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All About Alaska: Discovering the Inside Passage with Alaskan Dream Cruises

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What This Creator Said
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Alaska Β· Summer Β· 8 nightsFrom SitkaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We're going to tell you the top things to do in Sika. We're going to tell you what to do in Ketchacan and also big cruises versus small ship cruises in the last frontier or the 49th state.

You'll discover what makes this native owned, family operated cruise line unique and why their ships can access places that big cruise lines cannot reach.

Overall, the cruise season is May through September.

The Baronoff Dream is one of five ships in the fleet for the Alaskan Dream cruises. She is 143 ft long with the capacity for 49 passengers and there's 25 stateaterooms.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring waterproof boots or treat lightweight boots for waterproofing.
βœ“Bring a raincoat and warm layers underneath provided waterproof gear.
βœ“Bring slippers for cabin comfort.
βœ“Bring your own binoculars for wildlife watching.
βœ“Consider renting or buying a telephoto lens for wildlife photography.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness β€” The inside passage isn't that rocky; consider using relief bands if needed.
Motion of the ocean β€” Two friends introduced relief bands, which changed their lives for cruising.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat makes Alaskan Dream Cruises unique?
QWhat is the daily life like onboard?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaskan cruise?
QWhy choose a small ship cruise in Alaska?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior2Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1Β½ Sad BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juno2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Orca Point Lodge
Wrangell4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hike to hill overlooking town
Cassan4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Easy hike with native tour guide
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YouTube Video Description↓

As part of our All About Alaska series, we share our experiences with Alaskan Dream Cruises, focusing on the unique aspects of small ship cruising in the 49th state. We discuss the authentic Alaskan experience, the Baranof Dream ship, daily life onboard, wildlife watching, pricing, dining options, entertainment, itinerary highlights, packing tips, and the benefits of extending your stay in Alaska. During this episode, we reference: β€’ Photos of the Alaskan Dream Cruises ship and the Inside Passage Sojourn itinerary: - https://sometimessailing.com/alaskan-dream-cruises-review-adventure-on-small-ships/ - https://sometimessailing.com/experience-on-alaskan-dream-cruises-inside-passage-sojourn/ β€’ Amazon Alaska Packing List (including the essentials you need to stay warm, even during summer): https://amzn.to/42LiM3z β€’ You'll want to bring your own pair of high-quality binoculars: https://sometimessailing.com/best-binoculars-for-alaska-antarctica-cruise-leupold-bx-2-alpine-hd-review/ β€’ Be sure to travel with anti-nausea solutions, just in case you get seasick (better to have and not need than need and not have): https://sometimessailing.com/anti-nausea-medication-cruise-sea-sickness-solutions/ β€’Β Bring a telephoto camera lens. Buy the one they suggest in their Amazon Alaska packing list (a fantastic, well-priced lens) and rent a lens from KEH for your trip. If you rent a lens, sure to select the most coverage for rental insurance for the duration of your expedition cruise: https://amzn.to/42LiM3z As Amazon Associates, we earn on qualifying purchases. Some trips and experiences are hosted. We may make a commission on affiliate links in this description.