All About Alaska: Cruise-Altering Insights with Expert Valerie Stimac
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I've done four small ships total, two of which were in Alaska.
I prefer small ships. They do a much better job at a lot of the concerns that I have about the larger ships.
The best thing that I advise is if you're looking at flighting, you got to do a glacier landing.
I recommend a year. Um, the the window has really widened.
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Speaking with 🌲 Alaska expert Valerie Stimac completely opened our eyes to insights we had never considered or heard of, even though we had cruised to Alaska ourselves on multiple occasions. Having grown up in Alaska and worked in the cruise industry there, and now a frequent visitor, you'll find Valerie's advice and expertise at https://AlaskanCruisers.com and https://ValerieValise.com — and today, on our podcast! Don't miss this episode to understand: ➜ What months are absolutely terrible to cruise to Alaska (the reason why is logical yet jaw-dropping) ➜ The wonder that is "flightseeing" ➜ The ONE thing is you must do in Alaska (were you even there if you don't?) ➜ Valerie's recommendation is for the best cruise itinerary and the reason why We especially love Valerie's Guides to Alaska, and her extensive “Alaska” resource category, which you'll find on the menu at the top of her website: https://www.valerievalise.com/guides/alaska/ Follow Valerie on all socials: @valerievalise For further listening to help you plan your Alaska cruise, listen to our "All About Alaska" episodes: 🏔️ All About Alaska: Discovering the Inside Passage with Alaskan Dream Cruises: https://youtu.be/JHyzw3eNHzE 🏔️ All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks & Top Hotel Choice: https://youtu.be/n2k8xcQ_q7E 🏔️ All About Alaska: Sitka's Hidden Treasures: https://youtu.be/8KoA5BfZhQM 🏔️ All About Alaska: Inside Passage Cruises Two Ways – Small Cruise vs. Big Ship Experience: https://youtu.be/TuwglO5Ma1Q Love this episode? Share it with a friend who dreams of visiting Alaska! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Alaska Cruising with Valerie Stimac 01:28 What Makes Valerie an Alaska Expert 04:37 Valerie's Thoughts on Cruising in Alaska 05:42 Cruising Perspectives: Small vs. Large Ships 08:00 Differences Between UnCruise & Alaskan Dream Cruises in Alaska 11:26 Cultural vs. Adventure Focus in Small Ship Cruises 13:29 Advantage of Starting & Ending a Cruise in Alaska 14:23 The Local Experience: Community Impact of Cruising 17:25 Must-Do Experience in Alaska: Flightseeing 20:08 The Cost of Adventure: Budgeting for Alaska 23:09 Understanding Dog Sledding in Alaska 25:38 Valerie’s Planning Tips for Your Alaska Cruise 26:57 Expert Advice on Cruising the Inside Passage vs. Aleutian Islands, Seeing Kenai Fjords, Prince William Sound, & More 29:49 Where Do You Go to Find TRUE Alaska? 32:18 You’re Missing Out If You Don't Do This During an Alaska Cruise 33:35 Best Weather Time in Alaska & Recommendations for When to Sail 37:11 Mikkel Tries to Pronounce Alaskan City Names 42:00 Outro