Alaska Cruise Tips

Best Time of Year to Cruise Alaska

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:02:47 +0000

I would like to know the “Best Time of Year to Cruise Alaska”.

When is the best time of year to cruise Alaska is a question that is often asked, and why not? You will have planned for a long time and want a good holiday. The answer, as with all things in life, depends. It depends on your priorities and what is important to you.

The weather has a large influence on your Alaska cruise holiday and the best time of year to Cruise Alaska if you want warmer weather is between May and September. This is the high season and in particular the months of June and July will give the longest and warmest days. The longer days…

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Safety on an Alaska Cruise Ship

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:21:47 +0000

Alaska Cruise Ship holidays are becoming very popular and frequented by large numbers of people. Many, many of these have the holiday of a lifetime however a small number of people are unfortunate enough to experience crime on board. This is not specific to an Alaska cruise but is more influenced by the cruise ship environment. Cruise ships are inherently safe and secure, however when you have a large number of people involved eventually a few will experience a problem.

As with any type of holiday, land based or cruise ship, you should take certain precautions and make preparations to avoid being a victim of some unhappy situation. The cruise companies themselves offer guidance, unfortunately many people do not take…

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Alaska Cruise Vacation

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:10:47 +0000

If you have booked an Alaska cruise vacation then you are in for a wonderful holiday and will bring back a mountain of memories. Alaska is like no other holiday destination. It is part of the United States but apart from it. It has a very large land area but a small number of people live there. It is on the raw edge of nature and has a climate to challenge but also show off nature at its best.

An Alaska cruise gives you access to this wild land and also offers the comfort and safety of a modern cruise liner. You can choose to partake in nature and take a tour from the ship when you want and at…

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Poker Cruises to Alaska

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:17:47 +0000

Poker Cruises to Alaska and give you the opportunity to combine a holiday with your favourite activity. When you are a hardened, experienced poker player or a novice looking to improve your understanding of the game you will find that an Alaskan poker cruise will provide you with a good value experience. Most of the major cruise lines and the small shipping Alaska cruise lines are starting to offer poker cruises and there is a wide choice to look for. Poker cruises are also sponsored and promoted by the major online poker companies bringing more variety and larger pots.

The first thing to consider is the accommodation you want for the cruise. Whilst it may be your intent to spend…

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Do cruise personnel get paid purely on tips?

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:44:29 +0000

Do cruise staff get paid per hour, salary, or purely on tips.
I doubt purely on tips because I am sure that would be against labor laws.
If you know this answer, then also what is the average salary pre tips?
Thanks!

Any helpful tips on going on a cruise?

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:56:50 +0000

I am going on one for my birthday in October. It is Norwegian Cruise lines. Any tips on avoiding sea sickness, or what shore excursions are the best. I will be in Cozumel and Grand Caymen. I am also spending the night before in Miami. Help me out here folks, I am a first time cruiser.

Small Boat Alaska Cruises

admin — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:35:47 +0000

Small Boat Alaska Cruises can give you the opportunity to have a bepoke cruise to Alaska, catering for your needs and delivered in the way that you want. The typical large boat Alaska cruise has 3000 people on board and as a result tends to deliver an an itinerary suited to the average person’s choice. You may have visited and cruised Alaskan waters but you may find that you have not experienced Alaska on such a large boat cruise. One immediate benefit is that you will find that your room has a porthole overlooking the sea so that you can see the Alaskan visage and sights outside. The majority of rooms on large cruise ships are on the inside of…

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What’s the best travel agent for an alaska cruise?

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:47:00 +0000

Want to go on alaska cruise. Someone said we should use a travel agent. Can anyone recommend the best travel agent for an alaska cruise? Thanks!

Alaska cruise with no set meal schedule or assigned meal seating?

admin — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:34:34 +0000

Does anyone know which cruiseline (destination Alaska) that doesn’t tell you when to eat and where to eat? It’s annoying to follow any set schedules, so i’m looking for a cruise with “restaurants” that do not operate under any set schedule (or assigned seats for that matter). Thanks!

Going on a cruise in a week: any tips or advice?

admin — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:14:16 +0000

I’m going on a 4 day 3 night cruise to San Diego, Catalina Island, and Ensenada, Mexico with Royal Caribbean on the Monarch of the Seas.

Any general cruising tips/advice or about the destinations?

Thanks!
I’m 18 btw, so I won’t be drinking or gambling.