ALASKA CRUISE TIPS 2026: 20 Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE My Alaska Cruise! Forge Fc [Bk3CCCht1Y5]

Going on brewers score your first Alaska cruise or returning this year? Alaska cruises are changing for 2026, and first-time cruisers need to know a few things to avoid common alaska cruise mistakes. While Alaska is a bucket list cruise vacation for many, it's also one of the easiest to plan incorrectly.

In this video I share essential Alaska cruise tips and travel tips to help you prepare your trip. Whether you're sailing from Seattle or Vancouver through the Inside Passage or doing a Northbound or Southbound cruise to Seward or Anchorage, this video included the Alaska cruise mistakes to avoid!

Going on a Princess or Holland America Alaska cruise itinerary, or sailing on one of other popular cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Disney or NCL? You'll discover Alaska port information, glacier viewing tips, cruise packing tips & more!

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ALASKA CRUISE PACKING LIST

Travel binoculars:

Men's rain pants:

Women's rain pants:

Rain ponchos:

Windproof umbrella:

Ladies hat:

Men's hat:

Touchscreen gloves:

Waterproof hiking shoes women:

Waterproof hiking shoes men:

Thin women's puffer jacket:

Men's jacket:

Vest:

Foldable backpack:

CRUISE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Airplane pocket:

Over the door organizer:

Hanging toiletry bag:

Compression packing cubes:

Magnet hooks:

Magnetic fan:

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Passport wallet:

No surge power cube (with USB):

Travel adapter (fast charging):

European travel adapter:

Clear TSA toiletry bags:

Cruise lanyards:

Cruise card holder:

Passport holder wallet:

Waterproof phone cases on lanyards:

Portable charger w/cables:

iWalk:

Waterproof waist pouch:

Towel bands:

Travel jewelry bag:

Night light (motion sensor):

Bonine:

Air tags:

Cruise magnet decorations:

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ABOUT ME

Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

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