Ultimate Alaska Cruise Ports Guide Juneau, Ketchikan & Beyond!
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an Alaskan cruise is the Ultimate Adventure it allows you to witness towering glaciers cing into the ocean encounter Majestic humpback whales breaching
I am a warm weather person I love the beach and hate the cold the first time we planned a family vacation to Alaska I was just being a good sport and then I loved it
Juno has the best well watching of any cruise ship port in Alaska along with icy straight point they're both wonderful for well watching
taking a helicopter tour landing on a walking around is my number one favorite all time Alaska tour and perhaps one of my tours favorite tours from all the world
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Looking for the best Alaska cruise excursions? In this complete port guide, we show you the best things to do in Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Sitka. Whether you are taking an Alaska cruise Holland America, Princess Alaska Cruise, or sailing an Alaska cruise from Vancouver, planning your stops is the key to the best alaskan cruise possible. In this video, we will explore things to consider when selecting and planning your ultimate Alaskan cruise. We discuss the best things to do in the cruise ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, Wrangell, Hannes, Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Whittier / Seward Ports / Anchorage. We discuss the best glacier to visit. We will recommend the best shore excursions and provide insider tips for planning your trip related to packing for Alaska and selecting the best cruise and cruise cabin. An Alaskan Cruise Is the Ultimate Adventure. It allows you to: •Witness towering glaciers calving into the ocean at in breathtaking Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier or Tracy arm Glacier. •Encounter majestic humpback whales breaching and orcas on the hunt. •Spot brown bears fishing for salmon in the pristine rivers of Ketchikan. •Hike, zipline or raft thru Tongass National Forest while you count the eagles flying overhead. •Embark on a breathtaking helicopter tour and walk on a Glacier •Learn about the rich Tlingit heritage and see amazing Tlinget dances, totems, screens and art work. •Ride the rail on the White Pass Yukon Railroad seeing magnificent vistas and learning about the rick Klondike gold rush history. •Take a thrilling dog sledding adventure •Hike, kayak or raft at Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls near Juneau Content: 00:00 Best Alaska Cruise 01:27 Juneau Things to Do 04:06 Please watch our Alaska Playlist for more details 04:17 Ketchikan Alaska excursions 05:34 Skagway Alaska Excursions. 07:19 Sitka Alaska Things to Do 08:35 Whittier and Seward 09:54 Icy Straight Point 11:25 Haines 12:03 Wrangell 13:00 Prince Rupert 13:22 Glaciers 13:32 Glacier Bay 14:19 Hubbard Glacier 14:59 Tracey Arm (Sawyer Glacier) 15:48 Insider Tips / Consider Time in Port 16:07 Do More Than One Excursion in Port 17:00 Consider a Land Tour with your Cruise 17:25 Take a lot of Photos and Binoculars 17:45 Book Shore Excursions Early! 18:00 Verify Private Excursions work with Ship’s Departure Time 19:06 Sunglasses 19:16 Comfortable Shoes 19:26 Consider a Balcony 20:12 Check out our Alaska Playlist for more information We have been to over 45 countries and over 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both chemical engineers and have only been vlogging since June 2023 and want to share our travel experiences with you. Please subscribe to follow us and please give us a like. #alaskacruise #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #mendhallglacier #nuggetfalls #zipline #juneau #ketchikan #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026