I was on the same sailing (and never saw you guys, boooooo). The first night of dining really was a cluster. We also had a nice window seat (was so fabulous being able to see the Olympic Mountains while sailing down the Juan de Fuca straight - my favorite place in the entire world) but the service was a hot mess. We ended up sitting at a different table the next night with the most awesome wait staff - we just had the Maitre de reserve that table for us for the remainder of the cruise, so that was awesome. I'm surprised you didn't find the sail away party up by the outdoor pool/North Star Bar (I was there!!) - What a fabulous view for sail away - and as Minnesotans we didn't find it chilly at all (the entire cruise - we hadn't brought enough shorts/tshirts!).
thanks for the compliment!!! MY goal is to take Alyssa on Disney to the Med in 2020 just gotta get some momentum with my job! Are you going with friends or family or solo?
@@GriffandAlyssa I heard cruising out there is a game changer! Have fun on your cruise. Actually going with a two other couples. Pretty much childhood friends and their girlfriends.
The intro was AMAZING!!! Those drone shots were simply breath taking!! I missed you guys!! Loved the vlog especially your virtual balcony 😂 I’ve never seen one of those. Also loved the Josh Hocum lanyards💙 can’t wait to see more vlogs!!
Thanks Patty K, decided to spend just a little more love on this episode for you all!!! Have you ever cruised to Alaska? If not, we got tons of advice now lol
Just back from the Ovation cruise. Shout out to Baptista and Munoj at the North Star Bar...was my oasis during the cruise...our weather didn't work with us very well...that's the wild card i would say. Foggy and drizzle, we had to turn around at Endicott Arms...very sad for us. Wasn't impressed with the food, tried all the specialty restaurants. Just my experience. Martha and I Dance everynight, and shut down the DJ also. My feet were tired...overall Martha had a fabulous time. Which made me smile :) Loved the Drone Shot while in Juneau. Nice!
What up!!! Whatever you do don’t do liars vile. Definitely do some glacier trekking and if it’s available stand up paddle boarding through a melted glacier is suppper cool too!
I enjoyed this. We're going to Alaska with HAL next year - very excited! The Ovation looked great with all the activities. I've been curious about the virtual balconies so it was good to see yours and your whole interior stateroom looked fantastic.
Griff & Alyssa the food...the food at Fisherman’s Place. The hotel....oooh that hotel. So guess Seattle. Alyssa’s excitement her entire face lights up. Impressed that you went to CrossFit. Seattle def on my list now
How cold was it? Going on the Bliss in 27 days for the last Alaska cruise of the season. We live in Central Florida, are we going to freeze? Don't get me wrong, I welcome the change. I think I melted running errands today!
I think it got all the way down to 42 degrees ( i think) Alyssa the weatherwoman will have to confirm with you though!? The bliss should be fun, is it a family trip or romantic getaway?
@@GriffandAlyssa Trip without the kids! We are so looking forward to it. I have been on a Canada/New England cruise before but have never been to Alaska. I hear it is just breathtaking.
Enjoyed this video! What did you think about the interior with the virtual balcony? We’ve booked that for the end of august on quantum. I’m curious if you felt like you wished you had a balcony or not?
seen you on Josh hocum meet and greet in orlando and a few other videos. yall have to much fun. Alaska is on bucket list so it will happen in a year or two. subscribed today!
Do you know where can do a PCR test in the Downtown Seattle area? We arrive Seattle 2 days before the cruise on September 2nd. Is that enough time to get a pre-cruise test and get the results on the morning of the 2nd Hopefully.?
You never finished your story about the dinner situation! I really wanted to know what went wrong! Also..one day I want to meet you guys on a cruise! You seem so down to earth and fun!
The news this morning about Ovation passengers in New Zealand is not good. Initial reports say 25 passengers dead. Other reports say RCCL was warned 6 days ago but ignored the warning,
We've only ever sailed with Disney but I'm looking at other cruise lines due to price lol. I hope your trip gets better bc so far this makes me not want to cruise with RC
We tipped the two attendants who took care of Mix and Mingle (the robots) at the end of the cruise. They worked hard, made sure people were able to figure out how to work them, and were endlessly pleasant. I figure they get forgotten a lot.
Okay...seriously...how cool were those drone shots!!!??? Who would cruise to Alaska?
Griff & Alyssa nope I don’t like snow, or being cold
Alaska is very much like the Midwest weather wise. So untamed and beautiful. That was my first cruise
@@trishsimmons5891 In June the snow is on the mountains - and honestly it just wasn't cold - we were hot in Seattle, Juneau and Skagway!
