Top Alaska Cruise Tips and Tricks for 2022! What You Need to know Before Taking an Alaskan Cruise!

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This video details our top 20 expert Alaska cruise tips and tricks that every cruiser needs to know in 2022. These tips for an Alaska cruise will help you have the best Alaska cruise vacation possible.
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----ALASKA CRUISE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 2022----
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Pre-Cruise Alaska Cruise Tips
5:00 Alaska Cruise Planning Tips
9:40 Cruise Ship Tips for Alaska
13:05 Alaska Cruise Packing Tips
15:10 Onboard Cruise Secrets for Alaska Cruise
----EXPERT ALASKA CRUISE TIPS AND TRICKS----
Even if you have cruised the Caribbean before, an Alaska cruise is quite different. To help you navigate these waters, we have put together a list of expert Alaska cruise tips and hacks for 2022.
First, you will need to be vaccinated to cruise to Alaska this year. You will also need to arrive with a COVID test.
While a passport is not required for U.S. citizens to take an Alaskan cruise that starts and ends in the same U.S. port, we always recommend you have one. You may need a passport to get off the ship in certain ports of call or for certain shore excursions, like the White Pass Railway in Skagway.
----WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALASKA CRUISES-----
You should know that Alaska cruises are a bit on the pricey side when compared to Caribbean cruises. Alaska cruise costs fluctuate depending on cruise line, cruise ship, itinerary, and time of year.
Alaska is a seasonal cruise port. Mid summer usually offers the best combination of average temperatures, rainfall amounts, hours of daylight, and wildlife sightings. However, this also means increased crowds and increased price. So, one of our expert Alaska cruise tips is to cruise during the shoulder seasons.
In terms of cruise ships, more and more cruise lines and ships are sailing to Alaska every year. From family-friendly cruise lines, to luxury high end cruise lines, to small ship adventure cruises, you will have several choices for your Alaska cruise. So, we outline our picks for best Alaska cruises in 2022.
----ALASKA CRUISE PACKING TIPS-----
One of our expert Alaska cruise tips and hacks is to upgrade to a balcony. Yes, a balcony cabin will cost more than an inside stateroom or oceanview cabin. Though, it is truly breathtaking to admire the natural landscapes from the comforts of your balcony on an Alaskan cruise.
Another one of our Alaska cruise tips is to budget extra money for shore excursions. While Alaska cruise fares themselves can run you double (or more) compared to a Caribbean cruise, the shore excursions and tours in Alaska can also cost quite a bit, especially for bucket list tours like a helicopter ride over the Mendenhall Glacier.
Packing for an Alaskan cruise is altogether different than a Caribbean cruise too. The MOST IMPORTANT Alaska cruise tip is to pack layers! You should also be prepared for rain. Make sure to bring your packable raincoat and some waterproof shoes or boots.
While the weather on an Alaska cruise is not exactly beach friendly, you should still pack a bathing suit. The pools, hot tubs, spa, and thermal suite on the ship are still open.
----MORE CRUISE TIPS FOR ALASKA----
Most cruise lines offer a variety of onboard talks and lectures. These are not your typical port shopping presentations but rather enrichment programs that provide valuable information about the history, culture, and wildlife of the area. They should not be missed.
Our final cruise tips for an Alaskan cruise is to get some rest. There will be early morning calls into port and glacier sightings that will have you up at dawn. Not to mention, the sunset doesn’t set until 10 pm during peak season, and there is also the potential to see the Northern Lights during certain times of the year.
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@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Do you have any additional Alaska cruise tips and hacks to add to this list?

@willjudy5623 2 года назад

As someone who has lived in Juneau Alaska for 20+ years, watching videos like this are entertaining, as there are so many images our our town and our surrounding neighbors. We do enjoy the hundreds of thousands of visitors every year (Usually a Million+ to the an area where the largest town is around 30k people). On any given day in the summer we have between 4-6 large ships. While he did mention the fact that weather can change drastically and can get chilly, please know you are coming to a RAINFOREST. Even in the summer we get LOTS and LOTS of rain. We see many visitors expecting it to be cold (Which it can be), but they don't bring any waterproof gear. They are then seen walking around our town in cheap plastic ponchos covering their jackets. When coming here, expect rain and dress in layers. If you happen to get here on a rare sunny day, then GREAT, you can take off the raincoat. Being cold and wet is miserable and things don't stop here in the rainforest because of rain. Also, make sure to try and buy your excursions OFF-SHIP as the ship takes a large cut and you can get better deals from the brokers on the dock or plan in advance and research excursions beforehand and go the website of that provider directly. You'll pay less and get MORE. Thanks for coming to Alaska!

