Planning · 3 min read
Alaska Packing Mistakes People Regret
The packing errors Alaska cruisers most often regret, from water resistant jackets to missing binoculars, and the cheap fixes for each.
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First Timers · 2 min read
Your First 24 Hours on an Alaska Cruise
What to do in the first 24 hours of an Alaska cruise, from boarding to the first morning, including the bookings that must happen immediately.
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Onboard · 3 min read
What to Do on an Alaska Sea Day
How to use a sea day on an Alaska cruise, why they are different from warm weather sea days, and what is actually worth doing.
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First Timers · 3 min read
Alaska Cruise Questions, Answered
Direct answers to the questions people most often ask before an Alaska cruise, covering timing, cost, packing, itineraries, seasickness and wildlife.
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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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Itineraries · 4 min read
The Inside Passage, Explained
What the Inside Passage actually is, why cruise ships use it, what you see along the way and how it differs from the open Gulf of Alaska.
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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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First Timers · 4 min read
The Best Alaska Cruise for First Time Travellers
Which Alaska cruise to book for a first visit, covering line, route, month, cabin and the specific booking we would make ourselves.
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Destinations · 4 min read
Glacier Viewing Tips for an Alaska Cruise
How to make the most of a glacier day on an Alaska cruise, including where to stand, what to wear, when to go outside and what calving actually looks like.
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Onboard · 3 min read
What to Wear on an Alaska Cruise
What to actually wear on an Alaska cruise, from a glacier morning to a formal night, with outfit guidance for each type of day rather than a packing list.
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Planning · 4 min read
How Cold Is an Alaska Cruise?
Actual temperatures on an Alaska cruise by month, port and activity, including why a glacier face is far colder than the same day in town.
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