Was It Worth It?? Family Cruise to Alaska 2023!! 🚢 (Cruising with kids on RC Quantum of the Seas)

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  • We took our family of 5 on an Alaskan cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas. Is cruising with Kids worth it?
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  • @katiemoreno3013
    @katiemoreno3013 10 місяців тому +14

    The commentary and the editing for this vlog is 25/10!!

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 10 місяців тому +27

    When you said you guys are basically alaskan, I am alaskan.. and that made me laugh. I hope you guys enjoyed it. Much love ❤

  • @carolyngarrison10
    @carolyngarrison10 10 місяців тому +12

    One of the biggest and most important reasons to bring your kids on a cruise, or any vacation for that matter, is making lasting memories.♥️

  • @rhondaduerer9437
    @rhondaduerer9437 10 місяців тому +5

    The best time to cruise is when school is in. It’s less crowded and less kids. Pre Covid when our kids were all younger we would take two cruises a year. One with kids and one without. It was wonderful. We have amazing memories. Two of of three kids are adults now and so the way we cruise has changed. Enjoy the time with your kids.

  • @bleonard1803
    @bleonard1803 10 місяців тому +8

    ‘I want $500!’
    Way to teach Jamesy young! She’s going to go far in life!
    I’ve only ever been on RC cruises and I’ve always loved them! This ship is my next big goal in life and now I’m even more excited to make it happen after seeing this!

  • @ruthhidrobo6209
    @ruthhidrobo6209 10 місяців тому +14

    Love Dalin, “I had 0 guilt, get outta here!” You guys are too cute 😂

  • @marybethsmarvellouslife4490
    @marybethsmarvellouslife4490 10 місяців тому +2

    Alaska cruises are the best - I call them my Luxury Cottage on The Lake vacations - balcony door is open the whole time, no bugs, and all the water sports, adventures and fantastic food! 😂💜 As always, thanks for sharing Dashleys!! 💜💜

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 10 місяців тому +4

    Alaska is my favorite state! I lived in Anchorage for 5 years in the early 1970’s. You could drive 15 minutes out of town and be in places you’d swear no one had ever been there before. Beautiful place to live!

  • @alwaystherightanswer
    @alwaystherightanswer 10 місяців тому +8

    Love you guys! Y'all are great parents and the vlogs are so wonderful. I love seeing the kids grow and become more and more independent. I only wish you'd vlog more often like you used to.

  • @petitecherie501
    @petitecherie501 10 місяців тому +4

    James hair is so beautiful with all the clips. Have an absolutely marvelous Cruise. Sending the good weather winds to Alaska.

  • @melanieguy7199
    @melanieguy7199 10 місяців тому +4

    So happy you guys had a awesome time❤❤

  • @RonetteRiggs-ys4mu
    @RonetteRiggs-ys4mu 10 місяців тому

    So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your vacation. Great that you brought your whole family. It is great

  • @naomimiller2268
    @naomimiller2268 10 місяців тому +6

    I’m so glad you had a good experience while visiting my hometown of Sitka on your cruise. I grew up here and I’ve lived here many years. I’ve always thought it is the most beautiful place in the world.

  • @beckyfearereck
    @beckyfearereck 10 місяців тому +6

    I love the voiceover! You’re way too funny Dalin

  • @GrannyS217
    @GrannyS217 10 місяців тому +3

    I am glad you are real- call them what you may. I think you had a good time and beat the heat! 💕

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 10 місяців тому +3

    Yes Ashley Alaska is special!!! ❤

  • @DisneyAdulting
    @DisneyAdulting 10 місяців тому +6

    As a travel agent….please get passports! If you ever are on a cruise that goes to other countries and u miss the ship or get sick/hurt there. The passport will be extremely helpful to get back home or to a different port to meet up with your cruise ship. Glad y’all had an amazing time! I will be on the Disney wonder for 8 days on an Alaskan cruise in September. 😊

    • @dbaby9361
      @dbaby9361 10 місяців тому

      Is a passport necessary for an Alaska cruise if u are cruising out of Seattle and you are a US citizen? passports have a huge wait time right now

    • @DisneyAdulting
      @DisneyAdulting 10 місяців тому +1

      @@dbaby9361 As far as I know for Alaskan cruises out of Seattle you should be fine with just birth certificates. However, each cruise line has their own set of rules regarding passports. So I would definitely check with whatever cruise line you’re sailing with.

