Alaska Summer Jobs?????

[tada]

Thanks looks like it's back to the ferry. Does that mean Alaska has a Jones act exemption? Cant understand these things.

Also is the passport a 9/11 development? I drove up I-5 20 years ago to Vancouver without a passport. Also recall the would-be terrorist incident coming down for y2k celebration.

[dayna]

Last time I flew Wings of Alaska Juneau to Skagway and back, I think it was $204 round trip. You can walk from the Skagway airport to downtown Skagway in about 5 minutes or less. Be foreward, Skagway is VERY windy, even if it's warm bring some sort of windbreaker.

You are required now to have a passport to go into Canada, and yeah it's a post 9/11 issue. Also if you've ever had a DWI/DUI Canada will not allow you to drive into or in their country.

If you are taking a child under the age of 18 make sure you have a passport and any cudtody papers with you.

Dayna

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[rusty h]

we bought a sweet 1993 32' motorhome from a family member in texas. driving it to bellingham in may, catching the ferry to haines and then driving on to the alaskan interior. with the price of gas rising i just decided to do the ferry and have a trip of a lifetime all in one. peace.

[terracore]

One thing about the ferry vs cruise ship thing I feel the need to mention- the ferry is not as cheap as it used to be. If you're going to camp on deck, bring your own food, etc- yeah its the cheaper way to go. If you're going to get a stateroom, eat in their cafeteria, etc it may cost more than a cruise ship "deal" you can get online. The other thing to consider is that in many places (Petersburg, for example) the ferry terminal docks are over 1/2 hour drive from town. Juneau has a $10 shuttle, but most places you're stuck with an expensive cab ride both ways(some people try to hitchhike). Don't forget all the nickel and dime aspects of "doing it yourself". Obviously the ferry option is better for the independent traveler because you get to make your own schedule (sort of, subject to their schedules of course, with many middle of the night departures or arrivals). The few times I've slept on the ferry (I've never had a stateroom) it was one of the worst nights of sleep I've ever had. People generally aren't concerned about the volume of the their voices, the antics of their children, etc. I've never been on cruise ship, but I don't know if they suffer the diesel smell that the ferries do. If you do bring a car, you're not allowed on the car deck while the ferry is at sea, so you won't be able to get to your stuff.

[tada]

I used one of those $8 fleece sleeping bags in Mountain View and was comfortable though not luxurious. I think those Snuggies are made out the same material you can find them down to $10 these days. Maybe I don't know what I'm getting into but have more"lofty" bags packed away someplace.

I'd like to be fortunate enough to experience the magnificent solitude of the interior but too phobic. Don't watch the namby pamby Alaska shows they got these days give me the Trucker shows. Reminds me of driving through the Nevada desert and I'm goingplease don't get stuck here!

[coppercoin40]

The ferry solarium has large heaters on the ceiling aimed down at the loungers. July is best weather month for most of Alaska, but also the busiest time of year. Alaska is like Hawaii - it is spectacular and would be a shame to not have either on your bucket list!

[terracore]

Don't be concerned about "not seeing it all" either. 663,268 square miles (mostly not connected by roads) can't be seen in a summer. When I wanted to see Alaska I sold or gave away everything I owned and drove here. After 14 years, I still haven't seen most of it.

[tada]

I ran search for cruises- came up with 4 lines- Royal carribean, celebrity, Holland america and Princess and if you look up the websites and scroll to the bottom they all have "Careers" at the bottom. So maybe get chance?? Princess sounds like they looking for paramedics-

http://www.princess.com/employment/onboa...ities.html

I had enough of medical- looking for something where I can get some exercise and stay out of people's way- just hope the associates can speak english?

[mandysmith]

Well, According to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, about 60 percent of 2011's summer time hires and interns became full-time employees. That is an all-time high. In the current difficult job industry, summer internships are becoming increasingly important as a first foothold onto the professional ladder. It is said that the record high number of hires is likely driven by the poor economy. Once offered a job, few interns are in a position to turn it down. But that same hunger may also drive some interns to excel, prompting more job offers. Anyway, You can find more at: Summer jobs and internships: career gateways.