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Our Alaska Cruise ticked EVERY box. We were ASTONISHED by what we saw!

Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen)
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👁️ 86K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 41:29
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Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom Seattle

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We never thought all this could be possible, and all from the comfort of the beautiful MS Eurodam.

It's a Memory that will live with us for a very long time so close to it right in front of

what an experience

it was one of our favorite afternoons of the whole cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a balcony cabin for optimal wildlife and scenery viewing.
Take the small group whale watching excursion for a more intimate experience.
Visit Alaska in July or August to see salmon spawning in Ketchikan.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not seeing enough wildlifeBe patient and keep watching; wildlife sightings are often unexpected and plentiful.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can you see on a 7-day Alaska cruise?
QIs a balcony cabin worth it on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the best excursions on an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Small group whale watching
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Lumberjack Show
Sitka4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Fortress of the Bears and Silver Bay Cruise
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YouTube Video Description

In just 7 action packed days in Alaska we saw bears terrorising salmon, whales scaring people in boats, bald eagles giving us the eye, even bigger bears, lumberjacks playing dangerously, glaciers carving, and oh, a man playing two saxophones at once! All this in just seven days! We never thought all this could be possible, and all from the comfort of the beautiful MS Eurodam. This is no ordinary Alaska cruise vlog. This is an Alaska cruise vlog that has EVERYTHING! Welcome to our adventure through the untamed raw beauty of one of the most remote and breathtaking landscapes in the world! In this action packed video, we will journey through some of the most pristine and wild locations on earth. The Alaskan hype is real! Imagine waking up to the sight of towering glaciers and snow-capped mountains, all from your own balcony and then spotting incredible wildlife like bald eagles, sea otters, breaching humpback whales and magnificent bears! Our voyage will take you to charming towns like Juneau, renown for whale watching and the discovery of other more other worldly things, Ketchikan, the salmon capital of the world, with a few hunky lumberjacks thrown in, and Sitka, where we stores around an open fire while avoiding the local bears. Every moment of this cruise vlog promises to immerse you in the rugged wilderness that makes Alaska so extraordinary. Prepare to be mesmerised by the raw, natural beauty that awaits. It’s an adventure of a lifetime as we set sail into the heart of Alaska on board THE most experienced cruise line to sail here! Welcome to Holland America Line’s Eurodam, and welcome to Alaska! Join us on our Alaska cruise adventure aboard the Holland America Eurodam! From stunning excursions to breathtaking views, this cruise exceeded all of our expectations. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience with Holland America Line! Embark on an Alaskan adventure with our Holland America Line cruise on the Eurodam! From stunning glaciers to exciting excursions, our experience ticked every box. Prepare to be astonished by what we saw on this unforgettable journey! DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS SHIP, CRUISE LINE OR VOYAGE? We are very proud to be official Brand Ambassadors for PANACHE CRUISES, the UK and US specialist in Elite Ocean, River, Expedition and Yacht Style cruising, founded by James Cole, one of the most recognised names in the cruise industry. Click on the link or give them a call on the number below and one of their dedicated Cruise Connoisseurs will help you plan your perfect Holland America Line Club Orange cruise. PLEASE don't forget to mention 'Visit With Us'! Thank you. Call this number now - 0161 513 8202 (UK) or 888 894-6153 (US) Or copy this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/2PdAPxy (These are sponsored referral links and if you book through one of these, Visit With Us will get a few pennies at no cost to you to help us keep bringing you more great content you know - and hopefully - love. Thank you.) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:05 Sea Day 08:02 Juneau 15:34 Glacier Bay and Icy Strait Point 26:42 Sitka 33:58 Ketchikan VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE: We were invited on board as guests of Holland America Line (HAL). We paid for our own transport, hotels and transfers and received no fees or remuneration for producing media during and after this voyage from either of the aforementioned companies. Any resulting videos have been produced without influence or expectation from HAL and we had complete editorial and artistic freedom. HAL have had no prior preview of this content and are watching for the first time along with you. All our videos contain our personal and unbiased opinion. Please ask us if you want to know more or visit www.asa.org.uk for more information on blogger/vlogger disclosure requirements. Thank you and we hope you enjoy the content as much as we did creating it. Rich and Helen x PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Join us on FaceBook: search for 'Visit With Us' but also our cruise group 'The Luxury Cruise Society' Follow us on Instagram: visitwith.us Read our beautifully clean, picture rich blogs: www.visitwithus.co.uk Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @visitwithus Follow us on Tiktok: @visitwithus #cruiseship #cruise #cruising #alaska #alaskacruise #hollandamerica #hollandamericaline