Alaska 2024

[Jacq7414]

Anyone know when they traditionally release those dates? I am thinking about doing an Alaska cruise during summer 2024.

Also, how would it be for an 8 year old on an Alaskan cruise? Would it be boring for her? I’m debating the Alaska cruise or Hawaii (I know very different lol). But I’ve always wanted to do an Alaskan cruise

 

[Van@Disney]

Find a u tube video for disney wonder kids area. I would think it’s hard for a kid to be bored.

 

[sadiecatie]

I’m taking my 8-year-old this summer, and I can tell you she is so excited! If you watch any ship tours or cruise reviews, you’ll be able to see how much there is on the ship itself to entertain kids that age, but there are also so many options for excursions in each port that there’s bound to be something interesting for your family. There are some excursions that have older age requirements or that we just decided would be a bit too long or uninteresting for her, but she can’t wait to head to Alaska

 

[Marc D]

You can look up the past release schedule here :

https://disneycruiselineblog.com/cruise-planning/itineraries/itinerary-announcement-history/

They usually release summer season between the end of February and the beginning of April the year before, but they have been late for the early ‘24 release, so they might have changed the schedule permanently.

I don’t see how an Alaska cruise would be boring to anyone. It is as port-intensive as any cruise, and there are plenty of kid-friendly excursions in each port. I would be more worried about the many sea days on a Hawaii cruise.

 

[Jacq7414]

I don’t see how an Alaska cruise would be boring to anyone. It is as port-intensive as any cruise, and there are plenty of kid-friendly excursions in each port. I would be more worried about the many sea days on a Hawaii cruise.

Oh we weren’t going to do a Hawaii cruise, it was just going to be a land vacation.

 

[spankswife]

I am going this summer, bringing my 13 and 8 yo and they are very excited! Can’t wait to see whales, zip line, and pan for gold.

Not sure when it came out but I booked on opening day (silver) 5/5/22.

 

[Jacq7414]

I am going this summer, bringing my 13 and 8 yo and they are very excited! Can’t wait to see whales, zip line, and pan for gold.

Not sure when it came out but I booked on opening day (silver) 5/5/22.

Thank you! So we have some time. I have to convince my husband lol

 

[Budzooka]

Waiting on summer release for Alaska as well. Haven’t been on this one before but my experience on prior DCLs is that 8 years old is a perfect age for a Disney Cruise. So much to do and still young enough to enjoy the magic.

 

[auntlynne]

 

[KashasMom]

We've done 3 Alaskan cruises with kids from ages 9-18. Our last one was with our 8yo and it was the perfect age. Alaska is awesome. These are some of the things we did to help persuade you.

In Ketchikan we've done seaplanes with Island Wings 3x (twice to - successfully - see bears at Anan Creek and Traitor's Cove - and once Misty Fjord Sightseeing). Awesome company and excursions.

In Juneau we went whale-watching twice and did a Pilot's Choice double glacier landing with Temsco Helicopters. Very cool to walk on the glaciers. We've also gone up the Tramway which provides great views over the town and beyond. We stopped at Red Dog Saloon for lunch.

In Skagway we did the dog-sledding/glacier excursion with Temsco Helicopters and twice we rented a car and using Murray's Guide to the South Klondike Highway drove to Emerald Lake. (Google for the guide which lists things to see/do by mile marker. Some of the places we stopped at along the way - Tutshi to see the Sled Dogs(puppies), Yukon Suspension Bridge, and the Welcome to Alaska highway sign.) Be sure to bring a passport for when you cross into Canada.

In Sitka we walked around on our own and went to the Raptor Center, Sitka National Historical Park/Totem Park, St. Michael's Orthodox Cathedral, and had a reindeer hot dog.

We were one of the first ships when we went to Icy Strait Point and there wasn't much going on so other than taking a bus around the town, we didn't do much.

In Victoria we did a hop on hop off bus with a stop at Craigdarroch Castle and a stop to explore downtown, walking as far as Fan Tan Alley. Then we walked to the wharf and had some fish and chips at Barb's while we watched the sea planes landing amongst the float homes.

We always had an amazing time and had time to walk through the town (Ketchikan has totem poles and Creek Street, Juneau has the tram for great views, etc.) - and there's plenty of shopping although most stores in each port and from port to port are very similar.

We booked everything on our own - nothing through the cruise line. Whatever you do, you'll have a blast!