Alaska Cruise Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
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we've made some mistakes while planning our previous six Alaska cruises so we want you to learn from our mishaps
Alaska cruises are more expensive than comparable trips in the Mediterranean the Caribbean or the Bahamas
Alaska cruises are more about the destination than the ship so what you should really be focusing on when picking an Alaska cruise is the itinerary
we still think having the ability to get out of bed and open your balcony door to view all Alaska has to offer is worth the upgrade
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Planning an Alaska cruise in 2026? After more than six Alaska sailings — and counting — we've made mistakes so you don't have to, and in this video, we're sharing every Alaska cruise mistake to avoid so your cruise way up north is smooth sailing! 💲Save BIG with MEI-Travel cruise deals: https://bookmeicruise.com/?apid=escy 🌎Save Up to 40% On Shore Excursions: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1603014 Up Next to Watch: Best Alaska Cruises 2026: https://youtu.be/8W2u1s5dcSY 🛳️ FREE CRUISE PLANNING GUIDE: https://eatsleepcruise.com/cruise-planning-guide Whether you're booking your very first Alaska cruise or you've already been north before, these Alaska cruise mistakes can cost you real money, missed experiences, and serious regret. We cover the most common Alaska cruise mistakes we avoid — including budgeting wrong (Alaska cruises run $300–$600+ per person per day and most people underestimate this significantly), picking the wrong cruise line for the wrong reasons, choosing the wrong itinerary, and making costly cabin decisions that don't pay off in this destination. We also break down why the Alaska cruise season timing matters more than most people think — sailing shoulder season (early May or late September) can literally cut your cruise fare in half — and why a balcony cabin is almost always worth the upgrade when you're cruising past glaciers and fjords. We talk packing mistakes (you don't need ski gear, but you do need layers and a packable rain jacket), why booking your Alaska shore excursions early is non-negotiable, and the one pre-cruise travel mistake that causes cruisers to miss their ship entirely. If you've been wondering which Alaska cruise lines are best, what itinerary to choose, how to see Glacier Bay or the Dawes Glacier, what to do in Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, or whether to use a travel advisor for your Alaska cruise booking — we cover all of it here. These are the Alaska cruise tips and mistakes to avoid that make the difference between a good trip and a bucket-list trip you'll be talking about for the rest of your life. Whether you're planning your first Alaska cruise in 2026 or you've been before and want to do it better, these Alaska cruise tips will help you get more out of every port, every shore excursion, and every dollar you spend. Alaska cruises are a bucket-list trip — let's make sure yours goes exactly the way you planned. #AlaskaCruise #AlaskaCruiseMistakes #AlaskaCruise2026 #CruiseTips #AlaskaCruiseTips #CruiseAdvice #AlaskaCruisePlanning #EatSleepCruise #CruiseMistakes #AlaskaTravel Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCruise1 Alaska Cruise Mistakes 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Not Budgeting Appropriately 2:55 Failing to Focus on the Itinerary 5:12 Not Comparing Ships Within a Cruise Line 6:27 Sailing at the Wrong Time of Year 7:40 Picking the Wrong Stateroom 9:15 Overpacking for the Cruise 11:30 Booking the Cruise Late 12:33 Booking Directly with the Cruise Line 14:05 Flying in On Cruise Boarding Day 14:52 Waiting to Book Shore Excursions 15:54 Doing an Organized Tour at Every Port 17:12 Relying Solely On Your Smartphone 18:18 Sleeping in During the Cruise 19:08 Skipping the Onboard Enrichment LEARN MORE ABOUT Alaska Cruise Mistakes to Avoid Back on the Blog https://eatsleepcruise.com/alaska-cruise-mistakes ---TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE------ What Everyone Gets Wrong About Alaska Cruises: https://youtu.be/DxxX9BOkBwk Alaska Cruise Tips & Tricks: https://youtu.be/hbU3iTxW5Jw We Took an Alaska Cruise Tour: https://youtu.be/bebhh2ZdE4E What It’s Really Like on Princess Alaska Cruise: https://youtu.be/rG7tsivcZjU Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatsleepcruise Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise Question – Which Alaska Cruise are you choosing in 2026? Affiliate link: Some links above may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links may be affiliate links