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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Fall · 7 nightsFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Glacier Bay is a musty location in Alaska uh if you're booking any kind of Alaskan cruise I highly recommend you book one that stops at Glacier Bay

we paid roughly around all in we were about $5,000 total you know airfare everything to get on this Cruise uh that includes a balcony cabin for for a week

I can't highly recommend enough get a balcony cabin save the extra money

if you book with the cruise line and something happens and you get stuck on your Excursion the boat will supposedly will not leave you

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a cruise that stops at Glacier Bay
Choose a balcony cabin for Alaska
Go in shoulder season to save money
Book third-party excursions to save half the price
Dress in layers and bring rainproof gear

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather in OctoberIt's wet but not freezing; dress in layers and bring rainproof gear
Cost of Alaska cruisesGo in shoulder season and book third-party excursions to save money
Missing out on activities due to seasonBook activities early, especially for shoulder season, as some tours may be closed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key things to know before booking an Alaska cruise?
QHow can you save money on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Glacier Bay4 Happy Bacon
Juneau2 Happy Bacon
Top: Tram ride (Green Gold Rush Tram) ($50 per person)
Ketchikan1 Sad Bacon
Top: Sea kayaking
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YouTube Video Description

Today we recap our Alaska cruse that we took in October of 2023 and cover the 10 things we wish we knew before we went to Alaska. What do you think of our list? Is there anything we missed? Let us know in the comments below. Check out our other Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@WeekendersOnTheWater https://www.youtube.com/@WeekenderDIY Check out the full Alaska Cruse Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tR0WNbaQGMTGvgEZZQdcG_EzKuvCIQ3 Amazon Links #ad: Dry Bags: https://amzn.to/3Hz4cSp Binoculars: https://amzn.to/3S7CDof Microphones: DJI Mics https://a.co/d/9Zltjry Camera: Canon EOS M6 Mark II (Body) https://a.co/d/cc2H84W Viator Trips #ad: Whale Watching in Juneau: https://www.viator.com/tours/Juneau/Superior-Whale-Watching-3hrs-on-the-water/d941-60598P2?pid=P00144184&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=AlaskaRecap Dog Sledding and Gold Mining in Skagway: https://www.viator.com/tours/Skagway/Yukon-Dogs-and-Gold/d943-10649P2?pid=P00144184&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=AlaskaRecap Best of Ketchikan Tour: https://www.viator.com/tours/Ketchikan/Ketchikan-All-In-One/d942-69774P1?pid=P00144184&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=AlaskaRecap Book a Hotel #ad: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lAE5g/pubref:Weekenders Save Money on Gasoline with Upside #ad: Referral Code for Extra Savings: EGHBFW Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upside-cash-back-gas-food/id1099997174 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upside.consumer.android