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Alaska Cruise Guide: Top Tips for Cruising Alaska

Cruise Tips by The Jelly Beans - Videos
Cruise Tips by The Jelly Beans - Videos
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Spring

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise to Alaska with our little jellybean in May of 2019

Our first tip is to not let the idea of having to have a balcony prevent you from taking an Alaskan cruise

We found our balcony to have a fairly limited view while the public areas and open decks had a much wider view

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do not let the idea of having to have a balcony prevent you from taking an Alaskan cruise
✓Do a good amount of research for any ship you're considering to ensure the ship is a good option for Alaska
✓Consider Glacier Bay National Park for your itinerary
✓Consider a round-trip cruise from Vancouver if you're worried about seasickness
✓Pack a sleep mask for bright daylight conditions
✓Pack for all seasons when visiting Alaska

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Needing a balcony for an Alaskan cruise — Not required; public areas and open decks offer wider views and memorable experiences
Seasickness on Alaskan cruises — Consider a round-trip cruise from Vancouver for calmer waters in the Inside Passage
Packing for Alaska's variable weather — Pack for all seasons; do not rely solely on forecasts, as they can be inaccurate

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a balcony required for an Alaskan cruise?
QHow to choose a ship suitable for Alaska?
QWhich itinerary includes Glacier Bay National Park?
QHow to avoid seasickness on an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat to pack for Alaska's variable weather?

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Cabin Balcony1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy Bacon

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We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise to Alaska with our little JellyBean in May of 2019. If you follow these ten tips, you’ll likely enjoy your Alaskan cruise as much as we did! Alaska Cruise Port Schedules by Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska: http://claalaska.com/?page_id=665 0:00 - Introduction 0:21 - Balcony Not Required 1:14 - Research Before Booking 1:46 - Glacier Bay National Park 2:28 - Calmer Waters 3:08 - Pack a Sleep Mask 3:39 - Pack For All Seasons 4:23 - Budget For Excursions 5:00 - Ports on Your Own 5:51 - Add Scale to Your Photos 6:23 - Bring a Map More Cruise Port Guides and Walking Tours: https://www.thejellybeans.net/ #TheJellyBeans #CruiseGuide