Best Alaska cruise tips to help you make the most of your time aboard and ashore

Planning a cruise to Alaska is a lot different from preparing to sail in the Caribbean or Europe. Alaska's calling card is not beaches or high culture but vast wilderness. The 49th state has half of the national park land in the U.S.Chances are you'll be exploring sometimes rugged places and want to spend time in the great outdoors, in addition to experiencing lively frontier towns with fascinating gold rush and Alaska Native history. Prepare to be amazed by the scenery, wildlife and some of the local characters you'll meet along the way. Proper preparation will assure you have a real Alaska experience and not just a cruise-by look at an amazing place.I've taken more than 20 trips to Alaska, all but two of those trips on cruise ships. I have even written books about cruising in Alaska and my favorite Alaska attractions. So I'm confident I have Alaska travel mastered. Here, I'll share my best Alaska cruise tips to help you make the most of your Alaska cruise experience.Choose the right ship for youUnCruise Adventures operates adventure-focused trips in Alaska on small vessels such as the Wilderness Adventurer. UNCRUISE ADVENTURESChoosing the best ship for you is key to a great Alask...