Budget Friendly ALASKA CRUISE PORT TIPS | Seward, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway & Icy Strait Point
Planning an Alaska cruise on a budget? In this video, we share our best money-saving tips for Alaska cruise port days, based on our real experiences in Seward, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Icy Strait Point. You don’t need expensive excursions to enjoy Alaska’s incredible scenery and culture. We show you how to explore each port affordably with self-guided options, free activities, and low-cost alternatives—so you can make the most of your cruise without overspending. In this video, we cover: ✨ Budget-friendly things to do in Seward, Alaska ✨ Affordable ways to explore Juneau, including scenic views and local highlights ✨ Easy, low-cost ideas for Ketchikan (including walking tours and historic areas) ✨ What to expect at Icy Strait Point and how to save money there ✨ Tips for avoiding overpriced cruise excursions ✨ How to plan DIY port days and still have an unforgettable experience Whether you're sailing with Princess, Holland America, Celebrity, or Royal Caribbean, these tips will help you enjoy Alaska’s top cruise ports while sticking to your budget. If you're planning an Alaska cruise itinerary and want to save money without missing out, this guide is for you! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Seward Alaska Hikes 02:22 Exit Glacier Tour 03:54 Hubbard Glacier 04:30 Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier 05:55 Red Dog Saloon 06:30 Skagway Sites 07:30 Skagay Hikes - Yakutania Pt 08:38 Icy Strait Point 09:41 Bloody Mary, Salmon and Totems 11:14 Ketchikan 11:35 Historic Creek Street 12:25 Salmon Ladder 13:00 Ketchikan Walk 14:02 Inside Passage 14:33 Please Subscribe Sunshine Vagabonds are a retired couple from Florida catching up on travel we missed while we were working and raising our children. Follow along with us as we look for fun, beautiful locales and places across Florida, the country and the world. Follow Us on our Socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunshine.vagabonds/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sunshinevagabonds/ Travel Blog: https://sunshinevagabonds.com/ Travel VLog #AlaskaCruise #BudgetTravel #CruiseTips #AlaskaOnABudget #Juneau #Ketchikan #Skagway #SewardAlaska #IcyStraitPoint #CruiseHacks #TravelTips #CruisePorts #traveltips #retireetravel #affordablealaska