The following is just a small sample from cards and letters that we have received from Lu-Lu Belle visitors. If you have taken a cruise on the Lu-Lu Belle and would like to leave your comments, please email them to us.
A Day on the Lu-Lu Belle
We pick and choose where we spend our money while in Alaska and we really picked right when we chose to spend 6 hours and what ended up being an 8 hour trip aboard the beautiful boat called "Lu-Lu Belle".
The boat had all the comforts and beyond the esthetic beauty that included oriental rugs. It also had the cleanest restrooms (heads) I've ever seen along with food service that was well done.
Our captain talks nonstop giving history, wild life talks, his view on everything from the federal government's ineptness (I agree) on global warming and everything inbetween.
Before entering the ice field we saw wildlife in abundance including his following a humpback whale until we got many great pictures of this magnificent creation of God.
A day on the Lu-Lu Belle is a day well spent. It is the best dollar value thus far on our trip through the awesomely beautiful state of Alaska and its surrounding provinces of British Columbia and the Yukon.
When you visit the beathtakingly beautiful city of Valdez (don't miss it) a day on the Lu-Lu Belle is an absolute must and if you are here on Sunday board the Lu-Lu Belle for a free 8:00am ride for a 1 hour church service.
As a photographer and writer I appreciate the opportunity my time aboard the Lu-Lu Belle gave me to photograph and then after to record on paper the memories of a very special day. There are many companies that pay writers to write copy that will entice customers. None of the foregoing copy was solicited or paid for by the good folks that run the Lu-Lu Belle rather it is my gift to them that hopefully they can use to entice others to share the enjoyment and the blessing we experienced while on their glacier/wildlife cruise and their Sunday church service.
Thanks guys. You do a great job!!
Sincerely,
Harley and Marilyn
Grant Michigan.
Read RV Chuckles' blog about their trip aboard the Lu-Lu Belle here.
"The Lu Lu Belle seems built for a friendly intimacy. Going on a cruise with Captain Fred is like coming into the home of a story teller who connects one with the animals and natural beauty of
"What a special cruise you've given us. You gave us more than our money's worth in stories along the way to make our voyage memorable!"
"... my son had the privilege of going out on your vessel, the Lu-Lu Belle. He was overjoyed with the experience, as he does love being on the water. I am an old Valdezan, and used to commercial fish in the Sound, it does my heart good that my son is enjoying the Sound as I did and still do."
"We just wanted to thank you all for such a great trip we had with you on August 7. We had been planning our three week vacation to Alaska and the Yukon for over a year not knowing if all would turn out as we might hope. We were not, on any day disappointed! Your spirit of sharing your love of Valdez and the surrounding country on the beautiful Lu-Lu Belle was what made the entire day! It is very apparent that Fred and the entire staff/crew love what they do. From seeing Puffins to a Minke whale to the "liquid Sunshine" we enjoyed our cruise with you and the Lu-Lu Belle and we will do it again!"
"... you and your 'First Mates' made visiting Alaska even more enjoyable. Lu-Lu Belle is gorgeous and you indeed have a right to be proud of her. Your knowledge and narration regarding Prince William Sound and the surrounding area was outstanding."
"... [We] had such a wonderful relaxing and educational day; it will hard to top this summer."