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Glaciers and Whales in Juneau! / Alaska Cruise 2025 / Anthem of the Seas / Cruise Vlog Day 3

Travels and Tranquility - Videos
Travels and Tranquility - Videos
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👁️ 330 views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 53:22
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was an absolute nightmare. It was It was really rough, honestly.

That was amazing. Yeah. Expensive, but it was well worth it.

I cried when I saw the humpback whales. They were just so perfect.

Royal Caribbean, if you're watching this, I know you are. Um, do a lot more of this.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour; it is highly recommended.
Do not rush to get off the ship immediately at docking time to avoid long lines.
Bring waterproof pants for waterfall hikes.
Attend the naturalist lectures on board; they are educational and entertaining.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Anxiety about crowds and small spacesWait to disembark until the initial rush subsides.
Cost of excursionsThe whale watching tour is expensive but worth the price.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching excursion worth the cost?
QWhat is it like to visit Juneau on an Alaska cruise?
QHow crowded does disembarkation get in Alaska ports?
QWhat wildlife can you see on a whale watching tour in Alaska?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Activities4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDisembarkation4 Sad BaconDining Buffet2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour
Skagway2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Good Time Girls and Ghost Walking Tour
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YouTube Video Description

Filmed: September - October 2025 Description: It’s our first Alaskan port and we are so excited to explore! Today, Anthem docks in Juneau, Alaska. We get off to explore the downtown area then go on a Royal Caribbean excursion called Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Watching Tour. At Mendenhall Glacier, we hike to Nugget Falls and see the glacier. Then we go on a whale watching tour and see around FIFTY humpback whales! It was a fantastic excursion and we highly recommend! Stay tuned for more of our Alaska Experience cruise on Anthem of the Seas! Join us for travel and cruise vlogs exploring the world for fun experiences, great eats, and local adventures. As travel vloggers, we can’t wait to share our tips and tricks for child free travel. As cruise vloggers (aboard Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruise line), we can’t wait to share room tours, excursions, specialty dining and more as we cruise for the first time ever! Social Media Links: TikTok: @travels_and_tranquility Instagram: @travels_and_tranquility Music Used: Song: Decibel - Retro Vibe Music provided by Tunetank.