I just got back yesterday from my Alaskan cruise for a week, and I drastically overpack thinking it was going to be much colder, I will say depending on what your excursions are - we had sunny weather every single day except for Ketchikan it lightly drizzled, so tennis shoes is what we wore on our excursions - whale watching in Juneau, the Skagway train ride- and a tour around Ketchikan with a small hike looking for bears, but tennis shoes did it for us. the boat tour to the glacier was cool but nothing that a tennis shoe wouldn’t keep your feet warm - we only viewed the glacier and did not walk on it…... Did not wear a heavy down jacket at all, a hoodie sweatshirt and a windbreaker was just enough, hat and light gloves were all we needed. and I am from Southern California so I’m not used to the cold, but it was beautiful weather during our trip last week. Definitely used our bathing suits, almost every day kids were in the pool but they never opened the upper skylights, we were always in a controlled environment, and of course we went into the spa to use the facilities with our swimsuits. Dinner time we did get dressed up one night for the elegant, three nights we wore dress pants with a nice blouse or sweater, and the other nights were just nice casual. We had a balcony room and three of the nights we opened our balcony door with a chair to let the fresh air in and could hear the waves. It was a great trip, and just pay attention to the weather report before you leave because our forecast was very very accurate…
We’re in Juneau today. Actually colder than I anticipated. Colder than forecast. Bought an extra fleece in Ketchikan and wishing for a heavier coat. Agree that sneakers are good enough but have several pairs. It’s been wet every day so far.
A very helpful video. We are Kiwis from NZ, so didn't really know what to bring. We were booked to do the Rockies and Alaskan cruise in 2020, and 6 weeks before we were to go, we went into Covid lockdown. We have rebooked for end of May 2023, and are really looking forward to our trip.
I'm going mid-June, 2024, so I hope to get some sun. For rain, I'm thinking of bringing either a North Face Tri-climate jacket, with the liner removed, or an old, very long, London Fog trench coat, with the liner removed. I can layer underneath, depending on the temps.
i’ve only been on one cruise and it was to the caribbean. however, i learned a lot about not overpacking, layering (as you say), formal night cheats, etc. since then, i have become carryon only and i will NEVER go back. i’m pretty good at it but would be interested to know if you have a video for carryon only packing for an alaskan cruise. thanks for the tips.
Agree with you on bar soap (ick), however, we just reached into the shower & got a squirt of soap…that would work if you wanted to save packing liquid soap. Do you ever offer/plan any group cruises?
We did our Alaska cruise back on 2018 and we were as lucky as you were We had gorgeous unseasonal weather. Love the Alaska cruise. What’s your travel agent website?
For us, it depends on how long it was, what they did, how many workers there are. It’s not required but appreciated. We usually do $10-$20 a person but depends!
When did you go? Which ship did you go on? Trying to decide if we should go on Quantum of the Seas or NCL Encore late May next year. Also, balcony really needed for Alaskan cruise? How lucky to gave such nice weather..
We found your video very helpful. I have 2 questions. We haven't traveled a lot and very excited. We are going to Alaska in 2025. What type of luggage do you recommend & how many are allowed. Most important is we both use sleep machines would you suggest packing them in our luggage or can they travel like our luggage?
We're taking our first Alaskan Cruise in May and scheduled four different excursions...one of them being the train ride in Skagway and we were told we didn't need our passports. Is that not true?!
You’ll have to check the cruise line website of whatever lien you are going on, but most people had at least one large suitcase and then a backpack each, if not more! Very typical!
I do have to ask if tour guides dont get paid well who is getting the cash for the over priced tours. The cruise line! America is the only country where the general public have been taught to pay the wages of everyone instead of ghe employers.
Can you send me your packing list? When I screenshot it, it's too small to read, when I enlarge it's too blurry to read. Going on my Alaskan cruise next week, would love to use your packing list to double check I have everything I need.
@@rhondagallagher2757 we each brought one large checked suitcase, a carry on size suitcase and a backpack. It was manageable! We also were away for 2 weeks.
Yours is the first video that mentioned that the ship has European plugs. That's super helpul to know!
So glad it was helpful!!
