{"id":25100,"date":"2018-06-11T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=25100"},"modified":"2025-08-17T22:16:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:16:03","slug":"alaska-cruise-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/alaska-cruise-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A FIRST TIMER&#8217;S GUIDE TO TAKING AN ALASKA CRUISE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have never taken a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska cruise<\/a>&nbsp;before then you absolutely should! Cruises are an amazing way to visit a destination and maximise how much you see whilst you are there.<\/p>\n<p>After taking two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cruises in Alaska<\/a> I have collected a bunch of tips and advice that I think will help first timers to plan for the cruise, make the most of their time on board and above all have fun! My most recent cruise was with Carnival Cruises in Alaska and in this guide I share my top tips for joining an Alaskan (or any other) cruise!<\/p>\n<div id=\"onjfa7xachh3aavhb5bn\" data-volume=\"70\" data-ratio=\"16:9\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/video.mediavine.com\/videos\/onjfa7xachh3aavhb5bn.js\" async=\"\" data-noptimize=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>1) Packing For An Alaska Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>First things first, before you even start thinking about what items to pack for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska cruise<\/a> you probably are wondering if you can take a suitcase, or if you should have a soft bag for a cruise. Cruise cabins are not huge, but they are well designed to maximise the space and provide large wardrobes, plenty of drawers and usually space to store your hard shell suitcases.<\/p>\n<p>On our recent cruise with Carnival we had two large suitcases (around 20kg each) and we had plenty of space to hang up all of our clothes and store the cases in the wardrobe. However, if you prefer travelling with a soft bag this will also ensure you can tuck it away in a wardrobe too.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of clothing for an Alaska Cruise, definitely bring warm items and most importantly a windbreaker jacket. Even when the sun is shining and warm (which we were lucky enough to have through the week), the wind on the upper decks can be chilly. One of the best parts of an Alaskan cruise is that there is usually a beautiful landscape to enjoy as you sail so you will want to be on deck for most of it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box\"><b>Related Post: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/alaska-packing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What To Pack For An Alaskan Cruise<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25393 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-6-Large-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"A FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO TAKING AN ALASKA CRUISE\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-6-Large-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-6-Large-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-6-Large.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bring some hats, gloves, good walking shoes or boots, and other warm weather gear for your day trips. A rain jacket and umbrella is also advised as Alaska weather can often be overcast and rainy so be prepared for that.<\/p>\n<p>For the evenings, there will be at least two &#8220;elegant&#8221; evenings where everyone on the cruise dresses up for dinner and drinks. Men will wear full suit and tie or even a tux and women can wear their best dresses. So make sure that you bring a couple of elegant outfits for these evenings, and if you like to dress up it&#8217;s nice to do this even on the casual nights!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25385 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_96-Medium-774x567.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in Elevator in Carnival Legend Cruise Ship\" width=\"774\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_96-Medium-774x567.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_96-Medium.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2) Selecting A Cabin Type For Your Alaska Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>For most people cabin selection will be based on your budget but there are a few things to consider when selecting your room and whether its worth upping your budget a little to get a room you truly love. There are a variety of state rooms, and I think the first choice is whether you want an interior room (no windows), a sea view room (has a window), a balcony room or a suite with balcony.<\/p>\n<p>If you are claustrophobic or get a little seasick, then going for a room with a window or balcony is essential. We enjoyed a balcony room and found this was such a great way to be able to enjoy the sailing days, relaxing on the balcony, book in hand, waiting for a whale to swim by!<\/p>\n<p>The second consideration is which part of the boat you want to be on, the back, middle or front. Honestly, I personally don&#8217;t think this is as much of a consideration as selecting which room type you go for. The selection of which location is usually based on what you want to be close to, but with activities on board all over the boat you will be walking from one end to the other no matter what.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to check if possible is that you are not in a middle corner room. Our room was on a corner in the middle of the ship where the next section of cabin rooms and balconies jutted out farther than ours to one side. This meant we had a large wall next to our balcony completely obscuring the view to the left and front of the boat so could not see anything ahead of us when we were sailing.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska cruise options<\/a> to explore!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_29-Medium-1-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Woman on balcony of cruise ship\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_29-Medium-1-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_29-Medium-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-2_29-Medium-1.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"enews-ext-11\" class=\"widget-1 widget-first widget enews-widget widget-shortcode area-arbitrary \"><div class=\"enews enews-2-fields\"><h2 class=\"widgettitle\">Subscribe to We Are Travel Girls<\/h2><p>Join 9 million+ readers, get travel tips, event invites, trip discounts and more!