Alaska Cruise Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To

In this video, we will explore things to consider when selecting and planning your ultimate Alaskan cruise. We discuss the best things to do in the cruise ports of Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka, Wrangell, Hannes, Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Whittier / Seward Ports / Anchorage. We discuss the best glacier to visit. We will recommend the best shore excursions and provide insider tips for planning your trip related to packing for Alaska and selecting the best cruise and cruise cabin. An Alaskan Cruise Is the Ultimate Adventure. It allows you to: •Witness towering glaciers calving into the ocean at in breathtaking Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier or Tracy arm Glacier. •Encounter majestic humpback whales breaching and orcas on the hunt. •Spot brown bears fishing for salmon in the pristine rivers of Ketchikan. •Hike, zipline or raft thru Tongass National Forest while you count the eagles flying overhead. •Embark on a breathtaking helicopter tour and walk on a Glacier •Learn about the rich Tlingit heritage and see amazing Tlinget dances, totems, screens and art work. •Ride the rail on the White Pass Yukon Railroad seeing magnificent vistas and learning about the rick Klondike gold rush history. •Take a thrilling dog sledding adventure •Hike, kayak or raft at Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls near Juneau Content: 00:00 Opening 01:27 Juneau 04:06 Please watch our Alaska Playlist for more details 04:17 Ketchikan 05:34 Skagway 07:19 Sitka 08:35 Whittier and Seward 09:54 Icy Straight Point 11:25 Haines 12:03 Wrangell 13:00 Prince Rupert 13:22 Glaciers 13:32 Glacier Bay 14:19 Hubbard Glacier 14:59 Tracey Arm (Sawyer Glacier) 15:48 Insider Tips / Consider Time in Port 16:07 Do More Than One Excursion in Port 17:00 Consider a Land Tour with your Cruise 17:25 Take a lot of Photos and Binoculars 17:45 Book Shore Excursions Early! 18:00 Verify Private Excursions work with Ship’s Departure Time 19:06 Sunglasses 19:16 Comfortable Shoes 19:26 Consider a Balcony 20:12 Check out our Alaska Playlist for more information We have been to over 45 countries and over 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both chemical engineers and have only been vlogging since June 2023 and want to share our travel experiences with you. Please subscribe to follow us and please give us a like. #alaskacruise #whalewatching #whalewatchingtour #mendhallglacier #nuggetfalls #zipline #juneau #ketchikan #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog Crown Princess, Majestic Princess, Ruby Princess, Discovery Princess, Royal Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Caribbean Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Sun Princess, Star Princess, Island Princess, Coral Princess, NCL Cruise, Norwegian Aqua, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Viva, Pride of America, Norwegian Aqua, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Eurodam, Koningsdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Volendam, Zaandam, Zuiderdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Carnival Liminosa, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Pride, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Dream, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Legend, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Valor, Carnival Sunshine, celebrity solstice, celebrity millennium, celebrity eclipse, celebrity solstice, celebrity millennium, celebrity eclipse, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Xcel, Disney wonder, Disney Magic, Disney Adventure, Disney Destiny, Disney Wish, Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, Disney Treasure, Star of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Icon of the Seas, Utopia of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Rapsody of the Seas, Odyssey of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Spectrum of the Seas, Valiant lady, Scarlet lady, Brilliant Lady, The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2025