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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