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I went on a 7-day Alaskan cruise. Here are 5 things I'm glad I packed and 5 I wish I brought with me.

Rebecca ReuterSep 8, 2022, 21:32 IST

I took a cruise to Alaska.Rebecca Reuter

I took a seven-day cruise to Alaska on Holland America Line's Westerdam ship.
I'm glad I packed my own raincoat, binoculars, and swimsuit because I used all those things.

I definitely needed my raincoat on and off the ship.

It got pretty wet when we were whale-watching.Rebecca Reuter

I used my binoculars to spot sea life.

I loved seeing all the marine life from the ship.Rebecca Reuter

You might not think to bring a swimsuit to Alaska, but I'm glad I did.

The hot tub felt great on the chilly deck.Rebecca Reuter

I'm also glad I had a tank top with me.

I took a cruise to Alaska.Rebecca Reuter

All my layers were very important.

I needed all the layers I broughtRebecca Reuter

On the other hand, I wasted money on a knit hat when I could've brought one.

I bought a hat because I was cold.Rebecca Reuter

Bringing my own blanket would've made things easier.

It was hard to snag a blanket on the deck.Rebecca Reuter

Identifying whale species would've been easier with a book.

It wasn't always easy to identify the sea life.Alaska Sea Grant College Program

An extra bag would've come in handy for all my souvenirs.

I bought a few things during the cruise.Rebecca Reuter

In a dream world, I would've brought an extra stomach to enjoy more of the delicious food.

All of the food was so good.Rebecca Reuter

Picking up trash from Copenhagen's canals in a kayak was the highlight of my summer