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Ovation of the Seas 2024 Alaska Cruise! Sitka On Your Own or An Excursion? Find Out Here! Plus More!

Out and About with G & B Unedited
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πŸ‘οΈ 2K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 36:18
What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Spring · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're going to be uh hitting Sitka today and uh no excursions we're just going to uh check the town out

this is why you come to Alaska the beauty even though it's cold it's just so beautiful

it was nice to see downtown Sitka our friends Doug and Heidi went to the the bear Center and they're having a great time

I would say yes so maybe not wishy-washy yeah

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Explore Sitka on your own without a tour if you're comfortable walking and using local transport.
βœ“Consider taking a taxi to the bear encounter and Raptor Center if weather permits.
βœ“Use the complimentary shuttle from the cruise terminal to downtown Sitka.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather affecting port activities β€” Check weather forecasts and have backup plans; rain is common in Alaska.
Cost of excursions β€” Compare independent options with ship excursions; friends saved money by organizing their own transport.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Sitka worth touring without a tour guide when coming off a cruise ship?
QWhat are the options for exploring Sitka independently?
QHow does the cost of independent exploration compare to organized excursions?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Sitka2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Fortress of the Bears and Alaska Raptor Center ($142 total for two people)
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YouTube Video Description↓

Roberta (Bert) and Greg continue living the dream as the fun-loving and energetic retired couple travel the United States and the world! Greg and Bert's late2024st adventure is an Alaskan cruise on Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas! Travel along with this fun and humorous couple as they discover the ports of Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, British Columbia. Today, Greg and Bert will set foot back on land again after two days at sea and tour the quaint town of Sika, Alaska! Find out if you should discover the town on your own or pay for an excursion from Royal Caribbean or an independent tour company. Also, more aboard the beautiful Ovation of the Seas and dinner at Chops Grill. Don't miss the fun! https://youtu.be/Szqcljlh3Ls