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ALASKA CRUISE - Should you cruise to Alaska? | Travel with Josh and Taylor Podcast

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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I really wanted to just be able to show everybody the difference between sailing in offseason Alaska

you should always plan for it to be cold regardless of whether you're going in May or October

always have a passport you should have it that should be your standard thing to travel with

if you want a more well-rounded experience going to Alaska do it in July do it with Royal

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan for cold weather and invest in a good winter coat
Book excursions as soon as you book your cruise
Always get a passport even for US sailings
Manage expectations for weather and excursions
Check excursion desks repeatedly for last-minute openings

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

feeling stupid about spending on excursionsNever feel stupid about how much you spend on vacations or excursions
not seeing whales on a cruiseBook a whale watching excursion to guarantee seeing whales

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it cold in Alaska?
QDo I need a passport for an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat is the best time to visit Alaska?
QWhich cruise line is best for Alaska?
QHow to book excursions for Alaska cruises?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Juno1½ Happy Bacon
Skagway2½ Happy Bacon
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Today we dive deep into sailing into Alaska! Is it cold in Alaska? Do I need a Passport? What ship for Alaska? The best time to Visit Alaska? We answer all these questions and more in today's travel podcast. If you like our videos and would like access to behind the scenes, our Patreon only podcast and more, you can support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelwithjoshandtaylor START TRAVELING Book your next vacation with us: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/travel-request-form/ Not sure how to start traveling: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/travel-planning-resources SOCIAL MEDIA You can find us here: https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/links CONTACT US travelwithjoshandtaylor@gmail.com https://www.travelwithjoshandtaylor.com/contact-us Thanks to our patrons! - Tim Balkwill - - Michael Contestato - - Page Elliot - - Todd & Debbie Holcomb - - Ryan Orest - - Katelynne & Tyler Prosser - - Patricia Reposa - - Leafy Vlogs - - Stateroom Statements - MUSIC https://share.epidemicsound.com/3diy17 https://www.musicbed.com/ ________________________________________________ We are Josh & Taylor the couple behind this YouTube channel! We are Pennsylvania natives who relocated to central Florida with a passion for travel, photography, and videography. Traveling has long been our escape and we created this space to share with other couples how to travel to new destinations just like us! We share our travel tips, packing guides, videos, and photography from around the world! We’ll see you on our next GETAWAY!