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[SheilaT]

If your SIL's time is really as limited as you think it may be, waiting seven months for good enough weather for an Alaska cruise may not be a hot idea.

Some years back I had a travel agency send me brochures about cruising on small ships. And I mean small, no more than 30-50 passengers each. Do a google search and you'll find them. They have wonderful itineraries and can go into harbors and close to shores that the big cruise ships can only dream about. Naturally there are far fewer amenities on the small ships, so that will be a major consideration.

I've never been on a cruise, although I've always wanted to. I'm sure others here will have some very specific suggestions.