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Want To Visit Alaska & Canada With Me?

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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πŸ‘οΈ 17K viewsπŸ“… 7 years ago⏱️ 17:31
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πŸ‘« Best for GroupAlaska Β· Summer Β· 7 nightsFrom WhittierVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we'll be doing our 50th cruise now 50 cruises is kind of a big deal

the biggest benefit of being on a ship with this new technology is that internet service will be hugely better than it is on most cruise ships

this was the highlight of our 2014 cruise with absolutely incredible views of the mountain and the glaciers

for me as a train lover it was a train ride I'll never forget

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book the cruise tour before the cruise to get a $75 onboard credit instead of $50
βœ“If you need to keep the cost down, book a cheap inside cabin with no windows and go up on deck or to any of the lounges when you want to enjoy the views
βœ“Sign up for the medallion online from home before the cruise to make embarkation faster

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of the trip β€” There will be options to choose from that affect the cost, such as joining just for the cruise or for optional rail tours, and choices regarding stateroom type.
Cold weather on Alaska cruise β€” There were surprisingly warm days during the 2014 cruise, and many kids swam in the outdoor pool.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the details of the group cruise and land tour to Alaska and Canada in July 2020?
QHow can I join the trip and what are the incentives?
QWhat is the new Medallion technology on the Royal Princess ship?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Anchorage4 Happy Bacon
Juneau4 Happy Bacon
Top: whale watching excursion
Ketchikan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Misty Fjords boat excursion
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UPDATE: PRINCESS CRUISE LINE HAS CANCELLED THEIR ENTIRE 2020 ALASKA CRUISE SEASON. THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR JULY OF 2021. Here are all the details about a group cruise and land tour that we've got planned for July of 2020. We'll be visiting Alaska and Canada, by rail, cruise ship, bus, and gondola! The trip starts with a flight to Anchorage and an overnight stay there. The next morning, we'll be off to explore the interior of Alaska. Our first stop: the Princess Wilderness Lodge in Talkeetna, with a beautiful view of Denali. Next, we'll head to Denali National Park for a two-night stay in the Princess Wilderness Lodge there and plenty of opportunities to explore the park. After that, we'll have an amazing day on the Alaska Railroad as we take a nine hour train ride to meet up with a cruise ship at the coast. The cruise will be a 7-day southbound cruise on Royal Princess, featuring their new medallion technology which provides several benefits, including the fastest Internet service at sea. We'll visit Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and the cruise will end in Vancouver. However, that won't be the end of the adventure... because we'll be doing a five-day tour of Canada after that! We'll tour the Vancouver and Victoria areas for two days, and then get on the Rocky Mountaineer for an amazing train adventure to Banff. After our Rocky Mountaineer trip, we'll fly home from the Calgary airport. Contact my travel agent, Caitlin Gallagher, if you're interested in coming along with us for any or all of the three legs of this trip, or visit my web site at JimZim.net and check the "Upcoming Cruises" section for more details about our plans. Special note: YouTube has disabled the ability to comment on all videos on my channel. It wasn't me that disabled comments! If you would like to comment on this video, please head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/831976203803181/ and feel free to post a comment there. I really enjoy reading comments from people who have watched my videos.