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Alaska cruise mistakes to avoid!

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👁️ 437K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 6:56
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Alaska · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we had a fantastic first Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska so much so it was the kind of cruise vacation that met and exceeded all of our expectations

booking a balcony room is not in the state by any means but when you consider how much more a balcony room will cost versus one of the interior rooms saving a lot of money and opting for the interior room money that can be spent later on some really amazing excursions is a really good idea

I wish we'd spent more time at met in all Blizzard Park I had no idea how close you could get by simply taking a taxi of the park and walking on one of the many easy to navigate trails

the lectures provided on board offer important context where the adventurers will be taking on Shore later in your visit these lectures may not offer money-saving tips or pitfalls to avoid but they do offer the kind of insider look at these ports that I think helps improve your appreciation of each city

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider an interior room instead of a balcony to save money for excursions
Research local restaurants in each port to find the best seafood
Rent a car after the cruise to explore beyond the city limits
Attend onboard lectures about port history and culture

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Necessity of balcony stateroomInterior rooms save money for excursions; public decks offer ample viewing opportunities
Time allocation for Seattle attractionsPlan more time for City Pass attractions and consider skipping less favorite museums

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat mistakes should I avoid on an Alaska cruise?
QHow can I better plan my time in Seattle before and after the cruise?
QWhat are the best ways to experience Mendenhall Glacier Park?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau3 Happy Bacon
Top: Mendenhall Glacier Park
Seattle2 Happy Bacon
Top: City Pass
Skagway2 Happy Bacon
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We had a fantastic first Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska. So much so, it was the kind of cruise vacation that met and exceeded all of our expectations. As they say, hindsight is 20/20 and looking back on our first Royal Caribbean cruise to Alaska, here are six mistakes we made and three great choices during the cruise. [Subscribe for more Royal Caribbean videos!] https://is.gd/p6dgx0 [Listen to our Podcast] https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/podcast [Social Links] https://www.facebook.com/royalcaribbeanblog http://twitter.com/therclblog http://instagram.com/royalcaribbeanblog