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It really was!

It’s in the description page since it changes so often. I adjusted the video title to make it clearer. Thanks for the heads up - I really appreciate it. Are you planning a trip to Maui?

Thank you Shelley!

I’d like to try that sometime too.

Thank you Andrew! Quite a compliment and I appreciate it very much. This is, simply, such an amazing and beautiful world that sometimes it just takes my breath away to witness it. :)

I’m glad to hear it sounds like it’s improving! It’s always good to get updates from recent visitors. :)

I grew up in a fishing boat in the Pacific Northwest, so I know what you mean about home cooking - many nights we had more salmon, crab, and ling cod than we could eat, my mom liked to cook fried potatoes with onions as a side for the fish. For many cruise passengers who have never had good salmon, have never gone fishing like we have, or who have lived in places very different - far away countries, even - this is an amazing peek into the amazingly delicious bounty that we enjoy. It’s kind of like showing off, in a good way! For me, it’s a reminder of my childhood in the boat, and the good times long ago when my mom and dad and little brother and I were all around our dinner table. :) Will your wife share her recipe with all of us? I’d love to have it!

@@trishatravelstheworld you're right 👉 in that the delicious 😋 salmon can be shared with the world. My wife said that she could think about a recipe to share. She likes to bake it, fry it or even a chowder type recipe. She joked that she should make a video of recipes for Alaska fish and what can be served with it. Maybe she will!

Hi Sally! Yep, I was pleasantly surprised at how spacious it seemed. I did miss the veranda, but the delta on the price point made it so I didn’t miss it THAT much. :) Happy sailing.

Interesting! It was a beautiful place, and everyone was very kind. I’d like to go back and explore more. :)

Thank you!

I love this! Maybe you could do both. :)

You’re going to love it. :)

Thank you!

You’re nice! Thanks for the compliment. :)

I had the drink package, so they were included at no extra charge - the sommelier had encouraged me to try a white and a red (normally I’d only have one or the other). The real highlight is the dinner, with the chef introducing each course and it’s fun talking with the other passengers. It’s expensive, and it’s a quality over quantity kind of thing - a couple of the fellas at the table mentioned they’d be going to the buffet afterwards for a snack or two - but it was very interesting. I’ve done it twice, on two different ships, and the menu was exactly the same so I probably won’t do it again. :)

Hiya! I’m pretty sure this was an early June cruise, and it was the latest time slot - I think it may have been 6 pm or later. It is so much more spectacular when you see it in person, especially when you get lucky and the sun comes out - but even in the drizzling rain, or cold wind blowing snow off the high peaks, it’s pretty gorgeous as well. My three favorite Alaska wildlife must see’s are sea otters in Sitka, momma and baby whales near Juneau, and these baby seals. Make sure, if you can, to take some kind of binoculars with you because there’s so much to see. (And rain gear, just in case. We can all handle more cold than we think, but wet and cold is awful. :) When are you sailing? Is this your first cruise to Alaska?

My very first cruise ever and I’m going May 7th-14th. Thank you for the response. I’m not sure why I can’t decide on 1:00 or 4:00 I’m sure they both will be great.

You’re going to love it. I’m sailing on the 14th. :) If you have a chance, pop back on here after your cruise and let everyone know about your experience as a first time cruiser to Alaska. :) Enjoy and safe travels!

Hi Tina! I did this as part of an excursion to the Medenhall Glacier hike, but their website does say roundtrip bus from the port area. We rode the salmon bake bus back to the ship when we were done eating, so I imagine it's that bus that picks people up as well. They do recommend reserving ahead -- you might want to give them a call to confirm. I'm a bit jealous -- I'm not going until September this year. You might see some rain on your cruise, but I think it's also harbor seal baby time too! Here's the link I found, hope it helps: www.alaskatraveladventures.com/day-tours/juneau/gold-creek-salmon-bake/#dt

Trisha, question, my husband is doing an excursion where he is taking a helicopter to mendenhall glacier to do a hike up there. How far is it from mendenhall glacier to the actual Salmon Bake site? I asked because the last reservation is at 6:00 that I can make if I go on my own versus on ship excursion and his mendenhall glacier excursion gets back at 5:15. So I'm trying to time this out that he gets back in time to catch a bus in order for us to get to the salmon bake in time

@@tinaacord7798 I think that the salmon bake site is just a mile or two up the coast… so not very far… but you might want to think about going a little earlier yourself and have a beer by the creek (or lemonade), listen to music, or check out the little gold panning station. I believe there are taxis and Ubers (?) that your hubby might jump on at the port to get to the salmon bake, and then you both can just ride the salmon bake bus back after dinner. You should confirm that all of these details are still workable though - like with a call to the salmon bake folks - since stuff in Alaska changes sometimes. :)

Thanks for the comment! :) I don’t think those items are allowed because they take too much energy and mess with the whole electrical system, but there usually is hot water in the Spa Cafe and the buffet areas… and I believe you can also have breakfast tea delivered in the morning. It’s the same reason that the hair dryers are smaller and not as powerful, and why items with surge protectors are also confiscated.

@@trishatravelstheworld oh good point - thankyou :)

Good luck! It was fun but the slots sure seemed tight on the one I was on. :)

Good morning Patrice! They are metal with a vinyl or plastic covering. Most magnets worked just fine. :)

Hi Chris: It was booked as a part of a cruise ship excursion (the other parts were a tour of a mosque and a visit to the pyramids and sphinx. I think this is the website if you want to book the barge and buffet directly: thepharaohs.com.eg/

Hi Diane and Gabby! Yes, most of them. I think the sticker door decoration also used a kind of sticky dots (not sure of the actual name). I think the cruise line is pretty tolerant of creativity, they just don’t want the door finish ruined. :) Thanks for your question!

Thanks Dan!

@@trishatravelstheworld 😊

Hi Lilly! You know, since I was traveling alone I didn’t have them make that bed up. Some people have said they just take the back cushions off the top and then make it up with sheets and blankets, and some others have said they’ve actually seen pull out beds in some of the newer ships. If it’s just the kind where they take the cushions off of the back, it’s probably just a marine twin (a bit smaller than a regular twin). I’ve laid down on the couch before, and at 5’ 8” my toes will hang off the edge a bit. If you call Carnival they should be able to guide you to the right room - sorry I didn’t have more info for you! Safe travels. :)

Gosh, thank you so much!

You’ll love it!

Business cycles happen - but it does get frustrating doesn’t it!

It is! We were spoiled that day by the staff. :)

It was! :)

Thank you!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!