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You never See this Whale Watching | Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruise

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πŸ‘οΈ 66K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 11:54

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a busy day of excursions in Juneau, Alaska, during a cruise that began in Seattle. The day starts with an early morning trip to explore Endicott Fjord and a glacier via a catamaran. The creator notes the importance of booking specific itineraries through travel planners to ensure these types of experiences. After returning to the ship and spending time in the port, the second excursion involves a whale watching tour. During this tour, the group witnesses a rare phenomenon known as bubble net feeding, where humpback whales work together to trap prey using bubbles. The creator describes this as a highly intelligent and unusual sight that many guides rarely see. The day concludes with a hike through a temperate Alaskan rainforest, which provides educational insights into local flora and fauna and ends with a view of the Mendenhall Glacier. Despite the hike being relatively uneventful regarding wildlife sightings, the creator concludes that the day was breathtaking and a highlight of the entire trip.

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How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ovation of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Ovation of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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AlaskaFrom Seattle

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is our most intense day uh starting at six o'clock in the morning even before that five o'clock in the morning

this excursion was just stunning I mean from the views to the sips uh to the memories made with so many friends uh it was just awesome

we saw the most amazing thing that most people never get to see there oh my God

it's really rare to see whether our tour guide was lying to us or not you know they said this was the first time that they had seen this all season long

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you do the glacier excursion, make sure you bring very warm clothes.
βœ“If you're prone to motion sickness, take something before the whale watching tour.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not all Alaskan sailings have the same itinerary β€” Book with a travel agent like old gal getaways to get the exact itinerary you want.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the highlight of an Alaskan cruise?
QWhat can you expect on a glacier viewing excursion?
QWhat is bubble net feeding and how rare is it to see?

Topics Covered

Excursions4Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Juneau4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Endicott Fjord and Glacier Explorer Excursion
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