Excellent video and so appreciated! I love everything you brought and really appreciate including the links. It’s given me great ideas for our Alaskan cruise in August 2024. So great to get this kind of packing advice from a woman who has style! New subscriber here🥰

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

First of all, thank you so much for subscribing and supporting my channel. I do appreciate it. Also, yay on getting your Alaska cruise booked!! I hope that you will have an amazing time!

You did a great job of packing for that many temperature and rain possibilities. The layering was a great move (and I spy the Lug packable you used to stick your coat in when it got warm by the springs)! I'd love to do an Alaska cruise...on my bucket list, so thank you for this series.

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the videos. It was a fun trip and I hope you get to do it soon!! Yes seriously that backpack goes on every single trip with me. I also have the Echo but I never use it. I like all the outside pockets on the PJ one.

This is by far the most useful video I've found while trying to pack for my first Alaska cruise. Thank you!!!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad! I'm glad it was helpful. When is your first Alaska cruise? I'm excited for you!

@happi88ts87

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 it's in 19 days!!! I can't wait!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@happi88ts87 So exciting!!! have a wonderful time!

This was so helpful because I’ll be going on this cruise soon. Thank you so much.

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise!

Great video and very informative! I loved how you shared your packing strategies and showed us what you actually wore during your Alaska cruise. It's impressive that you managed to pack minimally and still have all the essentials covered. The tip about bringing a beanie for the balcony is genius, considering the chilly winds. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips with us!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch. I hope you have a great rest of your week!

@karenberger4707

10 ай бұрын

B😮

Love this video. Alaska cruise is on my bucket list

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video and I hope you get to go one day. It truly is a beautiful place!

You are so sweet for taking the time to do this ... I am on the Encore in roughly a month

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Well I hope this helped you possibly when packing for your trip. I hope you have a wonderful cruise. I've been wanting to try the Encore. it looks like a really nice ship! Happy travels and hope it's a great trip for you!

Great tips & details on the “why” for each thing! TY 😄

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thank you for watching!

WOW! So many clothes! Thanks for taking the time to do the vid. Im travelling from Australia with kids via LA so downscaling to the max. You have me worried now. Also on the Norwegian Bliss so trusting they have laundry facilities so we can wear everything a number of times. :)

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh don't be worried. I way overpacked. You can definitely get away with just taking one outfit per day to wear to shore excursions and the same thing to dinner. Hardly anyone on this itinerary and ship dressed up for dinner at night. Just make sure everyone has a rain jacket and waterproof shoes. I do believe they had laundry service available from your room, no self serve that I know of. You will love the Bliss. Don't forget to check out the observation lounge on deck 15. Amazing views from the front of the ship. I hope you and your family have a wonderful trip!!!

Great video! Very helpful. Thank you! 👩🏻‍🦰❤️🛳

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

So glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching!

Thank you thank you thank you! You gave me some fantastic ideas!!!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so glad!! When are you going?

@lilys7431

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 we are going on the 15th, so so excited. There is a portion of the trip cut out because of a bum engine. If I could fix it I would. Just an excuse to go again in the future.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@lilys7431 oh I'm so excited for you guys.

Hi, hubby and I just watched your video, it was very good. We sail Aug 1. I wasn't planning on packing as much as you showed, but I never do. I tend to rotate my clothing (day worn, day off). But I like your layering fashons, very good advice. Thank you for your post.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks, I'm glad you thought it was good. Oh and I realize now I could have definitely packed half what I did because I could have just not changed for dinner. I hope you guys have a wonderful time in August when you go.

@maureenbarstow1271

Жыл бұрын

I have traveled to Alaska many times and going again next August. She has overpacked. God bless her.

Thank you for your recommendations

@AmandaPerkins815

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Going on my first cruise in 2 days and get all tips from all bloggers. Thank you.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Congrats on your first cruise. I hope you enjoy it so much!!!

Very helpful. Thank you.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

From northeast florida pretty much georgia this was so helpful we will be going on Alaska cruise on bliss April 22 2023 and this is so helpful to know how to pack

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad this was helpful. Also, hope you have a really nice trip. I also think the Bliss is a really good ship. Make sure to check out the observation deck on floor 15. It is really nice to sit there and they also have snacks there.

@AllieMcMinnTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 thank you we will. We also have a balcony. We are so excited

Good tips. Thank you 😊

@AmandaPerkins815

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip!

I'm going on my first Alaskan cruise next week. I am currently unpacking and repacking for likt eh 5th time in an effort to scale down. I have the exact same Columbia jacket I plan to bring with me in addition to a either a raincoat or poncho. Great packing tips. Thank you!

@AmandaPerkins815

Ай бұрын

Oh I am so excited for you! Alaska is beautiful and I hope you enjoy every moment of your cruise. I did notice that this was the 2022 video you were watching. I went back in 2023 and tried to scale down my packing for that one. I did another video then on what I wore vs what I packed. Maybe that one might be helpful too. Don’t forget water proof or water resistant shoes too!!

Very helpful TY

@AmandaPerkins815

Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful. I also did one of these videos when I went in 2023 and packed much less. Maybe that one could be helpful too. Thanks so much and hope you enjoy your upcoming trip!!!

New subscriber! I stubbled upon your channel by googling Norwegian Bliss excursions! 🤗 I’m going in May!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing!! Yay I hope you have a great time in May. it is such a wonderful cruise. You may want to pack for a little bit cooler weather in May possibly. I went the first week of June and the weather ranged from 45-60 degrees.

@elisey1225

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 thank you that is helpful!

My goodness, I've been to Alaska 4 times (2 were 10 day cruises , 1 seven day, and 1 eleven day land and cruisetrip ) and you brought more clothes than I did for any of them, ha ha! Definitely more shoes, jeans and jackets than I did (and I drove to the port!) but to each their own. Thank you for the video, I always enjoy them. :-)

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you are an Alaska pro then😃😃. I have never been on a 10 day. What extra ports do you visit on a longer cruise? I met some people that did a princess cruise land and shore and they loved it. Is that what you did for one of them? I think it's when we were visiting Denali National Park. I always tend to overpack bc I never want to be left without options. haha. I could have probably packed without all the dinner options and still been good🤣.

@gailabert7976

2 жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 Ha ha, not a pro at all, I just don't dress up on a cruise. The land and shore trip was a Holland America one and was truly fantastic back in 2007. The 10 day Princess cruises were out of San Francisco so that besides extra cruise days we could drive to the cruiseport. There were no extra port stops just extra wonderful days at sea. :-)

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

@@gailabert7976 those sound like amazing trips!!

@karenmyers00

Жыл бұрын

Going to Alaska for the first time. Your video kind of relieved me. I like my clothes. Understatement. But due to some meds, I can either be super hot or cold. So I’ve really paid attention to a lot of videos. Sadly 2x clothing takes up more room in a suitcase, but I am ok with that! Thanks so much for your tips. Very helpful!! 😊

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@karenmyers00 Glad you found the video helpful and I hope you enjoy your trip! it's a trip of a lifetime.

Thank you for working so hard while you are suppose to be on vacation😁. I definitely under pack most of time and end up buying clothes when I travel which is fun to do anyway. On our trip to Iceland, I did learn an important lesson though. I thought I was prepared for the weather but I greatly underestimated it. I have that same Columbia jacket with the reflective lining for warmth and I brought leggings for laying with jeans and Columbia hiking boots and also a pair of sneakers. Well, I was prepared for cold but not torentual rain! I found out really quick that the Columbia jacket may be warm, but not waterproof! The weather was nice most of the time but traveling to different areas of the island, the weather can change drastically. I think I spent 1/2 of trip completely soaked to the skin. Even my backpack which was just like the Lug one, leaked water through the zippers. And I had to buy a thermal hat because just my jacket hood wasn't enough. At least now I know for next time to always bring waterproof EVERYTHING.

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow Iceland😍. I bet that was a dream vacation. That sounds like so much fun (except for the rain of course). It's on my bucket list but I doubt I will ever get there. I bet it was a wonderful time!!!! I think I need to take after you and under pack so I can have an excuse to shop while I travel too. Haha. Also good to know about the Columbia jacket. I thought it was waterproof!!! I can't imagine being soaked to the bone most of the time.

Great video and very helpful. What hotel did you stay at in Seattle? We're cruising in September.

@AmandaPerkins815

2 жыл бұрын

We stayed at The Sound hotel. It's by Hilton and it's located in Belltown. It's an easy walk to the pier if you want to go that route. Also, a nice walk to the Space Needle and Pike's Market. Full disclosure tho, it is 2 blocks from a warming shelter and there are a lot of people that hang out there. I'm so glad you found the video helpful. There are also 2 more videos on this trip. One was my outfits every day and one was a Vlog kind of showing some of the beautiful places and what shore excursions we did. I don't know if you might find those helpful. I hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise. I have never been in September so I'm curious how the weather is then.

Thanks for all the great information. We are going to Alaska, for the first time on August 18th. I am having a hard time packing? Will it be raining and cold then? Thanks Pam

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your upcoming trip. It's so close I bet you are excited. So I have been on an Alaska cruise a few years back and it was a little warmer than when I went in June. I'm not sure what your itinerary is but most of the inside passage is part of a rainforest. I would say to be cautious that it could rain any day you are there. It might be only for less than an hour or all day but the chances of rain are always high there. I hope this helps you somewhat!

