Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Alaska Cruise 🚢 (Number 3 Surprised Me!)

The Adventure Buddies
The Adventure Buddies
Casual
👁️ 819 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 1:26
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsTips & AdviceCasual Creator
AlaskaFrom Vancouver

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we spent way more money off the ship than on it

the inside passage allows you to see more ports, especially if you have that smaller ship, and tends to be less motion in the ocean

the starboard side was the best for glaciers and coastline views

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack in layers because Alaska weather changes quickly
Budget for port days as excursions can be expensive
Do the inside passage to see more ports and reduce seasickness
Pick the right side of the ship for better views
Reserve dining and show times early

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather changes quicklyPack in layers, think function over fashion
Excursions are expensiveBudget for port days
SeasicknessDo the inside passage for less motion
Missing best viewsPick the right side of the ship (starboard for glaciers)

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I know before my first Alaska cruise?
QHow can I save money and stress on an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconExcursions½ Sad BaconPort Destination1½ Happy BaconDining Main1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Seward1 Happy Bacon
Vancouver1 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology