How to Prepare for Your Alaska Cruise: What to Read, Watch, and Buy

 

Embarking on an Alaskan cruise? Make the most of your journey with our expert recommendations on what to read, watch, and buy before you set sail! Dive into captivating books that delve into Alaska's rich history and awe-inspiring landscapes. Get inspired with films and documentaries that showcase the beauty and wonder of the Last Frontier.

Here are some books, movies, and tv shows you may want to check out before your cruise.(I put my Amazon affiliate link to make it easier to learn more. Your library may have many of these.)

• Classic books about Alaska 
• Alaska by James Michener
• Into the Wild – There’s also a movie inspired by the book.
• One Man’s Wilderness
• The Call of the Wild – There’s also a movie inspired by the book.
• Movies and Documentaries
• Togo included on Disney+
• Snow Dogs included on Disney+
• Mystery, Alaska for rent on Amazon Prime
• Big Miracle for rent on Amazon Prime
• The Race to Alaska included with Amazon Prime or available for rent
• Humpback Whales included with Amazon Prime or available for rent
• TV Shows
• Deadliest Catch – One of the boats used in the season 2 now offers a tour out of Ketchikan. Two seasons of the show stream on Hulu. Other seasons stream on max or Discovery+

 Some items I found helpful on our Alaska cruises:

• A good rain jacket
• Waterproof binoculars
• Magnetic hooks for the cabin walls