I just got back yesterday from my Alaskan cruise for a week, and I drastically overpack thinking it was going to be much colder, I will say depending on what your excursions are - we had sunny weather every single day except for Ketchikan it lightly drizzled, so tennis shoes is what we wore on our excursions - whale watching in Juneau, the Skagway train ride- and a tour around Ketchikan with a small hike looking for bears, but tennis shoes did it for us. the boat tour to the glacier was cool but nothing that a tennis shoe wouldn’t keep your feet warm - we only viewed the glacier and did not walk on it…... Did not wear a heavy down jacket at all, a hoodie sweatshirt and a windbreaker was just enough, hat and light gloves were all we needed. and I am from Southern California so I’m not used to the cold, but it was beautiful weather during our trip last week. Definitely used our bathing suits, almost every day kids were in the pool but they never opened the upper skylights, we were always in a controlled environment, and of course we went into the spa to use the facilities with our swimsuits. Dinner time we did get dressed up one night for the elegant, three nights we wore dress pants with a nice blouse or sweater, and the other nights were just nice casual. We had a balcony room and three of the nights we opened our balcony door with a chair to let the fresh air in and could hear the waves. It was a great trip, and just pay attention to the weather report before you leave because our forecast was very very accurate…
What a great trip! Thank you so much for sharing your experience- this really helps everyone looking to pack and try not to overpack!!!
😊
What month did you go? I’m going at the end of this September (24).
We’re in Juneau today. Actually colder than I anticipated. Colder than forecast. Bought an extra fleece in Ketchikan and wishing for a heavier coat. Agree that sneakers are good enough but have several pairs. It’s been wet every day so far.
Thanks for you information
Heading on an Alaskan cruise next month and your videos have been a wealth of knowledge! Appreciated!
@@ikirika we are so happy to hear this! Thank you so much!
We are going to our first cruise and it’s to Alaska in July so I found this very helpful.
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Heading on an AK cruise next month and this was a wealth of knowledge! Thank you!
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
I will be travelling 4 weeks nxt May. Alaska and Hawaii. Carry on only. 2 pairs of shoes. Less is more.
@@Sabby899-qp1dw dang, impressive!
This video was really helpful and I will use it as a guide.
We are so glad! Thank you for watching!
@@ACoupleTravelers
I need a travel agent? Are you travel agents?
@@TraceyDuncan-d4k yes! Send an email to j.buraczenski@magicalvacationplanner.com
We are leaving for our land cruise tour of Alaska in 30 days. Your video has really helped me in planning and ahad a lot of good advice.
We are so glad to hear it! Wishing you a wonderful trip!
Great video! Thanks for covering the real basic needs and not all the fluff stuff! Great packing list!
Thank you for watching!!
A very helpful video. We are Kiwis from NZ, so didn't really know what to bring. We were booked to do the Rockies and Alaskan cruise in 2020, and 6 weeks before we were to go, we went into Covid lockdown. We have rebooked for end of May 2023, and are really looking forward to our trip.
Thanks for watching, so glad it was helpful! Wishing you a wonderful trip, it’ll be worth the wait!!
Thanks, very informative. I'm on my way out on my cruise on August 11th.
Thanks for watching! Have a great trip!
Really helpful video. We are going next May so we may need cold weather stuff.
Yes, definitely layers!
I'm going mid-June, 2024, so I hope to get some sun. For rain, I'm thinking of bringing either a North Face Tri-climate jacket, with the liner removed, or an old, very long, London Fog trench coat, with the liner removed. I can layer underneath, depending on the temps.
Packing with the ability for layers is key I think, with something waterproof on top!!
Don’t bother with the trench coat. 1 waterproof jacket is enough
@@ilenet9911 I have a north face tri climate jacket that I'll probably bring. The only problem is that it won't keep your knees dry.
@@billkallas1762 that’s what an umbrella is for and weather proof pants
Great, straight up the point, vid!
Thx👍
@@shonniles4539 thanks for watching!
Thank You going on September 1st 2023 First Cruise
Amazing! Have so much fun!
Where did you get the cute oversized sunglasses
All of our sunglasses are Raybans!
Awesome video! Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
i’ve only been on one cruise and it was to the caribbean. however, i learned a lot about not overpacking, layering (as you say), formal night cheats, etc. since then, i have become carryon only and i will NEVER go back. i’m pretty good at it but would be interested to know if you have a video for carryon only packing for an alaskan cruise. thanks for the tips.
Unfortunately don’t have that video, we find it hard to travel with just carry ons. Especially with all our video equipment!
Agree with you on bar soap (ick), however, we just reached into the shower & got a squirt of soap…that would work if you wanted to save packing liquid soap.
Do you ever offer/plan any group cruises?
Oh that’s a great idea!
Yes, I can book groups! For Royal, you need 8 rooms for it to be a group/get perks!
Can you share your packing list?
It’s at the end of the video, you can screenshot!
Is biodegradable sunscreen the same as Reef safe? Thanks!
Yes!