@majestyofpersia Год назад

i booked my next vacation in September 2023, I really wanted to see the northern lights. What are the odds that we would be able to see them?

@bevserviss5267 Год назад

We have a cruise set for June 2023. Any particular off ship excursions you would recommend? Any particular provider?

@hawkni9822 Год назад

@@bevserviss5267 I'm Norwegian encore June 18th

@ddraigmafon4725 Год назад

@willjudy5623 We did an Alaska cruise in 2016 and had glorious sunshine all the way - and EVERYONE locally said how rare that is 😂 Had a wonderful time, did our own excursions and wandered off the beaten track a bit so had a chance to chat a bit more to some locals. You have a stunningly beautiful state and the folks we met were so welcoming.

@kalozakos 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I am an Alaska resident for over 20 years and a cruise enthusiast. I have taken many Alaska cruises, it is the best way to see south east Alaska. Welcome everyone to my home.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

We agree Alaska is best seen via cruise ship.

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

You have a beautiful home! I fell in love with Alaska after my first cruise. Going again in May 2022. Alaska will remain on my bucket list until I’m called home to Heaven.

@dannyh131 2 года назад

I’ll be going on my first cruise to Alaska the last week of September into the first week of October. Any help on what the weather will be like? I know it’ll be rainy, but what temperatures should I expect? Thanks!

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

@@dannyh131 I would suggest packing for temps in the mid 30’s-50’s Layers are always good. That way, you can strip down if necessary. Definitely have waterproof jacket, binoculars, etc.

@hellokitty2848 2 года назад

What about the weather when we travel to Alaska in June? Also…excursions are so expensive. When we get to a port, do they have local ones we can go on that are not as expensive as booking one with the ship? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

@athenatheos3678 2 года назад

This was extremely helpful, thank you.

@hmohindra1 2 года назад

Loved the information that you provided. Its going to be very handy for my upcoming Alaska cruise

@naomieg1041 2 года назад

That was very informative. We're booked to Alaska in August after the last 2 year's cruises to Alaska getting cancelled. Def great tips

@dennispettitt6050 2 года назад

I live in interior Alaska and my tip would be check out the princess cruise excursion on the Alaska Railroad! I want to say I was 2018, my wife and I were able to get the excursion only package. We rode the train from Fairbanks to Denali, spent 3 nights at a Denali resort and explored the park a bit. Then took the train from Denali to Anchorage where we booked an Air BnB, and caught Norah Jones in concert in Anchorage! It was an awesome 5 days! The train and lodging in Denali was real cheap ~$200 each. A night AirBnB was about $200 and the ~1 hour hop via Alaska Airlines back to Fairbanks was $120 each... wonderful mini vacation!

@jillflake5902 2 года назад

Awesome video! Thank you so much!!!!!

@clashroyal5685 2 года назад

Thanks EatSleepCruise. Good one for new timers

@Lehmann108 2 года назад

Just came back from a 7 day cruise to Alaska on the Celebrity Solstice. Wow! Out of Seattle to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Dawes glacier. Two excursions were incredible/ One was out of Ketchikan by boat to these fjords in the Tongaas National Forest with giant cliffs of overt 3000 feet. We also spotted two humpback whales pretty close to the boat during the excursion. But the best excursion was out of Skagway on the railway up to White Pass. Magnificent beyond description. I also spotted whales, a pod of dolphins, and a pod of orcas just sitting on my stateroom balcony as we were at sea.

@loveistheonlyword 2 года назад

Thanks, we will be on the ship in September. I am making myself book excursions this weekend so I don’t miss out, but it’s hard to choose!

@justbreatherrt1858 Год назад

Hello! So, did you need a passport to go to White Pass?

@nancpanc1 Год назад

@@justbreatherrt1858 yes you do!

@nancpanc1 Год назад

I'm leaving for this same cruise on Friday and we're doing the white pass rail I can't wait!! I'm so stoked for this cruise. First time in. Alaska!

