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ALASKA Cruise Day 5: White Pass Scenic Train | Must Do Skagway Excursion and Tips!

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👁️ 556 views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 5:23
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Do not go to Skagway without doing this excursion.

The views were spectacular. The staff was great. The narration was great.

I'd highly recommend this excursion for families.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Purchase excursion directly through Princess Cruises for security.
Give yourself extra time to get to the train due to landslide.
Bring motion sickness medication if prone to motion sickness or afraid of heights.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness or fear of heightsPrepare yourself with motion sickness medication; train has sharp turns and bumps.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the White Pass train ride really like?
QWhat do you need to know before going?
QIs this excursion family-friendly?

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Top: White Pass Summit train ride ($160 per adult and $100 per child)
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YouTube Video Description

The White Pass & Yukon Route train in Skagway is one of the most recommended and most beautiful Alaska cruise excursions. In this video from Day 5 of our Discovery Princess Alaska cruise, we share what the ride is really like plus practical tips: -Ticket prices for the train ride for adults and children. -Getting there: walking to the shuttle and 3-5 minute ride to the drop off point. -Crowd levels and seating expectations -Scenery highlights No matter which cruise line you’re sailing, this video can help you plan your day in Skagway and decide if the White Pass train is worth it for you. Port: Skagway, Alaska Ship: Discovery Princess Watch our full Alaska cruise series here: Alaska Cruise Vlog Series-Discovery Princess https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvWJWlu_rCNxTRjiEEhl1zvrVi2BJRP9p #alaskacruise #skagway #whitepasstrain #cruisetips #princesscruise #alaskatravel #discoveryprincess #alaskancruise