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theCruiseView: Ovation of the Seas Day 4 - May 16th, 2019 - Icy Strait Point, Alaska

Derek Picone
Derek Picone
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👁️ 118 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 25:13
What This Creator Said
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Alaska · Spring · 11 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

nature takes center stage as you hope in Alaska and a gift becomes a dream

we certainly saw what we wanted to see today and hopefully going forward we will continue to see them

the ovation of the Seas showed today that it really can handle these scenic areas

the beautiful dream just is so much clearer it really is a well refined and elegant performance

Creator's Tips & Advice

Stay back a little bit on port days to enjoy Northstar without lines.
Remember that cell reception in Alaska is weak even in port.
Don't assume the Beautiful Dream show is the same as The Gift; watch it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

cell phone usage in AlaskaDon't assume you can use your phone just because you're back in the US; reception is sparse.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does the Ovation of the Seas handle Alaska's scenic areas?
QWhat is the cell reception like in Alaska ports?
QIs the Beautiful Dream show different from The Gift?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Sad BaconShip Condition3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point, Alaska4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching
Icy Strait Point4 Happy Bacon
Sitka2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

This is the 4th episode of theCruiseView's sailing onboard the Ovation of the Seas. Unlike my other videos that feature the ship and let you enjoy the experience of being at sea without interruption, theCruiseView is a guided tour of the daily happenings during the cruise. This sailing features a return to the class that started it all with another Quantum Class ship and another inaugural, with her 11 night sailing to the Alaska. Over the course of these 11 episodes you will get to see in detail every cruise compass, every main dining room menu, and all the happenings onboard during this lengthy voyage. This series will take you into the day to day experience of being onboard the Ovation of the Seas with over 4,000 guests to experience every moment of life at sea and every festivity along the way. On today's episode we're going to be taking a look at our first port of call of the voyage as we make our way into Icy Strait Point Alaska. Operated by a private company this secluded destination is like a private island for cruise ships in Alaska. While the rains put a damper on the afternoon the morning brought us a ton of sea-life with whales and otters. At night we got our first production show of the voyage with The Beautiful Dream. Be sure to watch the complete Ovation of the Seas May 13th, 2019 video playlist for the regular video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Di53-H3jbk&list=PLtA0CtdOmopWbLKbv6h-Gxhzn3LNnFEp-&index=2&t=0s