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ALAKSA CRUISE TIPS What You Really Must Know Before You Go On An Alaskan Cruise

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👁️ 12K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 20:39
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Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i highly recommend alaska i cannot recommend alaska enough

the very best time to come is in may because you still get to see the ice in the water

holland america followed by princess have the most permits to go you have to have a permit to go to glacier bay

if you can afford the balcony cabin alaska is a place that you're going to want to do it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions as soon as you book your cruise because they sell out
Consider a balcony cabin for Alaska to enjoy the scenery from your room
Visit Alaska in May for less rain and to see ice in the water
Check cruise line permits for Glacier Bay if that is a priority
Bring a swimsuit even for Alaska cruises as pools and hot tubs are open

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather and rain in AlaskaVisit in May for less rain and layer clothing for changing temperatures
Excursion costs being highBook early, compare with private tours, and use waitlists for flexibility
Not getting a balcony cabin due to budgetGet an interior cabin and use open decks for viewing scenery

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen is the best time to go on an Alaskan cruise?
QWhich cruise line should I choose for an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat cabin type is best for an Alaskan cruise?
QHow should I plan excursions for an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat should I pack for an Alaskan cruise?

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Port Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Haynes2½ Happy Bacon
Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Ketchikan2½ Happy Bacon
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VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Today's Video 1:00 Choosing When To Go 4:07 Choosing a Cruise Line 6:50 Glacier Bay National Park 9:03 Choosing a Cabin 11:15 Weather 12:14 Choosing Your Excursions 18:33 What to ALWAYS Pack Packing for Alaska Video - https://youtu.be/oyr_e3tLAlc Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo?section_id=38505690 Our merchandising website - 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ Our website page with Amazon links for items we highly recommend: https://sites.google.com/view/letsgotraveltips/shopping-links If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, go ahead and share those our Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Jeffrey Fortin's Travel Blog: https://www.cruisingforone.com Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===NEW INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ Allison Travel Agent Email: a.larson@dreamvacations.com ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 Website: https://www.letsgotraveltips.com 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #princesscruises #princess #masks #vaccines #letsgotraveltips #letsgo! #cruiserestart #cruiseupdates #letscruise #medallionclassapp #cruiselife #welcomebackprincess #cruisecritic #cruiseship #summer #summertravel #letsgo #summertime #cruising #alaska #alaskacruise #hollandamerica #cruisetotheglaciers #HALaska #attitudeofgrattitude #HALpartnerships #packyourpatience #packyourbags #HAL #koningsdam #alaska