@SandyAGarza 4 месяца назад

@nancpanc1 I called the cruise line... Celebrity Edge... asked that same question...I was told I didn't need a passport for the train excursion.

@JacyOnTheFly 2 года назад

Great video! Answered all my questions. Thanks!

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Glad it helped.

@jessnickrobb4759 2 года назад

Another great video. I've saved this to help plan our Alaskan cruise :)

@lifewiththecibs 2 года назад

Very informational video as we've been looking into book in August. Thanks for sharing!

@Mfels16 2 года назад

Going on our first cruise on serenade in July super helpful advice

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Glad the video helped. Have fun! We know you will love Alaska.

@christopherreyno9968 2 года назад

This is very informational.Thank you.My wife and I booked an Alaskan cruise with Princess this July.So excited.

@jackredmond6023 2 года назад

Thank you for the video and the helpful tips. We have an Alaska cruise scheduled on the new Discovery Princess at the end of August. This will be our first cruise to Alaska and we are looking forward to it.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

You will love Alaska. We will be cruising on Discovery Princess the end of March to the Mexican Riviera, so stay tuned for more about the ship.

@OmadLCNS 2 года назад

Thank you so much. Will be on Discovery Princess to Alaska in June.

@kimrodriguez1698 Год назад

Your presentation has helped me embrace a positive attitude toward our upcoming Alaskan cruise. Thank you for sharing🚢!

@jaimefio643 Год назад

Excellent video and advice…thank you!!!!

@veronicacappello-mottern9210 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you!

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Thanks. Glad you found the video helpful.

@floydwolfe9331 2 года назад

I'm hesitant on sharing this bit of information in fear I may lose my favorite spot for outside sailing up into Tracy arms, Endicott, and of course glacer cruises. Get mighty cold in early morning for those full day cruise up a serine quiet valley, but my secret is dress warm and find out where on the ship,(usually near the most upper deck) that the ventilation grate is located from interior of ship and designated that spot for outside viewing. Using camera or binocular this eliminate the problem of window in the way and the low heat drifting out of vent is like standing near dryer. 😊😊😊😊😊

@zacstats 2 года назад

Awesome video! I’m going on an Alaskan cruise in 3 days, and your tips were extremely helpful. Thanks!

@enola60 Год назад

@Zac Stats im going May 2023 RCC am very excited ..looking forward to Alaska my 1st time

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

Great tips! This will be my 2nd Alaskan cruise, hubby’s first. Because of this video, I went ahead and booked two excursions for me and hubby. Thank goodness I did. They are now sold out!

@enola60 Год назад

Very excited ! Am taking my 1st Cruise in 2023 to Alaska.

@Buddy69Love 2 года назад

This will be my 1st Alaska Cruise, my wife did an Alaska cruise 5 years ago. Thank you for the information.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Have a great cruise.

@nidiacastellanos802 2 года назад

Thank you for the info:)

@lorraineregret487 2 года назад

Great video, with a lot of great suggestions. I especially like your "be flexible suggestion.'' We first booked in 2019. We are finally going to leave on the Discovery in about two weeks. Thanks for your help.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful.

@melvinjacobs2328 2 года назад

I love Alaska. Been there 3 times, and would love to go a 4th.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

We agree!

@judithpearson8870 Год назад

Excellent advice. Thank you. We are booked on a cruise early June.

@christineshields1714 2 года назад

Great, informative video. We've done lots of Caribbean cruises but will do our first Alaskan cruise May 2023. I'm already in "planning mode". Planning is half the fun!

@theresiaaylward7302 Год назад

We are going in May 23 too. Discovery Princess May 14 - 21!

@nancyrogers9108 Год назад

May 30th

@jessicafeng4338 Год назад

May 21

@ddd9322 2 года назад

Great overview! I'm going on RCL at the end of May, and this video touches all the important aspects. Nice job.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@enola60 Год назад

@DDD..im going Mid May 2023 very excited

@AnnaCartwright Год назад

@@enola60 us too, May 14-21 on HAL

@enola60 Год назад

@@AnnaCartwright Awesome!! It's my 1st Cruise..always wanted to Go To Alaska..finally getting the Opportunity.

@amber.cartomancer Год назад

Out of all the good information here pre booking excursions is very important. I took a Mediterranean cruise that included an excursion to the Alhambra. I was so excited to go but didn't know to book before we got on board. It was booked up months before. Never again. I always pre-book. Not every excursion I may want and not each day but the one or two must sees, book'em Dano!

