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Can This ALASKA CRUISE Be Saved?⚑(Ep. 3)

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πŸ‘οΈ 37K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:47

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents an attempt to salvage an Alaska cruise after rough weather negatively impacted his wife's enjoyment. The journey includes several excursions designed to improve the mood, starting with a whale watching tour in Juneau. Despite facing heavy rain while sitting outside on the boat, the group successfully spots several whales, which helps raise the wife's enjoyment meter. In Skagway, the couple participates in the White Pass Summit Rail and Bus Excursion, enjoying the mountain views and the historic atmosphere of the town. However, the weather becomes a significant challenge again in Ketchikan, where heavy rain and wind force the couple to wear ponchos to endure the shore excursion. To celebrate their anniversary and lighten the mood, the creator organizes special dining and entertainment on the ship. The cruise concludes in Victoria, British Columbia, where sunny weather allows the wife to enjoy photography. Ultimately, the successful final day leads to the creator successfully convincing his wife to return for another Alaska cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Norwegian Bliss
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Norwegian Bliss
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I convinced my warm weather loving wife to come on this adventure, and she's a good sport, but I know that if she doesn't enjoy herself, she may never want to return.

The excursion was definitely worth the time and money spent, and Kelly's enjoyment meter is back on the rise, and I am determined to keep the momentum going.

We highly recommend this tour. We booked it with Shore Excursions Group.

Kelly is a trooper and my best friend. You actually are surprisingly spry during this cold, wet experience that we're having.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the White Pass Summit Rail and Bus Excursion in Skagway for varied views.
βœ“Use Shore Excursions Group for local tour companies and guarantees.
βœ“Bring layers and a poncho for Alaska's wet and windy weather.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold and wet weather in Alaska β€” Bring layers, poncho, and expect extreme conditions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan this Alaska cruise be saved?
QWill Kelly enjoy the Alaska cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Excursions3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconItinerary Route1Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Well watching
Ketchikan2Β½ Sad Bacon
Skagway4 Happy Bacon
Top: White Pass Summit Rail and Bus Excursion
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