Cruising Glacier Bay: 14 Pro Tips for a Memorable Experience

What to do with a long day in Skagway, Alaska? Combining the White Pass Yukon Railway train ride with a bus excursion into the Yukon Territory. How everyone spends their day at a cruise port destination can vary. There are always many options, and it was no different in Skagway, Alaska. You can plan a …

How to spend less than one day in Juneau, Alaska, on a cruise? A day in Juneau will look different for everyone. Ours started with some rain and a canceled shore excursion. Standing outside our balcony on the Norwegian Encore as it docked in Juneau, Alaska, we gazed upon a port enveloped in fog and …

Are you looking for a cruise drink package calculator? Our simple calculator will help you easily determine if purchasing a beverage drink package with the cruise line is cost-effective and within your budget. Is the cruise drink package worth it? There are many factors to consider when planning a cruise vacation. One of them is …

What are some Alaska cruise tips to help you plan your trip? And, what are the Alaska cruise mistakes you can avoid while planning an Alaskan cruise? Every trip planned is a learning experience. Our first cruise to Alaska was one in which we made a few mistakes before even taking our cruise. Some of …

Embarking on a cruise from Seattle? Where is the Seattle Cruise Port? What are the things to do near and around Seattle Cruise Port? Whether you’re embarking on an exciting Alaskan cruise or just stopping in port to explore some of the area’s iconic sightseeing spots, Seattle is a must-visit destination.  With 1.43 million passengers expected to …

Will you be cruising the Norwegian Encore? We took a 7-day cruise to Alaska on this cruise ship. Read our NCL Encore Review. Is a mega cruise ship the right cruise to sail to Alaska? Maybe. Maybe not. Cruising Alaska has been at the top of my list of cruise itineraries to experience for some …