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Believe is or not there are a lot of people who are uncertain what a cruise in Canada actually involves. Some people actually avoid booking cruise holidays to Canada only because they do not know what is in store for them. Although there is variation in the types of cruise you can take, we can still examine some of the common points

Temperature. Canadian temperatures lie on quite a large spectrum depending on the time and place you go, from the quite warm to the bitterly cold. They are however very different from a tropical cruise and you shouldn’t expect to spend the whole time sun bathing.  If you are going on a colder cruise, like an Alaska cruise, a key requirement is warm clothing and some thermals also. You’ll still need a few warm items of clothing on the hotter cruises but you should be able to include a lot more summer cloths in your suitcase.

Wildlife. Some of Canada’s wildlife cannot be found anywhere else. Again, there will be different animals in summer and winter, and in different geographical areas. In the summer you’ll be treated to a whole host of native Canadian birds. In the winter birds are not as prominent but you may get to see seals, sea lions, penguins and even whales all year round. In the colder areas, and if you are very lucky, you might get to witness the beauty of the polar bear. Take a camera though, otherwise everyone back home will thinking your fibbing.

Entertainment. There is quite a difference between the entertainment you get on the big tropical cruise ships and what you get on Canada cruises. Canada tours cruise holidays usually provide more laid back music and shows, often displaying the Canadian culture and traditions. They are certainly no less fun and teach you about the real Canada at the same time.

An Alaskan cruise is definitely one of those one in a lifetime experiences.You will witness scenery and animals that very few people have had the pleasure of seeing and indeed cannot be seen by any other method. You cannot even see them during Canada Holidays cruises. It’s not like any other cruises you will have been on however so don’t expect to pack the same as might have done before.So which items are the most important to take?

Warm clothes. It might sound like a silly thing to need to remind people but a lot of tourists associate cruises with sun and heat. The temperature in Alaska can drop quite low, sometimes hitting the minus 30°C in middle winter. If you go in the summer the temperatures can be pretty reasonably but if you are on the boat deck you will need warm clothes.

Binoculars. forgetting to take a pair of there could be your biggest regret. When all around you are pointing at things and smiling with joy, you will be struggling to make out a very small dot that could be a penguin. Because everything is so big in Alaska, including the boats, most of the things you want to look at will be reasonably small in comparison. Bringing along some binoculars will really help you experience everything better and will mean you won’t hurt your eyes.

Camera. You might not even require a pair of binoculars if you find that you camera has a good enough zoom. However most people need to take both. A camera is not only useful for studying the pictures after you have taken them but also to share the experience of your amazing Alaska cruise with friends and family when you return.

Wildlife book.If you spot an unknown animal and have any resource to look it up in, it will play with your mind for a long time. It is also very interesting learning all about the animals and plant life, including the best times to spot them and understanding their behaviour.

Thermos. If you’re likely to be spending a lot of your time above deck then you’ll grow to fall in love with your thermos. There is not much more to explain about this.