🚢Our 10 Alaska Cruise Essentials (Don’t Forget These!)

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The creators provide a list of twelve recommended items for travelers preparing for an Alaska cruise. Most of the suggested products were purchased on Amazon and are noted for being highly rated and affordable. The creators emphasize the importance of preparing for rain and cold weather, though they clarify that their list does not include standard cold weather clothing like coats or hats. Key recommendations include various rain jackets, a compact travel umbrella, and magnetic hooks to hang wet gear inside staterooms. For health and comfort, they suggest bringing seasickness medicine and a small first aid kit to avoid potential medical center charges on the ship. Footwear advice includes bringing hiking or rain boots with good traction, such as Merrill Moab 3es, and comfortable slippers for indoor use. To enhance the experience, they suggest binoculars for wildlife viewing, a small crossbody bag for essentials, and trash bags to protect backpack contents from moisture. Finally, they mention non-essential items like a couples game book and small thermometers to track temperature and humidity during the trip.
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One absolute must have when you come on an Alaska cruise is to bring your magnetic hooks.
It never hurts to bring some trash bags with you. Take those, stick that on the inside of your backpack, open it up, and then you can take all of your contents.
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