Don't Be an ALASKAN CRUISER Who Gets These Things Wrong!
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- After going on our Alaskan cruise, I was shocked at how easy it would be to make HUGE mistakes. Anywhere from booking a cruise line with short port stops to missing out on the best glacier that Alaska has to offer. In this video, I warn you about what to look out for and how to get your Alaskan cruise right!
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00:00 Itinerary
02:29 Port Stops
03:51 Cabins
04:44 Best Time to Sail
05:43 Excursions
08:35 Glacier Viewing Days
10:22 Be Ready for Long Days
11:19 Fly In a Day Early
11:52 Packing
15:23 Participate in the Enrichment Talks
What are you looking forward to on your Alaskan cruise? Leave a comment below. Happy sailing! Check out this video on Alaska Excursions that includes many free or cheap DIY options. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
I much prefer cruising to any warm location. Choosing to go on an Alaska cruise was entirely my own mistake.. I know that most people think it's great.
Oh, got it. That makes sense. I’m doing a Mexican Riviera cruise on Discovery Princess later in the year. I’m guessing that is more your style. 😊🌴⛵️
August Norwegian
Perfect timing. You’ll have a great time!
Cap with the rain hood, brilliant!
I know, RIGHT? Thanks for watching and commenting.
I said the same thing 😊
Thank you for including the links to the items that worked well for you!
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! It was very comprehensive with practical tips. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and commenting! 😊
Awesome video! Great tips! Thank you 😊
The thanks for watching and commenting.
This is very practical information! Thank you. I’m going on my first cruise in September, cruising from Whittier to Vancouver.
Glad you enjoyed. Tune in the Friday at 6pm for a video on Alaskan excursions. Happy sailing!
Such a helpful video! Thank You!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making a straight forward video. Good suggestions. Yes please do a video on excursions. Thank you😊
I will start researching a DIY Alaskan ports video this week. Thanks for watching!
Here is the excursion video link. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
Thanks for sharing,got a lot of idea what to pack, doing our alaska cruise this coming end of august
I’m glad you got some good information out of this video. Thank you for watching and commenting. You might enjoy this video next where I share what I’m packing for my husband and myself on our cruise this summer. ua-cam.com/video/aVAxFwI1iQA/v-deo.htmlsi=O8P0tMBdt_k4WUhY
We have enjoyed several Alaska cruises, twice with land packages. I must state your video is one of the best we have seen. Your presentation is excellent, very informative.
Wow, thank you! So encouraging.
Thank you, Kristie. I learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful! You might enjoy this video on shore excursions. Things We Wish We Would Have Known Before Our Alaskan Excursions
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Thank you for this video. Going to Alaska, August 30. Also doing the land tour. Excellent video!
Thank you for the kudos! Bringing cruise information in the most entertaining way possible is my goal. You will have a great time!
Have watched other videos and must say this was really spot-on. Have cruised and land toured Alaska an going again. Thanks for a practical presentation!
Glad you enjoyed. Practical and quick are my middle names. Glad you enjoyed. Have fun on your next cruise. 🚢🛳️😊
This is an amazing video. I love how you presented the info. Thank you for sharing.
You are so kind. It was a fun one to research and make. I’m hoping that it helps people make the right choices on their Alaskan cruise. Happy sailing!
ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex. Herd is my latest video on Alaskan excursions.
Excellent presentation, great job and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I have sailed Alaska 8 times. I cannot get enough of Alaska. Princess sails to Sitka also, which is a fun port to get off the ship and trek to many sites.
I watched a video this weekend about Sitka. We are sailing on Sapphire Princess this summer and unfortunately we aren't stopping at Sitka. Thanks for the information. I'm hoping to visit Alaska regularly and next time I'll look for an itinerary that includes that port. Happy sailing!
Really enjoyed your video. One of the most succinct and to point I have watched. Thanks. Will be there in a few weeks. I can’t wait.
Working to make videos that are fun, fast, and informative. Thank you for watching and commenting!😊
Check out my excursions video before you go. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
You are correct. I meant one end in Canada. Thanks for catching that. 😊
thank you! I love the Monopoly banknotes!
I just wish we could use it to pay for our drinks! Happy sailing!🛳️🚢😊
Love the foldable hat, I am definitely purchasing one.
