Orcas, Eagles, and Breathtaking Views | Alaskan Cruise Vlog
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In the summer of 2025, I set sail aboard the Ruby Princess from San Francisco on a 3-week cruise to Alaska.
A journey I'll never forget.
We had Two peaceful sea days. A chance to settle in, breathe the ocean air, and watch the horizon roll by.
Sitka, a blend of Russian history, totem parks, and coastal forest trails.
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Welcome aboard! This video features peaceful, scenic footage set to music from the first week of my 22-day Alaskan cruise in June 2025, sailing roundtrip from San Francisco on the Ruby Princess. You’ll follow the journey from departure day through Sitka, with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge, open ocean sea days, port towns, and Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes. 🎵 This is a slower-paced video designed to showcase the natural beauty of the trip—perfect for relaxing, reminiscing, or getting inspired for your own cruise. 📍 Chapters: 00:00 Departure from San Francisco 01:44 Sea Days 02:50 Ketchikan 05:37 Wrangell 8:51 Haines 11:52 Sitka 🦅 One of the highlights? A pod of orcas and soaring bald eagles spotted during the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman’s Tour in Ketchikan—a must-do! 🎣 Book it here: https://www.viator.com/tours/Ketchikan/Bering-Sea-Crab-Fishermans-Tour-from-Ketchikan/d942-6347SEACRAB?pid=P00058688&uid=U00638952&mcid=58086¤cy=USD 🎥 Gear I Used to Capture This Footage: 📱 iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/48Z7oWs 📷 Insta360 (I have the X4, but here’s the X5): https://amzn.to/3WlUgn3 🎥 DJI Osmo (I have the original, here’s the Osmo 3): https://amzn.to/3W3v9Fj 📸 Sony FX30 (great bundle here): https://amzn.to/3W4HxVw 🔔 Don’t Miss Part Two! This is just the beginning of the stunning scenery from my 22-day Alaska cruise—be sure to like and subscribe so you don’t miss Part Two, featuring more breathtaking views from Juneau, Skagway, and beyond! 👉 Subscribe here: @HammockHopping ⚠️ Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase using them—at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel!