8 Things We WISH We Knew BEFORE Our Alaska Cruise

Getting ready for an Alaska cruise? It’s not just another vacation—Alaska is a big deal, and for many travelers, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With higher costs and big expectations, you want to make sure you get it right. Alaska was our first cruise, and I made some rookie mistakes—like packing the wrong clothes, booking the wrong excursions, and underestimating the weather. So in this video, I’m sharing 8 things that I wish I knew before our first Alaskan cruise. From which ship and itinerary to choose to some insights into a land and sea cruisetour to what to pack, this video covers it all. Whether you’re sailing with Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Cunard or another line, these tips will help you have an unforgettable Alaska cruise—and skip the regrets. 0:00-4:18 All Cruise Ships are Not Build the Same 4:19- 8:03 Itineraries: Inside Passage and One Way 8:04-9:36 Times in Port 9:37- 14:05 Cruise Tours in the Alaskan Interior 14:06-15:20 Balcony or Inside Cabin 15:21-18:05 Best Time to Cruise to Alaska 18:06- 21:28 What To Do In Ketchikan 21:29-23:59 What To Do in Juneau 24:00-26:50 What To Do in Skagway 26:51- 29:46 Third Party Excursions 29:47-32:39 What to Pack BEST CRUISES TO ALASKA IN 2025? 4 Major Cruise Lines Compared • BEST CRUISES TO ALASKA IN 2025? 4 Maj... My Travel Agent Rob at Cruise Sea-kers @CruiseSeakers facebook.com/cruise.seakers Rob 800-874-1847 Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour https://alaskacrabtour.com/ Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show https://alaskanlumberjackshow.com/ Third Party Excursions Viator https://www.viator.com/ Shore Excursions Group https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/ Alaska Shore Tours https://alaskashoretours.com/insiders... Video Clips Courtesy of Alaska Shore Tours. Please note that this video is not sponsored. The links in this description are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a commission on purchases you make through my links, at no extra cost to you. Items to pack for your Alaskan Cruise: Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars https://amzn.to/4a3KtsV Winter Scarf/Wrap: https://amzn.to/3ynOetc Anker Portable Charger https://amzn.to/3PT4qfb Waterproof Phone Pouch https://amzn.to/3QbFz2X Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpack. https://amzn.to/3w7lwMn Beanie. https://amzn.to/3U3DSpz Gloves https://amzn.to/4d3GJre Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/4d89mU3 Foldable Hat https://amzn.to/49PRNVT Fleece. https://amzn.to/4d2WdvE Women's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Men's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Umbrella https://amzn.to/4ubiC0X Lightweight Waterproof Poncho https://amzn.to/41PhVhP Waterproof Rain Pants Women https://amzn.to/4hzOZ3f Waterproof Rain Pants Men https://amzn.to/4c6Qsgx Merino Wool Waterproof Brim Beanie Hat (The Large is plenty big) https://amzn.to/4bR7jUj Isotoner Womens Recycled Microsuede Water Repellent Cold Weather Gloves with Sherpasoft Lining https://amzn.to/4iI4lnT Isotoner Men's Recycled Microsuede and Berber Glove NORTIV 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4iQogRc NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4xfpXj5 NORTIV 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/43GgdAS Alpaca Wool Heavyweight Crew Socks https://amzn.to/4oymIyY Cruise Essentials 1. Magnet hooks and Strong Magnets https://amzn.to/3OngyQP and https://amzn.to/47ZZUQn 2. Hanging toiletry bags https://amzn.to/3QrSfnl 3. Travel sized containers for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. https://amzn.to/3qefNBp 4. Elastic Sleeves for leak proofing https://amzn.to/3rUKEn6 5. Foldable mesh hampers https://amzn.to/45d224R 6. Non surge protected power bars https://amzn.to/3rWPIrd 7. Mini fan https://amzn.to/43UDnkC 8. Motion detector night light https://amzn.to/43XLX1U 9. Poo-Pouri Toilet Spray https://amzn.to/3s0xVPD 10. Bonine Non-Drowsy Motion Sickness Medicine 11. Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3OF2LpV 12. Downey Wrinkle Release https://amzn.to/3Ks6nsV 13. Packing Cubes (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3Kps2Sw 14. USB C Charger Block https://amzn.to/4ctb15m 15. Ice Bag https://amzn.to/48IB6Nd 16. Sleep Eye Mask https://amzn.to/3YD13tc Universal Travel Adapter (This is the one Emma Cruises recommends https://amzn.to/3V2xrVS Belkin BoostCharge Pro Flex Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (3M/10FT) (Make sure that you have plugs for USB-C if you are purchasing this cable) https://amzn.to/4c7uHwk iWALK Small Portable Charger 4500mAh Ultra-Compact Power Bank https://amzn.to/4340MkP Gear Tie Reusable 3-Inch Rubber Twist Tie https://amzn.to/3PcmU6O Luggage Scale https://amzn.to/48Jpo3e Beyond Laundry Detergent Strips https://amzn.to/48RIODu Travel Toothbrush Head Covers with Suction Cup https://amzn.to/49WzuyM Travel Toothbrush Head Cover for Oral B Electric or Regular Toothbrush https://amzn.to/4389ApN