ALASKA SHORE TRAVEL TIPS BLOG

During your planning process for your trip to Alaska, you might find yourself wondering: Do I really need an excursion in every port? The short answer is no.  Most Alaska cruises stop in three or four Alaska destinations, and each one has ... READ MORE...

Bon voyage! You’ve been looking forward to your Alaskan cruise, and now it's finally here.  You're ready to settle in and enjoy your vacation when you find out your ship is running late.  Maybe it's an hour behind schedule. Maybe... READ MORE...

You asked, we answered!  We asked our team a very important question: If you could only book one Alaska excursion, what would it be? Here's what they had to say.   Don - It'd have to be the Ketchikan Alaska Fishing & Wi... READ MORE...

The time has come, you've booked your cruise to Alaska, and now you're faced with the fun part: choosing your Alaska excursions.  Our team is here to help!  What sets Alaska Shore Excursions apart is our first-hand knowledge of Alaska, the ... READ MORE...

The Mendenhall Glacier is one of those destinations you've probably heard of before, but do you actually need to book an excursion to see it?   If your goal is simply to see the glacier, walk the trails, and visit Nugget Falls, you can kee... READ MORE...

This is one of the most common questions we hear from guests cruising to Alaska. As a general rule, shore excursions for the summer cruise season become available for booking during the fall and winter prior to the season. We recommend starting your ... READ MORE...

Packing for Alaska is part of the adventure, but you don't need to overthink it.  During cruise season, you could see snow-covered glaciers and icefields one day and be walking through a lush temperate rainforest the next.  The weather can ... READ MORE...

For some, the best part of a cruise is the excursions. Excursions and tours are fantastic ways to broaden your perspective, experience something new, and connect with the people and places that make Alaska so special. Based in Juneau, Alaska, Alaska ... READ MORE...

Whether you've finished planning your Alaska cruise and shore excursions, or simply looking for inspiration for a future adventure, it's never too early to let your imagination travel north before you board the ship. Alaska is a place of dramati... READ MORE...

Alaska’s weather is famously variable, and that’s largely due to its unique geographical location. Where cool Arctic air meets moist Pacific air and rugged coastal mountains rise straight from the seas, weather can change quickly, even wi... READ MORE...

We here at Alaska Shore Excursions receive a lot of the same questions from our guests and we wanted to make sure that these answers have an easy place to live. Below are some of the most common questions we are asked: What currency are the prices... READ MORE...

The best time to take an Alaskan cruise is in June, July, and August to experience the best weather and the best excursions. The best time to take a cruise and save money is in May and September, though the weather will be cooler and not every excurs... READ MORE...

A typical Alaska Cruise can cost between $600 and $5,000 per person, depending on the length of your cruise, the type of cruise you choose, and your room choice. We recommend budgeting an additional $1,000 to $1,500 per person for shore excursion... READ MORE...

One of the ways to commemorate your Alaskan adventure is by purchasing souvenirs; but with all of the options, what should you look for? While many folks love novelty trinkets -- “Alaska’s state bird mosquito catcher” anyone? -- the... READ MORE...