Such a clever design. You’ll love it! Thanks for watching! 🍪
Lots of great information. You are easy on the eyes as well.
Thanks for the compliment, you are too kind. Happy sailing!
Great helpful video, thanks! Heading out on our first cruise to Alaska in 10 days. Didn't even think about mosquitoe repellent, thanks for the tip!
We went on a nature walk in Ketchikan and the guide suggested to spray up. Better safe than sorry. One Alaskan viewer suggested that the mosquitos aren’t big, but the pack a punch! Have a great cruise? What ship?
So many good points. I look forward to the day with the free laundry perk. That would definitely help me cut down on how much clothing I pack. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Holland America has a laundry package for $59 for the week.
Good to know. That seems like a deal. 🧺
Excellent video! I set sail on the Eurodam from Seattle to Alaska and back next week. Can’t wait!
Holland American does a great job in Alaska. Be sure to bring orange to wear at their orange party and check out this video where I talk about HAL. ua-cam.com/video/fclkVdkWMH0/v-deo.htmlsi=XofBr1fQA1VMEj1Y
@@cruisingwithkristie got my orange beads. 🧡🧡🧡
That makes me smile. 😊
Very informative...a big time-saver...very good...TNX
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😀
Thanks for the video. This is one of the best Alaska videos, I've seen. You just get right to the point - perfect.
I apppreciate your tips about clothing - just essentials, which are really needed. In other videos people show so much stuff regarding clothing for Alaska. I'm always thinking, why should I need so much things. I did not wear so much different casual clothes back home in Europe. Why 😮 should I do this on a casual cruise. It's all about combination and wearing things several times.
Your tip of wearing a cap with hoddie definitely works, even when it's raining cats and dogs - I know it from my own experience as a golf player in Europe over years.
And with just packing essentials I need (none things for just in case), I can fly with carry-on and personal item, 😁 as I have international flight to LAX with short time frame to connecting domestic flight to Seattle. Btw due to my loyalty status with Norwegian I'm lucky, I have free laundry. 🤩
So, I have already booked my 9 day Alaska cruise in October 2024. Okay, it's colder, but - and here it comes - in average of last years in October there are only 4 days of rain. And just to say, I sometimes simply miss colder days since we moved from Europe down to French-Polynesia, so cold temperatures do not bother me. And a comfortable side effect - cruising in Alaska in October is cheaper and less crowded. 😊
Greetings from Moorea (sister island of Tahiti) in French-Polynesia 🌴 🏖 😎 🇵🇫 🇫🇷 🇪🇺
I’m impressed you can travel carry on only. I need a suitcase just for lotions, potions, and makeup.
So helpful thank you so much
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀🚢🛳️😎
Cruises from Seattle will include Sitka instead of Skagway/Haines. Lots of history, scenery and EAGLES there, instead of the shops! I love Sitka! I found Vancouver to be more of a hassle than Seattle, but loved the beauty of the Inside Passage. I have done four Holland America cruises, including a one week long extension land tour and one two-week cruise across the Alaska Bay. Each one was beloved and different experience. And if you want adventure minus the luxury… take the Alaska Ferry through the Aleutians or go in the winter during the Iditarod!! My travel partner (husband) is gone now, so I may never go back, but my heart is in Alaska.
Sounds like you have wonderful memories of all your visits to Alaska. Sitka is not on our itinerary for this summer, but that gives us another reason to go back to Alaska. 😊. Thank you for watching and commenting. I love to hear about others experiences.
Thanks!
I just booked my 31st Alaska cruise. I have to say that you gave a great video for only going once. Most of it was spot on. I've seen more salmon in August and September. Glacier Bay is a must!! If you forget your binoculars, the photo gallery on Princess has the Vortex brand that are very competitive to Amazon. You will probably only see bears from the ship with binoculars. The "Alaska Cruise Companion" book is invaluable for first time cruisers. The whale locations aren't as random as you would think and it increases your chances of seeing them. I'm on the Grand Princess starting May 22 to June 5. I'll be the guy wearing shorts. :) I love your cookie theme!!
