Seabourn Encore Alaska Cruise Review: 7 vs 14 Night (Pros, Cons & Real Complaints)
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I personally love sailing out of Vancouver versus Seattle. I think you get the Inside Passage much more quickly and with less bumps.
The key difference on Seabourn than on some of ships is the fact that on Seabourn Encore, they have Zodiacs and kayaks on board
I highly recommend doing the full 14 days. You get everything. You get a little piece of everything
The streets are crowded, the restaurants are crowded, the shops are crowded. So that's something to keep in mind.
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Should you book a 7-night or 14-night Alaska cruise on the Seabourn Encore? In this video, I break down both 7-night itineraries (Vancouver to Juneau vs. Juneau to Vancouver), compare the "classic" high-energy ports to the off-the-beaten-path scenic route, and share the exact pros, cons, and honest guest complaints from our recent sailing! Whether you’re deciding between Ketchikan, Sitka, and Hubbard Glacier versus Endicott Arm, Wrangell, and Alert Bay—or wondering if combining them into a 14-night back-to-back cruise is worth it—I’ll help you choose the right itinerary for your travel style. Video Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 Introduction & Seabourn Encore Alaska Overview 00:35 Week 1: Vancouver to Juneau (Classic Ports & Excursions) 01:14 Ketchikan Highlights (Annabelle's, Oyster Farms & Lumberjack Show) 01:52 Sitka & Fortress of the Bear 03:15 Hubbard Glacier & Seabourn Expedition Difference (Zodiacs & Kayaks) 04:22 Inian Islands & Icy Strait Point Whale Watching 05:05 Haines & Skagway Day Trips 05:56 Juneau Recommendations (Glaciers & Whales) 06:25 Week 1 Cons: Why Guests Complained About the Crowds 07:27 Week 2: Juneau to Vancouver (Scenic & Off-the-Beaten-Path) 08:23 Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier (Why Tracy Arm is Closed) 08:51 Wrangell 09:50 Misty Fjords 10:34 Prince Rupert 11:11 Alert Bay Zodiacs, Kelp Forests & Weather Realities 12:49 Week 2 Cons: Why Some Guests Were Disappointed & "Bored" 14:27 Final Verdict: Should You Do the 14-Night Cruise? Need Help Planning Your Alaska Cruise? As a travel agent with over 120+ cruises under my belt, I use my firsthand experience to help you plan the perfect vacation—at no extra cost to you! 📧 Email me to get started: angie@tripswithangie.com 🌐 Website: https://tripswithangie.com 💬 Question of the Day: Which itinerary sounds like your style—the classic high-excursion 1st week, the quiet scenic 2nd week, or would you do the full 14 nights? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the Notification Bell for more honest luxury cruise reviews and travel tips! 👇 #Seabourn #SeabournEncore #AlaskaCruise #CruiseReview #TravelAgent