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<form id=\"subscribeenews-ext--1\" class=\"enews-form\" action=\"https:\/\/form.flodesk.com\/submit\" method=\"post\"\n\t\t\t\t target=\"_blank\" \t\t\t\tname=\"enews-ext--1\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"subbox1\" class=\"enews-subbox enews-fname\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"First Name\" placeholder=\"First Name\" name=\"firstName\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" value=\"\" id=\"subbox\" class=\"enews-email\" aria-label=\"E-Mail Address\" placeholder=\"E-Mail Address\" name=\"email\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequired=\"required\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" style=\"display: none; background-image: url(https:\/\/t.flodesk.com\/utm.gif?r=6090615d568cfe3fdf9991a4)\">\r\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"submitToken\" value=\"54309abe200531ff3fa000a45236f33011502a96b325e402f676235062f5dc511db737d7af9ed794d846313ab25dc284e120219c91823b8f1fb7b41b447335db294b82aec4086551ce75c2a64a61c59ac98cb43912f52c578e238682bcd02912\">\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Sign Up\" id=\"subbutton\" class=\"enews-submit\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode --> <\/span><\/h6>\n<h2>3) The Best Time Of Year To Go On An Alaska Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska cruise<\/a> was my second time visiting Alaska, and both times I visited in mid-May and was blessed with absolutely amazing weather with sunshine and clear skies everyday.<\/p>\n<p>Based on my experience I would definitely recommend going in May, however if you are interested in seeing the salmon season and capturing photos of the bears fishing for salmon this is later in the season between mid-July and mid-August.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25390 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_64-Medium-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Woman on Alaska cruise with glacier in background\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_64-Medium-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_64-Medium-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_64-Medium.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4) Tips For Boarding Your Cruise<\/h2>\n<p>Boarding a cruise is probably the only part of a cruise that can be a bit slow. You will receive information beforehand about boarding times and what time the ship departs, these are important to follow &#8211; the ship will not wait for you so make sure you know your ship departure time and have flights that arrive in plenty of time to get you through the airport, to the dock and through the boarding process. Personally I would advise arriving a night before so that you do not have to worry about this.<\/p>\n<p>Once you arrive at the port, boarding can be slow. There will be several lines to hand in your luggage, show your passports, check in and then waiting for your boarding group to be called to get onto the boat. As long as you are prepared for this, it&#8217;s really not a big deal and just know that you will spend a few hours getting on board &#8211; but once you are on-board the fun begins!<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t want to line up then you could purchase priority boarding which allows you to skip the queues and be first on-board the boat. This really is a wonderful luxury and I would recommend it!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25396 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-Large-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Front of Carnival Legend Cruise Ship in Alaska\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-Large-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-Large-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-Large.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>5) Once On-Board Insider Tip<\/h2>\n<p>My first timer&#8217;s tip for once you get on-board the boat is not to head straight to your cabin, but to take a tour of the entire boat and get yourself acquainted with everything on-board. When we arrive in any new travel destination we always take a walk and familiarise ourselves with the area, and on-board a cruise is no different.<\/p>\n<p>Also, depending on the cruise you are taking this gives you an opportunity to get ahead of the other guests and book yourself into your preferred restaurant or pick the excursions before everyone else does.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-8-Large-774x1161.jpg\" alt=\"Woman walking on deck of cruise ship\" width=\"774\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-8-Large-774x1161.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-8-Large.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6) Picking Your Cruise Activities &amp; Excursions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the hardest part of the cruise is deciding which activities to take and making sure that you get the ones that you want. In your cabin you will find a detailed document with all the excursions available and there are a lot!<\/p>\n<p>My suggestion is to go through your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska cruise<\/a> activity packet and star the ones you think appeal to you, and there are usually a few slightly different variations of each trip. For example, there will be whale watching, whale watching with lunch, and also whale watching with both a glacier trek and lunch, so it&#8217;s hard to know what to select. Read these carefully and choose the one that sounds best, keeping in mind the price and time of each excursion.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your general picks, head down to the activities desk and have a chat with one of the representatives. They usually have their favourites and will help you decide between the myriad of options available.<\/p>\n<p>In Alaska, I suggest that you do the following activities on the port days:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Juneau: Helicopter and glacier walk<\/li>\n<li>Skagway: <a href=\"https:\/\/beckyvandijk.com\/skagway-white-pass-the-yukon-train-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">White Pass and Yukon Full Day trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ketchikan: Lumberjack show or the flight-seeing seaplane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"content-box\"><b>Related Post: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/traveling-alaska\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ultimate Guide To Visiting Alaska<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-3_469-Medium-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at Emerald lake in Alaska\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-3_469-Medium-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-3_469-Medium-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-3_469-Medium.