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Your Best Alaska Cruise Tips | Traveling Flamingo

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👁️ 18K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 6:43
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AlaskaFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we prefer the one that going northbound leaving from Seattle or Vancouver

we were so glad we chose that one because the other two stops had cities and shops in them

you will have a great view of the glacier

you do not need to book an excursion to see the glacier

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Choose northbound itineraries from Vancouver or Seattle for better nature views.
✓Prefer Icy Strait Point over Ketchikan for outdoor Alaskan nature experiences.
✓Don't worry about ship side for balcony bookings; both sides offer great glacier views.
✓See glaciers from the ship without booking paid excursions.
✓Book local excursions at ports instead of through the cruise line to save money.
✓Support local shops by walking into town rather than shopping at cruise-line-owned stores.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worry about time to return to the ship when booking local excursions — Ports are open for long periods (often 12 hours), and local tour groups are available at the dock.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I choose northbound or southbound Alaska cruise itineraries?
QWhich port, Icy Strait Point or Ketchikan, is better for nature experiences?
QDo I need to book excursions to see glaciers?
QHow can I save money on excursions?
QWhat should I wear and bring for an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Glacier Bay4½ Happy Bacon
Icy Strait Point3½ Happy Bacon
Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
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Alaska is an amazing destination to cruise to. We want you to know about a few of the things we found out and learned when we set sail on the Alaskan Inside Passage. We visited Vancouver, Icy Strait Point, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and finally Whittier Alaska. An Alaska cruise is hands down one of the most scenic and relaxing cruise you can take. These tips will hopefully help you irregardless of this being your first or tenth Alaska cruise. Please leave us some comments, share and like this video. Thank You!! #cruising #travel #cruse