10 Best Alaska Cruise Tips - Don’t OVERLOOK these!

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[@DaphneCope]

Binoculars are a must for wildlife from the ship or balcony

[@davidcanfield786]

Just got back from our first Alaskan cruise (end of May, beginning of June). While I never needed shorts, I prepared by packing water resistant "convertible" pants where the pants legs zip off, becoming shorts. Perfect to wear on hikes as the zipped off pants legs take up almost no room in the backpack. Ready for all conditions!

[@sunsetrescue7112]

I never thought of those type of pants.. didn’t know whey still made them. Thanks

[@sunsetrescue7112]

Just be prepared for SUPER HIGH FOOD PRICES when venturing off the ship.I have personally eaten cheaper in NYC than in Juneau . ✌🏼

[@fluffytail6355]

Good point. I don’t even plan to eat while I’m off the ship. We are already paying a lot to be on it, with included food, so I’m not going to pay American prices off it. 🤷‍♀️

[@Jackiebrook126]

Went on our first Alaska cruise early May 2022. Weather was wonderful no rain. We are going back late May 2024.

[@LindaFuhrman]

we leave from Seattle on July 9! Thanks for the reminder of the eye mask. Good tip on the shorts! Our first Alaska cruise we were sweating bullets because weather was mid 80's and sunny!

[@amyhoyle7848]

Hi Sherri!! I just got back from my Alaskan cruise and had a great time!! Your videos were super helpful and I felt prepared. I have a few tips for other cruisers. We used free a service called Port Vallet in Seattle and it was wonderful. Basically, we checked our bags on the ship the last night and they went all the way through to our final destination. So convenient!! Also, the temperature inside the ship varies much more than it does on a warm-weather cruise. Some areas were uncomfortably warm while other areas were a little cold, so layers inside the boat as well. Thank you so much!! I would not have had what I needed if it was not for you!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Alaska is so beautiful

[@mtascp05]

We were surprised by the check-in process. Five years ago in Seattle, it took us less than 30 minutes to board the ship. In Vancouver a few weeks ago, there were three ships in port and we stood in line for 1.5 hours. It was much busier and crowded in Vancouver and I suggest showing up as soon as you’re about to check in.

[@allenmyers8568]

Some cruise lines offer packages of land/sea cruises. While the cruise is nice, it only touches the surface. We did a land package before cruising and really found it to be a much different experience that what we found aboard the ship. And while August might be warm, we got snowed-out of Denali at the end of that month.

[@davidcanfield786]

Agree, so glad we added the land tour to our cruise. Really gave us a much richer experience!

[@chandramcduffie8697]

Favorite tip, Seattle CityPass. I've seen a lot of Alaskan cruise tips but this video was very helpful, thank you.

[@monicadepoy5157]

Appreciate the “lighten up” on the winter gear. We’re going in early July ! Don’t want to be overdressed.

[@gregtrain1]

If you stop in skagway, ride the White Pass train. Best tip I can give you.

[@mariecolandrea6774]

Thanks! We depart July 9, and I’m just looking at excursions now.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Great tips for Alaska! I am going again this year, but in September for the first time. It's such a special place, I could go every year.

[@fluffytail6355]

We are going in September too. Our first cruise to Alaska. So excited!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Everything sounds amazing so cool and beautiful and peaceful ⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️🌊🌊🏝️🌞🌞🏝️🏝️🏝️🌞🏝️🏝️🌊🏝️🌞🏝️🌊🏝️🏝️🏝️🌊🏝️🌞🌞🏝️🏝️🏝️🌞🏝️🏝️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🩵💛💛🩵🩵💛💛🩵🩵💛💛🩵🩵💛💛💛🩵💛💛💛🩵🩵💛💛💛

[@Star-Boarder]

I always get the currency for the country that Im visiting. My bank doesnt charge extra for the exchange amd doesnt have a large minimum purchase. I also watch the currency valuation and try to get it when its most bamg for my USD. It will be slightly different when you get to the bank. This not only helps not to overspend but protects me from getting my credit card number stolen or an unethical store dealer overcharging my card.

[@Elaine-r3c]

Keep it coming. Thank you!

[@stephaniem839]

Love the Park and Stay tip. I’ve never heard Seattle port parking is extra expensive yet. That’s a new one. Thank you!

[@sjcivilady]

Great job Sheri!