Thanks for the tip on the salmon runs. Thanks for commenting and sharing. 😊🚢😊
Liked the video. Your backpack link shows the waterproof phone holder though. Can you tell me the backpack link? Thanks
Oops. Thanks for catching that. Here is the link. FENGDONG 35L Lightweight Foldable... www.amazon.com/dp/B08BC3LDQ1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share.
Would love to see a diy shore day for Sitka, Juneau and Skagway!
ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex. Here is the link to the excursions video.
Yes, do a video on excursions save.
Will do. I’m going to start working on researching this week. Thanks for watching.
This for sure!
Here is the excursions video link. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
Yes do video on Diy ports😊
Starting to work on it today. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😀🚢. Happy sailing.
Here is the link to my excursions video with DIY options. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
I like your energy . Liked and subscribed from Toronto. Going to Alaska on royal princess for two weeks in 3 weeks . Thank you for your tips .
Thanks for the kudos. I'm a 28 year veteran teacher of elementary students. Energy is required! I'll keep it up! You are going to have a great time on the Royal Princess. Look for orcas from your ship. Happy sailing!
Thanks Miss Kristie . Keep vlogging .
Great video. We do hate the Vancouver port. 2.5 hours to check in. They had us dump our water just before security. It was hot in there and several people had to get medical attention from all the heat and standing. It is such a mess.
We didn’t experience the need to empty our water bottles. That stinks. Definitely a place to come prepared with snacks.
Our last HAL trip to Alaska had a stop in Victoria which we’ve enjoyed in past cruises. This time, we arrived a 8pm and left at 11:30. Not enough time to enjoy that city
We have a similar situation happening with our stop in Victoria. Originally it was supposed to arrive at 10 am and they switched it to 4 pm. No time to go to the gardens. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Cookies - you are cracking me up!!
We will keep them coming! We are having fun thinking up ways to add them to our videos! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the advice on how to dress in Alaska. Now all we have to do is to get some winter clothing.
Agree with the Vancouver port. It is by far the least convenient port to cruise from.
We are paying $760pp for a 14 day cruise (Vancouver - Seward) on HAL Nieuw Amsterdam in early September.
Dang! That is such a great deal. You can use your saving to buy a scarf, some gloves, and a warm hat. Have a great time and please report back how it went. 😊🚢🛳️
FYI..Princess sails out of San Francisco for an Alaskan cruise. Awesome to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge! Thanks for the video! 😊
Now THAT would be a fun cruise? Is it a longer cruise then? Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Sailing!😊
@@cruisingwithkristie Yes, 11 nights!
After thinking about your comment, I realized that we get to sail out of San Francisco in a couple of weeks since it is a stop on our repositioning cruise. I can’t wait!
Very helpful 🙂
I'm glad! I’ll keep making them. Check out this one. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=-sK8Zn4KEzRpooW8
You are so cute!! I love all the props!!! Thank you for the great information! We are going to Alaska, sailing out of San Francisco this September!!!! 118 days!
We are in San Francisco right now on our repositioning cruise on Celebrity Summit that is headed to Alaska for the Alaska season. What ship are you sailing on?
@@cruisingwithkristie We are on the Crown Princess. Enjoy your repositioning cruise. A repositioning cruise is on our list!
Looks like you were in Glacier Bay today. Lucky lady. We just got home from our repositioning cruise on the celebrity summit. Our first Celebrity cruise and the ship was great! The weather didn’t cooperate though with 50 mph winds and 20 foot swells. I now feel very confident that I don’t get seasick. Enjoy your last few days onboard. 😊. Let us know your thoughts on the Crown Princess. 🚢🛳️
Went on Windstar it was great going on a Boutique line going into small ports not the huge ports with 6 ships in large ports. huge ships huge problems and crowds.
I can definitely see the advantage of a smaller ship and smaller ports. The cruising industry seems to be on the bigger the better kick, but I’m with you, smaller means less crowds. ❤. Thanks for watching and sharing.
ABSOLUTELY would love DYI info
Check out my latest video. Things We Wish We Would Have Known Before Our Alaskan Excursions
ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.html. I share a range of excursion options. Many which are free. Thanks for watching.
ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex. Here is my excursions video.
