For the past week or so, I have been making a list of things that I think we will need for our Alaskan Cruise. We have been on a few Caribbean Cruises, but this is the first time we are headed up north. While Alaska has been on my bucket list for years, I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that this cruise isn’t all about sunshine and pool bars.
Full disclosure, we live in Colorado, so we are used to extreme weather shifts, I have just never had to pack for them. We are supposed to be in Juneau two weeks from today and my weather app is showing a high of 66ᵒ with rain. Yes, I know. Weather forecasts that are set two weeks in the future are as reliable as time travel. I am just trying to figure out what to pack. Being from Colorado, we know all about layering. We also prefer cooler temps. As far as I can tell, it will be raining on our trip.
So, I have made a list of the things I need to order from Amazon for our cruise. I have been waiting for the greatly anticipated Amazon Prime Day to order our needed supplies. Amazon has a feature where one can make a new watch/wish list and name it. I have named mine Prime 2022. Catchy, right?
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Here is my list:
Brad’s new windbreaker. (I stole his and now he needs a new one. He isn’t picky about brand, he just needs one to keep the rain off of him)
KN95 masks (We are isolating before the cruise and will wear our masks in the airport and the plane. If we need to go anywhere before the cruise, we will wear our masks)
Binoculars (We are determined to see whales on this cruise so we need whatever assistance we can get to see them well)
Rubber ducks (Oh, come on. Who doesn’t want to play the duck game?)
Over the door organizer (Ours will be a fairly small cabin so any organization help will be great. We are ordering a flame retardant one so as to comply with the rules)
Luggage scale (I never even knew these things existed. No more stressing about suitcase weight)
Luggage tag sleeves
I don’t really know if I will save any money by waiting for Prime Day, but I still have enough time to get everything delivered.
Looking back over my list, there really isn’t much that is Alaska specific. Most of these items can be used on any cruise, even one to, say…the Mexican Riviera. *Cristi winks at Brad*
As you are packing for your upcoming Alaskan cruise, can you think of anything I have left off? I notoriously overpack, while forgetting important items. Any help would be appreciated.
Until later….
Let’s CRUISE!