    • @dbaby9361
      @dbaby9361 10 місяців тому

      @@DisneyAdulting thanks

    • @heatherharper0224
      @heatherharper0224 3 місяці тому +1

      We're going on a Disney cruise to Alaska, out of Vancouver in June...do you know if we'll be okay using a birth certificate for a 2-year-old? I just think it sounds crazy to get a passport for such a young child, but EVERY article I read says something different.
      Update: I found out he definitely needed a passport, so we did an expedited one thinking it could take 4-6wks & it literally came in a week & a half. I'm very happy we got it taken care of in plenty of time. Whew!

  • @marykauffman5260
    @marykauffman5260 10 місяців тому +1

    How awesome! I always tell everyone you should visit Alaska at least twice in your life, once in the winter and once in the summer!

  • @carolinagirl3896
    @carolinagirl3896 10 місяців тому

    Cruise looked like a lot of fun and beautiful sites. I’ve always wanted to go on the Alaskan cruise. Love the fam. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ashleylovepace1941
    @ashleylovepace1941 10 місяців тому +2

    This was a great video even though my kids are older. Great info for younger families. Love you guys

  • @beverleypicard2116
    @beverleypicard2116 9 місяців тому

    This video was adorable guys really fun .❤

  • @melrhea12
    @melrhea12 10 місяців тому +1

    So much fun! The sweetest family 💕

  • @kariblyda3112
    @kariblyda3112 10 місяців тому +1

    “Lumberyard and jackey “….. you are flipping KILLING me with this!! 😂

  • @kimwells8395
    @kimwells8395 10 місяців тому

    Like you Ashley, I loved my Alaska cruise and want to go back. I have not been on any warmer cruises but it is something about Alaska that makes you want to come back.

  • @purdyhen7903
    @purdyhen7903 10 місяців тому +2

    Your making some amazing memories with your kids! That in its self is priceless! 🤎

  • @beckylitster29
    @beckylitster29 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow !! So much fun ❤

  • @juliahjalmarsson7317
    @juliahjalmarsson7317 10 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing trip 🙏 love you guys 😁❤️🌴✨

  • @Greatdanemama87
    @Greatdanemama87 10 місяців тому +1

    I was born and raised in Sitka and you guys were very lucky, It’s normally raining. we don’t get a lot of snow in southeast Alaska but the further north you get the more snow and the colder it is.

  • @laraewalton6855
    @laraewalton6855 10 місяців тому +1

    On my bucket list for sure… I have never been on a cruise and always wanted to. Alaska cruise for sure!

  • @winnamitchell3446
    @winnamitchell3446 10 місяців тому +3

    OMG! You went right by my city! Campbell River! We love seeing the ships! 🦀🐋🐬🇨🇦

  • @Rochelny
    @Rochelny 10 місяців тому +1

    Feels like I just watched the same episode with Sheena Melwani's family but they took the Princess ship!! So awesome! Glad you had a good time!

  • @heidimariebell6571
    @heidimariebell6571 10 місяців тому

    I went on this exact cruise last summer and it was so fun!!!!

  • @JessaM8338
    @JessaM8338 10 місяців тому +1

    Aww I miss the Quantum of the Seas. I went on it to from the Port of Brisbane Queensland Australia to the South Pacific Islands for 9 days. It was bliss! The staff were amazing, especially the dining staff.

