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Live Update on our Alaska Cruise: Tracy Arm, Ketchikan, & a look inside our shore excursion bag

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👁️ 182 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 32:38
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · SpringFrom San FranciscoFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The Tracy Arm Fjord is just one of the most beautiful places you will ever see in your entire life.

Creek Street is a town that is built up on stilts.

The Canadians are so freaking nice. Ridiculously nice.

Binoculars are very important on an Alaska cruise.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pack a lightweight rain jacket for Alaska.
Bring binoculars for wildlife and scenery viewing.
Use a good shore excursion bag with side straps for comfort.
Consider an AirTag for tracking your bag.
Get local maps at tourist information centers.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather being colder than expectedWeather was in the 50s and not too bad; rain didn't stop activities.
Ability to enter Tracy Arm Fjord due to weatherThey were able to enter and it was spectacular.
Seeing wildlife like whales and bearsUse binoculars and watch from observation decks; consider whale watching tours.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise to Alaska for the first time?
QWhat should you pack for an Alaska shore excursion?
QWhat are the highlights of Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, and Prince Rupert Island?
QHow is the weather on an Alaska cruise?
QWhat wildlife might you see on an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions3½ Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau3½ Happy Bacon
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Married Man Trail
Prince Rupert4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Rushbrook Trail
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YouTube Video Description

#carnivallegend #alaskacruise Join us on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Carnival Legend as we set sail on our first Alaskan cruise ever, and the first Alaska cruise of the 2025 season for the Carnival! In this vlog, we explore the stunning natural beauty and unique charm of Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, the breathtaking Tracy Arm Fjord, and the picturesque Prince Rupert Island in British Columbia. We’ll take a look inside our shore excursion bag and let you know what we packed for our trips ashore. Read more about our first aid kit: https://embrace-today.com/what-should-i-pack-in-my-cruise-first-aid-kit/ More Videos in this Series: https://youtube.com/live/HjOKgpjH0m0?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/iYce1_Gpkxw?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/k0a0tk5Lr7c?feature=share https://youtube.com/live/q-k-P0Bil8k?feature=share Shore Excursion Cruise Essentials in order of appearance: Deuter backpack https://amzn.to/3SgQut3 Rain poncho https://amzn.to/44UVzig Sunglasses https://amzn.to/4dwnGGF Reusable straws https://amzn.to/4k8Tp30 ID Tags https://amzn.to/3Fa7iPv Apple Airtag https://amzn.to/45oQWNm Retractable lock https://amzn.to/4dwUcIF Reusable water bottle https://amzn.to/44SeBpq GoPro Hero 13 https://amzn.to/3H8DzXI First aid kit https://amzn.to/43zYOt6 Binoculars https://amzn.to/3Z2j3y9 =========================================== Buy our Ultimate Cruise Books! Cruise Planner - Two Sizes! - Small https://amzn.to/4kmoC3d - Large https://amzn.to/3ZdLKZd Cruise Journal for Kids https://amzn.to/4ikZ7h9 Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults https://amzn.to/3z7CP1y Activity Book for Kids https://amzn.to/3Yv9ZRe 🔔Subscribe to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuE0IrwnUdbmB39Lk1Y8XkA?sub_confirmation=1 📚Read more about our adventures on our website: 🌎 https://embrace-today.com Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracetoday_travel/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557375432521&is_tour_completed=true Want to see more content like this? Buy us a coffee to keep us working! ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracetoday Our Equipment: 🎥 Filmed on an iPhone 14 https://amzn.to/4aEOiTu 🤳 Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/3xBKfsB 🎞️ Gimbal: https://amzn.to/3vZygof 🎙️ Microphones: On-site Lavalier Mics: https://amzn.to/3QaMbP9 Studio Mic CAD GXL2600: https://amzn.to/3UlacFC Shock-mount mic holder: https://amzn.to/4cXW0Kb 🎬 Edited in Final Cut Pro FTC Legal Disclosure: The links found in the description box of our videos are affiliate links, meaning that we earn a commission on purchases made through the links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.