A must pack item for AK cruise tour???

Just off the Radiance today and did week before on land. Spent a totally dry time in the mid 90 degrees in Denali and Talkeetna, So pack some t-shirts and shorts.

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90s in Denali? Yikes!! We leave in 2 weeks, cruise first, then 9 days DIY. I'll take your dry weather but not 90! We will pack some shorts though. Thanks for reporting.

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I'm sure it's been posted already, but mosquito repellant is an absolute must. Buy the best brand you can find and don't try to go with the cheapest one available.

It's almost impossible to describe how bad the mosquitos can be.

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We loved (and used) the map that is included with this book: ALASKA CRUISE HANDBOOK.

The book is great, too!

I wouldn't recommend hanging the map on the wall, as we had it out with us on the balcony to refer to often.

I noticed the same map for sale in some of the shops around the ports, but we were glad to have it ahead of time.

We loved (and used) the map that is included with this book: ALASKA CRUISE HANDBOOK.

 

The book is great, too!

 

I wouldn't recommend hanging the map on the wall, as we had it out with us on the balcony to refer to often.

 

I noticed the same map for sale in some of the shops around the ports, but we were glad to have it ahead of time.

Just ordered. Almost all 5-star reviews. Thanks for the link!

I culled the posts and this is what I wrote down for my family.

Clothes - Think Layers

• T-Shirts
  
• Long-Sleeved T-Shirts
  
• Sweater/Fleece Pullover
  
• Jeans
  
• Dress / Slacks (dinner)
  
• 2 button up shirts (dinner)
  
• Underwear
  
• Sleeping Attire
  
• SwimSuit
  

Shoes

• Tennis Shoes
  
• Hiking Boots (if hiking) or
  

• Water Resistant Walking Shoes
  

• Socks that Repel Water (several pairs as they get wet)
  

Outerwear

• 3-in-1 Coat
  

• Raincoat
  

• Gloves
  

• Inexpensive Glove - Cut off the index finger for pic taking
  

• Scarves
  

• Cap that Covers Ears
  
• Sunglasses
  

• Baseball Cap
  

Room

• Power Strips (for electronics)
  

• Night Light - Battery
  

• Over the Door Toiletry Kit
  

• Gallon-size zip-lock bags
  

• Colored Highlighters (one color for each kids to highlight activities)
  

• Cell Phone Charger
  

• Travel Insulated Coffee Mug
  
• Coffee Fixins (creamer/SweetnLow)
  
• Lysol Wipes (put ~7 in ziplock baggie)
  
• Yellow Stickies
  

Important Items

• Wallet
  

• Cash (small denominations)
  

• Passports/Birth Certificates
  
• Boarding Pass
  

• Medical Cards
  
• Info on Who to Call is Credit Cards get Stolen
  
• Camera (1-2)
  

• Telescopic/zoom Lens
  

• Memory Cards for Camera
  

• Good Binoculars
  

• Camera or two
  

• Sunglasses
  
• Travel Mug w/ lid for early am coffee
  

• Packing Tape (for mailing back packages)
  

• Backpack/Daybag
  

Toiletries

• Chapstick (1 pp)
  

• Sunscreen (for face)
  

• Small First Aid kit in Ziplock Bag (Bandaids)
  

• Bug Spray (Best you can get w/ DEET)
  

• Magnets (to hang AK map on wall)
  

• Shelf Liner (so things don't roll off bedstand)
  

• Hand Sanitizer
  

• Tums
  

• Tylenol/Advil
  

• Other medications you normally take
  

Misc

• Tour Books (Frommers)
  

• Ziplock bags
  

• Umbrella
  

• iPod Docking Station (to listen to your own music)
  

• Gum
  

• Packaged Snack (to take on excursions)
  

• Water Flavorings (Crystal Light)
  

• Sewing Kit
  

• Over the Door Organizer (to put toiletries in, etc)
  

• Motion sickness Remedies
  

• Stamps for Postcards
  

• Batteries for Camera
  
• Battery Charger
  
• Flashlight or Battery Powered Nightlights
  
• Books
  

• Tide Pen
  

• Kindle
  

• Cards
  

I culled the posts and this is what I wrote down for my family.

