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Day 1 of our Alaska Cruise - Boarding Ovation of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Cruise Vlog

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👁️ 81K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 28:48
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Fall · 7 nightsFrom SeattleFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the best windjammer meal we've ever had this is the best meal i've ever had way better than adventure freedom

this ship is classy the buffet the windjammer is amazing the buffet is looks so good

we chose royal specifically for the ship to do an alaskan cruise because of the indoor pool and the solarium

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack a bathing suit in your carry-on for the solarium hot tubs
Bring layers for cold weather, as merchandise shows many guests underestimate the cold

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect on a Quantum-class shipThe ship is brand new for both of us and we're excited to explore it

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Ovation of the Seas for an Alaska cruise?
QHow does the ship compare to other Royal Caribbean ships?
QWhat are the first impressions of the cabin and ship amenities?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconCabin Suite4 Happy BaconPool Deck4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2½ Happy Bacon
Seattle4 Happy Bacon
Sitka2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Date recorded: 9/3/21 In this new cruise vlog series, it's boarding day and we tour Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas for the first time! We give a room tour of our Spa Junior Suite (7638), eat at Windjammer for lunch, and have dinner at Coastal Kitchen. Our ports for this Alaska cruise are Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway. Links: For exclusive videos, join our YouTube Membership! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Our Etsy Shop: https://viewsandqueues.etsy.com Our online store: https://viewsandqueues.com Our favorite cruise food: https://www.cruisefoodhalloffame.com Our Amazon Store Front: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) Views & Queues FAQs Where did you get that Royal Caribbean scratch off poster? We make it and sell it ourselves on Etsy! Here’s the link: https://viewsandqueues.etsy.com/listing/984490829/royal-caribbean-scratch-off-poster Do you two have jobs? Yes! We both have full time careers. Brian is a Software Engineer and Kerry is a Graphic Designer. Is this vlog a paid promotion with the cruise line? No, we have never worked with a cruise line before (I doubt they even know who we are 😂). If that ever changes, we will be sure to let you know in the video. What are those black pouches around your neck? We use the lanyards to carry some camera equipment, but many cruisers like to wear lanyards to hold their room key card. What camera do you use? We typically use the DJI Pocket II, however, when we are in the water we use the Go Pro Hero 9, and in Alaska we occasionally used the Nikon P1000 for wildlife shots. You can find these linked in our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) What is a GUSS? GUSS is our name for a Towel Animal! It is a childhood memory for Brian that has lived on for years. You can see the home video moment where GUSS was born in Adventure of the Seas Day 6 (We Made the News) and Allure of the Seas Day 3 (Sea Day). Is that one thing you said serious? Almost certainly not. If you’re new to the channel, we have really dry, sarcastic senses of humor. So if you’re questioning if it’s sarcasm - it probably is. How do I ask a dinner time question? Leave a comment on any video and let us know it’s supposed to be answered at dinner time. We’re always looking for new questions (even if the next cruise we can answer it on is a long long way out). Is it really pronounced CoCo “Key”? Royal Caribbean has said itself that it is pronounced “Key” in a FAQ of their own here: https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Perfect_Day/18062757_Trade_Perfect_Day_FAQs.pdf. To each their own on this pronunciation! When and how did you meet? We met in February of 2020 via a dating app. We answer this question in more detail in our Independence of the Seas Day 2 (Swimming with Pigs) video. Where did you get XYZ clothing item, Kerry? I do most of my shopping on Amazon and you can find those items linked in our storefront here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/viewsandqueues (Full disclosure, these are affiliate links. It costs you nothing more, and we earn a small commission.) My sunglasses are a mix of Knockarounds and Blenders. My luggage is Bric's by Ulisse. Those fun flowy pants are from Shein. Other than that, it’s usually TJ Maxx, Kohl’s, JCPenny or Old Navy. How can we support your channel? You can join our YouTube Membership! You pay $10/month and we upload video content that is exclusive for our members. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLWrPt9sIiGKvX1LBX58G9Q/join Will Brian ever propose? He says he will, but 🤷🏻‍♀️