@nickesparza4195 2 года назад

Amazing info

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Glad you think so!

@jhollie8196 2 года назад

Going on 3rd Alaska trip on HAL Eurodam Sept 2022. Looking forward to a vacation

@lindasobin9660 2 года назад

We are on the NCL Sun in July 2022! Can't wait!

@mnorris916 2 года назад

Me too!! Leaving the 10th from m Seattle. Have fun!

@masblas3379 2 года назад

We're rebooking our first Alaska cruise for 2023, that was canceled in 2020. I can't wait!

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Have a great cruise.

@ericmiller7751 Год назад

Good job!

@carolynlukens4067 2 года назад

We are booked on an Alaska cruise in June 2023. I am already planning and can't wait to go. Thanks for the info.

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

You are very welcome. Have a great cruise.

@shaungriffin150 2 года назад

We booked March 2019 for 7/3/20 10 day out of San Francisco. Covid canceled cruise 6/26/20 ☹️ we re booked for 7/20/21, once again damn Covid, So rebooked AGAIN for 6/19/22. Chance Of going looking good. Sailing under the golden gate on a Cruise ship is a good thing, 10 days staying in mini suite on Ruby Princess in mid aft section, YES not cheap, but this is a bucket list & never will have the money to go again. We are doing helicopter dog sledding in Juneau, Tracy crab shack, and hope either whale watching or mendenhall glacier & nugget falls depending on time, we are there 9-9. In Ketchikan, we are here 8 hrs, so we chartered a fishing boat for 4 hours to go after king salmon. Skagway we are there 14.5 hours so we schedule 8.5 hour train/bus combo to Yukon, but just heard road to yukon is still under repair so train will now be a 4hr round trip ☹️

@enola60 Год назад

Thank you for video

@glauceasouza7502 2 года назад

I am trying to plan my birthday trip for July and I had Cancun in mind but then thought about a cruise to Alaska since I live in Seattle and might not be here next year so I am seriously considering a cruise to Alaska and even though it seems a little short notice I think we can still make it and have a great time. Thank you for your video.

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

Soooooomuch better than the Caribbean routes---no heat or pesky vendors.

@lydiacho9337 2 года назад

Thank you for your info I am leaving Alaska cruise tomorrow I will repack my clothes 👍

@summerwood619 Год назад

I’m going to Alaska in late July ( my first cruise ) via carnival cruise, I’ve seen at least 50 RU-vid videos ,but yours is the best 😍from Gilbert, Arizona.Thank you

@davidbarroso7782 2 года назад

THANKS BROTHER U WERE GOOD..

@tracymore760 2 года назад

Thanks I have an Alaskan cruise booked for may 2023 and im coming from Australia so it’s very exciting and scary at the same time lol. I’ve never seen ice or snow

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

We hope you have a great cruise.

@riahalseth8421 2 года назад

Wow!! You are in for a treat, Tracy! I hope you enjoy it as you discover the elements we northern Americans grow up with. :)

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

Oh wow! You are going to love the landscape! Alaska is breath-taking. I hope you’re doing the cruise through Glacier Bay.

@frankkoolosko4255 2 года назад

My nephew is going to be in Ketchikan doing lumber jack shows for The cruise ships

@penelopepitstop762 2 года назад

I’m in Texas and even we get snow. Last year we had a blizzard. OK, maybe the northern states might disagree on what a blizzard is, but to us it was one (and I don’t ever want to be in one ever again)! 😂 But joking aside, the snow will be beautiful to you, especially seeing it in Alaska.

@baddogdax69 2 года назад

Always get a balcony if you can afford it. If anything goes wrong with the ship, air conditioning goes off you have the fresh air.

@wendyvelez7751 2 года назад

Going on RC in Sept and already stressed about what to pack! But can’t wait! Love the tips, thanks!

@georgeandkathystreet7624 2 года назад

We are also going on Alaska cruise in Sept, 16, 2022 on RCC Ovation.

@wendyvelez7751 2 года назад

@@georgeandkathystreet7624 enjoy! I’ll be on Radiance!

@YouCanDoItKaren 2 года назад

We are sailing Serenade of the Seas in Sept...can't wait.

