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Our First Alaska Cruise!! First Impressions + Q & A

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👁️ 106K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 9:02
What This Creator Said
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Alaska · Spring · 7 nightsFrom VancouverFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I am enjoying my Alaska cruise much more than I really thought I would

the scenery would be beautiful and picturesque from the time that we left Vancouver all the way through

it definitely took probably a couple of hours before we boarded so I wouldn't say it was difficult but it definitely was long

the really nice thing about this ship is they do have a covered pool so for Caribbean itineraries they would uncover the pool and for an Alaskan itinerary that pool stays covered

Creator's Tips & Advice

Layer your clothing for Alaska's changing weather
Be prepared for a long embarkation process in Vancouver
Use the covered pool area on the ship for swimming or relaxing

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

weather being too cold for enjoymentLayer clothing and enjoy the beautiful scenery even in cool weather
lack of activities on an Alaska cruiseThere are many indoor activities like trivia, bingo, art classes, and talks

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the weather like on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat is embarkation like from Vancouver?
QDo people swim on an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat is there to do during the day on an Alaska cruise?
QHow does the Holland America Koningsdam ship look?

Topics Covered

Embarkation1½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Excursion plant
Vancouver1½ Sad Bacon
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