Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to Alaska Weddings On Ice!!! We scheduled our wedding at…read morethe Taku Lodge accessible by float plane. Tom met us at the cruise dock and from that moment our wedding day exceeded all expectations.

My husband and I were lucky enough to be married five years ago on the beach of Makapu'u on the…read moreisland of Oahu. When we planned our first Alaskan cruise departing this summer I thought what a great opportunity to surprise my guy with a vow renewal. Time went by and snuck up on me and we had one month to go and I had planned nothing. That's when I did a google search and found Alaska Weddings On Ice. From my first inquiry Tom was there for me. He was enthusiastic throughout the process and helped me to pick the Father of the Bride 2 package for our day which allowed four of us to enjoy the package. Our friends were thrilled they could join us. This package included greeting at the pier of the cruise ship by Tom with a bag of pamphlets, two champagne flutes that said "married in Alaska" and a bottle of glacier water. We then boarded our car where our incredible driver gave us a tour of the capital of Alaska. We stopped for photos along the way and our favorite stops included glimpses of the glacier. We were then taken to the airport where we completed a safety briefing and were fitted with spiked covers for our shoes. Boarding the helicopter was super exciting. The vistas as you approach the glacier are just stunning. The landing was smooth as silk. At first you think, where are we landing? The ceremony provided by Tom was thoughtful and touching. He made it a point to ask questions in a survey that helped him to draft a personal experience. We had lovely matching red rose boutonnières that made for lovely photos on the ice landscape. Tom had placed our champagne right in the ice for chilling which made for an awesome photo. We were even allowed to taste the pure glacial water and eat an ice chip. Overall this process was smooth and 100% enjoyable. Tom made an effort to get to know me beforehand so meeting him in person was like meeting an old friend. I would Highly Recommend this experience as it will provide memories that last a lifetime!

This company quoted me 900 dollars for a total of 22 rental chairs. Nothing else. Don't even get me…read morestarted on the fine print and hidden fees. They seem to have the "monopoly" on rental wedding equipment which means they can be as greedy as they want. Not a good look for a local business. I reported to BBB as well.

Owner of Sunny Days Events did a great job on my Open House 9/2015 for my Assisted Living. Arranged…read morecatering, furniture, and tent if needed (It sun-shined, Yay!). She and her staff took are of making my opening feel welcoming to families and to medical staff as well - helping me to crystallize, and realize my vision, and project a positive image of my business to the community. I will definitely be a repeat client on my 1 year anniversary -Hans S.

my family and I took a tour out of Sitka Alaska today and Gracie and Spencer were awesome!…read more They were knowledgeable and engaging. We got to see humpback, whales, eagles, sea otters, and sea lions!

Sailed via the Norwegian Encore as a solo doing the Mendenhall Glacier & Whale Quest, applied $50…read moreexcursion credit. Easy transport to the Mendenhall Glacier though the entrance was very busy with 6 cruise ships in port that day. Short walk to the visitor center, watch your time closely if doing a hike into the park, we had 4 guests not returning to our bus can only hope they used a related bus at departure time for the transfer to Statter Harbor. Not exactly a retreat into nature because of the crowds but still a nice stop. Not a long drive to Auke Bay, Statter Harbor and our transfer to the Whale Watching Boats. My excursion was on May 5th, weather was dry, and mostly clear. Complimentary warm beverages, and some nibbles were provided, plus other food and beverages for purchase, clean bathrooms, and sheltered seating on decks 1 and 2. Found my insulated jacket, gloves, and binoculars all useful, but even being sheltered it was cold on deck 2. The binoculars were helpful to view the humpbacks that we sighted, but so was the gps of my phone to know where the boat was in relationship to its surroundings, we sailed up the Saginaw Channel. In my opinion the sailing component makes sense if you enjoy the idea of a cruising the channel, with marine sightings as a bonus. Overall a good experience with the crew proving insights into this area of Alaska during Whale Watching component. Got back to my cruise ship post normal dinner service, but the Encore extended buffet hours, and I grabbed some food via the Local / Pub.

Obtained services via ship…read more Superb hike around Mendenhall Glacier. Laura led superb event on the East Glacier Trail. Kept a solid pace- not too slow or fast. Left ample time to view the glacier from some other vantage points. Made water and light snacks available to the group.