  • @michelehumann811
    @michelehumann811 8 місяців тому

    Awesome video and thanks for the information

  • @sharisiragusa8271
    @sharisiragusa8271 10 місяців тому

    Alaska was our 1st cruise and we decided it is our last....Loved it So Much and Nothing will be able to top it!... You are right, video doesn't do it justice!...Glad you Enjoyed!

  • @beckylitster29
    @beckylitster29 10 місяців тому +1

    So amazing !!

  • @yolandashields8993
    @yolandashields8993 9 місяців тому

    This was so helpful. We have a 6 year old and twin 4 year olds and just did our first Disney Cruise (The Wish). I feel exactly the same as you guys. We found ourselves saying why did we even come too, because it's really hard yet still so fun and worth it. That was very well put. We didn't feel guilty leaving them at the kids club either. We are now planning the RC Alaska cruise on Quantum.

  • @tiffanynerz1429
    @tiffanynerz1429 10 місяців тому +2

    Looks like Heaven!!❤❤

  • @queenoftheecouch-alysad7002
    @queenoftheecouch-alysad7002 10 місяців тому +2

    Awesome ❤🎉 the bingo voice-over😂😂😂

  • @missymyers7043
    @missymyers7043 10 місяців тому +2

    The smaller ships are definitely less crowded, with still the same amenities, like the kids club. Alaska is beautiful!!! Good for you for going.

  • @user-kz4of3uf2h
    @user-kz4of3uf2h 2 місяці тому

    I lived in Sitka for a few years, it's absolutely gorgeous and a great place for kids to grow up!

  • @michealcobia7869
    @michealcobia7869 10 місяців тому +2

    The whale watching in Juneau is something you should try next time.

  • @stephyLynn7
    @stephyLynn7 10 місяців тому

    Y’all are freakin hilarious in like 1000 ways 😂😂😂

  • @kimwatkins93
    @kimwatkins93 10 місяців тому

    You Book of Mormon musical jokes always get me 😂
    Taking this cruise in 2 weeks with our 7 month old!

  • @c.lawrence
    @c.lawrence 10 місяців тому +3

    Taking the stairs on a cruise ship like that? Madness! :D

  • @Rhianna74
    @Rhianna74 10 місяців тому +1

    My husbands family is from Ketchikan!!😢❤ I’m so glad you all got to see it!

  • @karlaruter3221
    @karlaruter3221 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm glad you had a great time. George and James will cherish the memories. Don't know if Violet will remember but you have video and pictures 😊

  • @love2travel788
    @love2travel788 10 місяців тому

    This is my first time watching your channel. You guys are hilarious! I just had surgery & trying not to laugh is tough.

  • @beckywiese4484
    @beckywiese4484 10 місяців тому

    My husband and I were on an Alaskan cruise the end of April. We were on the NCL, Bliss. It was cold, rainy, and snowy.

  • @ajcurran100
    @ajcurran100 10 місяців тому +5

    George saying don’t let Violet trip is absolute big brother goals ♥️

  • @gaildean559
    @gaildean559 10 місяців тому

    Just got off NCL Encore a couple of weeks ago. I know what you mean about videos and pictures. There is absolutely no way you can capture what you see. I am already planning another on. No words. Loved it!

  • @The_Star_Eccentric
    @The_Star_Eccentric 10 місяців тому +2

    I love Dalin’s old man commentary.

  • @melodyspoor3127
    @melodyspoor3127 10 місяців тому

    Sommers in Alaska, Violett vlogs, this Alaska life and many others are great channels.

  • @littlelorib7980
    @littlelorib7980 10 місяців тому

    Alaska is majestic ❤❤❤❤

  • @ericlee6495
    @ericlee6495 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey 👋 The Dashlyes family 😂 I watch your videos first time 😊❤

  • @Tsimon7
    @Tsimon7 8 місяців тому

    We are cruising to Alaska next July. You guys had great weather.

