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Alaska Cruise Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Vacation

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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 11:09
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Alaska · SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we just got back from an Alaska cruise and we saw these things happening to people all over the place wanted to let you know what they are so this does not happen to you

check the weather before you book your excursions you really can't look at the weather months and months in advance

the smaller the ship the better because they can go to places that the bigger ships can't go to

the earlier the better if it's a busy Port

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book excursions knowing you may do them in rain or mist
✓Consider an inside cabin instead of a balcony for Alaska
✓Choose a smaller ship for Alaska itineraries
✓Check ship arrival times to avoid tendering delays
✓Book a summer sailing if you want to see Northern Lights
✓Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Booking excursions in advance without considering weather — Be okay with doing excursions in rain or mist, or don't book them if you're not fine with that
Thinking a balcony guarantees wildlife views — Wildlife can be on either side of the ship, so you'll likely need to go to the deck
Assuming bigger ships have more amenities — Smaller ships can access places like Tracy Arm Fjord that bigger ships cannot

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes to avoid on an Alaska cruise?
QHow can I prepare for weather on Alaska excursions?
QIs a balcony cabin worth it on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat ship size is best for Alaska itineraries?
QHow do port arrival times affect your Alaska cruise?

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Excursions1½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony2 Sad BaconItinerary Route1 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity1 Sad BaconDrink Package1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Tracy Arm Fjord1 Happy Bacon
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