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Glaciers and Whales in Juneau Alaska - Cruise Vlog - Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their third day sailing through the Alaskan Inside Passage aboard Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas. After experiencing rough seas, they enjoy calmer waters and observe a whale pod from the ship. The vlog follows their Mendenhall Glacier and evening whale watching excursion in Juneau. They travel by bus to the glacier, where they visit the visitor center and walk the Photo Point trail to see icebergs and Nugget Falls. The creators also report spotting a bear during their time at the glacier. The excursion continues with a boat tour for whale watching, where they observe whales, sea lions, and an otter. Upon returning to the ship, the creators share practical advice for future Alaskan travelers, emphasizing the importance of waterproof shoes, extra layers, and waterproof pants due to frequent rain. They conclude that while the whale watching dinner was a buffet rather than a plated meal, the overall excursion was a successful experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ovation of the Seas
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All-time creator consensus for Ovation of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the coolest thing ever our whale watching is now ending we're going back to the dock

i'm really glad though that we got to see the glacier me too and the whales we got to do both

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring waterproof shoes for Alaska excursions
βœ“Wear extra layers and long underwear underneath clothes
βœ“Bring an umbrella and pack an extra pair of socks
βœ“Consider wearing waterproof pants instead of jeans
βœ“You can book last-minute excursions at the port if needed

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness β€” Rough seas are normal but improve; the waiter mentioned this was the worst motion in four Alaskan sailings, so it can vary
Overdressing or being too hot β€” Don't worry about being overdressed - the more you bundle up, the better; you won't want to remove layers
Getting wet feet β€” Bring waterproof shoes and extra socks; Alaska rains 287 days per year so wet conditions are typical

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Mendenhall Glacier and whale watching excursion like in Juneau?
QWhat should I wear for an Alaskan cruise excursion?
QIs it worth doing a guided excursion in Juneau or can I explore on my own?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Mendenhall Glacier and Evening Whale Watching
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