08/28/2026
🧳 Couples packing for Alaska: your suitcase does NOT need to become its own expedition. 😂
Here’s the WHY behind every one of my rapid-fire answers:
✨ Waterproof jacket YES — Alaska can be wet. You want something that will actually keep you dry for hours outside.
❌ Water-resistant jacket NO — Fine for a drizzle, but not what I’d rely on for a wet Alaska excursion day.
✨ Binoculars YES — Wildlife, glaciers, mountains… and bring a pair for EACH of you. You don’t want to be passing them back and forth while one of you misses the whale. 🐋
❌ Power strips NO — Cruise lines restrict certain electrical devices. Instead, look for one cord that can charge multiple devices when possible, and alternate what you charge.
✨ Decent walking shoes YES — Comfortable, broken-in, good traction, and appropriate for your planned excursions.
❌ New hiking boots NO — Unless your excursions require them, Alaska is not where we discover your new boots cause blisters. 😂
✨ Layers YES — Temperatures change throughout the day. Add, remove, repeat.
❌ Winter coats NO — Alaska cruise season ≠ Arctic expedition. Layers are much more versatile.
✨ Sunscreen YES — Cool and cloudy does NOT mean you can’t get sunburned.
❌ A different outfit every day NO — Rewear and mix your layers. Nobody remembers Tuesday’s sweater. 😂
✨ Comfortable backpack or crossbody YES — Perfect for layers, binoculars, sunscreen, water, and your day-trip necessities.
❌ Different shoes for every outfit NO — Your feet care more about comfort than your dinner outfit cares about matching.
✨ Motion-sickness drops, bands, or medication YES — Bring your preferred option and hopefully never need it.
Pack for what you’re actually doing—not every possible version of Alaska you found online.
And yes… I help my couples figure that part out too with a custom Alaska Packing List. ❤️
