10 Fears & Questions Before Sailing Grand Princess Alaska Cruise (Answered!)
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We had a great time. We had a fantastic time. I found it quite relaxing.
The ship was in pretty good condition compared to other ships we've been on that are a little bit older.
There was an abundance of fish options. I believe salmon was on the menu every day.
The hot tubs were nice and hot. They were definitely nice and warm.
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🎥 In this video, we’re answering 10 real fears and questions we had before sailing on the Grand Princess by Princess Cruises for our 7-night round-trip Alaska cruise from Vancouver. From wondering if our obstructed Oceanview cabin E224 would have any view at all to concerns about the ship's age, plugs in the room, food options, entertainment, and hot tubs, we cover it all. If you're planning a Grand Princess Alaska cruise, this video is packed with helpful insights before you board. 🛳️ We’ll also share our thoughts on the email we got asking us to switch sailings for a future onboard credit. Was our cruise oversold? Were we still getting a cabin? Plus, we answer common questions about formal nights, lobster, pool temperatures, complimentary food, theater shows, and more. 📍 Ship: Grand Princess 📍 Cruise Line: Princess Cruises 📍 Itinerary: 7-night Alaska Cruise, round trip from Vancouver, BC 📍 Cabin: Obstructed Oceanview E224, Deck 8 ✅ Stay tuned for more Grand Princess content including our cabin tour, full vlog series, ship tours, food reviews, and Alaska cruise tips. 📽️Grand Princess - Sail Away from Vancouver - Day 1 https://youtu.be/o16kwDSP-UI 📽️Grand Princess - Sea Day - Day 2 https://youtu.be/TaO7gJdxQE8 📽️Grand Princess - Exploring Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau - Day 3 https://youtu.be/UPDP0XpXGJI 📽️Grand Princess - Skagway Streetcar - Day 4 https://youtu.be/09sOmwt34Uc 📽️Grand Princess - Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier - Day 5 https://youtu.be/JTOa2sWpDN4 📽️Grand Princess - Exploring Ketchikan, Duck Tour - Day 6 https://youtu.be/M4vUTU-jBNs 📽️Grand Princess - Final Sea Day, Galley Tour - Day 7 https://youtu.be/-1y01UFhoC4 📽️The Truth about the Grand Princess: Our Likes & Wishes (Grand Princess Review) https://youtu.be/c92sX7vhELg 📽️FREE Grand Princess Food - What's Included! https://youtu.be/-ZdMJoHPc-4 📽️Obstructed Oceanview Cabin Tour Grand Princess - E224 Deck 8 https://youtu.be/N0lxfPf7OMM 📽️10 Fears & Questions Before Sailing Grand Princess Alaska Cruise (Answered!) https://youtu.be/5HkD1YCuHBM 📽️River Rock Casino Resort + Gordon Ramsay Steak https://youtu.be/KDI1OKx1MkA 🛒 Book a Cruise on the Grand Princess: https://sovrn.co/3uleeof 🛒 Top Vancouver Excursions: https://sovrn.co/vfv93fx 🛒 Top Juneau Excursions: https://sovrn.co/ddywf5r 🛒 Top Skagway Excursions: https://sovrn.co/v67az5i 🛒 Top Ketchikan Excursions: https://sovrn.co/1i6bf19 👍Thanks For Watching! Subscribe to Northern Viking Explorer. https://www.youtube.com/c/northernvikingexplorer?sub_confirmation=1 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ Cruise Luggage Tags https://amzn.to/3IyB4yB European Travel Plug Adapter (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/4csiHX3 Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/3HwvdcD PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO Level8 Luggage Set (20" & 28") https://amzn.to/4cfw8rv Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ GoPro Hero 13 Black - https://amzn.to/4eAGYd8 ☕Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/northernviking 📫 Join Our Email List https://mailchi.mp/76a22c9e4722/emailsignup ✅ Follow Me On Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NorthernViking Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ ⌚ Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Email from Princess about switching sailings and cabin concerns 2:10 Ship age, last amplification, and rumors about plumbing issues 5:36 Obstructed Oceanview cabin E224, will we see the ocean? 6:34 Cabin plugs and power outlets 7:47 Formal nights, complimentary lobster, and seafood offerings 9:16 Heated pools and hot tub temperatures, crowding, and hours 10:43 Complimentary food options outside main dining and buffet, coffee and ice cream 13:07 Theater shows and presentations, quality and interest level 15:59 Cabin access and timing for dropping off bags on embarkation day 16:44 Would we sail on Grand Princess again? 20:39 Closing remarks and next video teaser DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #grandprincess #princesscruises #alaskacruise @princesscruises