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Not so Majestic cruise to Alaska on Princess

The Chill Cruiser
The Chill Cruiser
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 29K views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 22:43
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review๐ŸฅˆExpert CreatorComped Sailing
Alaska ยท SpringFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

stunning scenery relaxing onboard venues but a nightmare four-hour embarkation long lineups for everything and Glacier visit canceled

I've been really fortunate to experience more than 30 cruises with most of the major lines

my cabin was comp by the casino

the embarkation nightmare until princess handled it was a sign of things to come

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“plan around one and a half to two hours for each port to get on and off the ship and shuttle into town
โœ“check out the three other staffed entrances for main dining rooms if you see a lineup
โœ“pack a lot of patience if traveling with a large group on Princess

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highs and lows of cruising to Alaska on Majestic Princess?
QIs Princess a good value for large groups who don't mind lining up?
QHow does the Medallion experience work on the ship?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4ยฝ Sad BaconDining Main2 Sad BaconService Crew1ยฝ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconShip Condition2ยฝ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Sad BaconItinerary Route4 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau1ยฝ Sad Bacon
Ketchikan2ยฝ Happy Bacon
Sitka1ยฝ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh โ€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0โ€“5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = โ€œmehโ€, 5 = โ€œbacon blissโ€. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Stunning views and relaxing venues didn't quite make up for a nightmare 4-hour embarkation, long lineups everywhere and a cancelled glacier stop. Join me as I explore the highs and many lows of my May 2023 cruise to Alaska on Majestic Princess out of Vancouver. Check out the daily programs and dining and drink menus at https://thechillcruiser.blog/ ๐ŸŽฌ RELATED VIDEOS: 8 tips you need to know before cruising out of Vancouver: https://youtu.be/YI_RRVDu6Ow 10 tips for cruisers visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: https://youtu.be/CNDcqX957XU Does bigger mean better with the casino on Majestic Princess?: https://youtu.be/K15bN3AFOuQ ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ CRUISE PLANNING AND INSURANCE LESSONS LEARNED Travel planning lessons: https://youtu.be/lzXxLxM_iNo?si=3AAAbYj3Z64VlQ6X Travel insurance lessons: https://youtu.be/oQMd5LjVnqA?si=Zwxzgh4QolkdgqZZ ๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ PRINCESS SHIP REVIEWS Caribbean Princess: https://youtu.be/sBpW0T4k6V8 Sky Princess: https://youtu.be/uBdny6Wbkqc ๐Ÿ““ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Start 00:30 Introduction to The Chill Cruiser 02:04 Port of Vancouver 03:03 Royal class modifications 03:55 The Medallion Experience 04:12 Majestic at a glance 05:19 Scope of review 06:11 Access 07:19 Vibe 09:14 Cabins 10:07 Food 14:00 Drinks 15:40 Amenities 16:38 Entertainment 18:47 Technology 19:10 Casino 19:37 Service / Glacier cancelled 20:37 Princess has lost its way 21:30 Recap #cruisetips #majesticprincess #princesscruises #alaskacruise