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Alaska Cruise Tips for First Timers | Guide on What You Need to Know!

Rockin' the Boat
Rockin' the Boat
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👁️ 11K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 14:48
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Alaska · SpringFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We went in May and as a guy, all you really need is a few essential things.

The average excursion is probably 300 bucks.

The ship was so quiet. Oh my god. It is not your typical Carnival party vibe at all.

We did not get the Wi-Fi package. We used a service which is a virtual SIM card that you put in your phone.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Review port times and plan excursions accordingly; consider taking the shuttle in Victoria.
Save for expensive shore excursions; average cost is $300, with some up to $600 per person.
Check itinerary for casino hours, especially if in Victoria on the last night.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing too much for cold weatherEssentials are enough; mid-50s during day, climate-controlled ship.
Time difference and light changesIt takes a couple days to adjust; sunrise at 4 AM, sunset at 10 PM.
Expensive excursionsPlan ahead; some options cost $150-200, but helicopter tours can be $500-600.
Quiet ship atmosphereExpect a relaxed vibe, not a party atmosphere like Carnival.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to pack for an Alaska cruise?
QHow to plan for port times and excursions?
QWhat is the cost of shore excursions in Alaska?
QHow to stay connected on the ship without Wi-Fi?
QWhat to expect on an Alaska cruise compared to other cruises?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino2½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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Top: Nugget Falls trail
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Top: Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show
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If you are going on a Cruise to Alaska for the First Time there are things you need to know. In this video we discuss what you need to know and share tips to help make planning your Alaska Cruise as simple as possible. We share tips on Alaska Cruise Packing, the price of shore excursions, what to do on a port day, what weather to expect in Alaska, all the things we wish we knew before our cruise and many more Alaska Cruise Tips. This will be your Alaska Cruise Guide! LETS ROCK! 🚢 GET CRUISE WIFI FOR 75% OFF SHIP PRICES! TRY FOR FREE! https://plans.gigsky.com/2C4RDC/2CTPL/ 🛒 GREAT ALASKAN LUMBERJACK SHOW TICKETS: https://gyg.me/m1eUylrN ✈ ALASKAN EXCURSIONS FOR CHEAP: https://gyg.me/vV52OBll 🧦 PERFECT SHOES YOU NEED FOR ALASKA! https://amzn.to/4nVc8Sj WATCH OUR JUNEAU ALASKA VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DGPv-lkWN28 WATCH OUR SKAGWAY ALASKA VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Ij3N4eo_H2A WATCH OUR ALASKA EMBARKATION VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DinQrL3iFCs 🛫 OUR UPCOMING GROUP CRUISES! https://www.rockintheboat.club/groupcruises 🚢 FIND THE BEST DEALS ON VIRGIN VOYAGES CRUISES: https://bit.ly/3LHl6R5 👕 GET 15% OFF OUR MERCH WITH CODE "LETSROCK" HERE: https://www.rockintheboat.club/category/all-products 👭 FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@rockintheboattv 👬 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RockintheBoatTV/ 👬 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rockintheboattv/ X | FOLLOW US ON X: https://x.com/RockintheBoatTV 0:00 Intro 0:24 Packing Tips for Alaska Cruise 2:45 Alaska Time Change 3:37 Planning Your Port Days in Alaska 6:00 Shore Excursions 7:25 The Ship is Quiet at Night 8:49 Things Close Early 10:12 How to Save Money on Cruise Wifi 11:56 Things You Don't Want To Miss in Alaska #alaskacruise #alaskatips #alaskatravel