I just booked on my first Alaska cruise, yesterday. It's a 9-day, early September cruise, so I probably won't need shorts or sandals. I haven't cruised since Covid hit in 2020. I had a three week Panama Canal cruise on the Bliss cancelled by NCL in April 2020. Looks like packing will be easier on my cruise.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh what a wonderful trip. Same as you I had an Alaska cruise booked for May 2020 which got cancelled and rebooked for October 2020 that hot cancelled. We rebooked for April 2021 and that one got cancelled too. We finally got to take it June 2022. Alaska is beautiful. I hope you have a great trip. Are you cruising on the Norwegian Bliss for this one? If so you will love the observation deck on floor 15. It's so nice to sit and see from the front when you are approaching the ports and seeing the glaciers from the observation lounge. Enjoy your cruise next year!

@billkallas1762

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 No, I'm going to be on the Sun.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@billkallas1762 Hope you have a wonderful trip

@billkallas1762

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 Thanks.

Way over packing if you ask me. Why would you need all these sherpas and coats? Six pairs of jeans is way too many. I am curious how you fit all this in a suitcase.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I agree I did overpack. That's why I thought this video might be helpful to see what is actually needed on the trip. I only brought 2 jackets. One waterproof and one heat absorbing. it's hard to predict the weather if it's going to be wet or cold. I just don't like to wear jeans more than once that's why I brought enough for each day. Plus again if you get caught in the rain I didn't want to wear wet jeans. Thanks for watching and I appreciate your feedback.

@heathermichael3987

5 ай бұрын

You should all see , clothes I stuffed in a suite case . 😁 you all would be so proud of how minimal you pack . It’s very probable that jeans will get ruined / torn / or wet . 🤷‍♀️

It would be good to tell when you went on your cruise

@AmandaPerkins815

4 ай бұрын

I thought that I had said it at some point in the video (must have been in the other video what I wore) but I also had put it in the description box. We cruised from 6/4/22-6/11/22. Thanks so much for watching!

Some interesting tips but geez, she took a lot of clothes for a 7-night cruise!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I definitely realized I took too much. Thus the reason I thought this might be helpful with anyone else packing for this same cruise. Thanks for watching!

What size suitcase was able to hold all of your clothes? I am going in a few months and won't be taking as many clothes as you. I'll be fine with much less.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I used a 25 inch Travelpro soft side suitcase. it was packed really full and almost hit my 50 lb weight limit for the plane. I definitely learned that the Alaska itinerary is very casual and there is really no need for extra dining room outfits. If you haven't been to Alaska before I would definitely make sure you had a rain jacket, duck boots and layers for sure. I learn more each time I go about what I need and what I don't. Haha. I have been to Alaska in May, June and August and I feel like you just never know if it is going to be rainy or not so definitely prepare for that. Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip. I'm assuming you are not going on a cruise if it's in a few months. I have to be honest that flying into Anchorage and doing the trip on our own without a cruise ship is the way to go. You see so much more of the beauty of Alaska. Have a wonderful trip.

😊

@AmandaPerkins815

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I’m curious what month you travelled? I’m going 1st week of May and I wasn’t planning on taking that many clothes with me.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I went the first week of June and I definitely didn't need that many clothes. You could pack half what I did and be fine for sure. I hope you enjoy your trip!!!

Very helpful video, thank you. I am from Texas so I don’t own a whole lot of sweaters and jackets. Sounds like it would be ok to wear leggings and a long sleeved shirt (with jacket if needed) during the day on the ship? Thank you also for covering evening wear. I like to dress up some and we’re cruising on Princess next Sept. I tend to over pack, but you brought a lot even by my standards! 😂 My philosophy is better to have it and not need it than to not bring it and wish I had it.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Haha I completely agree with your philosophy! I never want to not be prepared outfit wise for something. I want options so I'm glad we are on the same page. That being said tho you definitely don't need to pack as much as you think. I would definitely make sure I had a rain jacket and some kind of duck boot or some shoe that's waterproof. If you don't have a lot of sweaters then layer, layer, layer. Hope you have a fun trip. Alaska is absolutely beautiful!

@judysmith9552

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 how many suitcases did you need

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@judysmith9552 I only used 1 suitcase. I was able to get everything packed inside a soft side 26" suitcase. Thanks for watching!

@judysmith9552

Жыл бұрын

@@AmandaPerkins815 great video.exactly what i was looking for. thank you!!

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@judysmith9552 I'm so glad it was helpful.

I know this is a couple of years old but do you have those links for the Columbia raincoat and the waterproof boots?

@AmandaPerkins815

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm guessing you are planning an Alaska cruise. I hope you enjoy it!! It's truly a magical cruise experience. I am including the link for the waterproof boots. Amazon has been the cheapest place I've ever seen them. Also i wasn't sure which Columbia jacket you wanted. The first one is the lightweight one that is a rain jacket and the second one is the thicker one that has that omni heat technology inside. Waterproof Boots amzn.to/3xu44yq Columbia Lightweight Jacket amzn.to/3QmDoZ0 Columbia Heat Jacket amzn.to/3xuhJp8 Thanks for taking the time to watch. I hope you found it helpful.

