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Norwegian Encore - Should You Skip Cruising to Alaska in October?

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👁️ 11K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 9:59
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is literally at the end of October and with few options for excursions today this is a prime reason why Alaskan sailings in October can be less than Stellar

the tradeoff here with having a cruise that is a lot cheaper the trade-off is that you may not have as many excursions and things to choose from

if you're thinking about doing Alaska cruise late in the season or early in the season May October even early June uh early October late sep those are great options to get a lot of value out of the cruise itself

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan Alaska cruises at least a year in advance to secure desired excursions
Consider skipping Skagway port in winter and spend time on the ship instead
Be prepared for significantly colder weather in October compared to mid-July

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited things to do in portPlan ahead and consider spending more time on the ship or at the spa
Cold weatherPack appropriately for colder temperatures, especially for outdoor activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you cruise to Alaska in October?
QWhat are the trade-offs of sailing in the off-season?
QWhat can you expect from ports like Skagway in late October?

Topics Covered

Excursions1½ Sad BaconPort Destination1 Sad BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Skagway1 Sad Bacon
Top: White Pass Scenic Railway ($29 per person)
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We recently sailed on the Norwegian Encore from Seattle, WA in October! It was the last sailing of the season! Sailing in October does have some benefits, like cheaper prices, but it comes with some trade-offs. 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!