Pack With Me for a Princess Alaska Cruise!︱Tips from a Seasoned Travel Agent

I’m getting ready for my next Alaska cruise on the Sapphire Princess! Here are 5 important things to remember when you’re packing.
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[@genitagray6126]

For a trip to the mountains I ordered ski pants on Amazon. They don’t look like ski pants, just heavy weight leggings. They’re comfortable, warm, & well made. I wear them all of the time. I order thin black thermal tops made for low temps & layer. You can’t tell they’re thermals, bc they’re not the waffle material. They’re about 30.00+ each but they keep you warm. I wore my base layers over & over but changed the shirt or sweater.

[@carolcourtney4309]

Great tips. Thanks!

[@PamCheek]

Thanks!

[@conniewilhelm4684]

This is awesome advice thank you! Enjoy your trip

[@theangryrooster2113]

well done

[@PamCheek]

Thank you!

[@lindaann6009]

So many great tips, thank you, Pam!

[@jacquelyns9709]

I am going on my 1st Alaskan trip this Summer (2024). I enjoyed your video. I already knew most of your packing tips but a refresher is always good. I will be wearing my hiking shoes on the plane since I will need them on the land portion and shore excursions. They aren't really heavy but they are bulky. I am taking 2 pairs of HIKE barefoot shoes. They are very light and take up little room. They are waterproof and washable. One pair is completely black and can serve as evening shoes. The other pair is white with pink stripes. It goes nicely with several of my long skirts. I also have 3 short sleeved & 2 long sleeved morino wool t-shirts. (From MorinoTech and came with a pair of morino socks each.)They are great. Like the socks you mentioned they can be worn in hot and cold weather. They are hand washable and quick to dry. I will be packing at least 2 sweaters since I get cold easily. And they become another layer. I have several capri pants which I can wear under long slacks or skirts. More layers! They are water resistant. They can also be hand washed and are quick drying. You can handwash clothes with liquid hand soap or plain shampoo. Or get laundry strips. You can tear them into small pieces for a few clothes. Or use them in the washing machine for a full load. I have a rain jacket and a large poncho that came in their own bags to pack up small.

[@PamCheek]

Sounds like you’re ready! Have an amazing trip!!

[@wendysoulliere1305]

Thank-u for sharing. Going on my first Alaska cruise next year.

[@PamCheek]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@hilares-adventures2429]

great video Pam, totally agree layers are the key, Oh love that wee fold up day pack, where did you get that from

[@PamCheek]

Thanks! And it’s from Amazon!

[@DebbyCastrillo]

Do you have any recommendations for solo travelers? I've seen where NCL has solo cabins, but wondering about Princess?

[@PamCheek]

Princess doesn’t have solo cabins but every once in a while has a solo discount. Regardless, I’d still recommend Princess over NCL for the overall experience.

[@hopefulton8669]

Where do u get ur shoe covers, what brand? And same info for day pack

[@PamCheek]

Both from Amazon

[@maryhill4978]

Thanks for the great ideas. I’m going to look for a vest. That was a great idea!

[@JaniceCrowell]

I have not heard of an area you can put carry-ons while you wait for cabin to be ready. Where is it? On Princess? I’d love to tell my clients.

[@paulreiche2746]

Give big bags (with no valuables inside) to porters at the port If valuables are ALL in your personal item you can leave all bags (tagged with luggage tags w/ extra IDs inserted into each bag) with the baggage handlers. Never allow your ID, passport, and all important paperwork, credit cards, money, meds, medical equipment, jewelry and money on your person/in the personal item you keep at hand I always keep a change of clothes and anything needed for the pool in my personal item. (Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen)

[@lisabryan3703]

You can put your luggage/bags in your cabin on princess even if cabin isn’t ready.

[@PamCheek]

Once onboard the Princess crew directs you to a place you can leave things while you wait. But anything of value should still be kept with you!