@Picksix54 2 года назад

Layers with your outermost layer being waterproof. Vessis are awesome for Alaska. Extemely comfortable walking shoe and completely waterproof, unless you intend on hiking. Binoculars, camera , and under Armour cold gear mocks are a must. September is the start of the rainy season and you will be lucky to have more than 1 day without rain so don't be disappointed, be prepared and embrace it. It really adds to the beauty of Alaska. I actually prefer april/September cruises, the fact that they're cheaper makes them even better.

@bvsfan 2 года назад

We are also cruising on Ovation Sept 16!

@cheriejackson320 2 года назад

I was on Majestic Princess B2B cruises May 21 - June 4 and no testing between cruises or at disembarkation. Took shuttle from Vancouver cruisebport to Sea-Tac airport and was within minutes of missing my 2 pm flight. Everyone had to get off the bus at customs and go through security inside. Shuttle driver said that was first time his passengers had to do that.

@cmccracken5976 2 года назад

I'm going on the Norwegian Encore in May and so excited. Just booked my shore excursions

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Congrats. Have a great cruise.

@sixfoottexasred 2 года назад

Hi! I'm booked on the Encore for July - Do you have any insight you could share with me? Excited!

@gfisher7031 2 года назад

I planned my Alaska cruise 2018. and now going May 2022

@barbb 2 года назад

Booked on HAL end of April. Looking forward to going there for #5. Got the umbrella and jacket ready to go!

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Have a great cruise.

@catoqsh4750 2 года назад

Great information. We just got back from Norweigian Alaska trip. Great experience in general. One thing you might need to consider and compare is cruise line schedule in each port. Like the one we just had in Victoria, schedule is 7 pm to 11:30 pm, other than wandering downtown by bus, it's hard to do any seirous excursion or sighseeing.

@Matt-tx1tc 2 года назад

that's because any ship that doesn't start in Vancouver and starts in the US is required by law to stop in a Canadian port. They don't want to stop there, they have to. If they didn't stop, they wouldn't be allowed to sail through the inside passage.

@reneeblack2783 2 года назад

Finally going this June after two years of canceling thanks to COVID🚢🚢🚢 Can’t wait!

@06Aztecrose 2 года назад

Same here. Making up for last 2 yrs, cruising in June & July finally, I’m so excited!

@jonathonwilliamson9879 Месяц назад

Me too in June 2024 On Princess Grand. I also was cancelled in 2020. It’s taken me a minute to get reorganized for the trip. 7 day northbound cruise from Vancouver, 3 nights at 2 lodges in Denali Airplane flight and glacier landing, and then a riverboat ride towards Fairbanks. A lifelong dream about to come true.

@floydwolfe9331 2 года назад

best side of ship sailing for me is facing shore, ie:north bound ,right side, if sailing RT from same port better let for side facing sea give better chance of whale sighting. Glacer viwing ship is usually rotated when possible so both side get view of glacer, Done 6 cruise to Alaska on 3 different lines and returning again this may, highly recommend RT from Calif. especially if live in bay area , what save on air will cover 3 extra day on ship.😮

@linacasillas8297 2 года назад

Great tip. But who is RT. I don’t know acrynoms

@rayban7213 2 года назад

I love Alaska

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Us too.

@nickarms312 2 года назад

Great video. Couple of questions Would you suggest Vancouver round trip or Whittier to Vancouver Seems like there is one additional stop on Vancouver round trip. Is it worth the extra price W to V for the cruise price? and any suggestions or thoughts, if we did do W to V is it worthwhile to do and pre sightseeing. Seems expensive compared to the cruise price, in total.

@lindahughes6318 2 года назад

Any advice on how to get a price adjustment? Also which side of ship is best?

@frostyzwife 2 года назад

Very informative. Thank you! I was planning a last minute Alaska cruise in Sept/Oct. 2022 We have our 40th wedding anniversary and my husband’s 70th birthday. Is this wise? I’m concerned about the cancellation of flights that are happening. I also want to learn more about the extra costs. I will do my homework for that. I really want to surprise my husband with this cruise!

@maryfettig3378 2 года назад

Leaving out of Vancouver next week. Praying we do not get covid because I sure in the hell do not want to be quarantined for ten days. Wish we had canceled because it's a hassle

@melvinjacobs2328 2 года назад

I haven't found a 7 day cruise isn't much more than a Caribbean cruise. The difference is excursions and, for us, air fare.