 

 

Outerwear

• 3-in-1 Coat
  

• Raincoat
  

 

 

• Umbrella
  

If you have a 3-in-one jacket, you shouldn't ALSO need a rain jacket. And if you have a good rain jacket of some sort, you can leave the umbrella at home ... PLEASE! They are dangerous in crowds and often useless in the wind anyway.

GweninTexas posted this was her best investment--but there are many options!!!!!

For a nightlight in the bathroom I use small disposable Glow sticks. They will hold up for roughly 24 hours and don't take up a lot of space in the suitcase.

GweninTexas posted this was her best investment--but there are many options!!!!!

I have the same question!

Where do you get the coupon books?

Where do you get the coupon books?

http://www.toursaver.com/

http://www.alaska-discounts.com/northern-lights/

Thanks, EliseinAustin for the great list. You did the thinking for me!

We have tops and jackets to layer, but I'm wondering if we can get by with rain ponchos from Walmart. If they're cheap enough, I can buy a bunch and toss them instead of wrangling them back into a pouch! I really don't want to spend money on a rain jacket I won't use at home.

Lei

We loved (and used) the map that is included with this book: ALASKA CRUISE HANDBOOK.

 

 

 

The book is great, too!

 

 

 

I wouldn't recommend hanging the map on the wall, as we had it out with us on the balcony to refer to often.

 

 

 

I noticed the same map for sale in some of the shops around the ports, but we were glad to have it ahead of time.

Thank you. I ordered this when I read your suggestion and it's awesome! I have what may be a silly question, but am wondering....while cruising how do you know where you are? I live along the ICW, and we have mile markers. Is this also how it works on the cruise ship route?

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Thank you. I ordered this when I read your suggestion and it's awesome! I have what may be a silly question, but am wondering....while cruising how do you know where you are? I live along the ICW, and we have mile markers. Is this also how it works on the cruise ship route?

We keep a map of our cruise route on the cabin wall, so by glancing at the TV screen, it is easy to locate our current position on the map.

Hi

Just reading your posts with a smile on my face. Living on the Gold Coast, Australia is a long way from where we are going. The thought of all that gear to bring along is bamboozling!!!

See you on y

The other side of the world.

I would add a set of silk long johns , on our first trip to AK, I used these twice, once during Glacier Bay, and on our whale watching with HarvnMarv. These will be in my suitcase for our August trip, along with a waterproof long coat from Eddie Bauer. This coat kept me very dry during a misty day in Quebec City this past October ( but add a cotton long sleeve top to offset the condensation effect )

Marilyn

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Just ordered. Almost all 5-star reviews. Thanks for the link!

Just ordered the book, too. Reviews were great.

Anyone take an umbrella?

ABSOLUTELY! I had a camera get moisture in it down under in Australia. It totally ruined the camera (got rusty inside and just never worked right again). So for our trip to Alaska, I didn't want to take the risk. My husband would hold the umbrella over me and the camera while I took photos, then the camera was put in the pocket out of the rain.

Mine is just a very small travel umbrella. Folds down to about 4" and is most always in my purse.

Evening wear on a Princess Alaskan cruise..... I am finding very conflicting information on what is common and/or appropriate. I am used to being able to drive to the port and get onboard with as much luggage as I want and I love to dress up for dinner. But with airline baggage weight restrictions, I want to keep things as minimal as possible. Recommendations please???

I'm bumping this thread hoping that the poster who posted about the perfect travel bag will come back and tell us which one!

I have the same question!

I'm bumping this thread hoping that the poster who posted about the perfect travel bag will come back and tell us which one!

I am not the original poster, but for a Day Pack this Baggallini sling messenger bag is good and roomy and it comes in neutral and bright colors. I have the black one and have used it at Walt Disney World.

Thanks! It looks great.

Bump - Just in case

GweninTexas posted this was her best investment--but there are many options!!!!!

1. Look at ebags.com. All baggalini items are extra 25% off.

2. I pack clothes pins to securely close drapes.