Considering an Alaskan Cruise? 🚢 

Wondering which cruise line should I take? And what is there to do, see & eat on shore? 

Look no further I have that all covered in my Alaskan Cruise Guide! 

Victoria, BC, Canada

Alaska, USA

Alaskan Cruise | Tips & Tricks 

Alaska, the Final Frontier, should be on everyone’s bucket list. It is a magical place and a photographers dream. It truly is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 

✨ I  also recommend booking a room with a balcony if you can to feel less claustrophobic. 

✨WIFI can be limited and you may have to pay a daily fee on board 

I found the Princess Cruise to feel outdated and a bit tacky for my taste. The food was only ok. I would consider looking at cruises from Cunard or Seaborn Cruise for a more refined experience. 

✨The cruise line will have excursions for you to book through them like fishing trips, kayaking, city tours etc. I recommend picking out two excursions total and then exploring on your own for the rest of your trip. For example, my excursions were a zodiac boat tour in Skagway and the Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour. Both amazing! 

Book with your cruise to go on zodiac tours, kayak tours, mountain biking, hiking and even dog sledding in Skagway. This is the smallest town you will visit so I recommend on planning for an excursion here. 

✨Weather: The mornings will be chilly on deck so I recommend packing a jacket. It can get warmer in the afternoon in July & August but I recommend to pack layers.  

✨Pack some Dramamine in case of sea sickness! I only experienced some mild symptoms for the days at sea 

✨You typically have a full day to explore each destination

✨It is important to spend money locally and not just on the boat. Cruises are all inclusive but that doesn’t mean you should only eat on the boat.

10 nights – Alaska – August 2023 – Cunard

In this guide I will show the typical stops for an Alaskan cruise: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria & Vancouver BC.

For one of your days at sea, your cruise will take you through the Tracy Arm Fjord or Glacier Bay. Get your camera ready & be sure to get up to the deck early or enjoy from your balcony. It is going to be the most beautiful part of your cruise! 

The easiest way to see Alaska for most people is through a cruise that departs from Seattle, WA or Vancouver BC. 

 7-DAY GLACIERS & ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE

✨Local business depend on the seasonal tourists, so buy local! 

✨Always leave a place better than you found it & don’t get too close to the wildlife. 

 Some cruise lines may stop at other destinations but these are the destinations most likely to be on your itinerary. Get ready for jaw dropping views, amazing wildlife, delicious seafood, and rustic villages to explore! 

Creek Street

Totem Bight State Historical Park

Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show

Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness

The Alaska Fish House

Burger Queen

D's Fish & Chip Shack

Alaskan Cruise | Tips & Tricks

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