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Ovation of the Seas - Alaska Cruise August 2022 Final Trip Review

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Royal Shenanigans
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👁️ 345 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 43:49
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Raj clearly loved it he's very enthusiastic um about the trip it was one of his all-time favorite vacations

I thought the entertainment was great a switched on band if you are ever on a Royal Caribbean ship and have the opportunity to see them perform go go go go go go because they are amazing

the White Mountain Pass uh Railway Excursion that was just it was breathtaking it was amazing um it was amazing

this trip was probably one of our most expensive vacations um I think just it was also one of our longest trips that we've done since we had kids

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sit on the left side of the plane when flying from east coast to west coast to see Mount Rainier
Bring candy bars for flight attendants as a gesture of kindness
Book the cruise port shuttle when checking into the Hampton Inn and Suites in Seattle
Do self-de-embarkation early to avoid chaos
Pack layers for unpredictable Alaska weather
Start travel exception process for medications at least two weeks before travel

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing for all weather conditionsPack layers, from shorts to winter gear, as weather can vary greatly
Time change adjustmentBuild in a day or two on way out and back to acclimate
Port intensity and excursion fatigueFill in a couple days to chill before getting home if schedule permits

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the overall experience of an Alaska cruise on Ovation of the Seas?
QHow is the hotel and transportation in Seattle for cruise passengers?
QWhat are the port stops and excursions like in Alaska?
QWhat advice should first-timers know for an Alaska cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconCabin Suite4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Sad BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau3 Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watch and Mendenhall Glacier
Ketchikan3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Trolley Tour
Seattle2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Review of our trip to Seattle and 7-night cruise to Alaska on the Ovation of the Seas. #royalcaribbean #ovationoftheseas #cruise #cruiseship #royalcaribbeancruise #alaska @janicemay6024 Janice - these are the channels we subscribe to and used to help plan our Alaska trip. We would not have been as well prepared or had the amazing trip we had without their advice and recommendations. Folks in your 2023 Alaska cruise group should definitely subscribe and follow them for Alaska (and other) cruise content as you plan! #1 - CruiseTipsTV - @CruiseTipsTV #2 - LaLidoLoca - @LaLidoLoca #3 - ParoDeeJay - @parodeejay #4 - JJ Cruise - @JJCruise ✈️ 1:01 - Travel - Alaska Air 🏨 2:57 - Hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Seattle 🏙️ 6:35 - Seattle Attractions 8:12 - Seattle Cruise Terminal Pier 91 🛳️ 14:34 - Ovation of the Seas 🐻 17:38 - Ketchikan, AK 🚞 22:49 - Skagway, AK 🐋 25:07 - Endicott Arm/Dawes Glacier/Juneau 🍁 31:21 - Victoria, B.C. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 33:51 - Final Thoughts 🤩 40:00 - THANK YOU CruiseTipsTV, LaLidoLoca, ParoDeeJay, and JJCruise