Money · 3 min read
How Many Excursions Should You Book?
How many shore excursions to book on an Alaska cruise, why more is usually worse, and how to decide which ports deserve one.
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Money · 3 min read
Tipping on an Alaska Cruise
Who to tip on an Alaska cruise and how much, covering automatic daily gratuities, bar and spa charges, excursion guides and tipping ashore.
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Itineraries · 3 min read
Alaska Cruise vs Land Tour
Whether to see Alaska by cruise ship or by land, comparing what each covers, what they cost, and why most travellers should do a combination.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska Solo
How to cruise Alaska as a solo traveller, covering single supplements, studio cabins, which lines suit solo travellers and how to meet people on board.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska in September
What an Alaska cruise in September is like, covering autumn colour, clearer air, fewer passengers, shorter days and the weather trade off.
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Planning · 3 min read
Cruising Alaska in May
What an Alaska cruise in May is actually like, covering weather, daylight, wildlife, crowds, pricing and what is and is not open yet.
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Onboard · 3 min read
Do You Really Need a Balcony in Alaska?
Whether an Alaska cruise balcony is worth the money, with the arguments on both sides, the ships where it matters least, and what else the money buys.
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Itineraries · 3 min read
7 Day vs 14 Day Alaska Cruise
Whether a longer Alaska cruise is worth it, comparing ports, pace, cost per night and what the second week actually adds.
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First Timers · 4 min read
Common Alaska Cruise Mistakes
The mistakes that most often spoil or cost money on an Alaska cruise, ranked by consequence, with what to do instead.
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Money · 4 min read
How to Save Money on an Alaska Cruise
Twenty specific ways to reduce the cost of an Alaska cruise, ranked by how much they save and what they cost you in experience.
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Destinations · 4 min read
The Best Alaska Cruise Excursions
The best shore excursions on an Alaska cruise, ranked, with prices, durations and honest assessments of which ones are worth the money.
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First Timers · 4 min read
The Best Alaska Cruise for Families
Which Alaska cruise line suits families best, compared on youth programmes, wet weather facilities, cabins and cost, with picks by child age.
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