Tips to Alaska Cruise

🧭 Cruise Tips for a Seamless Alaska Adventure

1. Book a Balcony Cabin
Alaska’s scenery is best enjoyed from your private perch. Glaciers, whales, and sunsets await—no need to jostle for deck space.

2. Layer Like a Local
Weather shifts quickly. Pack waterproof outerwear, warm layers, and comfy shoes. Don’t forget gloves and a hat for glacier days.

3. Reserve Shore Excursions Early
Popular tours like whale watching in Juneau or the White Pass train in Skagway sell out fast. Book through your cruise line or trusted local operators.

4. Bring Binoculars and a Zoom Lens
Wildlife is everywhere—bald eagles, seals, bears, and whales. A good zoom helps you capture the magic.

5. Embrace Sea Days
Use cruising days to relax, attend enrichment talks, or indulge in spa treatments. Alaska’s Inside Passage is a destination in itself.

6. Try Local Flavors
From king crab legs in Juneau to salmon chowder in Ketchikan, Alaska’s cuisine is hearty and fresh. 

7. Be Camera-Ready in Tracy Arm
This fjord is a photographer’s dream. Wake early, dress warm, and head to the bow for glacier views and seal sightings.

8. Respect Nature and Culture
Alaska’s beauty is matched by its indigenous heritage. Support local artisans and learn about the land’s original stewards.