A friend at work is planning an Alaskan cruise this fall. Not a cheap adventure so he wants to make sure that he does it right. Planning out a vacation as large as this takes alot of homework on your behalf because it's a big expense and there are so many different cruises to choose from. Remember, with vacations you get what you pay for. So that last thing you want to do is cheap out but your also don't want to overpay for what you are getting either.

Ask friends or family if they are if they know anybody that has been on a simliar trip and what their experiece was like and who did they travel with. Do much comparitive shopping online, through newspapers and by calling travel agencies. You have a computer so make a spreadsheet with the various points that are interesting to you so can compare what each cruise is offering and match it against price. Get as much information as you can and make an informed decision.