20 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Alaska Cruise

[@heathahlee]

My main concern was the layers! I ended up over packing SO MUCH! This will depend on when you're cruising, but for late June I didn't need my puffer jacket at all. I wore it once on the balcony, but could have easily worn my rain jacket. Our Glacier Bay day was warm enough for me to be in short sleeves! I wish I had not stressed so much about what to wear and only brought a couple of sweaters instead of all of them! 😂

[@donm4452]

We leave in 5 days for our first Alaska cruise. We are going on a cruise tour with Princess and think we are ready thanks to videos like the ones you do! Thank you!!

[@cassandra_renee]

I’m going on my first cruise and it’s to Alaska in about a week! I’m so excited but had no idea what to wear or expect so this was super helpful. Thank you 🤍

[@CruiseTipsTV]

That is awesome! Have the best time !!!

[@cassandra_renee]

@@CruiseTipsTV thank you! I feel so much more prepared now!

[@terrifromm5085]

Sitka and Haines are on my next Alaska cruise list. Vancouver looks beautiful too. Great video!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

Have fun!

[@tduck828]

Alaska is a bucket list item so thank you for this!!

[@terrymack5624]

We knew all the things because we watched all your videos multiple times!! We went last year and it was fabulous! Thank you Sherri!!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

[@jennifercejpek1199]

We are going to Alaska next year, we can,t wait. Do you have any information on Holland America cruisetours?

[@mikerodgers1709]

I noticed that the HUMTTO Men's All-Terrain Waterproof Hiking Shoes that you mentioned in one of your previous Alaska videos, are 32% off right now. At least they are today anyway. I'm glad I waited a little bit. I was going to get them last week but procrastinated. so now I saved $20. 4 more weeks to our Alaska cruise!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

Good call! That’s a HUGE savings! ✨✨✨

[@larrybrown2470]

Just got back from an Iceland cruise. Consider how much inside space there is on the ship. If it is anything like our cruise the outside spacers saw very limited use which made the crowds inside busier than normal.

[@CruiseTipsTV]

That’s a good point

[@jacquelinef9632]

Thank you for this information, we're heading there next summer on a cruise. We're arriving in Vancouver late at night, so off to hotel to sleep first night, then have next day to explore, then following day we embark. Can you recommend any hotels near the cruise port in Vancouver that won't break the bank? (would love the Pan Pacific Hotel, but so expensive!) Thank you.

[@debstravelvibe]

Hotels in Vancouver are so expensive! Last year we stayed at the Westin Wall Centre in Richmond. This year we’re staying at the Delta hotels in Gastown. Way closer to Canada Place with way more to do.

[@carolhuff1109]

They also sail from San Francisco!The best place to sail from under the Golden Gate Bridge.

[@CruiseTipsTV]

The BEST!

[@dianemonforte4350]

Sailing out of San Francisco in less than 30 days!!! Can't wait 🎉

[@carolhuff1109]

@@dianemonforte4350 have a wonderful time. What ship are you sailing on?

[@emilypanderson]

Thanks Sheri! Alaska is definitely on my short list of cruise dreams and you have such amazing info!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@kellyhartberger3639]

FYI. NCL’s docking area is not at the town of Ketchikan. It’s actually about 7 miles away from the town.

[@CruiseTipsTV]

You’re referring to Ward Cove?

[@SuiteLifeTravelGuide]

Thanks so much. Sailing to Alaska next year!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

Our pleasure!

[@lisavega9860]

My main concern for not cruising Alaska yet is that I have a seafood allergy. Am worried that it is going to be hard to find non seafood meals.

[@CruiseTipsTV]

You will be okay! While there may be a few more seafood related items in the buffet and in the main dining room- They’ll still have their nightly rotation of other items everywhere. You’ll always probably be able to find chicken beef, vegetarian, pork, Asian, and things like that.!

[@debstravelvibe]

My husband doesn’t eat seafood either. He was completely fine. There are tons of options.

[@tinabeard5660]

Thank you for info!! I need to start wearing my new boots!!

[@CruiseTipsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@laurenschenck5355]

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[@CruiseTipsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@laurenschenck5355]

@@CruiseTipsTV 🥰🥰🥰

[@nancyhurley2083]

How do I get the list

[@r.altman6458]

Is elegant dinner night actually elegant?

[@CruiseTipsTV]

Depends on the ship ,but usually YES! it's just that alaska tends to be SO much more casual due to the weather.

[@LoveBoatCruising]

Thanks for sharing❤I’m heading North to Alaska soon going to places like Tracy Arm and Prince Rubert BC with 4 nights/3 sea days from San Francisco until the first port in Skagway. An interesting 11 day itinerary. Pier 27 in SF is very easy to board if you arrive earlier around 10am. I found Vancouver a not so fun place to board. Hoping to sail on Star Princess to Alaska❤ @ngie #loveboatcruising