Blog Posts Categorized Royal Caribbean

Things to Do in Seattle Before Your Alaska Cruise

11/11/2026 • Blog, Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Tips • Alaska cruises continue to grow in popularity, with several departure ports to choose from. On our recent Royal Caribbean cruise, we sailed from Seattle and quickly discovered that this city is much more than just a cruise departure point. Like any cruise vacation, we highly recommend flying in at least one day early. Not only does this help avoid the stress of potential flight delays, but it also gives you time to experience everything Seattle has to offer. We arrived early enough to enjoy two full days exploring the city, and we're so glad we did. One of the best […]

The Alaska Experience Most Cruisers Miss: How An 8-hour Transfer Became The Highlight Of Our Alaskan Vacation

9/9/2026 • Blog, Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Tips • When most people think about the end of their Northbound Alaskan cruise, they think about getting from the cruise port to the airport as quickly as possible. But what if that transfer could become one of the highlights of your vacation? After disembarking our Royal Caribbean cruise in Seward, we faced a common challenge for Alaska cruisers: the cruise port and Anchorage Airport are roughly 120 miles or two to three hours apart. While there are plenty of transportation options available—including motorcoaches and scenic trains—most take you directly from point A to point B without giving you the opportunity to […]