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Alaska Cruise Watch Outs. 8 Things Brochures Don't Tell You!

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👁️ 303K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 5:36
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Alaska · Summer · 7 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

going to Alaska it's incredibly busy so there are at least 29 ships in a season cruising Alaska

excursions can be pretty expensive because they are do involve relatively expensive activities

only two cruise ships are allowed in per day so a lot of the cruise lines do not head into Glacier Bay

Wi-Fi and connectivity is not that great on cruise ships Wi-Fi can be relatively expensive

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack for rain and prepare for wet excursions
Plan for sea days and enjoy the scenery
Book excursions early as they can be expensive
Choose a cruise line that visits Glacier Bay
Look for authentic souvenirs with bear or hand logos
Expect limited Wi-Fi and plan to be disconnected

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Rain and weatherAssume it will rain and pack accordingly; tours still run in rain
Crowds and busy portsDon't be put off; ports are used to it and excursions disperse crowds quickly
Expensive excursionsBudget for activities like dog sledding, whale watching, and railway trips
Limited Wi-Fi and connectivityExpect to be relatively disconnected for the week

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things brochures don't tell you about an Alaska cruise?
QHow can you prepare for weather on an Alaska cruise?
QWhy are excursions in Alaska expensive?
QHow to find authentic souvenirs in Alaska?
QWhat are the connectivity challenges on an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1 Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconExcursions1 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity1 Sad BaconEmbarkation1 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Skagway1 Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass and Yukon Railway (about one hundred and thirty dollars)
Vancouver1 Sad Bacon
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Discover the 8 Alaska cruise watch-outs that the brochures do not tell! You need to know these before you go. Cruising to Alaska is fantastic, but there are some things that you need to know about so you can prepare for, and avoid making some Alaskan trip mistakes. In this video I discuss things ranging from weather, the ports, costs, souvenirs, wi-fi and more. Find out the things you need to be ready for. Do not let them put you off this incredible experience - just be ready and have a better time. Book your Alaska cruise with Cruise Direct and get social deals and offers: http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8330795-8331063 (I am affiliate and receive a small commission iff you book) Like Tips For Travellers content? Become a Patron from just $3 and support Tips For Travellers to keep producing content: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers Support Tips For Travellers by shopping: - Cruises with CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8330795-10511118 - Hotels via TRIPADVISOR: http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8330795-12401558 - Rental cars with RENTALCARS.COM: http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p(279801)a(1147224)g(23829730) - Books etc on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tipsfortravellers - Attraction & tour tickets with TIQETS: https://www.tiqets.com/en/new-york-c260932?partner=tipsfortravellers&tq_campaign=YOUTUBE - Free audiobook with AUDIBLE: http://www.audibletrial.com/tipsfortravellers Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge - Newsletter: http://tipsfortravellers.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7993049720965a4a47456ddeb&id=9c0a579b52