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ALASKA on a Residential Cruise Ship | Villa Vie Odyssey

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πŸ‘οΈ 4K viewsπŸ“… 6 months ago⏱️ 9:28
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're Chris and Michael, and for the last several months, we've been living on a residential cruise ship, the Villa V Odyssey, traveling the world.

After two full days of exploring Homer in the Spit, it's clear that the residential cruise life on the Villa V Odyssey gave us a gift we wouldn't have had otherwise. Time.

We're not just passing through, we're living the adventure.

As we reflect on our time in Alaska, we can't help but feel that seeing it this way from a residential cruise ship has been an incredibly satisfying experience.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Rent a car and explore it on your own beyond a cruise port, beyond a tour.
βœ“If you're living on a cruise ship, pay attention to where's the Walmart for real local experiences.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best way to experience Alaska?
QHow does living on a residential cruise ship enhance the Alaskan adventure?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconExcursions3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Homer4 Happy Bacon
Top: Walking the Homer Spit
Kodiak Island3Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Renting a car to explore the island
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YouTube Video Description↓

Exploring Alaska by residential cruise ship offers a unique perspective. In this video, we take you to two of the most authentic ports of call: Homer and Kodiak Island. Watch as we explore the famous Homer Spit and seek out wildlife on Kodiak, all while living on the Villa Vie Odyssey. We're Chris and Michael, retired and traveling the world aboard a residential cruise ship. Our goal is to show you a different side of travelβ€”one that's slower, more immersive, and incredibly fulfilling. From the fishing town of Homer to the rugged beauty of Kodiak, this episode captures the magic of Alaska in a way you've never seen before. ✨ What's on your travel bucket list? Or if you've been to Alaska, what was your favorite part? ✨ Let us know in the comments below! πŸ‘‡ Learn more about Debbie's Oceanside Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/KodiakOceansideRetreat/ ------------------------------------ πŸ“° Dive deeper into the story, and head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/ ------------------------------------ πŸ“• Curious about life on a RESIDENTIAL CRUISE? We literally wrote THE BOOK on it! Get your copy here: https://dchiddengems.etsy.com ------------------------------------ πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore Our Video Locations! See all the amazing places we've filmed on our interactive Google Map: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [Together we mutually share benefits from the proven products on this page, and as an Amazon Associate and other affiliate partners we earn from qualifying purchases.] πŸ›’ Amazon Travel Store (Gear & Cruise Essentials): https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems 🎨 Custom Merch (Cards, Mugs, T-Shirts & More - fully customizable!): https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 🧳 Premium Luggage (Carl Friedrik): Travel in style like us! https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101416266-17071369 πŸ“ž Global Connectivity (Airalo eSIMs): Easy data on the go. https://airalo.pxf.io/OeoRrW 🌐 Secure Internet & Streaming (ExpressVPN): Stay safe online. https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths πŸŽ₯ Copy Our Vlogging Cameras, Microphones & Other Equipment https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems/list/3MHA0JSRQZSCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_NSC3EJPNY1F280TWG008 ------------------------------------ 🀝 Support Our Channel 🀝 Enjoying our content? You can help us keep creating in a few ways: πŸ‘"Super Thanks" button under the video for a one-time donation. πŸ™Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ The Villa Vie Residences Website has additional information: https://bit.ly/VVROdyssey 🀝If we provided info that helped your decision to buy a cabin, we would love for you to mention our names at time of purchase. It would give us a referral reward, but there is no pressure for you to mention us. The VVR link identifies our channel but is non-affiliate. Please keep in mind that this represents our life experiences only and no one should engaged in real estate investments without appropriate financial consideration and guidance. ABOUT US: We are a couple (a psychologist and business executive) who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Lately our slow travel has been aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in which we invested substantially in the cabin we own and a small amount in the company. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Intro to Villa Vie Odyssey in Alaska 00:55 Homer Alaska 03:43 Kodiak Alaska