ALASKA CRUISE PLANNING: A Practical First-Timer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Ship, Ports, Excursions, Packing List, Budget, and Scenic Itinerary (Smart Travel Guides)

Preparing for an Alaska cruise can be fun and exhilarating; however, if you plan one yourself, the fun will be sucked away as you have to navigate the tedious tasks of comparing ships, routes, ports, excursions, prices, packing, the travel dates, and even the weather. For those of you taking your first cruise and planning to do everything from booking to packing to boarding your cruise, Alaska Cruise Planning will provide clarity to help you avoid the misunderstandings that ultimately will only cost you options regarding your budget and your comfort and confidence as you travel. You will learn how to choose which cruise route is best, how to understand what's happening at the ports you will be visiting including and most importantly the best ways to handle the weather and when and how to evaluate shore excursions and your other options to make the best use of your time and avoid the common pitfalls of first time cruisers. This planning guide is designed for those who want the planning process to be no nonsense and realistic. There will be no expensive guesswork or time wasters from hype or confusion. Inside this book, you'll discover: - How Alaska cruise routes work and what makes each one unique - The best cruising times considering the weather, wildlife, and crowds while also remaining budget friendly - What to know before choosing a ship, cabin, cruise itinerary, and cruise length - Practical advice for each port stop of the Alaska cruise - Advice for glaciers, wildlife, scenic rail, and cultural shore excursions - A comprehensive packing list for an Alaska cruise - Advice to help prevent first cruise mistakes - Budget planning for Alaska including fares, excursions, and transfers - Ideas for different travel style itineraries - Planning notes before and after the cruise for Vancouver, Seattle, Anchorage, Seward, and Whittier Whether it is the first Alaska cruise for your family or you are trying to see which route suits your needs best, this guide is full of information you want to know. It is time to cruise Alaska with confidence and less stress. You will know what to expect before you go. Click the BUY NOW Button to get your Copy. Read more