@allent1034 2 года назад

Covid has made the Alaska prices cheaper I think. In the past, they seemed to be much higher.

@vickybryan25 Год назад

I am going in 2023 and I’m nervous and excited lol

@mstringham 2 года назад

Would you bring a spotting scope? I have one already and wonder if it would be good to have it on shore or out our balcony? First Alaska cruise in July 23rd southbound with princess

@karencantrell8357 2 года назад

Thanks for this very informative video!!!! We are going the last of May ♥️

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

We are so glad you found the video helpful. Have a great cruise.

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

Us too…end of May 2022. 😃 Can’t wait. Hubby is like a little kid. He’s never been on a cruise before.

@satyaanil7407 2 года назад

Thanks for your video.any specific ships travel inside usa instead of passing through other countries for the people who has only US working visa

@cherylrucinski1386 2 года назад

We are taking our #5 Alaska cruise this September, it’s going to be so relaxing and it’s our first with a balcony cabin.

@rsims44106 2 года назад

Im going in September too but it'll be our first

@tianah203 2 года назад

Me too! Hubby and I first trip to Alaska

@josiemac4008 2 года назад

Our first time to Alaska ,hubby and I headed there in September as well.

@allent1034 2 года назад

Thank you for the useful information but a few corrections: Typical Balcony rooms are the same size as interior rooms. When they describe the balcony room square footage as larger, they are including the square footage of the balcony. You will not get any extra space to store luggage etc. in a balcony room. In fact, the sliding door usually takes up the whole wall, so you don't have that wall to lean stuff against etc. I like balcony rooms, but they are not bigger. The On-shore tour sales may not be a lot cheaper in Alaska but often include more. Maybe an extra site, meal, or just longer times or smaller groups to deal with. In my experience filling out cruise app experience never allowed you to skip a line. I have never seen separate lines for those who filled out cruise apps and those who didn't. There are other advantages to using the app but you still wait in the same lines.

@bonniejordan8387 2 года назад

Princess Medallion class app allows you to stand in a shorter line once you are considered in the “green lane” by filling out your pre cruise information.

@jimmann670 2 года назад

Great video, thank you. Can you tell me which lenses you rented for your Sony camera?

@michaelsang2583 Год назад

Very informative without the the personal crap. To the point, held my attention to the end, with an overall view. Great Job

@ton_of_youtube1831 2 года назад

I am doing a 10 day Alaskan cruise from Vancouver to Whittier. For a man, how many "outfits" should I pack? I have 3 excursions - Ketchikan (just walking the streets), Juneau (to see Mendenhall glacier) and Skagway (Yukon-Skagway train ride). The other days are sightseeing from ship with 1 sea day.

@aamiransari5313 2 года назад

Very informative video, Question we are planning seven day Alaskan trip but are thinking not to come back to Seattle rather will exiting or off boarding in Ketchikan.( can we do that?) on cruise itinerary. Will stay few days in Ketchikan and will fly to Anchorage. Any Tips regarding this plan?

@Picksix54 2 года назад

#1 tip is the best things in Alaska are free. Not disputing there are many great shore excursions but the value isn't there for most of them. Best piece of advice, spend the money on a balcony room. Wake up early and grab the binoculars. I'm up before sunrise and everytime I go I see pods of whales, mountain goats, sea otters, and eagles before 90% of the ship is even out of bed. In port, you will pay in upwards of $300 for some shore excursions. Don't do it, you can have so much fun by doing some research so you know where to go before you arrive at each port. Hike a mountain, talk to the locals, take a taxi to local glaciers and explore. This is the way to take in the beauty of Alaska. You will double the price of your cruise if you opt for shore excursions at each port. Take a chance and do it on your own and you'll have plenty of money leftover to book another cruise.

@sixfoottexasred 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this - I was looking forward to going ashore and exploring but was unsure of available transportation, if needed, to get to glaciers/totem parks, etc. I'll dig in some more!

@Picksix54 2 года назад

@@sixfoottexasred no problem, have a great time. Theres never been a better time to sail Alaska. Cheap cruises and low capacity. If you go to Juneau take advantage of the Mountain tram. Great hike when you get to the top and spectacular views. Mendenhall glacier is not far if you can catch an Uber. You'll pay over $100/person to tour or you can go yourself for about $20. If you're into history the train is decent in Skagway or take a ride to Dyea. So much to do in Skagway so make every minute count, amd don't forget the fried dough at the Klondike Doughboy.

