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Jul 3, 2024
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NorthernLight
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All the gift shops at each stop have pretty much the same crap. Like 95% the
same. So, don’t feel like you need to get some specific thing at the first place you visit—chances are, it’ll be there at all the other places you visit as well.
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Doing an Alaska cruise next week which is my first. For those who have been, is there anything you wish you would have
Niiineteeen84
Blowhard
Jul 3, 8:11am
Jacket. It’s still cold.
DiamondDog
Jul 3, 8:14am
First cruise at all, or first Alaskan cruise?
cougfanblue
Jul 3, 8:15am
Alaskan
Niiineteeen84
Jul 3, 8:16am
A nice pair of binoculars. Lots of wildlife to spot from the ship.
creameryon9th
Jul 3, 8:17am
I ended up renting a nice pair from the ship for $30ish. It was totally worth it.
Cougar-Duck
Jul 3, 8:19am
Look for golf balls in the trees. Hint, these are actually eagles’ heads.
valcorger
Jul 3, 9:02am
Just did my first ever cruise and it was to Alaska.
rad dawg
Jul 3, 8:26am
Why no more cruises?
cruiserhead
Jul 3, 8:37am
The experience is just not for me.
rad dawg
Jul 3, 8:49am
Thanks. That's what I imagined it would be like. I've never been on a cruise and don't ever plan to go on one either.
ManicBlue
Jul 3, 9:25am
To each their own. I've been on 2 (7 day and 10 day) and thoroughly enjoyed both.
cruiserhead
Jul 3, 9:28am
That's great you like them, but I prefer to go places cruises don't/can't go and plan my own itineraries and schedule.
ManicBlue
Jul 3, 9:58am
I totally see that. I think what I like is exactly that - I pay the fee then just show up. Someone else
cruiserhead
Jul 3, 10:04am
You'd probably like tours then too.
ManicBlue
Jul 3, 10:16am
If all inclusive, minimal planning and maximum downtime is your thing its great.
rad dawg
Jul 3, 9:39am
Book a good excursion in every port
Ted Lasso
Jul 3, 8:27am
All the gift shops at each stop have pretty much the same crap. Like 95% the
NorthernLight
Jul 3, 8:37am
Find the locally-owned shops. Cruise lines own most of the shops on the midways at the ports.
valcorger
Jul 3, 9:05am
Yes and no. You’re more likely to see a little more variety, but it’s still
NorthernLight
Jul 3, 11:50am
I have been on 20 cruises. A couple of things to consider
ImaFBfan
Jul 3, 9:21am
Alaskan cruises are some of the best. Incredible scenery!
cornellcoug
Jul 3, 9:46am
I will be on the Crown Princess Alaska cruise July 9-20. Layered clothing
chirocoug
Jul 3, 10:34am
Two pairs of shoes that you can walk a lot in and don't mind getting wet and I
Countcougula
Jul 3, 10:49am
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