[@GregClementi]

Thank you as always for the great cruise tips. After two cruises to the east and western Caribbean this year I’m pining to go back to Alaska. It’s so unlike any other experience! 🍺

[@willowraevynwood865]

Great video! Topher and I are so excited about our Alaska cruise coming up in 50 days! Oh, and thanks for the earworms from all the songs mentioned on the POD. I woke up with morning with a song I despise in my head because of that episode. LOL!!

[@mamamia6425]

CityPass is good for 9 days so you could do some before and some after.

[@rgastelum100]

I can't wait to try the Skagway Brewing Co.

[@dianneengman9303]

Going to Alaska on The Queen Elizabeth! In August…So excited! Loved all your hints especially the idea of not thinking of overdressing. We are very lucky as we live in Vancouver so will Uber to the port.

[@CruiseTipsTV]

How awesome! I was just in your beautiful city recently, and was amazed at the beauty and the friendliness of them. Have a wonderful time on Queen Elizabeth!!!!

[@edvaira6891]

Sherry, you actually released this on the first day of our 32nd-Anniversary-Alaskan-Adventure on the Ovation of the Seas (and our actual Anniversary, btw!)…I’m typing this as we are on our way between Juneau and Skagway (Thanks for the hint about the Skagway Brewing Co….I can suggest that to my wife as a post-White Pass Train excursion-lunch later today)…Nice video!

[@laurenschenck5355]

INCREDIBLE TIPS Thanks so much Sheri your a angel xoxo 😚 🛳️🛳️🌊🏝️🏝️🌊🌞🌞🌞💛⛱️🏝️🩵🩵🏝️🌊🛳️🛳️🌊🏝️🏝️🌊🌊🌞🌞💛💛🌊⛱️🏝️🩵🩵🏝️⛱️🌊🛳️🛳️⛱️🏝️🏝️

[@jeffdinter600]

Question for you we normally always fly in the same day as our cruise, due to the fact that my wife has to use a power wheelchair scooter. Therefore we use the air on and the cruise transfers to get my wife from the airport to the ship and back to the airport. On the special design shuttle bus well my question to you is if we flying in early to Seattle, is there a way that we can get to a hotel if she has her scooter with her. It doesn't fold down and it isn't that late it is about 250 pounds. So that is why we typically always flying the same day as our cruise. And cross our fingers that nothing happens.

[@kuhnokintay980]

Where do you shop for your cute crusing clothes dresses and shoes??

[@mariannepalfy6674]

How do you know which cruise line will be best

[@tonyajanuszki2587]

Can anyone recommend the best hotel in Seattle to stay the night before the cruise that offers a shuttle to the port?

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!! ⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️🩵🩵⛱️⛱️⛱️🏖️🏖️⛱️⛱️⛱️⛱️🏖️🏖️🏖️🩵🩵💛💛🌞💛🏝️🏝️💛🌞💛🏝️💛🌞⛱️🩵🩵🌞⛱️🩵🩵⛱️🌞🏝️🏝️🏝️💛⛱️🩵🩵🏝️🏝️🏝️🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛥️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️🛳️

[@JVlogz]

Thanks so much for this vlog! Helped us immensely in prepping for our first Alaskan Cruise 🥰 We just uploaded a Skagway vlog if you wanted to check it out 🚂

[@laurenschenck5355]

You look amazing so beautiful mermaid and hope you are having a wonderful summer in the sunshine xoxo 🛳️🏝️🏝️🛳️⛱️🌊🩵🌊🛳️🏝️🏝️🌞🌞🌞🏝️🏝️🛳️⛱️🌊🌊💛💛💛🌞🩵🩵🌊🌊🛳️🏝️🏝️🛳️🏖️🏖️🏖️🏖️🩵🌊⛱️🛳️🛳️⛱️⛱️🛳️🏝️🛳️⛱️🩵🌊⛱️🛳️🏝️🌞🌞💛💛🛳️⛱️🌊🌊

[@mamamia6425]

Save some cash for tips for excursion leaders and bus drivers and that cruise worker who made your cruise memorable - thank you "Bella from China" on RC's Quantum

[@marissastevens4691]

Does anyone know the best time of year to see the northern lights?

[@fluffytail6355]

Fall

[@tacrewgirl]

Alaska is an expensive state for traveling. Just budget and plan accordingly. If you have a group of 3 or more, it may be cheaper to rent a car and explore on your own. I recommend doing a land tour after your cruise renting an RV in Anchorage for 5-7 days. The summer months are generally 55-75 F and rainy in August. But Southeast Alaska is rainy in general.

[@davidvick749]

WGAF