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We Took The Cheapest Alaska Cruise Ever

Bryan and Jaidyn
Bryan and Jaidyn
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👁️ 516 views📅 2 days ago⏱️ 31:24
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I love a discounted dinner. I love a discounted dinner on a discounted cruise.

If you're planning a getaway, book a summer ready car, not a rental car.

We've loved this cruise. We can't say it enough.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rent a car via Turo to see ports at your own pace and avoid expensive tour buses.
Even if an excursion says it is sold out, try showing up; it might not be.
Keep your luggage with you on disembarkation day rather than leaving it outside your room; it's more convenient.
If you want the best view of glaciers, find a high deck rather than crowding the small viewing areas.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cheap cruises might have bad food or old shipsThe food was surprisingly good and the ship didn't look old despite the price.
Excursions being sold outJust show up; even if it says sold out, there are often empty seats.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a cheap cruise worth it?
QHow do you explore Alaskan ports without expensive excursions?
QIs Turo a good alternative to traditional car rentals in Alaska?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point3 Happy Bacon
Top: Gondola ride
Juneau4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Waterfall hike
Skagway3½ Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad
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YouTube Video Description

Summer travel hits different when you’ve got the right car. Here’s what renting on Turo actually looks like—and why it’s the smarter way to rent this summer. Book your summer-ready car here 👉 https://turo.yt.link/3rKdjmt with @Turo. Cruising in Alaska has never been cheaper than now, and when we saw this deal on the Norwegian Jade for under $400 we had to jump on it. We ultimately booked this cruise for the ports, and thought the ship would be underwhelming. After all, we pretty much lived on Star of the Seas most of last year so how could they even compare? Turns out we kinda like smaller ships! Maybe even more than the big ones. There's a heck of a lot less to do, but there's a charm on these tiny ships that we just haven't found on the mega ships.