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ALAKSA CRUISE TIPS What You Really Must Know Before You Go On An Alaskan Cruise

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👁️ 12K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 20:39
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Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i cannot recommend alaska enough and i would even say if you don't really want to go to alaska that you should try it at least once

the very best time to come is in may because you still get to see the ice in the water

if you can afford the balcony cabin alaska is a place that you're going to want to do it because there is really so much to see

as soon as you book your cruise look at the excursions and book your excursion because they do sell out

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book excursions immediately after booking your cruise as they sell out quickly
Choose a balcony cabin if possible for glacier viewing and scenery
Travel in May for less rain and the chance to see ice in the water
Pack layers and always bring a swimsuit regardless of destination
Consider booking private tours for cost savings but understand the ship won't wait

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing out on excursionsBook excursions immediately after booking your cruise as they sell out quickly
Not seeing enough scenery without a balconyUse open decks frequently; interior cabin guests can still enjoy views
Weather ruining the experiencePack layers and a waterproof outer layer; Alaska is rainy but still beautiful

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen is the best time to cruise to Alaska?
QWhich cruise line should I choose for an Alaska itinerary?
QDo I need a balcony cabin for an Alaska cruise?
QHow should I pack for Alaska's weather?
QShould I book excursions through the cruise line or independently?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Haynes1½ Sad Bacon
Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter ride to Juneau ice field and glacier landing
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VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to Today's Video 1:00 Choosing When To Go 4:07 Choosing a Cruise Line 6:50 Glacier Bay National Park 9:03 Choosing a Cabin 11:15 Weather 12:14 Choosing Your Excursions 18:33 What to ALWAYS Pack Packing for Alaska Video - https://youtu.be/oyr_e3tLAlc Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo?section_id=38505690 Our merchandising website - 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ Our website page with Amazon links for items we highly recommend: https://sites.google.com/view/letsgotraveltips/shopping-links If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, go ahead and share those our Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Jeffrey Fortin's Travel Blog: https://www.cruisingforone.com Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===NEW INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ Allison Travel Agent Email: a.larson@dreamvacations.com ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 Website: https://www.letsgotraveltips.com 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #princesscruises #princess #masks #vaccines #letsgotraveltips #letsgo! #cruiserestart #cruiseupdates #letscruise #medallionclassapp #cruiselife #welcomebackprincess #cruisecritic #cruiseship #summer #summertravel #letsgo #summertime #cruising #alaska #alaskacruise #hollandamerica #cruisetotheglaciers #HALaska #attitudeofgrattitude #HALpartnerships #packyourpatience #packyourbags #HAL #koningsdam #alaska