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Alaska Cruise Excursions | 10 Memorable Adventures I Loved and hope you will too!

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Griff & Alyssa
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πŸ‘οΈ 69K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 11:28

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares personal recommendations for various excursions available during an Alaskan cruise, drawing from multiple past voyages. The video highlights specific activities in key ports including Skagway, Ketchikan, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, and Skagway. In Skagway, the creator suggests a bike trip down a mountain summit and recommends visiting a local fudge shop. For Ketchikan, the creator details a snorkeling experience that utilizes seven millimeter wetsuits to protect against cold water while allowing for close encounters with marine life like sea cucumbers and orcas. The guide also covers food-based excursions such as a salmon bake in Juneau, which includes a self-guided nature walk, and a unique crabby bloody mary in Icy Strait Point. In Juneau, the creator discusses the Goldbelt Tram tour, advising travelers to wear proper footwear for the mountain terrain. The video concludes with suggestions for activities in Seattle, such as food tours at Pike Place and using a city pass to visit iconic landmarks like the Space Needle. The creator emphasizes the importance of dressing appropriately for the weather and being prepared for varying terrain during these adventures.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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AlaskaFrom seattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

alaska is incredible alaska has 17 of north america's biggest and tallest mountains

i would totally recommend this a 10 10 experience if you get the chance to go out there and snorkel

it really is a good way to just kind of get the extra bang on your buck because let's face it alaska cruise excursions are expensive

i would strongly recommend ic straight point we did do some work with them in the past so i wanted to be transparent about that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make sure you are properly dressed for bike excursion in Skagway
βœ“Try the fudge near the fudge shop after the Skagway bike tour
βœ“Do an Alaska brewery tour or self-guided bar hopping in Icy Strait Point
βœ“Try the crabby bloody mary in Icy Strait Point
βœ“Do a food tour in Seattle that includes Pike Place Market

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold water snorkeling β€” Snorkel Alaska provides seven millimeter wetsuits that regulate body temperature
Heights on gold belt tram β€” Do not look down, stay focused on the mission

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are memorable Alaska cruise excursions?
QHow to prepare for cold water snorkeling in Alaska?
QWhat to do in Seattle before an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching
Juneau4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Salmon bake
Ketchikan4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Snorkel Alaska
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