Newbies to Princess

[Malc 1962]

Going to Alaska in May 2018, tips for total cruise newbies would be appreciated

 

 

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[Lskravy]

Going to Alaska in May 2018, tips for total cruise newbies would be appreciated

 

 

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Bring layers! It will likely be cold and wet at times. You may also want binoculars and big spray. Other than that, use your cruise time to really escape the real world. Enjoy!

 

 

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[azbirdmom]

Welcome to Princess and to Cruise Critic!

 

You didn't say what itinerary you were going on. Lots of tips depending on where you are going. If you love stunning scenery or wildlife, spend as much time as you can outside or by a window when on the ship. There are varied excursions that cater to different tastes. If you'll provide a little more information, I'm sure you'll get lots of recommendations.

[voljeep]

Read these boards on a daily basis

 

Study your Ship's Deck plans carefully

 

Check back daily on the current pricing of your cruise whether or not you have a Travel Agent

 

Which ship are you sailing on?

[reedprincess]

Going to Alaska in May 2018, tips for total cruise newbies would be appreciated

 

 

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What ship? What itinerary? Both make a big difference on tips and tricks.

 

Bring layers, particularly a waterproof layer!! It can be wet, especially in Ketchikan.. Book early for popular excursions.

Move around on decks for Glacier Bay, Hubbard Glacier or Tracy Arm cruising dsy. Different decks and locations give different perspectives..

 

Take an extra memory card or two for photos... Take a picture of the Princess Patter each morning before heading out to keep your photos organized by day/date/location...

 

 

Enjoy!

[EastBay Cruisers]

As newbies to cruising, we went to Alaska last September and had a wonderful time ! It is really a fabulous journey.

 

Tip - The gift shop on your ship will sell be beautiful, full-color travel guide to Alaska, written by Rachel Cartwright, one of the Princess naturalists. It costs about $18.00, but it is worth every penny for the details it gives about your voyage and all your ports of call. Easy to read, and all the photos are gorgeous. Your trip will be more meaningful as you learn about the geography and wildlife surrounding you. Have fun ! :)

[greenie082756]

Going to Alaska in May 2018, tips for total cruise newbies would be appreciated

 

 

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First, welcome to Cruise Critic! There is TONS of information on this website.

 

There are reviews by members and by staff from Cruise Critic.

Use the search option with keywords such as: Alaska

 

First recommendation is to bring layers of clothing. We went in August a few years ago and it was from warm temperature to cold.

 

Again, welcome to the site!

[JF - retired RRT]

A tip for ANY cruise to anywhere: put everything you think you need on a spare bed or the floor...then put 1/2 of it away.;)

You really don't need all that stuff. No one will be checking to see if you wore the same shirt and pants twice. You don't need to wash them, unless you spilled supper on them. And a couple of pairs of shoes is plenty:eek:, just make sure they're comfortable.

Do a Google search on what to pack for a cruise.:)

[voljeep]

Be sure to pack and dress in layers for differing weather conditions

[Qstrom]

Ponchos or windbreaker type light water proof jackets with hoods will serve you better in rain than an umbrella. If your going to be in Ketchican it rains 15' of rain per year, count on it. In May it's liable to be cooler than in the end of the Alaska cruise season like September, but you still may get some pool weather so plan on clothes for warm temps as well. Be aware all of the Alaska excursions are expensive, just budget for them if you want to do it. We took a helicopter glacier flight/landing as a bucket list item. Don't get home and regret not doing something.