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Sailing Into a TYPHOON!? - Ferry Cruise from Alaska to Washington! 🌊 (Full Stateroom TOUR!)

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👁️ 277K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:44

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators document a ferry journey from Ketchikan, Alaska, to Bellingham, Washington, during a period of severe weather. After cleaning their RVs, they face a five hour delay due to fog before boarding the MV Columbia. To prepare for a potential typhoon, they book a stateroom, which they describe as a basic two bunk setup with a small sink, a closet, and a private bathroom. As the vessel enters open water, the travelers encounter intense waves and high winds, with gusts reaching up to 110 kilometers per hour. The rough conditions lead to significant motion sickness for the creators, though they manage to endure the trip. The video concludes with the travelers arriving safely on the mainland in Bellingham, where they reflect on the intense sailing experience and discuss their uncertain future travel plans.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstCruise VlogCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Fall · 2 nightsFrom KetchikanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

it's going to be a very brutal ride we have two full days on here

this has been the sailing from hell this is not what I was expecting

we made it though yes fairy trip success some time didn't break down

back on the mainland y'all in true hitless adventure fashion we have no idea what we're doing next

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring multiple types of motion sickness medication
Book a stateroom for comfort during rough seas
Be prepared for delays due to weather

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness during rough seasTake multiple types of motion sickness medication and stay in fresh air
Comfort during long ferry crossingBook a stateroom instead of tent camping for better comfort

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail through a typhoon on a ferry?
QHow does a stateroom compare to tent camping on the ferry?
QWhat should you expect during a rough ferry crossing?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior2½ Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconSafety Medical4½ Sad BaconShip Condition2 Sad BaconItinerary Route3½ Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bellingham3½ Happy Bacon
Ketchikan1½ Sad Bacon
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