Been twice and love Alaska.
What time of year did you go?
I was on the same sailing (and never saw you guys, boooooo). The first night of dining really was a cluster. We also had a nice window seat (was so fabulous being able to see the Olympic Mountains while sailing down the Juan de Fuca straight - my favorite place in the entire world) but the service was a hot mess. We ended up sitting at a different table the next night with the most awesome wait staff - we just had the Maitre de reserve that table for us for the remainder of the cruise, so that was awesome. I'm surprised you didn't find the sail away party up by the outdoor pool/North Star Bar (I was there!!) - What a fabulous view for sail away - and as Minnesotans we didn't find it chilly at all (the entire cruise - we hadn't brought enough shorts/tshirts!).
Great video guys. Love the guys at dinner at 21:00 realizing you were vlogging lol. Keep it up.
I've seen this channel progress. You guys are doing an awesome job! Going on a Mediterranean Cruise on Oasis in September. 🙌
thanks for the compliment!!! MY goal is to take Alyssa on Disney to the Med in 2020 just gotta get some momentum with my job! Are you going with friends or family or solo?
@@GriffandAlyssa I heard cruising out there is a game changer! Have fun on your cruise. Actually going with a two other couples. Pretty much childhood friends and their girlfriends.
The intro was AMAZING!!! Those drone shots were simply breath taking!! I missed you guys!! Loved the vlog especially your virtual balcony 😂 I’ve never seen one of those. Also loved the Josh Hocum lanyards💙 can’t wait to see more vlogs!!
Thanks Patty K, decided to spend just a little more love on this episode for you all!!! Have you ever cruised to Alaska? If not, we got tons of advice now lol
I have not yet been to Alaska but it’s definitely on my list!! I’ll definitely need that advice when I go one day
Just back from the Ovation cruise. Shout out to Baptista and Munoj at the North Star Bar...was my oasis during the cruise...our weather didn't work with us very well...that's the wild card i would say. Foggy and drizzle, we had to turn around at Endicott Arms...very sad for us. Wasn't impressed with the food, tried all the specialty restaurants. Just my experience. Martha and I Dance everynight, and shut down the DJ also. My feet were tired...overall Martha had a fabulous time. Which made me smile :) Loved the Drone Shot while in Juneau. Nice!
We were on Ovation to Alaska in June. Weather was nicer than when we went in July 2 years ago.
I was on the Ovation Alaska cruise last week! One of my best vacations ever.
We were on it too! Left Seattle on the 23rd and came back the 30th. Crazy sea day when the boat went rocking along with the pool!!!
My senior trip for high school I want to go to Alaska so I’m researching!
What up!!! Whatever you do don’t do liars vile. Definitely do some glacier trekking and if it’s available stand up paddle boarding through a melted glacier is suppper cool too!
Yeeeeess! I've been waiting for this video!
it's finally here!!! We're finally back I promise haha...thanks for waiting on us!
I enjoyed this. We're going to Alaska with HAL next year - very excited! The Ovation looked great with all the activities. I've been curious about the virtual balconies so it was good to see yours and your whole interior stateroom looked fantastic.
Those drone shots!!!!! But I was left hanging on the dining room situation....
Thanks Heather!!!! oh we figure out the dining issue in Episode 7 so maybe Thursday? That's when it was formal night! You coming?
Superb drone shots!!! Been awaiting these vlogs... Thanks for sharing!
you guys are the only non annoying cruising couple on youtube lol. i love your videos
Yes enjoyed and looking forward to the other episodes
thanks jo! What's your favorite part so far!?
Griff & Alyssa the food...the food at Fisherman’s Place. The hotel....oooh that hotel. So guess Seattle. Alyssa’s excitement her entire face lights up. Impressed that you went to CrossFit. Seattle def on my list now
We were on ovation of the seas in May, on the inaugural Alaska cruise. Had such a great time. Best cruise ever!
How cold was it? Going on the Bliss in 27 days for the last Alaska cruise of the season. We live in Central Florida, are we going to freeze? Don't get me wrong, I welcome the change. I think I melted running errands today!
I think it got all the way down to 42 degrees ( i think) Alyssa the weatherwoman will have to confirm with you though!? The bliss should be fun, is it a family trip or romantic getaway?
@@GriffandAlyssa Trip without the kids! We are so looking forward to it. I have been on a Canada/New England cruise before but have never been to Alaska. I hear it is just breathtaking.
