Can I board an Alaskan cruise?

10-day Alaska Cruises Begin by sailing beneath the Golden Gate Bridge and along the Pacific Coast. As you voyage into the Inside Passage, enjoy one of the best ways to explore the fjords, small towns and natural landmarks with your favorite people.

1. Where do you board for an Alaskan cruise?
2. Can you bring a hoverboard on a cruise?
3. Is a balcony worth it on an Alaskan cruise?
4. What is the best cabin location for an Alaska cruise?
5. Are the seas rough on an Alaskan cruise?
6. What can you not miss on an Alaskan cruise?
7. What should you not buy on a cruise?
8. Are your bags checked on a cruise?
9. Do they search your bags on a cruise?
10. What side of ship is best for Alaska cruise?
11. What is the cheapest month to cruise to Alaska?
12. What is best deck to stay on cruise ship?

Where do you board for an Alaskan cruise?

There are 4 ports that most Alaska cruises depart from: Seattle, Vancouver, Seward and Whittier. Other ports such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and Juneau are used less frequently.

Can you bring a hoverboard on a cruise?

Hoverboards. Know those two-wheeled balancing boards that were all the rage a few years ago? A few people still have them, but the trend has definitely died down. Even so, if your kids want to bring one on their cruise with them, it's against the rules.

Is a balcony worth it on an Alaskan cruise?

If you're sailing in the Mediterranean or to another scenic destination, the view is definitely worth the money, Driscoll says. "If you're doing an Alaska cruise, it's so nice out on the balcony, watching the glaciers," he says. ... And a balcony may not matter much to them.

What is the best cabin location for an Alaska cruise?

How do you pick a cabin for an Alaskan cruise? You want to look at which way you are sailing. If you are cruising north, it's best to select a starboard (or right side) stateroom since land is on that side. When sailing south from Alaska to Vancouver or Seattle, choose a port (left side) stateroom.

Are the seas rough on an Alaskan cruise?

Rough Waters: The majority of sailing on an Alaska cruise is done in the protected waters of the Inside Passage, but ships sailing to Seward, Whittier or Anchorage must cross the Gulf of Alaska, which is much rougher. Cruise staffers say the gulf gets especially bad after Labor Day, in the shoulder season.

What can you not miss on an Alaskan cruise?

12 Alaska Cruise Tour Activities Not to Miss

• Glacier & Wildlife Cruises.
• Heli-Hiking the Tundra.
• Riding the Alaska Railroad.
• Standup Paddleboarding Around Icebergs.
• Visiting a Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Sampling the Local Beer.
• Dog Sledding.
• Gold Panning.

What should you not buy on a cruise?

Here are four generally overpriced items you shouldn't buy on a cruise ship.

• Mainstream Liquor. Unless you're shopping for a rare vintage, local liqueur or brand that's not available where you live, we suggest not spending your money on booze. ...
• Personal Care Products. ...
• Medication. ...
• Electronics.

Are your bags checked on a cruise?

Your bags will be screened by security at the cruise terminal, in order to save yourself time and hassle there are certain things that you just can't bring with you. Oh, and don't accidentally pack your passport in your checked luggage – you will need it to get into the terminal to check in!

Do they search your bags on a cruise?

All checked bags on cruise ships are scanned. Passengers must pass through an airport-style detector but do not have to remove shoes; they will have a digital photo taken. ... Any sealed alcohol usually is confiscated and returned at the end of the cruise, both at home port and ports of call during the journey.

What side of ship is best for Alaska cruise?

Northbound Alaska cruises sail up the coastline through the Inside Passage and along Hubbard Glacier, so your best view of Alaska's scenic landmasses are likely on the starboard side of the ship. Southbound Alaska cruises are the opposite.

What is the cheapest month to cruise to Alaska?

May or September

The very beginning and very end of the Alaska cruise season typically sees the lowest prices for Alaska cruises. Generally speaking, May and September have the coldest temperatures of the Alaska cruise season, and it is also the time of year when school is still in session.

What is best deck to stay on cruise ship?

Generally, mid-ship is most favorable on lower decks, especially if you are prone to motion sickness. There is more noticeable movement in the more forward areas of the vessel, or on higher decks. One of the most often overlooked issues in the selection of your cabin is whether it is on Port or Starboard side.