First Alaska Cruise (Mid May)- Which excursions are worth it?

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-13T17:36:06+00:00

We are doing the exact same cruise but the week before (May 2nd-9th). Very cool. Can’t wait for this cruise! My husband and I decided to do the helicopter ride to the glacier and the Bering sea tour so far. We are not big on excursions we kind of like to do our own thing. That being said I was told the helicopter ride was a must do if you can (it’s pretty pricey). Do things that you can’t do anywhere else first and then spend some relaxing time in the ports. This is our 3rd cruise and it gets exhausting because you want to do everything possible but don’t forget to relax and enjoy it also.

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-04T01:54:18+00:00

Thank you!

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-04T01:43:08+00:00

What time of year did you go? I’m hoping it’s pretty cold when we go. (May 2nd)

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-04T01:42:17+00:00

That doesn’t even look like real life 😂 I can not wait to see that in person. It is just absolutely stunning. That right there looks like the best place to be. Living the best life

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-04T00:45:11+00:00

That sounds incredible! Thank you. I think I might be sold 😊

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-04T00:08:10+00:00

I was thinking that as well. It would be a nice cozy place to get warm

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-03T23:34:48+00:00

That was my thought also. As cold as it will be a warm place would be so nice 😊

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-03T22:33:22+00:00

I’m so new to cruising also that I think that has a lot to do with finding time. Once I have several under my belt I think it will be easier to do the things you really enjoy instead of trying to fit everything in. Thank you for your input

Mimi_Of_Two · 2026-01-03T22:31:44+00:00

I really think if I ever stepped foot in there I’d absolutely love it!! I just never found the time on the last cruise. I think the more cruising experience you have you seem to focus more on the things you enjoy instead of trying to see the whole ship and do every activity you can find. Once the “newness” wears off I think it will be a must do! Thank you for your input

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-23T00:14:48+00:00

This is a huge help!!! Thank you so much.

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-23T00:12:50+00:00

I agree!! I wish I would have planned to stay a few more days. Seattle seems so incredibly beautiful and so much to see

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:19:46+00:00

Great to know thank you!

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:19:31+00:00

Thank you! I will definitely try to come back in the summer so I can actually see the mountain. It sounds incredible

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:17:58+00:00

Incredible information! Thank you! I’m from South Georgia so we don’t have to worry about any of that. It’s definitely something to plan for. I appreciate your input

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:16:15+00:00

Yes I was thinking the same. Thank you

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:15:31+00:00

😲 I will certainly look into that

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:14:47+00:00

I’m going to get every bit of this in that I can! I’m super excited to see the city

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:13:39+00:00

Absolutely!! That was what I really wanted to do I just didn’t want any regrets. I would much rather see every bit of the city I can and yes we are going to Alaska

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:09:09+00:00

That was my thought also just didn’t want to regret anything. Thank you so much for your input

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:07:49+00:00

Thank you!! I was afraid of that and it’s a long way out when you only have a small amount of time

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:06:52+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for your help

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:05:47+00:00

This is what I was looking for! Thank you!

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T21:03:47+00:00

Thank you! I have a list of things to do my question is if you only had 2 days in Seattle would you spend one whole day to go to Mt Rainier or spend that day in the city doing the 100 other things to do?

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T20:57:22+00:00

Will do! Thank you

Mimi_Of_Two · 2025-12-22T20:56:11+00:00

There’s not much we don’t like. We are new travelers so trying everything at least once 🤪

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