@maryanndiatom772 2 года назад

In Ketchikan you can use the city bus to get to either totem park, very cheap.

@maryanndiatom772 2 года назад

And you get to hang out with the locals

@boostank1000 2 года назад

I was thinking of going in august but heard may might be better. Any suggestions?

@brandydawsonrourk1192 2 года назад

Not sure about other cruise lines but with RC you have to book a shore excursion to get off the boat Going in July we hope that changes

@carmenlawson7175 2 года назад

I don't think that's still the case. It was when cruising first started back up after the shut down.

@amandacousins928 Год назад

What do I pack for an Alaskan cruise on princess from San Francisco?what shall I bring

@mariareyes-ku6194 2 года назад

Good morning. We will be in a cruise in less than a month. Are there supplier at the pier offering tours that we can book for less?

@debbiedarcy904 Год назад

May I please ask how far in advance can you get the cruise planner you keep referring to?

@JEFF4X41 Год назад

2023 i plan to

@lauriehohensee5711 Год назад

Which line has the best ship that can go in glacier bay. Last time we took Norwegian and the ship was too big to go in so it just docked near the bay. I want to make sure I get a ship that can go in. Is Princess or holland better or is there a better one. We have a 4 year old w us also.

@amandacousins928 Год назад

I’ll be going on a Alaskan cruise in June on princess cruise line from San Francisco,with my godfather’s family,what do I pack and bring in my luggage,where do our suitcases go?

@kathryndominguez5174 2 года назад

Can you give tip/ ideas ect for single travelers

@davidwagner2993 Год назад

Save.

@judysmith9552 Год назад

can you recommend hotels in seattle the day before our sept cruise?

@brendaalcoser6438 2 года назад

What other cuisine other than seafood for those than don't like seafood?

@davidevans8719 2 года назад

During our seward to vancouver cruise and our land portion to Denali in late June 2022, will we need to bring along bug/mosquito spray? We are highly prone to mosquito bites.

@loveistheonlyword 2 года назад

In the cruise FB groups I’m in, a couple recommended bug repellent.

@angelahampton9359 2 года назад

This is my first cruise in June to Alaska. There is really one excursion I plan to attend in Juneau...this video helped me to plan for the other ports. What do you suggest for Sitka and Victoria/BC?

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

If staying late in Victoria, Buchart Gardens is memorable and Victoria is an easily walk-able port with fisherman's wharf port/government area, Empress Hotel with eating/drink venues, a Chinatown with its charming alleys and Beacon Hill park with trails that lead to a sparsely used beachfront which is walkable (at the beach there is a trail back toward the port area) Maps really help when planning port walking excursions.

@tulaa.4545 2 года назад

Aug. 2019 we went to Alaska with Celebrity Cruise from Vancouver BC. Covered Sitka, Ketchikan + Juneau. We had the best time ever !!! The weather was fantastic, beautiful ship with scenery to die for....Fantastic food, a lot of activities throughout the day, great dinner restaurants, a casino, evening entertainment, games, swimming in the pools, bars, coffee shops, huge gym, spa. Would go again in a heartbeat. 💙💚💜

@myg873 2 года назад

Did you see the northern lights during that time?

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

Celebrity is a favored cruise line for us, too--food and staffing is unbeatable.

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

@@myg873 Northern lights is more of a short-day thing--summer are for whales, hikes and glaciers--an early winter inland to Chena and its hot springs offer great aurora watching, in style.

@beanedington9777 2 года назад

Going in July kind of on a budget. What excursions do you recommend? Also is the anything that is not an excursion you would recommend ? Going on Royal ovations.

@Xraygirlie100 2 года назад

I understand!! The railway train rides at are usually a little more reasonable. That’s what hubby and I signed up for also. Best wishes! Enjoy your trip. OR…you can opt to do no excursions. Alaska is very beautiful, and you will get your money’s worth, no doubt!

@denisesmith5230 2 года назад

We have rented a car in a few Alaska ports. We have been able to walk from the ship to the rentals. If you do a little research on things to see in those port cities, you can build a great tour for yourself, travel at your own pace and the money you save from not booking an excursion can be used splurging on amazing seafood in port.

