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25 Tips for an Alaska Cruise

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👁️ 117K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 24:59
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AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 15 of them now myself and I love it it's probably my number one destination to go anywhere

Alaska is one of my favorite destinations but can also be one of the more challenging ones if you don't know some things

I know after my first alaska cruise I was hooked and I think you will be too

Alaska is arguably the best seafood you'll ever taste everything is super fresh

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book your cruise as early as possible to get better prices
Pack mostly fall and winter clothing and dress in layers
Get a balcony stateroom for the best views and experience
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting
Try local cuisine and support local family-owned shops

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing appropriate clothing for cold weatherPack 75% fall and winter clothing, dress in layers, and bring good footwear with traction
Avoiding high cell phone bills while traveling through CanadaPut your cell phone on airplane mode to avoid roaming charges
Getting seasickness on the cruiseLeave from Vancouver instead of Seattle to spend less time in open water

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best tips for an Alaska cruise?
QHow can I prepare for the weather in Alaska?
QWhat should I pack for an Alaska cruise?
QHow can I avoid seasickness on an Alaska cruise?

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25 Tips for an Alaska Cruise these tips for a cruise to alaska are from my 15 cruises I've done over 35 years. alaska is one of my favorite destinations but can also be one of the more challenging ones if you don't know some things like how the weather can change in seconds. I hope these 25 tip's help you decide if an alaska cruise is right for you. I know after my first alaska cruise I was hooked and I think you will be too. for more cruise tips check out these videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VeYzm0VPVg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRCeFtt0Cto&t=615s