They broke a wheel on our luggage too. You can buy replacements on amazon or eBay.
I didn't know that, great advice? Which cruiseline broke it?
Royal
Enjoyed this video! What did you think about the interior with the virtual balcony? We’ve booked that for the end of august on quantum. I’m curious if you felt like you wished you had a balcony or not?
I had to rewind who was asking for the youtube page 😂😂 just to realise its the kid driving while on his phone.... Kid thats dangerous 😂😂
seen you on Josh hocum meet and greet in orlando and a few other videos. yall have to much fun. Alaska is on bucket list so it will happen in a year or two. subscribed today!
Thanks for watching Michael! Welcome to the Paradise Crew :)
So what happened with dinner? I'm just starting this vlog series.
Too funny! My sister and BIL are on that cruise right now!!!
ohh no way!!! the real question is.... why aren't you on it!!! Are you gonna go on a cruise anytime soon?
Soon hopefully. They won the cruise.
Do you know where can do a PCR test in the Downtown Seattle area? We arrive Seattle 2 days before the cruise on September 2nd. Is that enough time to get a pre-cruise test and get the results on the morning of the 2nd Hopefully.?
Still waiting to find out what happened at dinner.. haha jk. Glad you had fun in Seattle and can't wait to see your upcoming episodes!
tune in next time lol jk! Wait till you see Tuesday's episode when you see how much we complain about the cold...guess how cold it really was ; )
@@GriffandAlyssa Oh I feel you. I live in Seattle and it's been kind of cold all summer this year. Only my cat wants to be outside at night. haha
Are you guys gonna ride the Disney Wish in 2022? It’s their new cruise ship.
You know we are! what about you?
Griff & Alyssa probably not, too expensive for my family and I’d rather get a job their in 2027
Griff & Alyssa good news, my parents said we might be able to ride the Disney wish in 2022
Man I wish I waited one more year so i could be on that ship when I cruised to Alaska looks like y’all had a great time
It was a great cruise!
THE RANDOMEST OPTIONS OF SPIRIT ANIMALS GRIFF LOL
What's your spirit animal!? lol
@@GriffandAlyssa koala lol
I love your videos!
You never finished your story about the dinner situation! I really wanted to know what went wrong!
Also..one day I want to meet you guys on a cruise! You seem so down to earth and fun!
The news this morning about Ovation passengers in New Zealand is not good. Initial reports say 25 passengers dead. Other reports say RCCL was warned 6 days ago but ignored the warning,
What??
Will be on it next May!!
We've only ever sailed with Disney but I'm looking at other cruise lines due to price lol. I hope your trip gets better bc so far this makes me not want to cruise with RC
We can understand that! Typically we love Royal. This cruise was just a little off for us.
Did you mention the drink 🍸was $8, plus tax, plus Tip?!? Robots get tips too? LoL
We tipped the two attendants who took care of Mix and Mingle (the robots) at the end of the cruise. They worked hard, made sure people were able to figure out how to work them, and were endlessly pleasant. I figure they get forgotten a lot.
The transition between the scenes are far more smoother
Someone misses Disney Cruise Line! ;)
hahah we're a bit spoiled haha we're working on it =D..have you ever cruised Disney Lauren?
Yes! We've been on the Dream 4 times and taking the Wonder out of Galveston in December!!
EXACTLY what I kept saying the entire time I watched Lol. The Disney cruise line has spoiled them 😍😍 and now nothing will ever compare 😂
Enjoy guys!!!
Thanks Gee C...when are you cruising to Alaska?
@@GriffandAlyssa not sure
Jealous of the virtual balcony
Don't be jealous...later on in this series you'll see it start to crap out on us...have you ever had a virtual balcony though?
The boomers talking about the camera at dinner XD
Wearing your Cruise with Josh Lanyard :)
Why five minute walk to ship at port doTaxis drop you closer
Sorry knee. Problems just checkkiahead of time
Do you guys have a favorite cruise ship??
We love the Freedom of the Seas! But we love many of the ships we've cruised on. :)
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So crazy cool!!😎
WOW...what amazing drone footage. Your an incredible photographer. The scenery is breathtaking...cant wait to watch the rest of the series!!
Thank you, Dawn! We are glad you are enjoying the series!
Just found you 2! You’re so cute!
a little too much face time and not enough of the ship otherwise ok video
Hi Robert, as a vlog, you will be seeing a lot of us talking to the camera. We will try to add some more cinematics in there.