Just sailed 1st of season on Holland America Zaandam to Alaska, it was wonderful. BUT wish we had known: $17 USD per day Crew Appreciation NOT shared by ALL as bar server told me. Best to give directly, bring $1-2s per tab instead of signing tip on bill b/c 18% is added to room charge. Also, Guest Services do not share Crew Appreciation. Pop drinks not included but ice tea, lemonade, coffee is (not other specialty coffees). Otherwise fantastic food and service. Skagway White Pass train is a must even at $155 usd after watching free 20 min film in museum about Klondike Gold Rush. Ask questions - be informed. Rain, warm clothing is a no brainer. It's Alaska people!
Wow. This was great! Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad all went well. 😀
We don't have big bugs here in Alaska, only many, many very fast mosquitos! Big moose and bears, yes.. Hope you have a enjoyable cruise.
Mosquitos and moose and bear…oh my! I think I will keep my distance from all three. Thank you for watching and commenting. 😊
When are you sailing? We are doing one way out of Vancouver and Land Cruiser on sapphire princess in mid May.
You are beating us. I am a teacher and will finish out the school year. We sail in July. Look out for orcas from the ship. Thanks for watching and commenting.
That was us. We retired from teaching a year ago. Wishing you the best in these last 6-8 weeks.
What a great video - what side of ship was your room-
Thank you for watching and commenting 0:02 Since we had an inside cabin, it didn’t really make a difference. And with a round trip, the side of the ship isn’t that important since if you doing see it one way, you will on the return. If I were sailing a one way, I’d want to be on the side that views land. 😊
10 days and counting Princess Discovery to Alaska 😀
Ooo. Lucky you. Are you doing a repositioning cruise and then Alaska?
Did this last year. Beautiful ship
I've been pricing and saw the cruisetours too. I thought it would be a good idea for a pretour because we usually get to the departure port city the day before...but like you said-it's super expensive and doesn't include most meals and excursions. Yikes! I thought maybe we would do a cruise starting in Seward so we can have a couple of days and make our own precruise tour.
That is what my brother is doing. I tried to rent a car for one day in Fairbanks but they were sold out. You may want to look into reserving soon.
Great tips!! We are planning to go in 2026. Thanks!!
Alaska is so worth it. I’m excited for you to go. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊
Good video. I feel like baking cookies now 🍪🍪
I know the feeling. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy sailing!🚢🛳️😀
I guess it rains there. Love the hat idea.
You have to be ready for anything and all in the same day.
Can you please make layering For July weather.
Will do. It will come out on May 17 if all goes as planned. Thank you for watching, and commenting. Happy sailing!
We are sailing round trip out of San Francisco, I believe it’s a new alternative to Seattle or Vancouver
That’s awesome! How many days is your cruise?
You don’t have to rely on the cruiseline for the land portion. You can do it on your own. Consider doing it n an RV.
That is a great idea. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😊🚐
Wife & I made our first cruise ever in September of 23, we enjoyed it so much we booked another cruise for September 25, on same ship line & ship. (Norwegian Encore) we only had 2 disappointments #1 due to high winds & saftey concerns, the captain elected not to dock in Skagway so we didn't get to travel the white pass. # 2, we took the " totem poles and lighthouse" tour. It was VERY disappointing. All we saw was a " reproduction " totem pole, NOT any of the real original ones. Aside from these minor disappointments it was a WONDERFUL cruise.
I'm glad you enjoyed your cruise overall! It's always a bummer when unexpected events like high winds impact the itinerary. Hopefully, your next cruise will be smooth sailing all the way!
NCL is stretching the shoulder times with early April and late October Alaskan cruises in 2024.
Are you sailing an extreme shoulder? I don’t think I would unless they practically gave it away.
Yes. In October. We will see how it goes.
I want to try The smaller boats like UNcruise or National Geographic Venture.
I’m with you. Smaller cruise lines are definitely on my bucket list for the future especially for certain destinations , but since I love production shows, I wonder if I would miss them. 🤔🎭
@@cruisingwithkristie Only one way to find out 😉
Agreed. Give it a go and report back. 😊
Ours ends at Seward
I forgot to include Stewart as a northern port. Thank you for catching that and sharing. Thank you for watching and sharing. Happy sailing!
Thank you so much for vídeo. I will go alaska next august. I will do inside passage. I will go for seattle. So...your video was very good for me.
