08/17/2026
I've got a couple of groups heading out for Alaska cruises soon. I sent the following out to them and thought if others were going to Alaska they could use this info as well.
Alaska Cruise Notes
Royal Caribbean does not allow extension cords or plugs of any kind. There is one European plug and one US plug in each cabin. You can bring a multiplug device to plug cell phones into, but it can only have one electric plug. It can have multiple USB ports. Anymore and it will be confiscated.
Pack for using layers. September in Alaska should be brisk, waterproof pants and a waterproof raincoat as well as waterproof shoes are highly advised.
You should have received a notification to log in to Royal Caribbean and register for the cruise. This will allow you to get a check-in time for getting to the port. If you're traveling with a group, usually the cruise line will let you go through with someone in your group if they have an earlier time. Be sure to print out your boarding pass and luggage tags for the bags. This is how the porters will know where to deliver your luggage. I always print enough for every bag and then put an extra one inside each bag. I would do everything possible to limit your luggage to one medium to large rolling suitcase and one carryon bag as described below.
Plan on carrying on a small bag or backpack and keeping it with you. This can be used for those items that you will need before your luggage arrives to your cabin. Think medications, jewelry, passports, CPap machines, swim trunks if you're going to brave the pool area, any electronics you're bringing.
Alaska mosquitos make southern US mosquitos look like gnats. But by late August and early September, mosquito activity should be minimal if any at all.
You'll have cell service when you're in ports as you will be in the US. However, cell service on the ship after you're 10 miles offshore will roll over to Maritime Cellular service. Basically, roaming charges will kick in. With Verizon, it's $20/day per line. If you need to maintain cell service, consider the internet service from Royal Caribbean. If it's booked before yuo go, it's $18.99/day per line. Once you're in Seattle/Vancouver, it will go up.
