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Saturday, June 21, 2008

What to Pack for Your Alaskan Cruise Vacation and Excursions

There are so many things to do, Barefoot Chemise places to go on your Alaskan cruise, all requiring different appropriate attire and accessories. The key here is interchangeable layers. The weather can vary greatly from Alice Olivia Tee cool damp morning to a sunny afternoon, interspersed with a sunny, but cold trip by helicopter to a glacier, or a warm swim in the ship pool.

Of course the length of your cruise and choice of activities and excursions will have an impact on what you need to take. Da Nang Silk Top you were planning a hike you are Ag Jeans to want to include good walking shoes, if you plan on spending most of your time at the ship pool you would need flip-flops. So Bejeweled Sweat Pant a good Alice Olivia Tee at the things you might be interested in doing and plan accordingly.

Don’t forget you C C California Sleeve Tee need to take a passport if you are leaving from Vancouver, Canada. Remember this new rule. Other things to think about are your credit cards; you may want to notify them that you are going on a cruise, so they can expect purchases. Make sure you get information in case you Ag Jeans your card or have it stolen. If you are going to rent a car somewhere during your trip, check to see if your credit card has car insurance that will cover the Ag Jeans This can save you a lot of money. Remember other information such as medical information, e-mail addresses and passwords for checking in, if you must.

Don’t forget camera equipment, digital memory card or film, and batteries or a recharger. You don’t want to miss that perfect picture because you run out of memory or your battery dies. Don’t forget the charger for your cell phone. You may want to consider binoculars for everyone. You don’t want to miss that great view, or the glimpse of that brown bear or other animal.

For more formal dinners on the ship the women are going to want a cocktail dress or suit, and the men sport coat and pants. Long pants, shirt and tie are fine for boys. For less formal dinners a nice dress or pant outfit for the ladies and girls, and button down shirt or collared shirt and long pants with or without tie will work for the men and boys.

The weather maybe cool and damp so dress in layers that you can add to or take away from. Layer fleece or a sweatshirt with a wind and water proof jacket. Don’t forget hat and gloves. A thin layer of insulated underwear may be helpful if you are susceptible to the cold. You may want to take a pair of shorts, just in case the weather is in the 70’s.

If children are going along, include a cheap camera, Antik Denim games or portable DVD player. A walkie-talkie can be handy for keeping in touch. And of course don’t leave “blankie” behind.

And then just enjoy. You can purchase things along the way if you forget. Take an empty tote bag for those things you want to purchase to remember your trip, and then just check it through if you fly. Most important, don’t forget to take your sense of adventure!

Using the internet is a great way to find the best cruise prices available with the least amount of effort. You can book your cruise at any of the major cruise lines and get the cruise you've always dreamed of. Don't forget to check out all the fun activities and excursions to enjoy on your perfect cruise vacation.