How We Saved Thousands on Alaska Cruise Excursions 🚢 (Same Tours, Half the Price!)
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4 Happy Bacon
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Alaska
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Creator's Key Takeaways
They actually told us to book excursions through the cruise line, but we didn't. And it actually saved us thousands and thousands of dollars.
So, whale watching through the ship cost $400 per person. But instead, booking with a local operator, $200. Same boat, same whales.
So again, we saved over $2,000 total just by booking direct.
And every experience was identical, but we had no middleman and we had no markup.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Book excursions directly with local operators instead of through the cruise line to save money.
✓Do a little bit of research, planning, and read reviews before booking.
✓Confirm return times with local operators.
✓Tell local operators that you're a cruise passenger.
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow can I save money on Alaska cruise excursions?
QWhat is the step-by-step process for booking direct excursions outside the cruise line?
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