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All About Alaska: Cruise-Altering Insights with Expert Valerie Stimac
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Speaking with 🌲 Alaska expert Valerie Stimac completely opened our eyes to insights we had never considered or heard of, even though we had cruised to Alaska ourselves on multiple occasions.
Having grown up in Alaska and worked in the cruise industry there, and now a frequent visitor, you'll find Valerie's advice and expertise at AlaskanCruisers.com and ValerieValise.com — and today, on our podcast!
Don't miss this episode to understand:
- What months are absolutely terrible to cruise to Alaska (the reason why is logical yet jaw-dropping)
- The wonder that is "flightseeing"
- The ONE thing is you must do in Alaska (were you even there if you don't?)
- Valerie's recommendation is for the best cruise itinerary and the reason why
We especially love Valerie's Guides to Alaska, and her extensive “Alaska” resource category, which you'll find on the menu at the top of her website.
Follow Valerie on all socials: @valerievalise
For further listening to help you plan your Alaska cruise, listen to our "All About Alaska" episodes:
- All About Alaska: Discovering the Inside Passage with Alaskan Dream Cruises
- All About Alaska: Ketchikan's Must-Do Experiences: Excursions, Food, Drinks & Top Hotel Choice
- All About Alaska: Sitka's Hidden Treasures
- All About Alaska: Inside Passage Cruises Two Ways – Small Cruise vs. Big Ship Experience
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Chapters
1. All About Alaska: Cruise-Altering Insights with Expert Valerie Stimac (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Alaska Cruising with Valerie Stimac (00:01:17)
3. What Makes Valerie an Alaska Expert (00:02:10)
4. Valerie's Thoughts on Cruising in Alaska (00:05:19)
5. Cruising Perspectives: Small vs. Large Ships (00:05:37)
6. Differences Between UnCruise & Alaskan Dream Cruises in Alaska (00:08:42)
7. Cultural vs. Adventure Focus in Small Ship Cruises (00:12:08)
8. Advantage of Starting & Ending a Cruise in Alaska (00:14:11)
9. The Local Experience: Community Impact of Cruising (00:15:05)
10. Must-Do Experience in Alaska: Flightseeing (00:18:07)
11. The Cost of Adventure: Budgeting for Alaska (00:20:50)
12. Understanding Dog Sledding in Alaska (00:23:51)
13. Valerie’s Planning Tips for Your Alaska Cruise (00:26:20)
14. Expert Advice on Cruising the Inside Passage vs. Aleutian Islands, Seeing Kenai Fjords, Prince William Sound, & More (00:27:39)
15. Where Do You Go to Find TRUE Alaska? (00:30:31)
16. You’re Missing Out If You Don't Do This During an Alaska Cruise (00:33:00)
17. Best Weather Time in Alaska & Recommendations for When to Sail (00:34:17)
18. Mikkel Tries to Pronounce Alaskan City Names (00:37:53)
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