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Princess Cruises to Alaska 2022 Review

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleAlaska ยท Summer ยท 7 nightsFrom WhittierVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you are going to alaska you have to have a balcony i i mean just do not

we went to alaska which is um a great place to cruise and we were on princess and the majestic princess

the ship was pretty full yeah but did it feel crowded it it never did feel crowded no

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Get a balcony for Alaska cruising
โœ“Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing
โœ“Pack layers for variable weather
โœ“Do land tour before cruise for southbound itineraries
โœ“Consider premium drinks package for better wine selection

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Weather variability in Alaska โ€” Pack layers, rain gear, and good walking shoes
Feeling crowded on ship โ€” Ship never felt crowded despite being full; always space available

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Princess Cruises experience in Alaska like?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaska cruise?
QIs the Majestic Princess ship suitable for Alaska?

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Port Highlights

Icy Strait4ยฝ Happy Bacon
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Self-guided tour on tape
Ketchikan3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Photo tour
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Princess Cruises to Alaska 2022 Review. Real Travel Experts Linda and Rich Skinner of Cruise Holidays of Woodinville join Ken to review their latest cruise, a seven-day southbound Alaska cruise with Princess Cruises aboard the "Majestic Princess". Linda and Rich detail the day-to-day itinerary with stops in Juneau, Icy Strait, Ketchikan, plus cruising Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier. Linda and Rich provide great cruise tips and advice for potential Alaska cruisers and for folks wanting to add a land portion to their cruise. Rich explains Princess Cruise's latest technology, the Medallion Class, and its benefits. Linda details the her number one cruise tip for Alaska: you must have a veranda. All this, plus a sneak peek about a former Love Boat crew member joining RTE- Travel Talk in an upcoming episode. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Woodinville : info@luxurient.com Website: https://cruiseholidaystravel.com/ Image & Video Credits: Majestic Princess Video and Images Courtesy of Princess Cruises Hoonah : Courtesy of CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Other Images: Courtesy of Adobestock RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Introducing Rich & Linda Skinner 01:13 Majestic Princess to Alaska 01:49 The Majestic Princess 04:59 Cruise Inclusions 06:32 Medallion Program 08:06 Stateroom Tips 10:29 The Glaciers 11:55 The Ports of Call 20:16 Princess Cruises in Alaska 21:00 Alaska Cruise Tour Tips 22:16 Family Cruise? 23:29 Packing Tips 26:12 Where are the Skinners going next? 26:32 Contact Info for the Skinners 27:06 The Love Boat