  • @tracyreidhead1459
    @tracyreidhead1459 10 місяців тому

    My favorite thing I’ve heard is to not call it a vacation and instead a family trip since traveling with kids is work and I love that perspective. Also not sure if you’ve heard of the bumkins smock for violet similar to a bib but long sleeve and goes over clothes and they have it in Disney! We take it everywhere for our 18 month old.

  • @rachelmiller2063
    @rachelmiller2063 10 місяців тому

    Omg you were on the same cruise as the other UA-camr I watch @SarahRaeVlogs how fun. Definitely on my bucket lists to go.

  • @nwjeepgirl
    @nwjeepgirl 9 місяців тому

    Loved your video 😊 Just booked another cruise, this time on the Quantum. May I ask what deck you stayed on.?

  • @williej3831
    @williej3831 10 місяців тому

    A Cruse to Alaska is always worth it. Especially on Royal Caribbean great Cruse line.

  • @KatyWatson173
    @KatyWatson173 10 місяців тому

    When I lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland we had a nesting pair of Bald Eagles in one of our trees by the dock. They are amazing birds. I have the I’m Smiling shirt from the Raptor Center I bought it directly from their online store. 🙂🌈🐈🐈‍⬛💖

  • @spruceandhemlock
    @spruceandhemlock 10 місяців тому +2

    Summer in SE AK was unusually sunny & warm. Tourists are lucky! P.S. - the best place to see eagles and bears are the landfills 👍🏼

  • @user-or7ks7mp7l
    @user-or7ks7mp7l 10 місяців тому

    LOL George parenting hall “don’t let her trip” 😂

  • @sarahl.944
    @sarahl.944 10 місяців тому +1

    Friends of mine recently came back from an Alaskan Cruise. I wonder if they were on your cruise. I keep watching the people in the background for them. 😂

  • @taylormalinowski5415
    @taylormalinowski5415 10 місяців тому

    Y'all are making me miss Alaska and my friends there 😢

  • @kieshpeash
    @kieshpeash 7 місяців тому

    Nice, honest review

  • @jacquelinejohnson3564
    @jacquelinejohnson3564 10 місяців тому

    I was on the same cruise with the dashleys!!

  • @lizregan1949
    @lizregan1949 10 місяців тому

    Very cool trip.

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 10 місяців тому +1

    Commented a few times, and i’m disappointed I wish you would have walked around Juneau more. That’s where I was born!! ❤

  • @dianewillson7099
    @dianewillson7099 10 місяців тому

    Born in Alaska with moose in the back yard
    Alaska and Hawaii are the most beautiful states to me
    Thank you for sharing

  • @deecali
    @deecali 4 місяці тому

    You guys look like you had a wonderful time. We went in early June last year, it rained the entire time and was our worst cruise to date. My 2 and 3 year got sick. I hope we can go back again one day when they are older and told to go in July or August. It was $10k down the drain by the time we paid for airfare, balcony cabin and cancelled excursions. We love RC but it was a learning lesson for sure.

  • @keaunapreheim3850
    @keaunapreheim3850 10 місяців тому

    I'm taking 5 kids in June...I'm also bringing my mom and we are hoping for the best!

  • @kalyco6211
    @kalyco6211 10 місяців тому +3

    An Alaskan cruise is on my bucket list!! Looks like you guys had a great time!

  • @jolawtey2510
    @jolawtey2510 10 місяців тому

    if you do your excursion with the cruise ship its down to them to get you back on time for Saling if you book independently its down to you to be back on time all on the insurance
    I've done disney kids club and they had loads of planned activities I think it depends on the session or ship but your right they are both fab xx

  • @rebeccaschmid8559
    @rebeccaschmid8559 10 місяців тому

    Disposable bibs are the best for cruising (and any vacation without laundry)!

