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Alaska Cruise Begins! 🌊 Boarding Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, Balcony Cabin Tour & Ketchikan

George and Dan
George and Dan
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👁️ 21K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:20
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 10 nightsFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We arrived at Canada Place Cruise Terminal in Vancouver and check-in and security were quick and easy.

Our home for the next week is a grade BE balcony stateateroom, cabin 6033.

It was a stunning sunny day as we sailed past Stanley Park, one of Vancouver's most famous landmarks.

Best meal I've had on a ship so far.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a thermal suite session during gala night for a quiet spa experience.
Get bug spray for rainforest excursions due to mosquitoes.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how hungry you'll be at breakfastOrder a variety but don't over-order; you can always get more.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to board Cunard's Queen Elizabeth in Vancouver?
QWhat does a balcony cabin look like on this ship?
QWhat can you expect on a sea day and in Ketchikan, Alaska?

Topics Covered

Embarkation2½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Rainforest walk, totem poles, eagles
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for an unforgettable Alaska cruise with Cunard aboard the elegant Queen Elizabeth! We set sail from Vancouver, visit Ketchikan, Alaska, and explore the magic of this epic journey. In this episode, we embark from Vancouver’s Canada Place Cruise Terminal, settle into our balcony cabin (6033), and enjoy a breathtaking Canada Day sailaway past Stanley Park and under the Lions Gate Bridge. A whale sighting at dinner makes the perfect start to our Alaskan adventure! In Ketchikan, Alaska, we head deep into the wild at the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary—spotting bald eagles, discovering ancient totem carving traditions, and wandering along historic Creek Street. Back onboard, we treat ourselves to a delicious meal at The Verandah Steakhouse and unwind at the Queens Room with ‘A Night at the Movies’. 🌟 Highlights of this vlog: ✔️ Smooth embarkation at Canada Place, Vancouver ✔️ Balcony cabin tour (6033) aboard Queen Elizabeth 🛏️ ✔️ Stunning Canada Day sailaway 🌉 ✔️ Whale spotting from the Lido Buffet 🐋 ✔️ Exploring Ketchikan & Creek Street 🏘️ ✔️ Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary – eagles, totem poles, and forest trails 🦅 ✔️ Fine dining at The Verandah 🍽️ ✔️ Evening entertainment in the Queens Room 🎬 🛳️ Book your next cruise with us for the best deal at https://www.cruiseescapes.co.uk/ 👍 If you love travel, stunning landscapes, and thrilling adventures, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more, and SHARE your thoughts in the comments below! Stay tuned for our next cruise adventure! 🚢✨ 🖼️ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/georgeanddan CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Embarkation 1:42 Balcony Cabin Tour 3:36 Sailaway 6:12 Cabin Breakfast 6:56 Watercolour Class 9:33 Mareel Spa 11:16 Ketchikan 13:34 Rainforest Tour 15:20 Totem Pole Park 16:09 Creek Street 16:42 The Verandah #georgeanddan #georgeanddancunard #cruiseescapes