@toddgriffis896 2 года назад

We were on Crown Princess last week, Alaska was amazing, wonderful weather but the ship experience wasn’t the best, it was a bit outdated and the food was barely above average. The most disappointing thing was that they canceled 2 of our ports and the ones we did do, Juneau,Skagway and Victoria BC were abbreviated stops. Overall it was a good trip but we expected a little more

@allent1034 2 года назад

Why did they cancel and abbreviate stops?

@toddgriffis896 2 года назад

@@allent1034 supposedly the ship wasn’t running at full power so it cut the stops short etc

@allent1034 2 года назад

@@toddgriffis896 That make sense. The cruise lines lose a lot of money when they miss a port so they only do that as a last resort.

@enola60 Год назад

@Todd Griffis..im going may 2023 to Alaska hope the weather is nice, looking forward to the train ride in Scagway.

@briansavini9679 Год назад

@@enola60 Im going in may as well the 13th i have never been there..hoping for the best..cheers

@redblue40rc33 2 года назад

I've never been to Alaska..been to the Bahamas once on a cruise....looks cold

@lisawiley2814 2 года назад

Do they have handicap accessable rooms?

@abhishekdshah 2 года назад

Please help to choose the best website to book a cruise. Thanks !!

@scottystroll 2 года назад

We were going to go but I'm not interested in their archaic 2020 protocols.

@penelopepitstop762 2 года назад

How dressy do Alaskan cruises typically get?

@jbowenandcompany 2 года назад

Thanks for your advice. We are cruising this May on a 7 night. What are your top recommendations for excursions for a couple?

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

Glad you found the video useful. For excursions, it depends what you like to do. If you are the outdoor type, you can hike around Mendenhall Glacier National Park in Juneau. The paths are pretty easy and well marked. For Ketchikan, the totem pole parks are pretty popular, and you can walk up and down creek street doing some shopping and grabbing some food right near where most cruise ships. In Skagway, everyone recommends the train. We have done it, and think it is just okay. This is also a great spot for hiking or ATV adventures.

@micr63 2 года назад

We cruise may 19

@macaw2000 Год назад

What lenses did you rent?

@Bwilliams2388 Год назад

We’re the waters rough? That’s the thing that worries me. I get sick and have heard Alaskan gets choppy. We’re going in June!

@hellokitty2848 2 года назад

Hi! How far is the Seattle airport from the port? Like how much did you pay for Uber, if you don’t mind please? Also do you have any budget hotel recommendations? They are all so expensive and costs about $70 for transport to port. Things to do in Seattle if we fly in the day before? Thank you. Very excited about this cruise. And thanks for posting this video!

@amandareiche9083 2 года назад

Sea-Tac Seattle is 20 minutes out of town--factor transport and easy access to the very entertaining and walk able downtown with its train system into hotel costs--we find and extra day in Seattle, nearer the port to be quite worth it.

@carmenlawson7175 2 года назад

Depends on which pier. Pier 66 is right downtown. I don't know which lines are using that one right now. Used to be X, NCL and maybe RCCL. I know HAL was using pier 91, which is in a very industrial port area. I don't consider the Waterfront Marriot budget at all, but it is literally right across the street from Pier 66 so no uber or anything is needed. And Ivan's is right down the street for awesome chowder and fish & chips!

@hellokitty2848 2 года назад

@@carmenlawson7175 thanks much!!

@mfsarwarmd 2 года назад

Thanks for the informative video. There are drone shots in your video. Is it allowed to fly a drone while on cruise?

@Eatsleepcruise1 2 года назад

No, not allowed to fly while sailing. You can fly from land over ships in some ports. The shots are courtesy of the cruise lines.

@Mariaversaci197 2 года назад

I like wearing dresses but I’m worried it’ll be too cold. Might just wear jeans under 😅

@OkieDoodleMom Год назад

You could edit to add that as of October 2022 Norwegian Cruise lines does NOT require vaccination or testing for anyone 🎉

@SatishSudi Год назад

Hi..We are travelling next week to Alaska with Holland America.. curious to know if we can work remotely on cruise ? Does the internet work properly ? If yiu could share your experience it would be a great help

@Eatsleepcruise1 Год назад

Short answer is no. The internet will be spotty at best on the ship. Once in port if you have LTE you can try hotspot, but I wouldn’t plan on getting a lot of work done.