they could get sued.
Here is the link to the Alaska ferry system:
http://www.akferry.org/
2006-09-15 05:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I looked into this once and all I was able to find was an Alaska ferry from Prince Rupert in Canada. I also found out that the ferry would cost just about as much as a cruise ship, so I opted for the cruise figuring if I was going to pay that much, I might as well really enjoy myself.
Hope you find what you're looking for!
2006-09-15 06:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the Yellow-pages? At he port in Seattle? Have you considered "hitch-hiking" or is it "boat-hitching" ?
Take your Parka, it is cold up there!!
2006-09-14 21:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by willgvaa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An experienced travel agent.
2006-09-14 21:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.travelalaska.com/
You will need to find out about merchant ships or you can try http://www.lloydslist.com/ this gives details of shipping movements Im sure that if you got in contact with them they will help you out
2006-09-14 21:25:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kangkid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stepped in dog poo on the way to work. I live in Liverpool which is by the sea.
2006-09-14 21:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by mick241602 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