Alaska Cruise Ports Explained (What You NEED To Know)
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Alaska is very different from the Caribbean. You're not just hopping off the ship into a little beach town and hanging out in the sand all day.
Juno is one of the most popular ports on an Alaskan cruise, and for a lot of people, it ends up being a highlight.
The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is one of the most famous excursions in Alaska, and honestly, it is totally worth the hype.
Sitka feels a little more remote and less touristy than some of the other ports, and that's because it is.
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