8 Things We WISH We Knew BEFORE Our Alaska Cruise

Getting ready for an Alaska cruise? It’s not just another vacation—Alaska is a big deal, and for many travelers, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. With higher costs and big expectations, you want to make sure you get it right.

Alaska was our first cruise, and I made some rookie mistakes—like packing the wrong clothes, booking the wrong excursions, and underestimating the weather. So in this video, I’m sharing 8 things that I wish I knew before our first Alaskan cruise. From which ship and itinerary to choose to some insights into a land and sea cruisetour to what to pack, this video covers it all.

Whether you’re sailing with Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Cunard or another line, these tips will help you have an unforgettable Alaska cruise—and skip the regrets.

0:00-4:18 All Cruise Ships are Not Build the Same
4:19- 8:03 Itineraries: Inside Passage and One Way
8:04-9:36 Times in Port
9:37- 14:05 Cruise Tours in the Alaskan Interior
14:06-15:20 Balcony or Inside Cabin
15:21-18:05 Best Time to Cruise to Alaska
18:06- 21:28 What To Do In Ketchikan
21:29-23:59 What To Do in Juneau
24:00-26:50 What To Do in Skagway
26:51- 29:46 Third Party Excursions
29:47-32:39 What to Pack


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Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show https://alaskanlumberjackshow.com/
Third Party Excursions
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Video Clips Courtesy of Alaska Shore Tours.

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