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7) Seeing The Wildlife In Alaska<\/h2>\n<p>A big part of visiting Alaska is making sure that you see the wildlife. One of the great things about taking a cruise is that you can see this right from the boat. When you are on-deck or wandering around the boat, the on-board naturalist will call attention to any wildlife that is seen throughout the cruise.<\/p>\n<p>In Alaska this will include orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, sea otters, eagles and even bears if you are lucky! When you are in your cabin, check the TV channel schedule and tune into the naturalist channel so that you hear when something has been spotted from the side of the boat and you can either quickly head to your balcony or, if it&#8217;s on another side of the ship, run up to the main deck.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25389 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-import-60-Medium-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"A FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO TAKING AN ALASKA CRUISE\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-import-60-Medium-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-import-60-Medium-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-import-60-Medium.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8) WIFI On Board<\/h2>\n<p>Wifi on board cruises is available at an addition fee and depending on whether you need it for work you can make a decision on whether you think the additional cost is worth it to you. It&#8217;s also worth noting that the Wifi is relatively slow so make sure to finish any urgent work or large downloads\/uploads before boarding the ship. I personally think taking a cruise in Alaska and having the opportunity to switch off from your phone to enjoy your surroundings is a good thing!<\/p>\n<p>Another note is that whilst you are travelling by cruise you will likely travel into international waters and your cell provider may charge you some hefty fees if you have your service turned on, so make sure to turn off your roaming and stick to airplane mode whilst on board.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25395 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-2-Large-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Computers on cruise ship\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-2-Large-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-2-Large-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-2-Large.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>9) Cruise Hygiene<\/h2>\n<p>With so many people on board, viruses, coughs and colds can spread quickly among passengers. A good rule for you is to bring some handbag sized hand sanitiser and use the hand sanitiser provided around the boat and in the buffet areas every time you see them.<\/p>\n<p>On a cruise you really can&#8217;t wash your hands too many times, so be sure to keep yourself healthy by practicing good hygiene.<\/p>\n<h2>10) Alaska Lectures&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>When you go on holiday you probably don&#8217;t picture yourself sitting in a lecture theater, but on an Alaskan cruise you absolutely should! Rangers come on-board when the ship sails through glacier bay and going to the on-board education sessions are a great way to learn a lot about the area, how these glaciers evolved, whether they are advancing or retreating, the wildlife in the area and lots more.<\/p>\n<p>The details for these lectures, along with all the fun activities available on board, are given to you each day in your cabin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25386 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_122-Medium-1-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Lecture hall on Carnival cruise ship with Alaska map\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_122-Medium-1-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_122-Medium-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-cruise-alaska-set-4_122-Medium-1.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>11) Use The Carnival Cruise App<\/h2>\n<p>One of the really helpful things on the cruise was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/shipboard\/funhub\/funhub-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carnival App<\/a> which details everything you need to know about what&#8217;s happening on board, the daily activities, ship port times, etc. We found this app really helpful to plan what we wanted to do on board.<\/p>\n<p>With so many options it is hard to keep up with the daily schedule, but the app allows you to favourite things you are interested in so you can be reminded of the times and not miss out on anything fun you want to do!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25392 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-5-Large-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"A FIRST TIMER'S GUIDE TO TAKING AN ALASKA CRUISE\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-5-Large-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-5-Large-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/carnival-legend-alaska-we-are-travel-girls-1-5-Large.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A First Timer&#8217;s Guide To An Alaska Cruise Wrap Up<\/h2>\n<p>I hope you found this Alaska cruise guide helpful. You can also check out <a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/alaska-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Reasons To Visit Alaska On A Cruise<\/a> which has more useful information and you can explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-8449023-14580842?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FCruise-Search%3FadultCount%3D2%26destination%3Dalaska%26max-length%3D9%26min-length%3D3%26earliest-departure-date%3D2023-10-08%26latest-departure-date%3D2025-10-01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alaska Cruises<\/a>&nbsp;to book.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a cruise though Alaska is truly an unforgettable, bucketlist adventure. If you want more cruise inspiration read <a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/cruises-to-take-before-you-die\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Cruises To Take Before You Die<\/a>. Happy exploring!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>We hope that this article has inspired you to visit Alaska on a cruise. If you have any questions about the destination, please leave these in the comments below.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Want to share your own travel tips by guest writing for We Are Travel Girls? 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