How to Plan the Perfect Alaskan Cruise

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Have you always dreamed of embarking on an Alaskan cruise? Now is the perfect time to begin planning your family vacation for next summer. Brentwood Travel offers affordable travel deals and customizable options to arrange an unforgettable travel experience.
 

• Select a Ship Size

Although you’ve selected an Alaskan cruise as your next vacation, you still have several other decisions to make regarding your getaway, including the size of your ship. Cruise ships vary from intimate, small ships to large, extravagant vessels. Large cruise ships are comparable to floating resorts, as they incorporate luxuries from the finest hotels into one ship. You can enjoy tennis, water slides, all-you-can-eat buffets, and breathtaking views while onboard. For a honeymoon trip, a smaller Alaskan cruise may accommodate your needs better with additional activities and improved opportunities to witness wildlife.
 

• Choose a Travel Route

Another customizable option for your Alaskan cruise is the route you take through the Alaskan waters. If you have been on an Alaskan cruise before, ask your travel agent about lesser-known travel routes for a new experience. The most frequently used Alaskan cruise route is the Inside Passage. This course begins near Seattle, stops in Alaska’s capital, docks in a gold-rush port, and drifts through Glacier Bay for incredible views of icy glaciers. For a route that focuses on the history of Alaska, the Bering Sea route offers stops in the culturally rich areas of Nome, the Pribilof Islands, and Kind Island.
 

• Pack Thoroughly

After making your Alaskan cruise arrangements with your travel agent, begin packing for your upcoming vacation. No matter what time of year you embark on your Alaskan cruise, it’s essential to include warm clothing on your vacation packing list. Ask your travel agent for a packing list that includes items you may need for any special activities during your Alaskan cruise.
 
Contact Brentwood Travel today at (314) 439-5700 to learn about our current travel rates and affordable Alaskan cruise deals. Our St. Louis travel agency also offers all-inclusive vacations to destinations around the world, on land and sea. Call or visit us today to begin planning your next vacation!

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