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Alaska cruise tips 2026: 22 things I wish I knew before cruising to Alaska
I’ve cruised to Alaska three times on two different cruise lines and learned a lot of valuable lessons in the process. Between picking an itinerary, packing and booking shore excursions, there’s a lot of decisions you need to make before…
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Ruby Princess offers a great traditional cruising experience
I recently cruised to Alaska on Ruby Princess, which is an older ship with a very traditional, some would say dated, vibe. But unlike newer ships, almost every square inch of the amenities on the upper decks is available to…
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Days 6-7 on Ruby Princess: Ketchikan + sea day
In this video I share the highlights of my final 2 days onboard Ruby Princess to Alaska with my mom. On day 6 we docked in our last port of Ketchikan and our final day was at sea on the…
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Days 3-5 on Ruby Princess: Juneau, Skagway & Glacier Bay National Park
In this video I share the highlights of days 3-5 on our Alaska cruise aboard Ruby Princess, including Mendenhall Glacier National Park, the Goldbelt Tram, the White Pass Railway and Glacier Bay National Park. I also share how things are…
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First impressions of Ruby Princess on the way to Alaska
In this video I share first impressions of my cruise on Ruby Princess to Alaska. This is a special cruise for me with many firsts, including sailing with my mom for the first time. More about Ruby Princess
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Daily programs on Ruby Princess
Here are the daily programs from my 7 day cruise to Alaska (including Glacier Bay National Park) on Ruby Princess in July 2024. More about Ruby Princess What’s new
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8 tips you need to know if you’re cruising out of Vancouver
Getting to the Vancouver port from the airport is a breeze. But getting through the terminal and on to your cruise ship can be a miserable 3+ hour experience. Here are 8 tips to help you save time and grief…
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Not so Majestic cruise to Alaska
Stunning views and relaxing venues didn’t quite make up for a nightmare 4-hour embarkation, long lineups and a missed glacier stop. Join me as I explore the highs and many lows of my cruise to Alaska on Majestic Princess out…
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Main Dining Room menus on Majestic Princess
Here are the menus from my May 2023 Alaksa cruise on Majestic Princess with photos of some of the things I tried. You can find my review of Majestic here. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5…
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Daily programs on Majestic Princess
Here are the daily programs from my Alaska cruise on Majestic Princess in May 2023. Majestic was not at is best on this cruise (you can find my review of the cruise here). I cruised Alaska on Ruby Princess in…