I'm glad that you have found the video helpful. Alaska is a great experience. Don't miss the Klondike Doughboy in Skagway. Delish!
All one-way Alaska cruises have to have one end at Vancouver. There are no one-way cruises that begin or end in Seattle. Open-loop cruises between 2 US ports must visit a port outside of North America and the Caribbean. It's why most Panama Canal cruises visit Cartagena, Colombia.
I didn't realize that all one ways go out of Vancouver. So interesting and good to know. I appreciate the fact check. Please keep watching and commenting when I miss that mark. I do my best to bring accurate information every time, but I sure don't know everything! Happy Sailing!
Mostly true, but there are a few Seattle-Sitka and Seattle-Juneau one-way cruises offered through Lindblad/National Geographic.
Cruis ship tax purposes 🙃🙃
Vancouver BC is in North America. I believe you meant a non US port.
Flying back from Ankorage is a big pain with bad departure times. Better to fly there and sail back to Vancouver or Seattle
I found that to be the case. I wish I would have known. Our flight home from Fairbanks is 2:30 AM😢😮
You dont have to sail out of Seattle. You can go RT from San Francisco too...
That is good to know especially if you live in that area. Thanks for the 411. If you are like me you still know 411 means information. 😂😊. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy sailing!
I'm spending my wad in each port. Going buck wild with excursions 😅
OMG 😂. You are hilarious. I’m thinking for future videos to add a Kristieisms to the screen for things like spending the wad. Going buck wild will definitely make the cut. Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy sailing and excursioning!!!
Check out my excursions video. It has some high end excursions that will help you empty your wallet. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex
For the most part, your video was very good and informative. However, you were misleading in one area. Princess does have land cruises that start in Anchorage. The land portion can be anywhere from 3 to 7 days.
My friend and I are booked for a land cruise this Summer (2024) during July and August. We will be flying to Anchorage 2 days early. Our land portion is 7 days, and we will visit Elias Wrangell National Park, Fairbanks, and Denali. We will travel by bus and railroad.
Then, we will board the Royal Princess in Whittier for a 7 day cruise ending in Vancouver, Canada. We will stay several days for sightseeing before flying home.
We were able to take advantage of a shore excursion sale, so we saved some money.
That sounds AMAZING! Thank you for the information. Sounds like a bucket list vacation! Have a great time. 😀🚢😊
I am a tour bus driver in Victoria, B.C. and cruise patrons get here and don't believe how large we are!!!!
I guessing you mean the city not the people. 😂🤣😊. Thanks for watching. We visited last fall when we did a repositioning cruise out of Vancouver. Your city has a ton of great chocolatiers. We tried 6 of them. What’s your favorite? 🍫
@@cruisingwithkristie I am one of the Hop On tour as well as the Butchart's Garden tour bus drivers from the Empress.
I bet you meet lots of interesting people. What is the best time of year to visit?
@@cruisingwithkristie Between middle of April until September. The usual months. If you want to see Tulips and Daffodils at Butchart's I would say April and May. For the Roses would be the 3rd week in June. Don't forget the Fireworks to Music display at Butchart's on Saturday nights, July & August.
Thanks for the tips. I wish we could have gone to the gardens earlier this month on our sailing. Oh well a reason to return to Victoria. I think next time I’ll leave the ship at home and fly in.
We love HAL, but the last year their website is screwed up. I get a lot of “oops” screens when trying to book dining or excursions. By the time I get it to work, the better excursions are filled, speciality dining all booked.. Sailing HAL to Hawaii in Jan 2025, and a lot of excursions are off the books or wait listed. Crazy! HAL needs to notify customers when excursions and dining open up for booking. Otherwise you’re checking daily to find out. Thanks for sharing
That stinks. Hopefully they will figure the app out soon. I’m sure they are aware of the urgency of the situation. Anymore we can’t sail without it. Happy sailing and thanks for commenting.
Ugh... we aren't going to Skagway...
Just a reason to go back to Alaska on another cruise. 😀
Check out this video. I didn’t include Sitka this time, but next time I will. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=-sK8Zn4KEzRpooW8
I’ll be going alone maybe this summer
If you are willing, you will meet tons of people be willing to join teams at the games and trivia. We befriended a woman last year and sat with her at the games and the theater.
