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5 Crafty Tricks That Catch Alaska Cruisers Out (Again & Again)

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👁️ 645K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:46
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AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

they had fallen into a classic Alaska cruise line trap when I looked at the itinerary I noticed that while they were calling on three key ports Juno Skagway and Ketchikan they were in them for at most four hours each

I personally use and rely much more on the cruise line expertise and history but I told them if they still preferred not to and wanted to book import which they can really easily do

I want them to not get caught out booking things where the cruise line is not really adding very much value but to book those Alternatives in advance because they often will sell out on Port days

I pleaded that they don't get caught up in the kind of smoke and mirror promotions that the stores run so cleverly

Creator's Tips & Advice

Examine actual time spent in each port, not just the itinerary map
Use local transit or alternative transport for glacier viewing instead of cruise line tours
Support locally owned stores and look for 'Made in Alaska' logos to avoid mass-produced souvenirs
Be skeptical of port shopping advisors' recommendations and check prices online before buying

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Falling for itinerary trapsCheck actual time in ports, not just the map, and choose cruises with full-day port stops
Overpaying for excursionsBook independent tours for value, but use cruise line for high-risk activities after vetting
Getting caught in shopping trapsAvoid port shopping advisors, support local stores, and look for authentic 'Made in Alaska' items

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I avoid common traps on Alaska cruises?
QWhat are the best ways to book excursions and save money in Alaska ports?
QHow can I ensure I get the most out of my Alaska cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Excursions1 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconPort Destination2 Sad BaconItinerary Route2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau1 Happy Bacon
Top: Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway (null)
Ketchikan1 Sad Bacon
Top: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show (37 for adults, 18 for kids)
Skagway1½ Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass and Yukon Railway (about 142 dollars for adults, about 71 dollars for kids)
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YouTube Video Description

While there are many things that catch passengers out once they are are in Alaska on their cruise, I want to highlight some things that trip up many cruisers before they go, including my good friends Graham and Pete - as I explain.... Links mentioned in the video: * Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show https://alaskanlumberjackshow.com * White Pass & Yukon Railway https://wpyr.com * Goldbelt Mount Roberts Tramway https://www.goldbelttram.com * Capital Transit Buses https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/how-to-ride-to-the-mendenhall-glacier-visitor-center-with-capital-transit/ * Onboard Media https://www.portshopping.com * PPI Group https://www.ppigroup.com/selling-at-sea/ * Huffington Post https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cruise-ships-financially_b_1531590 * Alaska Fish & Chips https://www.alaskafishandchips.com 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: --------------------------------------------------- * T-Shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore * Mugs, notebooks, hoodies etc: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/tipsfortravellers?ref_id=22354 My social media: --------------------------------------------------- * Blog: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com * Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers * Instagram: http://www.instgram.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 101 cruises I have done to date. #cruisetips #CruisingTips #CruiseTipsAndTricks 00:00 Start 00:34 Port Catch Outs 02:02 Unnecessary Excursions Catch Outs 04:36 Safer Excursions Catch Outs 06:27 Shopping Catch Outs 10:05 Tourist Traps Catch Outs