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I Took 4 Alaska Cruises This Summer — Here's the One I’d Choose Again

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What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloAlaska · SummerFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'll tell you which one was my favorite. Let's start with the first cruise of the summer, Norwegian Encore.

You don't necessarily need a glacier to have a great Alaska cruise.

Brilliant Lady was brilliant. So, you might be wondering which cruise was my favorite.

I'll just say right now, I give Brilliant Lady a 10 out of 10.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you are a solo traveler, solo studio rooms can be perfect even if they are small.
You don't necessarily need a glacier itinerary to have a great Alaska cruise; the ship and service matter too.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Glacier viewingYou don't necessarily need a glacier to have a great Alaska cruise; the ship, food, and entertainment still matter.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhich Alaska cruise is the best?
QHow do different cruise lines compare in Alaska?
QIs it worth cruising to Alaska without seeing a glacier?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Dawes Glacier5 Happy Bacon
Ketchikan2½ Sad Bacon
Seattle
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

First ever Cruising With JT Podcast reviewing the 4 Alaska cruises I went on this summer (2026) and sharing my favorite. #Alaska #Cruise #BrilliantLady #NorwegianEncore #AnthemoftheSeas #StarPrincess This video is sponsored by MEI-Travel. If you're interested in booking a cruise, a land-based vacation or any type of trip: 1) Contact me at cruisingwithjt@gmail.com and let me know what you're looking for and I will introduce you to my travel advisor who will assist you next! 2) Book with MEI Travel directly at their NEW website at: https://bookmeicruise.com/ I appreciate your support subscribing and liking this video and commenting as well with any questions and/or feedback. Be sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook at the "Cruising With JT" links below along with checking out my merchandise shop. Thank you for your support if you also join Patreon or my YouTube membership! Cruising With JT Store: https://cruising-with-jt.myspreadshop.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisingwithjt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruisingWithJT Join my YouTube membership to get behind the scenes access and added benefits and perks: https://www.youtube.com/cruisingwithjt/join Join my Patreon membership to get behind the scenes access and added benefits and perks: https://www.patreon.com/cruisingwithjt