# @janylsmithesq on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbMT8GnqCFU
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- **Posted:** 2026-07-24T22:36:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Janyl Smith (@janylsmithesq) — https://gondola.cc/janylsmithesq

## Caption

I planned this Alaska trip around what would be fun for my family right now, not necessarily what @dr.marvinksmith and I would choose to do on our own. Looking back, I think we found a great balance. Here are our ratings with my thoughts:

🐕 Dog Sled & Musher Experience — 10/10

The clear winner for our family. The drive up the mountain was beautiful, we learned about dog sled racing, met the sled dog team, rode a dog sled, and spent time with a litter of husky puppies. There was enough variety that all four of us stayed engaged from start to finish.

🐟 Salmon Bake — 9/10

Such a relaxing family experience. Fresh salmon, a delicious buffet, a creek with a beautiful waterfall, marshmallow roasting, and hot cider. It was simple, scenic, and a wonderful way to spend the afternoon together.

🐋 Whale Watching — 7/10

The wildlife absolutely delivered. We saw whales, a mama bear with her cubs, and sea lions. The only reason this one ranked a little lower for us is because there was quite a bit of downtime between sightings, and the kids started getting restless. I also wish there had been refreshments available for purchase on the boat. Still a great family-friendly excursion that I’m glad we did.

Would I book all three again? Absolutely. The next time we go to Alaska, though, I’d love for Marvin and me to tackle some of the more adventurous excursions like hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking. But for this season of life, these were exactly the right choices.

If you’re planning an Alaska cruise with young kids, hopefully this helps you narrow down your excursion list. Which one would you do??

#summertravel #alaskacruise #familytravel #travelwithkids #alaskaadventures @royalcaribbean

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travelwithkids, alaskacruise, summertravel, familytravel, alaskaadventures

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