EP: 2 Pacific Crossing Reality: 7 Days, Unforgettable Meals & a Missing Sunday
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When the crew starts bubble wrapping the rum, you know it's going to be a bumpy ride.
We have been moving and my uh Well, I my summer assignment was in Alaska and before I was in the Tasmanian Sea, so I think Tasmanian Sea doesn't even compare to this.
Basically, at 2:00 a.m. each morning, you moved your clocks back 1 hour. And we did this every day until we came to October 5th, which would have been Sunday, and we skipped it moving forward an entire day.
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In this second episode of our Seattle to Japan cruise vlog, we move from Alaska’s rugged coastline to Japan’s northern shores- this episode captures the heart of our Pacific crossing. We chat with the captain about rerouting through rough seas (adding 250 miles to our journey), share how we kept ourselves entertained during seven sea days plus highlight a few unforgettable meals along the way. Plus, we demystify the time change magic—why we lost an hour each night and skipped Sunday altogether. Join us as we sail into Kushiro, Japan, with stories, scenery, and a few surprises from life at sea. Subscribe and follow along as we cruise across the ocean toward Japan! We’d also love your feedback adding to our Westerdam “must do” since we have so many sea days in front of us to get to Japan so please drop your tips and tricks in the comments! 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 – The Crossing 5:26 – Things to do??? 12:30 – Foodie stuff 14:56 – Shifting Time 15:21 – Arrived! Join us on a memorable "cruise" journey from "Juneau Alaska" to Japan, enduring seven days at "pacific ocean" and experiencing a unique "lost at sea" scenario due to crossing the International Date Line. This "travel" experience offers a glimpse into shipboard activities and the realities of "long distance sailing", providing valuable "travel tips" for your next adventure. #CruiseVlog #slowtravel #CruiseDining #TranspacificCruise #HollandAmerica #PacificCrossing