Thx!
@@rhondagallagher2757 thanks for watching!
We did our Alaska cruise back on 2018 and we were as lucky as you were We had gorgeous unseasonal weather. Love the Alaska cruise. What’s your travel agent website?
Amazing! We were so thrilled with the weather and so thankful!
Here’s the website: www.magicalvacationplanner.com/staff/jenna-buraczenski/
what is the rate or appropriate amount to tip the excursion people? i didnt know we were supposed to tip them
For us, it depends on how long it was, what they did, how many workers there are. It’s not required but appreciated. We usually do $10-$20 a person but depends!
I need wardrobe suggestions for an Alaskan cruise mid to late October. Anyone done a cruise then?
Haven’t gone then personally but it’ll definitely be on the colder end then. More layers for sure!!
Maybe I missed it but did u mention what dates you were there? Going with 2 grown kids n my husband from the 4th august thru the 15th, this Friday!!
We were there June 16-23. Have a great time!!
what did you do in Victoria BC? we only have 4 hours at night there.
We did the Canadian Als Trail and City Highlights tour offered through Royal, it was great!!
@@ACoupleTravelers thank you!
When did you go? Which ship did you go on? Trying to decide if we should go on Quantum of the Seas or NCL Encore late May next year. Also, balcony really needed for Alaskan cruise? How lucky to gave such nice weather..
We went mid June, Ovation of the Seas on Royal. Def the balcony was worth it, my favorite part was sitting there watching the scenery change!!
In 2025 I will be taking a 11 night cruise on Virgin and would like some suggestions for packing and in 2026 I will be taking the Panama cruise
Check out our icon of the seas packing list- will be very similar to what you need!
We found your video very helpful. I have 2 questions. We haven't traveled a lot and very excited. We are going to Alaska in 2025. What type of luggage do you recommend & how many are allowed. Most important is we both use sleep machines would you suggest packing them in our luggage or can they travel like our luggage?
Here’s a helpful link from Royal: www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/onboard-luggage-policy
Most lines want you to carry on your sleep machines and not to pack them in your luggage that is brought on the ship
Do you mind sharing when you cruised?
@@PennyArnold-u3w mid June 2023!
How many suitcases did you carry and did you check them or were they carry on?
We each day a checked bag, a carry on bag and a backpack. For the ship, we had them take everything but our backpacks on for us!
Thank you for sharing, I am trying very hard not to overpack, but I was not able to pack carryon only.
We're taking our first Alaskan Cruise in May and scheduled four different excursions...one of them being the train ride in Skagway and we were told we didn't need our passports. Is that not true?!
We needed our passports for it! Who did you book it through?
Do you need govt I’d and passport or can you just use passport?
For us, just passport when we went into Canada from Skagway and back. But had to randomly show ID to get back on ship in Juneau!
Two large bags each how much are you allowed to take?
You’ll have to check the cruise line website of whatever lien you are going on, but most people had at least one large suitcase and then a backpack each, if not more! Very typical!
How much do you generally tip the excursion people?
It depends how many people are leading the excursion and how long it was. But typically $20-30 per person range is what we do, it depends!
I do have to ask if tour guides dont get paid well who is getting the cash for the over priced tours. The cruise line! America is the only country where the general public have been taught to pay the wages of everyone instead of ghe employers.
@@Sabby899-qp1dw a good point
Can you send me your packing list? When I screenshot it, it's too small to read, when I enlarge it's too blurry to read. Going on my Alaskan cruise next week, would love to use your packing list to double check I have everything I need.
Email me! J.buraczenski@magicalvacationplanner.com
Im so stressed decidiing how much to pack because of the weight limit in the airline.
I hear you! We each had a checked bag, a carry on bag and a backpack. That was for sure plenty!
What month did you go? We are going on May 10th
We went mid June!
@@ACoupleTravelers thank you
Looking for your packing list so I can print
Are you the person who just emailed me by chance?
MAY weather??
Alaska weather is unpredictable! Pack in layers and expect rain!
Bro… you look a lot like Buddy Hackett… that’s a compliment by the way!
Don’t see a link to print the packing list
Feel free to email me: j.buraczenski@magicalvacationplanner.com
@@ACoupleTravelers that ship already sailed! Literally 😘
What month did you go?
June 16-23 of this year!
i think you 2 make a lovely couple
Thank you! So nice of you to say
What size luggage did you bring and how many per person? THX
@@rhondagallagher2757 we each brought one large checked suitcase, a carry on size suitcase and a backpack. It was manageable! We also were away for 2 weeks.
What month did you go?
June!