  • @ashleylovepace1941
    @ashleylovepace1941 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the narrator voice! ❤️

  • @benjaminandrews3893
    @benjaminandrews3893 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video, I liked the overdub voice. 🤣

  • @carlasmith5165
    @carlasmith5165 10 місяців тому

    I took a train from NC to Seattle to cruise to Alaska. Stayed in Seattle for three days before the cruise. The cruise coming back from the excursion before mine hit an iceberg! My cruise was cancelled.
    I paid all that money on Amtrak just to get to Seattle and loose my cruise. I will try again next summer.

  • @jessicabarnes1537
    @jessicabarnes1537 10 місяців тому +2

    I live in sitka alaska and I would have liked if I would have seen you guys when you were there.

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 10 місяців тому

    Great you can now have a go at Bingo !!!

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 10 місяців тому

    Cruising is Always worth it… best vacation EVER!!! I’d do it more than once a year if I could find someone to go with !!!

  • @hizgrase
    @hizgrase 10 місяців тому

    I just love James’ hairdos

  • @MicheleBrown-lt1hz
    @MicheleBrown-lt1hz 10 місяців тому +1

    Vacationing anywhere with little ones is definitely kind of difficult. But you will look back on it one day and miss it. We do 😏

  • @HerbalMegan
    @HerbalMegan 5 місяців тому

    As long as you direct your feelings toward me were good 🤣 LMAO

  • @dawnsutherland3461
    @dawnsutherland3461 10 місяців тому +1

    We live here in Washington state. Have fun.

  • @dawnsutherland3461
    @dawnsutherland3461 10 місяців тому +2

    My daughter is in Seattle to watch the Seahawks play .

  • @nicolparents
    @nicolparents 10 місяців тому

    We are going next year and trying to decide between this ship and Ovation !! They both look very similar, one might have bumper cars ! We are going with four adults and four kids all under age 11.

  • @sarahweld4533
    @sarahweld4533 10 місяців тому

    Yup us older folks take longer to get ready , be glad they are still with you .

  • @seastheday956
    @seastheday956 8 місяців тому

    That checkin lady does us every time😊 she so nice.
    Juneau: that isn't the main town. Its a few miles to the left.

  • @beverleypicard2116
    @beverleypicard2116 9 місяців тому

    Pizza looked delicious .
    I also have a pizza stone and was so happy when you said put the pan right on top to cook . I cooked mine right on stone no pan , so I'm assuming I am wrong and happy to finally know how to cook on pizza stone . Lol, 😂, true story , don't tell me that your not sure if it right or not . Lol

  • @michaelamansholt
    @michaelamansholt 9 місяців тому

    Haha Pels has the best dumplings! Definitely a good choice for a juneau day

  • @MargaretM-bc6cf
    @MargaretM-bc6cf 10 місяців тому

    You should try the Disney cruise ship. The kids will love it.

  • @chloevarner3754
    @chloevarner3754 10 місяців тому

    Juneau is my hometown!

  • @eddiea5934
    @eddiea5934 22 дні тому

    Can you please tell me the dates you went as the weather looks great!

  • @lyndakempland4559
    @lyndakempland4559 10 місяців тому

    I hope so I use to live in Fairbanks. Alaska is the best state 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @isaaco2869
    @isaaco2869 10 місяців тому

    What dates did y’all go? We cruise on the ovation of the seas 9/8.

  • @Bonniees9
    @Bonniees9 10 місяців тому +3

    God did that!!

  • @tleeg74
    @tleeg74 7 місяців тому

    Stumbled into your channel while researching Alaska cruises.
    You mentioned you didn't have passports and said that wasn't a problem....right?
    My wife always thought you needed one cause u go through Canada and I always told her "I don't think you need one".
    We are planning to fly to Seattle and take the Alaska cruise.
    Thanks

  • @Ford98270
    @Ford98270 10 місяців тому +2

    No passports. Did you get off the ship in Canada? Dallin has been to Whistler - confused.

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 10 місяців тому

    Dallin saying my name in Grandpa ‘uncle Joe’ voice lol 😊