Signed up for a guided whale watching tour and nature walk to Mendenhall Glacier thru our cruise…read moreship. We were excited for the excursion but had no clue what was in store for us. We started the day with our guide- Chloe at the port, then was driven by Lucas to a nearby river where we had views of salmon swimming upstream on a salmon run back to where the salmon were to lay their eggs where they too were born then pass on. We stopped for a few minutes since we had extra time until we were to drive to where our boat was. We arrived at Statter Harbor where public bathrooms were available before we embarked on our adventure on "The Observer" with captain Leslie. There was a boat toilet on board but didn't want to miss any wildlife- so be sure to use the public bathrooms before you board your whale watching cruise! While maneuvering to see Humpback whales we were educated about humpbacks- structure, behaviors, etc.... very interesting tidbits from Chloe. It didn't take long before we spotted spouts of breath erupted from the waters. We were in awe. Next we saw bubble net feeding which is not something seen by most humpbacks- they tend to be solitary creatures so seeing a "pack" of ~12 humpbacks in the water surrounding fish with their bubbles- then stunning them in order to capture and eat them...was amazing. Little did we know that was only the prelude to the actual show! Not long after the first encounter with bubble net feeding did we see more spouts then another bubble net feeding... THEN they started making their way calmly TOWARDS O U R B O A T !!!! Stunned and amazed I just kept repeating "oh my god!!" Eventually they approached SO closely that THREE of the humpbacks dove UNDER OUR BOAT!!! Tears rolled off my face from the sheer delight of being graced by such sentient, graceful beings... it was the most amazing wildlife encounter I've ever had. If we had been positioned inside the boat with the open windows we would have had their blow holes tossing air/snot right at us! One of the passengers said she was hit by these breaths of joy. Experiencing this changes you- you feel more connected to your surroundings and at peace and are more steadfast in helping these creatures live their lives peacefully. It only further emboldened me to help protect wildlife and its habitat. We only had 12 passengers along with Chloe and Leslie on the boat so it was an intimate experience and never felt like we couldn't get a good look at the action. We left the waters after seeing some seals atop of buoy... feeling at peace and amazed. Next we got back on the bus and headed to hike at Mendenhall glacier where Chloe talked about the forest and the receding glacier with historical information. We saw Mendenhall glacier in July 2003- and 22 years later there's so much LESS to see. It's easy to see the impact of warmer climates and Earth's rising temperatures have had on the glaciers. As majestic as it was it was sad to know in less than 25 years these suppliers of food and sustenance to aquatic life will likely be melted thus drastically affecting the wildlife that intentionally seek out these glacial waters seasonally. We were provided a set of two snacks- granola bar and chocolate and nut trail mixture along with cups of water. Gastineau Guiding walks the walk and talks the talk. Chloe mentioned they used thousand of bottles of water for guests every year and needed to make changes. They source the large bottle of water from a local company that presupposes them for every tour and the cups are composted locally. Even better is if you bring a reusable water bottles like our family does daily!! The drive back to the cruise ship had us all feeling grateful and souls at peace. Make sure you take the excursion from this company. They are doing right by Mother Nature by educating visitors about Alaskan aquatic wildlife, whilst providing an experience of a lifetime. We realize we were graced by these whales with an incredible show that most don't experience- and I don't take that for granted. Thanks Chloe and Gastineau Guiding for an experience we will never forget

This is a really cool adventure. Seeing the many area glacier's from the air gives a completely…read moredifferent perspective than from a boat (both are great). From the air you can see how massive these sheets of ice are. It's also amazing to see the different patterns and colors they have. Flight was pretty much narrated by a recording, with the pilot jumping in every once in a while. Small planes, but seats were comfortable and it was really cool to take off and land on the water. (Much smoother than I would have expected). Everything was run very professional but it is a bit of a walk from the curse ship docks to the planes. Highly recommend!

Several years ago we took a flight to Taku Lodge and really enjoyed it but we weren't able to…read morepurchase some shirts or bling from the trip. They recently opened a shop where we could purchase some items that reminded us of our trip. The staff were very helpful and we bought a couple of shirts and a hat.