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Princess Cruise to Alaska with DISCOVERY PRINCESS!

Griff & Alyssa
Griff & Alyssa
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πŸ‘οΈ 54K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 1:43:19

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a multi-day Alaskan cruise aboard the Discovery Princess, evaluating whether the line lives up to its reputation for excellence in the region. The journey begins with a review of ship amenities, including a tour of their balcony cabin and an exploration of the Medallion class technology. The family experiences various dining options, ranging from the buffet and the Skagway dining room to specialty dining at Sabatini. They also highlight the ship's Alaska-themed activities, such as the North to Alaska enrichment program which features live husky puppies on board. The video covers several shore excursions, including glacier kayaking in Juneau, dog sledding, and a salmon bake. The creators also navigate logistical challenges, such as weather-related changes to sailaway parties and the need to use water taxis in Skagway due to dock inoperability. The trip concludes with reflections on the scenery, including sightings of whales and the Northern Lights, as well as the convenience of onboard facilities like self-service laundry. Ultimately, the creators express high satisfaction with the cruise experience and the variety of Alaskan adventures provided.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Discovery Princess
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Discovery Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska Β· FallFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

they say this is the world's best Alaska cruise so we're here to see if Princess Cruises lives up to the title

this is actually our fourth time cruising to Alaska however this cruise is going to be super special

the room has been absolutely fantastic I can't wait to spend the next few days here

10 out of 10 recommend I mean just look at this view right here

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pack vacuum seal bags to compress clothing for Alaska
βœ“Use self-service laundry on port days to save time
βœ“Book excursions through the provided link for discounts

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing for cold weather β€” Use vacuum seal bags and pack sweaters and boots
Baby food on cruise ship β€” Use salad bar for baby-friendly options like beans and peas

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes Princess Cruises live up to the title of world's best Alaska cruise?
QWhat is it like to cruise to Alaska with a young child?
QHow do you pack for an Alaskan cruise?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconDining Main4Β½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Suite5 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Seattle2Β½ Happy Bacon
Juneau4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Glacier Kayaking
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Ziplining
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