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My Trip to Alaska- Things You Need to Know!
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items Alaska was a trip of a lifetime- these are my tips and tricks for each of the ports from a cruise line perspective!
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Norwegian Bliss- What to Know
Juneau, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska
Icy Straight, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Norwegian Bliss- What to Know
My curated tour guide based off my trip!
My Trip to Alaska Aboard the Norwegian Bliss- What You Need To Know
Juneau, Alaska
Glacier Coffee has rebranded to Spearfish Coffee Co- this was the best coffee! Located in Juneau, Alaska.
Juneau, Alaska: Favorite Coffee Shop ☕️
One of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen! If you’re on a cruise 🚢 , don’t feel pressured to buy the Mendenhall Glacier excursion package—they can be expensive, and you don’t need it. Instead, take the free shuttle (I can’t recall the exact na...
Mendenhall Glacier
The Nugget Trail is right next to Mendenhall Glacier. It’s a light nature trail, maybe a 10-15 minute walk. The stairs up to the visitor center was more tiring to me than the actual trail. 🤪
Nugget Falls
Crab in Alaska is an absolute must! 🦀 Do as I say, not as I did—I missed out on trying crab when we visited Juneau, and I regret it. Be aware the cost of crab legs in Alaska is pricey- so definitely budget it in. If I could do it over, I definitely ...
Tracy's Crab Shack Store – Tracy's King Crab Store
The place we ate at permanently shut down and it was right next to this place on the doc. This place has great reviews and the vibe looks EPIC!
The Hangar On The Wharf
Sitka, Alaska
Free and totally worth it! Once you dock the ship, you can walk here. It was maybe a 15 minute walk. It also gives you a chance to see the local homes and culture of Alaska. The cruise line advertises this like it’s a cost. It does not cost, save som...
Sitka National Historical Park
This was our first stop getting Alaska food and it did not disappoint!!! So yummy! The cruise line advertises brewery flights, however you can just go here on your own. We don’t drink, maybe if you do it could be worth the price of the excursion.
Harbor Mountain Brewing Co.
Icy Straight, Alaska
A little bit more about this port! 👩🏼💻
Icy Strait Point
Seiner Joes coffee was top notch customer service. It is located in the port shopping center 🏬 The line does get long, just FYI.
Icy Coffee ☕️
I highly recommend booking an excursion in advance for this port, as it’s unique in that there are no options to purchase excursions off the ship. The island is small and works exclusively with the cruise ships—there are no independent vendors availa...
Icy Straight- Gondala Ride
Ketchikan, Alaska
This was the ultimate shopping port! It also felt like one of the bigger ports.
Ketchikan
Fun local coffee shop, the mural on the wall is amazing! I’m not going to spoil it for you though!
Raven's Brew Coffee® - The Pantheon of Liquid Bliss
Christmas in Alaska store, need I say more?
Christmas In Alaska - Ketchikan, AK
I wish we had planned ahead and booked this excursion—it’s one event I regret missing! Our family was a bit scattered that day, so we ended up just shopping. I’ve heard this is an incredible and iconic show to experience!
Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)