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Alaska Cruise Tips You NEED Before You Go!

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Alaska ยท SummerVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

An Alaska cruise is so exciting and a bucket list cruise for many people, but the planning can feel overwhelming.

I cruised to Alaska 2 years ago on a fiveweek back-to-back Alaskan cruise.

I booked my whale watching excursion through Viaur the last time we were there. It's almost always going to be cheaper booking through Viaur or any other third-party vendor.

I absolutely loved it. But going through the port, you also have options of doing a historical walking tour.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book your Alaska cruise 6 to 12 months in advance for the best itinerary, cabin, and pricing.
โœ“Consider booking shore excursions 3 to 6 months out to ensure availability.
โœ“Pack layers, waterproof shoes, a rain jacket with a hood, and binoculars for an Alaska cruise.
โœ“Visit Tracy's King Crab Shack in Juneau and Skagway Brewing Company in Skagway for great food.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Planning can feel overwhelming โ€” Follow the tips in this video for booking, excursions, and packing.
Weather changes throughout the day โ€” Always bring layers and a rain jacket with a hood.
Missing wildlife sightings without binoculars โ€” Bring a good set of binoculars with high-powered zoom.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen is the best month to book an Alaska cruise?
QHow far in advance should you book an Alaska cruise?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the most popular Alaska cruise itineraries and shore excursions?
QCan you book an Alaska cruise at the last minute?

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Excursions3ยฝ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3ยฝ Happy BaconBooking Process3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching
Ketchikan3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Eagle Sanctuary
Skagway4 Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass Summit
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Alaska Cruise Tips You Need before you go. Check out this Alaska cruise planning guide with cruise tips, excursions, and packing. Free Alaska Cruise Packing Listย  cruiseplanning.tpstravels.com/packing-checklist Hiking Pants https://amzn.to/3SZeH7B Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3I77AYf Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4k2wMwC Binoculars https://amzn.to/43UyqLY Juneau Excursions https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/tpstravels/W-8c93c76c-6f71-44f4-8107-31b7f66b6f50 Skagway Excursions https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/tpstravels/W-a9cfce7d-a269-4352-aafa-e51d41e8a897 Ketchikan Excursions https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/tpstravels/W-1e04b26f-2463-4b85-ac02-1c2ef8b45424 ALASKA BLOGS https://www.tpstravels.com/ultimate-alaska-cruise-guide-best-alaska-cruise-tips-planning-and-excursions https://www.tpstravels.com/your-ultimate-summer-alaska-cruise-guide https://www.tpstravels.com/alaska-cruise-outfits-to-wear https://www.tpstravels.com https://www.instagram.com/tps_travels/reels https://www.pinterest.com/TPsTravels https://www.x.com/TpsTravels *Affiliate links listed below* If you make a purchase, I could make a small commission* https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/tpstravels Shore Excursions https://expedia.com/affiliates/tps_travels/home Equipment I use when recording: Amazon Prime As of 7/2/24 30-day free trial offer. Expiration unknown. https://amzn.to/4cpXM64 Movo Wireless Microphone https://amzn.to/3VHux7L iPhone Selfie Stick Tripod https://amzn.to/3XJNn0E Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zjxxPY Ring Light with Stand https://amzn.to/4cJ8F2u Phone Gimbal Stabilizer https://amzn.to/4eH58Ul Phone Video Stabilizer Grip Vlogging Cage https://amzn.to/3W3OgQf Sony ZV-1 Vlogging Camera https://amzn.to/4bsfrsD GoPro Hero 12 https://amzn.to/3xErftM Planning an Alaska cruise? This video covers everything from when to book to what shore excursions to choose! Learn about Alaska cruise packing and how to make the most of your experience with these cruise tips for travellers. Prepare for your inside passage cruise with my essential guide. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Best Month to Book an Alaska Cruise 2:22 Booking in Advance 3:39 Booking at Last-Minute 4:06 Booking Shore Excursions 5:04 How Long are Port Days 5:25 Popular Alaska Cruise Itineraries 5:57 Juneau, Alaska 7:21 Ketchikan, Alaska 8:11 Skagway, Alaska 9:49 Victoria, British Columbia 11:02 Alaska Packing