@tawnyachris

27 күн бұрын

Thank You for the links!❤

If you do this type of video again, you might want to clarify that the luggage weight restriction is for the plane, not the ship. For those of us who live close to a port or who drive to a port, weight doesn't matter.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didn't even think about specifying it was for the airline. I guess I'm just used to having to fly to all my cruises and that was what my mind was thinking. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

Thats alot of clothes and shoes lol. I plan on packing with 1 carry on and a bookbag. Whatever doesnt fit just wont go. Lol

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh I definitely learned that was more than I needed. I did not realize that everyone wore the same for excursions and dinner without changing. I could have definitely packed half what I did. Hope you have a great trip when you go! Thanks for watching!

What time of year was this cruise?

@AmandaPerkins815

10 ай бұрын

We went the first week of June.

90s

How many luggages did you bring?

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I only took a 28 inch checked bag and it all fit and was under 50 pounds (just barely tho). Haha. Thanks for watching!

What month did you go ?

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

We went the first week in June.

@BarbByArt

Жыл бұрын

Thats when Im going - another 2 Southern girls heading North! Very good list & yea Likely take a FEW less items ! But Im a huge OverPacker too ! Bless your heart !❤

Wow, and all that was under 50 lbs? I don’t think I’ll need quite that much. Forget the dresses and heels.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I realized after the cruise that I definitely could have left half the clothes home. It is definitely a laid back itinerary and you could get by with wearing the same thing day and night. When re you going on your Alaska Cruise? I would finitely say to bring a rain jacket and water proof shoes for sure. Thanks for watching!

Very nice video with explanations, thank you, but it seems way too much. 🙂

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Yea I have a tendency to overpack somewhat but this time I didn't overpack too much when you factor in that I changed from port to dinner. Definitely if you stay with the same outfit all day you wouldn't have to pack as much. You could cut the packing in half. Thank you for watching!!

What month were you in Alaska?

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I was there in June. The temperature was perfect!

@loriunderwood3734

Жыл бұрын

@AmandaPerkins815 thank you. We are going end of July into August. We have been to Alaska several times, but never the Inside Passage, or on a cruise. It has never been very cold, but I am thinking this could be cooler than usual. I will keep an eye on the weather for sure.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@loriunderwood3734 oh gosh I hope you have a wonderful trip!!! Like you we have visiting from Anchorage going North to Talkeetna and Denali Park. Also we have visited Anchorage going South to Homer. We have visited mostly in June but we have done one cruise the first week of August and the weather was quite nice. You are familiar with the weather since you have been other times. I really don't think it's cooler doing the Inside Passage except when you do the glacier viewing. If your itinerary called for viewing Glacier Bay or another glacier it does get cold there. I suggest some kind of hat covering your ears, a warm jacket and gloves for that. Other than that I think you can base it off your previous experience for sure. If you are visiting Ketchikan you will most likely have rain. You sound just like my husband and I. We love Alaska so much! I hope you have an enjoyable and memorable cruise.

@loriunderwood3734

Жыл бұрын

@AmandaPerkins815 thank you! We love Alaska too! I would move tomorrow, but my husband doesn't think he could handle the dark winters.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

@@loriunderwood3734 That is hilarious bc it sounds just like us but switched. My husband would move there tomorrow but I couldn't handle the freezing Winters. I told him I would live there from May-September. Haha. Enjoy!

I see a bunch of holding clothes up, but nothing about fitting them in a suitcase.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Well I didn't think about packing them as I went. I should have done that but they all fit in a 28 inch checked bag and weighed in under 50 pounds. Right under 50 pounds actually, very close. Thanks for watching!

Who carried your luggage? You brought way too much whether you wore them or not.

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

I carry my own luggage. I never pack more than I can carry myself. I have been on many cruises and always dressed differently for dinner than during the day. It just seemed like this itinerary did not call for that. I realized I brought way too much so I thought this video might be helpful for that reason. Thanks for watching!

Tooooo much repeating of words🤦🏼‍♀️

@AmandaPerkins815

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Way to much talking, way too many clothes, . You must have paid extra for baggage.

@AmandaPerkins815

11 ай бұрын

I did not pay any extra fees. All the items fit in 1 suitcase under 50 pounds.

You are annoyingly wordy.

I’m going to an Alaskan cruise next week so this is super helpful! Thank you!!

@darlenehynes855

Жыл бұрын

Me too! So excited

@AmandaPerkins815

Жыл бұрын

Oh Yay! I'm glad the video was helpful and I hope you have a wonderful trip!!