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Why You Should NEVER Cruise To Alaska In October | Ovation of the Seas

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Travel Spree
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👁️ 68K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 11:31

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators document a challenging sea day aboard the Ovation of the Seas characterized by twenty foot swells and significant ship movement. They describe experiencing motion sickness and hearing the vessel creak due to the rough weather. After the weather stabilizes, the travelers arrive in Ketchikan, Alaska, where they navigate rainy conditions and high winds. They explore the local town, walk along the trails, and visit a cafe for food and cider. The video concludes with a detailed review of a dining experience at the Wonderland restaurant. The creators describe the unique, interactive menu which includes items like liquid lobster, bird's nests, and tomato water shooters. While they praise the flavors of certain dishes like the poison apple dessert, they note that the unconventional textures might be challenging for some diners. The trip continues toward Juneau following these events.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ovation of the Seas
Not Their Favorite
All-time creator consensus for Ovation of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · FallFrom seattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this has not been a good sea day i am holding on for your life right now

wonderland is definitely an experience you need to try out

i really loved this mushroom dessert that was fantastic

Creator's Tips & Advice

avoid cruising to Alaska in October due to rough weather
consider taking an Alaska cruise from Seattle

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

seasicknessIf you're not a big texture person, Wonderland dining might be weird

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should you never cruise to Alaska in October?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Ovation of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Rough Seas4 Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconPort Destination1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Upland Trail hike
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