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Radiance Of The Seas Southbound Pt.1 - Seward, Major Marine Orca Quest, Back-To-Back Embarkation Day

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πŸ‘οΈ 37K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 29:55

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day of a southbound Alaskan cruise, beginning with a nature excursion in Seward. They participate in an Orca Quest tour, which involves walking through the marina to a check-in location at the Harbor 360 hotel. During the boat tour, they observe various wildlife, including sea otters, porpoises, a mountain goat, and several orcas. The creators describe the experience of seeing orcas in the wild as a dream come true. Following the tour, they return to the Radiance of the Seas to complete embarkation procedures, including safety drills and dining. They explore the ship's amenities, such as the coffee shops and dining rooms, and settle into their cabin. The day concludes with the ship sailing away from the pier during the late evening hours. The creators reflect on the successful wildlife sightings and express anticipation for their upcoming visit to the Hubbard Glacier.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Radiance of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Radiance of the Seas
Barely Crispy

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Spring · 7 nightsFrom SewardVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are payroll dj and welcome to seward alaska it is gorgeous here it is never been here before

i've always wanted to see workers so crossing our fingers we get to see something

we saw a lot tonight yeah crikey alright we're gonna come back

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check in at the harbor 360 hotel for Major Marine tours
βœ“Bring warm layers for windy and rainy conditions on the water
βœ“Reserve a table inside for comfort during tours

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding the check-in location for tours β€” Follow the boat harbor signs to the harbor 360 hotel
Staying warm on the water tour β€” Use reserved indoor seating if it gets too cold outside

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a Major Marine Orca Quest tour in Seward?
QHow does the back-to-back embarkation day work on Radiance of the Seas?
QWhat wildlife can be seen on an Alaska tour in mid-May?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Orca Quest
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