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Whale Watching On Disney Alaskan Cruise! Fun Excursions For Families Waterfall Hike & Scavenger Hunt

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👁️ 148K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 41:55

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The creator documents a multi-day Alaskan cruise experience, focusing on excursions in Icy Strait Point and Juneau. In Icy Strait Point, the family explores the port area, visits a local museum to learn about the history of salmon canning, and participates in a guided family scavenger hunt through the wilderness. The excursion includes learning about local flora, such as edible spruce tips, and spotting wildlife including bald eagles and bears. The family also utilizes the high-speed gondola to view the mountain scenery. In Juneau, the itinerary shifts to a whale watching boat tour where a naturalist provides information on humpback whale behavior and feeding habits. This is followed by a visit to Mendenhall Glacier, where the family hikes the Nugget Falls Trail to see a large waterfall. The creator concludes that the natural beauty of Alaska, specifically the ability to view whales from a veranda room, makes it a superior cruise experience compared to tropical destinations.

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How This Review Compares

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Bacon Bliss
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We saw so many whales. It was amazing!!!

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a veranda room on an Alaska cruise if you're a fan of whales.
Bring two cameras—one with an extreme zoom lens for whale watching.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of heights on the gondolaDon't do it if you're afraid of heights; be prepared to sweat.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to go whale watching on an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat can families do at Icy Strait Point?
QIs an Alaskan cruise better than a Caribbean cruise?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Icy Strait Point4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Family Scavenger Hunt
Juneau4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale Watching Cruise
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