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ALASKA CRUISE - Should you cruise to Alaska? | Travel with Josh and Taylor Podcast

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I really wanted to just be able to show everybody the difference between sailing in offseason Alaska

you should never feel stupid about how much you're spending on something whether it's a vacation an Excursion a a ticket for a train

always have a passport you should have it that should be your standard thing to travel with

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Always plan for cold weather in Alaska, even in summer, and invest in a good jacket
βœ“Get a passport even for closed-loop US cruises as a safety precaution
βœ“Book excursions as soon as you book your cruise, as they sell out quickly
βœ“Check with the excursions desk onboard for last-minute openings due to cancellations

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather unpredictability in Alaska β€” Set low expectations and prepare for cold, as weather can vary greatly even within the same season
Cost of excursions and budgeting β€” Plan and save in advance, as last-minute bookings are less available and may be more expensive
Need for a passport β€” Always get a passport, even for US closed-loop cruises, as a safety measure and for future travel

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it cold in Alaska?
QDo I need a passport for an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat is the best time to visit Alaska?
QHow does sailing in October compare to July?
QHow to budget for an Alaskan cruise and excursions?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Glacier Bay2Β½ Happy Bacon
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Today we dive deep into sailing into Alaska! Is it cold in Alaska? Do I need a Passport? What ship for Alaska? The best time to Visit Alaska? We answer all these questions and more in today's travel podcast. If you like our videos and would like access to behind the scenes, our Patreon only podcast and more, you can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelwithjoshandtaylor START TRAVELING Book your next vacation with us: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/travel-request-form/ Not sure how to start traveling: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/travel-planning-resources SOCIAL MEDIA You can find us here: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/links CONTACT US travelwithjoshandtaylor@gmail.com https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/contact-us Thanks to our patrons! - Tim Balkwill - - Michael Contestato - - Page Elliot - - Todd & Debbie Holcomb - - Ryan Orest - - Katelynne & Tyler Prosser - - Patricia Reposa - - Leafy Vlogs - - Stateroom Statements - MUSIC https://share.epidemicsound.com/3diy17 https://www.musicbed.com/ ________________________________________________ We are Josh & Taylor the couple behind this YouTube channel! We are Pennsylvania natives who relocated to central Florida with a passion for travel, photography, and videography. Traveling has long been our escape and we created this space to share with other couples how to travel to new destinations just like us! We share our travel tips, packing guides, videos, and photography from around the world! We’ll see you on our next GETAWAY!