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Things We WISH Knew BEFORE Our Alaska Excursions

Cruising with Kristie
Cruising with Kristie
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Knowing which excursions to go on in Alaska can be tricky because there are so many to choose from AND many are SO EXPENSIVE.

no matter where you're going in Alaska on your excursions make sure you have layers so you're ready for that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack layers for changing weather in Alaska.
βœ“Budget time for travel; for example, the bus to Mendenhall Glacier is an hour each way.
βœ“Consider booking excursion packages (e.g., whale watching + glacier) through the cruise line for better value.
βœ“Take breaks and return to the ship to eat and rest to avoid exhaustion.
βœ“Bring exact change for local buses as drivers may not carry cash.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High cost of excursions β€” Look for budget-friendly alternatives like local buses, visitor centers, and self-guided walking tours.
Weather unpredictability β€” Always pack layers to be prepared for different temperatures.
Exhaustion from too many activities β€” Plan to return to the ship for a break and a meal between excursions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best excursions in Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway?
QHow can I see Alaskan glaciers on a budget?
QWhat are the differences between expensive bucket-list excursions and budget-friendly options?
QHow do I get around Alaskan ports without expensive private tours?

Port Highlights

Juneau3 Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter dog sledding ($715)
Ketchikan2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Alaska Bear Adventure and Flightseeing ($700)
Skagway3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Float plane or helicopter glacier tours
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Knowing which excursions to go on in Alaska can be tricky because there are so many to choose from AND many are SO EXPENSIVE. Let me walk you through the different options in the ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway so that you know your options from the high end, bucket list items to the crowd pleasers that many travelers enjoy to budget friendly alternatives that won't cost you a dime. 00:00 Skies the Limit, Crowd Favorites, and Budget Friendly Options 01:12 Juneau 07:14 Ketchikan 11:51 Skagway A few of the excursions mentioned: Goldbelt Tram in Juneau: https://www.goldbelttram.com/ Bering Sea Crab Fisherman Tour in Ketchikan https://alaskacrabtour.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk85U_yzLTfiAjnWvTEVdygCrJoS-U4je0C9lft14_PcXVixa4N4wYqsaAh94EALw_wcB Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan https://alaskanlumberjackshow.com/ Map of Juneau: https://alaskafjordlines.com/wp-content/uploads/onlinewalkingmap.pdf Check out this video next to help you avoid mistakes on your Alaskan Cruise. https://youtu.be/XpqyA7mMiyI?si=olqPomyYSq2NBRuY Items to pack for your Alaskan Cruise: Vortex Optics Diamondback HD 8x42 Binoculars https://amzn.to/4a3KtsV Winter Scarf/Wrap: https://amzn.to/3ynOetc Anker Portable Charger https://amzn.to/3PT4qfb Waterproof Phone Pouch https://amzn.to/3QbFz2X Lightweight Foldable Waterproof Backpack. https://amzn.to/3w7lwMn Beanie. https://amzn.to/3U3DSpz Gloves https://amzn.to/4d3GJre Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/4d89mU3 Foldable Hat https://amzn.to/49PRNVT Fleece. https://amzn.to/4d2WdvE Women's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Men's Warm Jacket https://amzn.to/3wal5AR Umbrella https://amzn.to/4ubiC0X Lightweight Waterproof Poncho https://amzn.to/41PhVhP Waterproof Rain Pants Women https://amzn.to/4hzOZ3f Waterproof Rain Pants Men https://amzn.to/4c6Qsgx Merino Wool Waterproof Brim Beanie Hat (The Large is plenty big) https://amzn.to/4bR7jUj Isotoner Womens Recycled Microsuede Water Repellent Cold Weather Gloves with Sherpasoft Lining https://amzn.to/4iI4lnT Isotoner Men's Recycled Microsuede and Berber Glove NORTIV 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4iQogRc NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/4xfpXj5 NORTIV 8 Women's Waterproof Hiking Shoes https://amzn.to/43GgdAS Alpaca Wool Heavyweight Crew Socks https://amzn.to/4oymIyY Cruise Essential Basics 1. Magnet hooks and Strong Magnets https://amzn.to/3OngyQP and https://amzn.to/47ZZUQn 2. Hanging toiletry bags https://amzn.to/3QrSfnl 3. Travel sized containers for shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc. https://amzn.to/3qefNBp 4. Elastic Sleeves for leak proofing https://amzn.to/3rUKEn6 5. Foldable mesh hampers https://amzn.to/45d224R 6. Non surge protected power bars https://amzn.to/3rWPIrd 7. Mini fans (if you run hot) https://amzn.to/43UDnkC 8. Motion detector night lights (if you want a motion detector feature) https://amzn.to/43XLX1U 9. Poo-Pouri Toilet Spray https://amzn.to/3s0xVPD 10. Bonine Non-Drowsy Motion Sickness Medicine 11. Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3OF2LpV 12. Stretchy Lycra Card Holder (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3DKOPEw 13. Tide To Go Pen https://amzn.to/3rWRvwx 14. Clorox Wipes https://amzn.to/47dKVlk 15. Febreze Fabric Refresher https://amzn.to/3qgj3MI 16. Little Tree Car Fresheners https://amzn.to/3KqR4AC 17. Downey Wrinkle Release https://amzn.to/3Ks6nsV 18. Packing Cubes (LOVE!) https://amzn.to/3Kps2Sw The links in this description are affiliate links, meaning that I will make a commission on purchases you make through my links, at no extra cost to you. A HUGE THANK YOU to Travel Juneau for the b-roll images and video that transformed this video. City from Tram , Bringing the Plane In, Glacier and Falls , Landing 2 , Twins , In the Trees , Hanging Around , Hanging around 2 , cub , Hiking , All glacier and flight video A big thank to to Flaticon: https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/whale https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/glacier https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/tram https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/hiking https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/museumhttps://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/parliament https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/salmon https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/bear https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/gold-rush https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/train https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/siberian-husky https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/waterfall https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/girl