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What to expect on an Alaskan Cruise

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👁️ 136K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 11:05
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AlaskaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Alaska is completely different the cruising season for Alaska starts in late May and early April depending on the cruise line and goes no later than September

the weather in Alaska is completely unpredictable so it can be 80 degrees in the afternoon and by 4 o'clock it can be snowing

you're gonna be taking tons of pictures you're probably gonna have that camera in your face almost more than you're looking at what you're doing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book early for the right cabin and side of the ship
Choose a ship with lots of open deck space for glacier viewing
Pick one or two shore excursions and leave time for spontaneity
Bring abundant clothes for all weather types and a backpack for changes
Ensure you have lots of memory cards, chargers, and batteries for cameras

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overbooking activities and not enjoying the cruisePick one or two things you really want to do and leave time for spontaneity
Unpredictable weather leading to discomfortBring an abundance of clothes for all types of weather and a backpack for changes
Running out of camera memory during key momentsBring extra memory cards or have the ability to download photos each night

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key differences between an Alaskan cruise and a Caribbean cruise?
QWhat should you expect when booking an Alaskan cruise?
QHow should you prepare for the weather and activities on an Alaskan cruise?

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What to expect on an Alaskan Cruise. Taking an Alaskan Cruise is very different from a Caribbean cruise. There some things you should know before you book an Alaska cruise so you know what to expect. Need to contact me with questions or to book a cruise? You can email me at dterris@travelonly.com or check out my web page at dterris.travelonly.com Looking for information on out group cruise? Email me at cruisingwithdon@hotmail.com check out some of these other videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3AoiZi-Iis&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7eFdyCRoy0