Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

YOU HAVE TO DO THIS IN ALASKA!! Fishing Excusion - Savor Your Catch (Holland America Koningsdam)

EECC Travels
EECC Travels
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 41K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 30:50

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a fishing and dining excursion in Ketchikan, Alaska, as part of a cruise experience. The journey begins with obtaining fishing licenses before boarding a small boat accompanied by a captain and two Border Collies. During the trip, the group uses jigging techniques to catch various species, including rockfish, yellowtail, and salmon. The creator notes the importance of releasing certain fish, such as slow-growing yelloweye, to ensure sustainability. After catching a variety of fish, the group moves to a primitive beach setting with a canopy to enjoy a meal prepared by a chef. The meal features pan-seared rockfish, lemon juice, and various spices, followed by a blueberry rhubarb dessert. The creator concludes the experience by reflecting on the freshness of the catch and the quality of the meal, later comparing the experience to a high-end seafood dinner at a specialty restaurant on the ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Koningsdam
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Koningsdam
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
Alaska

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This is called Savor your catch so it's a really cool Excursion probably one of the neatest excursions we've ever done

excellent experience definitely recommend doing it

the best meal we've had on the ship so far yeah the first best meal is on our fishing Expedition today

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wear proper gear to stay dry and comfortable
βœ“Be careful when handling fish due to sharp gill rakers
βœ“Use salt water to keep fish meat firm before cooking

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Catching fish β€” The guide guarantees catching fish and knows exactly where to go

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the fishing excursion like in Alaska?
QHow do you prepare and cook freshly caught fish?
QWhat dining options are available on the ship?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4Β½ Happy BaconExcursions4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Ketchikan4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Savor Your Catch fishing excursion
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Video content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube