5 Crafty Tricks That Catch Alaska Cruisers Out (Again u0026 Again)

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Wow excellent information! Thank you so much!
Comment from : K Forman

We flew to Anchorage , rented car and had the time of our life
Comment from : Mikedoc52

As a new cruiser I can attest all this happened to me We barely were off the boat and it was time to go back in two ports Apparently Norwegian is famous for pulling this
Comment from : Christopher Angeli

What about fishing trips and getting your meat home?
Comment from : boondogger

Your first mistake regarding an Alaskan cruise would be to book on the Norwegian Bliss with the racetrack, water slides, lasertag etc
Comment from : J Willar

My cousin owns a store in Skagway I haven’t been there but two of my friends have One bought souvenir fabric It’s called Rushin’ Tailor Quilr Store If you visit, let her know how you heard about her it
Comment from : Nikii Murtaugh

Skip the cruise and come ALL THE WAY up to Alaska These lil port towns hardly touch the surface of Alaska It's basically Canada
Comment from : Bucket List Retreats

Ummmm …news flash cruise ships SOOOOOK ! When their not sinking , on fire , people getting sick , they simply are a mindless person very expensive dumb vacation 3 hours ? 4 hours ? Lmfao 😂
Comment from : S Rocco

Blue Bus in Juneau doesn't operate anymore
Comment from : AR Online

I have not attended a shopping class on board in years On my first couple cruises we did, it was a joke So now with over 20 cruise trips I don’t need their propaganda
Comment from : Darell Piper

Gary your YouTube cruise videos are the very best for providing detailed information and advice for everyone My wife and I truly appreciate all you do Thank you
Comment from : Richard Coben

I have an Alaskan cruise 🛳 with Royal Caribbean with stops in Juneau from 1:00pm - 11:00pm, Skagway from 7:00am - 7:30pm, Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier from 7:00am - 12:00pm anf Victoria British Columbia from 8:00am - 6:00pm which to me is plenty of time to explore each port
Comment from : JOPIA SPIEDER

Pro-tip: Holland America and sometimes Princess have stops in Haines Alaska, instead of Skagway Do that! Haines is the real thing It's actually an Alaskan town without the gauntlet of dockside stores etc They have their own brewery (try the spruce tip ale , or their root beer), distillery (absinthe!) local pizza places (the Fireweed is my favorite) and lots of truly local creative products And they have stunning tours of the bald eagle preserve, the local mountain environment, and in late summer bear viewing And the locals are quite friendly And they have much better grocery stores etc than other towns and within walking distance of the boats Plus the area is spectacular Best small town in Alaska And if you are stuck going to Skagway there is a ferry taking people to those tours or you can just go visit Haines Follow the Tips For Travelers advice about booking tours there Do some research! And enjoy!
Comment from : The Anadromist

Its interestingI am going to Alaska in October, for both the Skagway railway excursions and the Juneau tram, my NCL rate was much better than the public rate (before discounts or shore excursion credit) Glad I compared, though!
Comment from : Christie Meller

How about The Big Nugget Tour in Skagway? I’ve been hearing good things about it Especially with the Moonshine Monty guide I’ve been told it’s a worthwhile tour for the price
Comment from : Jessica Tadros

This is so helpful! I’ve been planning an Alaska cruise and this is so critical to consider or you’ll just spend your time onboard
Comment from : Jessica El

I was on the Royal Princess when the rockslide happened and we weren't able to dock in Skagway I was very disappointed😢
Comment from : Albert Giesbrecht

Thank YoubrCame back from Alaska a few weeks ago and I’m SOOO Glad n Thankful that i followed this advice
Comment from : Dan Sheehan

Watching your videos has convinced me never to go on cruises and stick to individual tourism - Thanks
Comment from : Klemheist

yep, our cruise does just as you say, late arrival at one port and only there for a short time Juneau only half day and late arrival in Victoria Oh well to late to change
Comment from : david perrott

Knob heads, MAGA?
Comment from : Martin Green

Thank you for all your great tips and advise/brOne thing to keep in mind though - booking trip on one's own will save money That said, if for some reason the trip is delayed the ship will sale without you However, if you book the trip via the cruise line/aget you pay mote but the ship will not leave the port without you I rather pay a little more and not port chase my ship
Comment from : Ester Vider

Don't take a flight seeing trip in South East Alaska unless it is a clear blue sky day There have been more than a few crashes killing cruise passengers in Alaska Many of the pilot are transients who don't live in these communities year round and only come up for a few of tourist season
Comment from : Sam Spade

I just got off my first ever cruise, first time to Alaska, on NCL BLISS 3days ago When I tell you I wished I followed the advice given on this video before booking my cruise I would have had a better experience I booked this cruise with a group of relatives and we were set on booking NCL BLISS because of the amenities on the ship (racetrack, slide,lasertag,etc) First time cruisers we assumed the port stops were all day We booked several excursions at exorbitant prices for fear we would be left behind if we booked with private vendors We wanted the added protection All the advice that was given in this video we did the exact opposite We still had a good time but paid a pretty penny for it The pro's of NCL BLISS - the crew is top notch You will never find better service than the crew on this ship- extremely polite, attentive, prompt, and cheerful employees The ship was immaculate There was always something to do on the ship for my husband and I If you want to feel rushed, go to the ports at a NON-leisure pace and hurry back on the ship We did not enjoy this at all If you would like to explore the small towns of Alaska and enjoy the activities at each portthis is NOT the cruise for you If you would like to spend hundreds of dollars more for no reason, book all your excursions through the ship You will find when you get off the ship, the same exact excursion available for $100 less! If you're worried about missing the ship, choose a short excursion and be one of the first to get off the ship You won't have any issues if you get up early and be the first off the ship Sitka we had about 3 hours (1excursion) with no time to eat crab, Juneau 3hours (1excursion to glacier only), Icy Strait 3hours (1excursion), Ketchikan 3hours delno restaurants open because it was so early only got to shop, Victoria was the biggest disappointment of all You arrive at 8pm, when you disembark you will be flocked by taxi drivers who will charge you $20 to drive you 3miles to Victoria which you have one hour to walk around and see stores, harbor, empress hotel, and parliament building Although beautiful thats all you will do/del look and leave, paid $20 to get back to ship Most people don't get off the ship because it's 2 hours of your life of rushing Again, the common theme here is RUSHED Would I book this cruise again? No Would I cruise on NCL again? Yes for the ship itself but for the same type of rushed itinerary, NO Listen to the advice given in these videos
Comment from : Tee Leo

Sadly, I am up s*** Creek without a paddle! I have only discovered this by saying it updated itinerary I'm heartbroken I wanted to go on the Tracy arm fjord excursion as this is once in a lifetime trip for me Oh well, I guess I'll make the best of it NCL cruising
Comment from : WM

We went on the Holland America New Amsterdam a few years ago, our first time on a cruise I went along to a presentation billed as an overview of the ports we’d be visiting, thinking I’d find out something interesting about what we could see But no, it was pretty much all a presentation on shopping for jewellery at each port and the audience were there for it I bailed after 10 minutes and we did our own thing at each port, had some fantastic experiences …… and didn’t buy any jewellery!
Comment from : Ddraig Mafon

Our favorite excursions in Alaska were when we were in port at Skagway It wasn’t in Skagway, but in Haines We took the catamaran across the fjord to Haines, seeing plenty of seals, eagles and other wildlife on the way Once in Haines we boarded a bus that took us into the Chilkat bald eagle preserve Our first time there we took a float trip down the river The float trip was very peaceful and we also saw many bald eagles, both mature and juvenile At the end of the float trip we were served cookies and hot cocoa before boarding the bus back to Haines Our second trip was similar, but we instead took a jet boat that went further into the preserve We saw lots of wildlife there also including trumpeter swans, albeit from a distance At the end of the trip we had hot dogs to roast, making a nice rustic lunch
Comment from : Tim Woody

We did Norwegian on the Joy to Alaska and it was amazing Our port time was excellent and gave us plenty of time in the ports
Comment from : Joey Saczynski

I lived in Alaska for almost 4ish years I get it, people like to take a cruise as opposed to flying and driving But let me tell you, there isn't a cruise out there that shows the true beauty of Alaska The amount of things you can do off of a cruise is ridiculous I have talked many family members out of doing a cruise because you just don't get to see it all So, if cruising is your thing, have at it If you really want to enjoy Alaska, fly or drive there It is so worth it
Comment from : G C

As always great advice that is applicable to MOST ports :)
Comment from : Get Out of Here Travels

We are going to Alaska on 8/6/23 We are taking Holland America Noordam I hope this is a good cruise, so nervous
Comment from : diane coan

The onboard shops are also stupidly priced We have found in cruises we've been on that in the last couple of days the shops have sales which to our surprise much of the products were reduced by sometimes over 50
Comment from : Vox AC30

Exactlly I swore I would never take the big ships to Alaska because of all these things I took the government inside passage ferries
Comment from : beth manus

Thanks Gary, my wife did some great planning for our trip, and you give great tips!brWe ended up in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan for 8-13 hours each brWe were also there at the start of the cruise season (earlyish May 2023) so we were the only ship in Skagway, and overlapped with only one other ship in the other two ports That was great in terms of not being crowded out brWhite Pass Railway and Yukon excursion to Carcross with Chilkoot Tours was awesomebrUnfortunately we were a little early in the season to get close to Dawes Glacier up the Endicott Arm - just too much ice in the water brWe were also blessed with fantastic weather (but that's more good luck than good management)
Comment from : Mark Westaway

🌦️❤️🪴🇨🇦
Comment from : Glynis McCartney IntricateScraps

Just got off a Princess Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier Great trip! Only did one cruise excursion to use up credits, otherwise booked locally or did our own thing Mendenhall Glacier is easy on your own with the “Blue Bus” spent 2 hours there hiking and seeing the waterfall and glacier Well worth it!brAlso did the 26 Glacier Cruise out of Whittier which was amazing and cheaper if booked on own
Comment from : Randolph H

You stated prices if you do it yourself; what is the added cost from the cruise line?
Comment from : Sgt Tattoo

Gary, Your cruise videos are great and very helpful Watched this video shortly after returning from our first-ever cruise on the Koningsdam to AlaskabrWe had been to Alaska once before so I was not surprised by all the shops in the ports but I was surprised at all they tried to sell you on the shipbrOverall, our cruise was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend Holland America Thanks for all you tips!
Comment from : Kevin Starr

If u want the heat - my suggestion would be Queensland - no snow brSub / Tropical weather
Comment from : John McEleney

Really poor editing Needs work
Comment from : Kathleen OGrady

We did Alaska in 2016 on a boutique small ship , absolutely fantastic
Comment from : Rick ZW

Gary, my wife, and I just returned from a 7-day Holland America cruise on the Eurodam I can confirm that everything you mention in this video is spot on And thanks to much of your advice we had a great time So special thanks for helping us to make our trip so fantastic
Comment from : Stan Kuback

How to do the ultimate cheap port call??? Go geocaching! You will find the best hidden secrets, you'll learn some real local history, you'll get away from the crowds and it doesn't cost you a cent (unless you pay for the optional premium membership)
Comment from : Roger Hammond

Several of the cruise lines have dropped diamond international according to according to the effy sales person that was on my most recent n c l cruise
Comment from : Gwen Marshall

😂I’m immune to the trinket and jewelry pushers 😂
Comment from : JP JP

Kodiak and Sitka are very nice Not tourist engineered like the ones in the video
Comment from : Offshore

U made some really good suggestions! I have done this cruise a few time Liked that u suggest buy ‘Made in Alaska’ merchandise 👍
Comment from : Mark Johnson

I don't want a holiday that involves "tricks" to make it good what a horrible conceptbrbrNot one cruise vlog video claims cruising is better since the pandemic in fact, they ALL say the opposite
Comment from : Cupid Stunt

If it is snowing in Skagway, get a hand dipped ice cream cone and eat it outside in the snow Wonderful experience Alaska consumes more ice cream per capita than any other State
Comment from : Rayburn Stockinger

I went on an Alaskan cruise years ago with Holland America I think I took the local bus at Juneau to the glacier Easy Also I bought a jacket on the cruise It just says Alaskan on the left breast I actually still wear it It’s good in the fall but also great in the winter
Comment from : Nobody In Particular

Did you take down the video of how to make the most of an Alaskan cruise without breaking the budget video you mentioned ?
Comment from : Bethel Ng

Awesome info!
Comment from : Moms Travel Team

I would love to watch the referred video but can not find it 😢
Comment from : Diana Shelton

Alaska on a cruise ship is NEVER the true Alaska experience Sorry
Comment from : RonKris

Alaskan Knifeworks, by The Hanger, for locally made items
Comment from : LindySellsHomes

another miss is not going into mainland Alaska, which is stunning In truth, if i had to pick between traveling around mainland alaska (DIY) and going on a cruise, i prefer the former
Comment from : B Lerner

Such good advice I just went on an Alaskan cruise and can confirm everything said here Incidentally, I went into a store in Juneau that sold alpaca fur items I asked if they were locally sourced and the lady said it is all Peruvian I found that really strange The whole jewelry and watch cruise connection is strange and ruins the experience in my opinion In the days of internet why on earth would you pay more for anything non local? If you look farther up the road you can buy some beautiful Native American artifacts that support their communities and gives you something truly unique to the place you visited And not that much farther either, I’m talking like two stores up
Comment from : Ali

I would caution people on all cruise lines (I’ve been on many) Most of the jewelry bought in the shops RECOMMENDED by the cruise lines never really held up for me Broken clasps, safety clasps that didn’t work and worst of all, expensive precious stones falling out ( and lost forever) of their setting I’ve spent close to $1,000 on jewelry repairs Now I just use a trusted jeweler close to what I live Prices are better too
Comment from : Carol Bradley

Juneau tram, wait to make sure that it’s not a completely foggy daybrAlso the Alaska Wildberry chocolate jelly candy is based in Anchorage and amazing
Comment from : gojl5567

As something from a family member who just got back from one, with the excursions and similar, there's the entire thing of the cruise company dealing with the timing of things So anything that's potentially limited or time specific, is something that adds to the increased risk in going for either independent reservation or purchasing on site They lost out on something due to the ship arriving in port late while the ones purchased along with the cruise were guaranteed for when they got there (Though weather was still a thing for things)
Comment from : AzraelThanatos

We always found that cruising to or from Vancouver or r/t Vancouver was far better than cruising from Seattle
Comment from : Steve Nelson

We booked a European that was sponsored by local radio talk show stars We bought insurance due to the large invested Covid hit and the cruise was postponed It was on and off again for years We have been trying to get a refund from Cruise Builders with no luck Any ideas for organizations to help get our money back ? Thank You
Comment from : Gordon Yaghjian

We've cruised to Alaska I can attest that you've given solid advice Great job as always Gary!
Comment from : A Walker

It's wild to me to have a friend like Gary and not ask him (or offer a consultation fee) to get the best damn cruise I can My friends ask me about my expertise and vice versa Is that not a common thing??
Comment from : Amy Berberich

Say what you will about the Red Dog The food was fantastic, and service was impeccable for such a popular place brbrAs long as what's being offered is of a quality that matches or goes above the asking price, I'm happy
Comment from : Bahamut_mega

Diaz Cafe in Ketchikan was awesome and definitely local
Comment from : wisskier

I simply ❤ the way he says “Glay she ah”…
Comment from : G Stevens

I've been living in Alaska for several years I would say the best souvenirs is original artwork by Alaskan natives
Comment from : Charles Davis

I been to Alaska (Silversea) completely agree
Comment from : Michael Kilby

Please help still Will be taking the cruise this summer Any suggesstion for the best cruise line?
Comment from : Rick Nguyenhuu

My husband and I have been on this cruise with NCL and it was our first cruise Amazing places and wildlife to see in Alaska We really enjoyed the whole experience
Comment from : Elaine B

Math and numbers are memorization God is for real
Comment from : Marco Currin

I was a ranger at the Mendenhall Glacier, and I am so happy you mentioned that people don't have enough time at the glacier when they take the excursions, and thst folks should get there themselveswe aren't allowed to tell people that because federal employees aren't allowed to show bias with businesses, but it's so true! Public transportation for the win!
Comment from : perrin55