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The Conscious Cruiser Episode 40: The RIGHT Shore Excursion!

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👁️ 92 views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 34:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Glacier Express is the best, not even my favorite, but the best excursion offered in Southeast, Alaska.

I read the description for sure, but now that we are on YouTube and we know so many of our fellow YouTubers have gone to these different places, I do watch a video or two to try and figure out if it was right.

You know, they do have weight limits on the helicopter. And guess what? They weigh you when you get there.

We typically book only through the cruise line.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Read the excursion description and special notes carefully.
✓Watch YouTube vlogs to assess physical requirements and terrain.
✓Check for weight, height, age, and medical restrictions.
✓Book through the cruise line for return-to-ship guarantee, especially for new cruisers.
✓Consider third-party options only if you have trusted relationships or verified safety.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing if you can physically handle an excursion — Research via descriptions and YouTube videos; check activity levels and special notes.
Booking with random vendors at the pier — For peace of mind, book through the cruise line, especially for new cruisers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I know if a shore excursion is right for me?
QWhat limitations (physical, weight, age) should I consider?
QShould I book with the cruise line or a third party?

Topics Covered

Excursions2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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Top: Damaga Falls
Jamaica3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Custom tours with Janelle
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This know before you go video will help you learn how to find out if a shore excursion is right for you. What are your limitations, and what are the requirements you must meet to participate in the excursion? Sea Leg Journeys uses StreamYard for all out Live Events. We highly recommend StreamYard; it is very user-friendly. Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5045614065483776 #sealegjourneys #theconsciouscruiser #knowbeforeyougo #cruisetips #cruisechat #cruisetalk #cruisetipsandtricks #cruiselovers #cruiselines #cruisecast #cruisingpodcast #cruiseadvice #episode40 #excursions Become a Special Member of the Sea Leg Journey Crew. Click this link to join this channel and access special perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeBgbhbzw9sdjXYi0SQSCXw/join A huge thanks to all our members! Check out their channels for some great content! https://www.youtube.com/@ChristineTurner https://www.youtube.com/@cruisenuts2846 https://www.youtube.com/@FearlessRambler https://www.youtube.com/@LeonardFamilyFun https://www.youtube.com/@Ocean2OceanTravel https://ocean2oceantravel.com https://www.youtube.com/@TNTsAdventurestoosee https://www.youtube.com/@gunter1575 https://www.youtube.com/@cruisingforone https://www.cruisingforone.com https://www.youtube.com/@alisasadventuresincruising https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureswithGypsyandVanilla https://www.youtube.com/@BamaNolaadventures https://www.youtube.com/@EmbarkationNation https://www.youtube.com/@ANTOINETTEATFUN https://www.youtube.com/@midlifetravels9601 https://www.youtube.com/@StantonsJourneys https://www.youtube.com/@ShansterTravels https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseLife22 Kathy Mills Lori Barber Marjorie Ambroise