All the gift shops at each stop have pretty much the same crap. Like 95% the

Jul 3, 2024
8:37:34am

NorthernLight All-American

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

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