Grand Princess Alaska Cruise – Sail Away from Vancouver | Day 1 🛳️
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It's been extremely luxurious, fun, and the food has been outstanding.
That sail away was gorgeous. I love sailing out of Vancouver. It's one of my favorite locations.
The food's been great, the weather was perfect, and we got to see whales.
I'm really impressed. Yes, that was nice and quick. So, super handy.
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🌊 Join us for Day 1 of our Grand Princess Alaska Cruise aboard Princess Cruises, sailing round trip from Vancouver, BC! In this Day 1 vlog, we board the Grand Princess at Canada Place, take the SkyTrain to the cruise port, explore the ship, and begin our incredible 7-night Alaska journey. 🚢 We’ll show you around the Lido Deck, tour our obstructed ocean view cabin (E224), and take in the breathtaking sail away from Vancouver, sailing under the iconic Lions Gate Bridge and past Stanley Park. Experience the beauty of Alaska cruising from the moment we depart. We also enjoy dinner at Botticelli's Dining Room, check out the Princess Theater for an evening show, and give you a feel for life aboard this beloved Princess Cruises ship. Day 2 is a relaxing sea day as we head north into Alaska's Inside Passage. 🛳️ This is part of our full Grand Princess Alaska Cruise Vlog Series, including food reviews, ship tours, Alaska port days, and cruise tips! 📍 Ship: Grand Princess 📍 Cruise Line: Princess Cruises 📍 Departure Port: Vancouver, BC, Canada 📍 Cabin: Obstructed Ocean View E224, Deck 8 📍 Itinerary: 7-night Alaska Cruise (round trip from Vancouver) 📽️Grand Princess - Sail Away from Vancouver - Day 1 https://youtu.be/o16kwDSP-UI 📽️Grand Princess - Sea Day - Day 2 https://youtu.be/TaO7gJdxQE8 📽️Grand Princess - Exploring Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau - Day 3 https://youtu.be/UPDP0XpXGJI 📽️Grand Princess - Skagway Streetcar - Day 4 https://youtu.be/09sOmwt34Uc 📽️Grand Princess - Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - Day 5 https://youtu.be/JTOa2sWpDN4 📽️Grand Princess - Exploring Ketchikan, Duck Tour - Day 6 https://youtu.be/M4vUTU-jBNs 📽️Grand Princess - Final Sea Day, Galley Tour - Day 7 https://youtu.be/-1y01UFhoC4 📽️The Truth about the Grand Princess: Our Likes & Wishes (Grand Princess Review) https://youtu.be/c92sX7vhELg 📽️FREE Grand Princess Food - What's Included! https://youtu.be/-ZdMJoHPc-4 📽️Obstructed Oceanview Cabin Tour Grand Princess - E224 Deck 8 https://youtu.be/N0lxfPf7OMM 📽️10 Fears & Questions Before Sailing Grand Princess Alaska Cruise (Answered!) https://youtu.be/5HkD1YCuHBM 📽️River Rock Casino Resort + Gordon Ramsay Steak https://youtu.be/KDI1OKx1MkA 🛒 Book a Cruise on the Grand Princess: https://sovrn.co/3uleeof 🛒 Top Vancouver Excursions: https://sovrn.co/vfv93fx 🛒 Top Juneau Excursions: https://sovrn.co/ddywf5r 🛒 Top Skagway Excursions: https://sovrn.co/v67az5i 🛒 Top Ketchikan Excursions: https://sovrn.co/1i6bf19 🛳️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more Grand Princess content from our Alaskan cruise, including ship tours, dining highlights, and the beautiful ports of call. https://www.youtube.com/c/northernvikingexplorer?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Follow us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northernvikingexplorer Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ Cruise Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3IyB4yB European Travel Plug Adapter (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/4csiHX3 Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/3HwvdcD PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO Level8 Luggage Set (20" & 28") https://amzn.to/4cfw8rv Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ GoPro Hero 13 Black - https://amzn.to/4eAGYd8 ☕Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/northernviking 🎯 Subscribe to my other channel "Northern Viking Everyday" for Tech Tutorials and Reviews. https://www.youtube.com/c/northernvikingeveryday?sub_confirmation=1 ⌚Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:27 River Rock Casino Resort & Skytrain to Vancouver 01:41 Canada Place & Boarding the Grand Princess 02:55 Grand Princess Piazza & International Cafe 03:38 Lido Deck Pools & The Sanctuary 05:39 Lunch at Botticelli's Main Dining Room 06:41 Cabin Tour - Obstructed Oceanview E224 12:36 Views of Vancouver 13:22 Sail Away from Vancouver & Lions Gate Bridge 15:13 Big Fan 16:02 Dinner at Botticelli's Main Dining Room 21:31 Evening Magician Show & Entertainment 23:57 Final Thoughts DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #grandprincess #princesscruises #alaskacruise @princesscruises