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Most Alaska Cruises Don't Go To Plan. Here's Why!

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👁️ 185K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:44
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The key reason things don't go to plan is I see cruisers, including my friends, choosing the wrong itinerary.

I strongly recommend you look at those lines that take you to Glacia Bay as it is one of the most magnificent parts of Alaska to cruise to.

Alaska cruise fairs can be much higher than many are used to paying for Caribbean or Mediterranean cruises.

Everything should be booked as far ahead as possible to ensure your trip goes to plan.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose the right itinerary for your Alaska cruise, considering inside passage, north-south, or expedition options.
Select a cruise line that goes into Glacier Bay and matches your onboard experience preferences.
Book flights, hotels, and excursions far in advance to manage costs and availability.
Consider traveling in July or August for better wildlife viewing, despite higher costs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the wrong itineraryConsider all three key itineraries: inside passage, north-south, and expedition options.
Not going to Glacier BayChoose a cruise line that is licensed to go into Glacier Bay, such as Princess, Holland America, or Viking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy don't most Alaska cruises go to plan?
QHow can I choose the right itinerary for an Alaska cruise?
QWhat cruise line should I choose for an Alaska cruise?
QHow can I manage costs for an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Anchorage2 Sad Bacon
Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching in Juneau
Ketchikan2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
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Recently, I had to step in to stop some friends making big mistakes while planning their Alaska cruise. It reminded me of all the pitfalls there are when cruising Alaska, and because of that why I meet too many cruisers saying their trip of a lifetime to this stunning region fell short. I'm Gary Bembridge, and I'm going to tell you how I helped my friends have a great Alaska cruise, and help you get your Alaskan cruise right. Links mentioned in the video: * Alaska Things To Do Without Breaking The Bank PDF: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/AlaskaPorts * Exploring Alaskan Ports WITHOUT Breaking The Bank!Video: https://youtu.be/GmGVi0v2rGA * 5% off shore excursions: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions and code "TFT5" For bonus & exclusive content (including videos, articles, eBooks and more) become a channel member or patron: --------------------------------------------------- * Patreon Patron: https://www.patreon.com/tipsfortravellers * YouTube Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qE-Obs2ocdmPXY0TIU-cw/join Check out my cruise-themed T-shirts and products: --------------------------------------------------- * TeePublic Store: https://tipsfortravellers.dashery.com * Teespring Store: https://tips-for-travellers-youtube.creator-spring.com * Fourthwall: https://gary-bembridge-1-shop.fourthwall.com Book Cruise Port Excursions * Venture Ashore: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/excursions * Shore Excursions Group: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/shoreexcursions My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bembridge ABOUT TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS: If you want to get cruising right, Tips For Travellers makes it easy to plan and have the incredible cruise experiences you dream of every time. All my Tips For Travellers advice, tips and tricks tips draw on everything that I have learnt on the 120 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #cruisetipsandtricks 00:00 Start 00:26 Not Getting Itinerary Right 05:21 Not Getting Line Right 09:33 Not Getting Time Right 10:50 Not Getting Budget Right 14:09 Not Locking Things Down Early Enough