@@cruisingwithkristie do they play mahjong
I have seen groups playing. I think it is popular on cruises.
Are those cookies fresh made?
Depends on the day. Some come out of our over and others out of Costco's oven. Thanks for watching!
Where is the Bald Eagle zoo
I did Alaska cruise in 2022 and was so disappointed. One thing that I noticed is going in September is a big mistake. We had nothing but fog and rain with exception of glacier bay, which was spectacular. However, Alaska cannot hold a candle to Norway. Having just completed Norway the year before, Alaska was a big disappointment. Norway is absolutely magnificent. I have no interest in going back to Alaska. Neither my wife or I. Alaska is not all that in a bag of chips, if you have to spend hundreds of dollars at every port to see wildlife to me that is a big disappointment. The cost of seeing wildlife and excursions in Norway is far less expensive with far greater beauty.
That does sound disappointing and it makes me want to book a cruise to Norway, which is already on my list. I went in July and have another scheduled for this July. We lucked out with the weather, ironically our Glacier Bay day was our only really rainy day. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Try Norway in June & be ready to wear blackout mask. You’ll find your watching tv or hanging out & it’s 1 AM! Bright as day 😁our curtains aboard Princess didn’t do the trick, happy travels.
You didn’t go to Alaska. You went on a cruise to Alaska. If you wanted to go to Alaska, you would have. Seven days, on a cruise, is an odd way to see a territory as large as Alaska. 😂😂😂😂😂
@@GhettoGirlTravels I did a cruise to Norway. I did a cruise to Alaska. Norway blew the pants off of Alaska! Just saying……😂😂😂😂😂
You are so right. I think that the cruise was a sampler that makes me want to return, rent a car, and stay for a while. Cruising is a great way to try things out. And see Glacier Bay and fjords from the water. Thanks for watching and sharing. 😊
There is no such thing as the right itinerary, you do you and choose yourself. Also go go isn’t needed on vacation
So true. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a vacation great. Alaska tends to be excursion intensive. But, of course, you do you. Happy sailing and thanks for watching and commenting. 😊
@@cruisingwithkristie actually it is not, mostly only afternoon or before noon so only half days
We cruised to Alaska recently ... it was boring, boring, boring and very expensive.
That is too bad that you had such a boring experience. What type of cruise do you find exciting? I’d love to give it a try.
Oh my goodness ! I swear this is the absolute first time I have ever heard anyone say an Alaska cruise was boring or that they didn’t like it.
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only those looking for a carnival sail away party and twerk contests.
Do all cruise vloggers live in Florida and assume "all" cruises are simply paddling around the shallows from Florida? 🙄
Cruising is a world-wide method of travel, acting "surprised" that weather exists (ZOMG, panic!) when travelling is utterly *ridiculous* and ignorant.
Who are these people who don't know how to dress for rain?
As if Florida doesn't get rain...?
Also, I am so sick & tired of American bigotry against anything not almighty 'Merica.
The Vancouver port is just GORGEOUS, CLEAN, SAFE and DECENT, unlike MANY US ports, especially the horrendous ports in Florida and Texas.
Pretending those horrendous ports are "superior" is ridiculously skewed and bigoted.
We've never had to wait in Vancouver. Ever.
In fact the only people with "problems" at the Vancouver port were those who showed up igmorant & arrogant - like the line of 300 people DEMANDING to be wheeled on board by port staff, when they were not disabled folk, they WALKED IN, and then plunked down and sulked.
Genuinely disabled folks, like ME, bring our own equipment and don't DEMAND "servants" eheel us on board. The "problem" on that day WAS NOT THE PORT, it was ignorant, entitled, lazy people who behaved in repulsive ways.
I am glad that you have had such great experiences in Vancouver. Maybe it was just that I went at the busiest time of year. I definitely found Vancouver lovely and the people very helpful.
Id love to see a video on how to do the ports for cheap
I made this video that includes a range of activities including many free or inexpensive options. Things We Wish We Would Have Known Before Our Alaskan Excursions
ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.html. Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy sailing and excursions! 🛳️🚢😀
Here is a link to my excursions video with many free or cheap DIY options. ua-cam.com/video/Ww-JZIshmIw/v-deo.htmlsi=_4LxnInBF3PiReex