Our Epic Cruise to Alaska – A Mother/Daughter Adventure

Have you been on a cruise to Alaska?

Welcome to a very special episode of Travel Connections. Why is it so special? Well, it’s because I am interviewing my daughter, Alex Karlen. Alex and I took our very first ocean cruise on the Celebrity Edge. And I thought, who better to tell the story and add her colorful insights than my exceptional and clever daughter? We have not traveled together in quite a while, and I was thrilled she could clear her calendar to come with me!

Her fantastic husband, Brent, took care of their four-year-old twins while she and I embarked on our unique Alaskan Adventure.

In her work world, Alex is a Director and Branch Manager for the Pacific Northwest in the creative space. She is a fantastic baker, an excellent home cook, and a voracious reader when she has any spare time. We have a lot in common, and spending such quality time with her on this extraordinary cruise was such a treat for me!

You will hear us talk about Ann and Steve Teget. Ann and Steve organized this special group of guests for a Friends of Postcard Jar Cruise. They are experts on cruising and have written a lot about it on their website, Postcard Jar. They are my go-to people for cruising.

I was curious if I would be a good fit for an enormous, 3,000-person ocean liner, but this incredible ship was perfect for me to see if we liked it. We loved it! The ship design was over the top incredible, the service was top-notch, and Alaska—oh wow. Nature on such a grand scale is a sight to behold. And the cruise embarked from our hometown of Seattle! It was kind of a no-brainer!

Highlights in this episode!

• What is it really like on a Celebrity Edge Cruise to Alaska?
• Alex and Suzanne pro-tips!
• All of the amenities on The Celebrity Edge
• What is a flair bartender?
• Why Alaska is a MUST-see!
• Details of the Spectacular Dawes Glacier!

Let me know what you think about cruising! Have you been to Alaska? I’d love to hear about your experiences.