@Daniel - On one of our cruises many years ago, a blind person was at our assigned table and we learned so much from her. One thing you left out was that there are new things to eat and drink (even non-alcoholic). Keep enjoying traveling!
Thank you for this wonderful video. We will be taking this cruise in July and I hope I can get some of the great shots of Alaska like you got. Also loved the music! You guys rock!
I went on this cruise over this summer, and it was the best. So much to do, so much to see, even on days that didn’t have shore excursions. The food was delicious, and if you are planning on going, definitely go to the Hibachi place one night!
Thanks for the great video! I’m thinking of taking my mom in July this year. She is mobility challenged. Can walk a decent amount, but needs lot of breaks and it needs to be stable walking. Can she enjoy a lot from the ship itself, without doing some of the more challenging excursions?
Great video. I'm planning to go in a couple of months but my question is, after you arrive to Seward, how do you get back to Vancouver? I would appreciate any info on this. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and your kind words. After Seward, we continued on to Anchorage and beyond. Going to Anchorage may be the best way to get back to Vancouver or your home city. The trains and busses go to Anchorage. Here is our video of the train ride from Seward to Anchorage. th-cam.com/video/Ef3fXtdKpZ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=97C2VZUnrBXq0CV2
This was Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. We did it ourselves, but there was an excursion. We didn't know how much time they would give us and if we could walk to and from the welcome center to falls on an excursion. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Great video! I'm on this itinerary in September. For Hubbard Glacier did you do the excursion to the glacier, or did you just stay on the ship? It looks like you are so close to it! Thanks again!
Hi! I'm doing this same cruise in June 2023. Do you think it matters if you're on portside or starboard side as far as being underway and seeing stuff? And also how warm of a coat did you need? I live in South Florida and don't really have one so I need to buy something and wasn't sure how heavy to go. Thank you so much for this great video!
It gets cold, especially near the glaciers. It was frigid walking by Nugget Falls and Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. We needed another layer, for sure. We think we were in wool sweaters and puffy coats. So, yes, pack warm clothes, but shorts too for warmer days. Mostly we wore jeans and long sleeves. The heaviness is less important than warmth of each layer and wind protection. As for the side of the ship for your cabin, we enjoyed being on the starboard side, but we think both sides may work.
Don't forget hats, too. Given your normal climate, I don't expect you'll be in shorts, much, if at all. We also availed ourselves of the shipboard laundry service. They had a deal day where we could fill a small paper bag and get the contents done for $20. We did get some jeans and shirts freshened. Not cheap, but convenient.
Here is a more extended video of our visit to the Mendenhall Glacier. It was blasting wet, cold air off the waterfall and glacier. It was worth it! th-cam.com/video/vPKbfGwr8D4/w-d-xo.html
What a very nice video thank you 5:33
I just got off this cruise last week! Even being blind, it was a blast! So many interesting sounds to hear, things to smell, and objects to touch!
@Daniel - On one of our cruises many years ago, a blind person was at our assigned table and we learned so much from her. One thing you left out was that there are new things to eat and drink (even non-alcoholic). Keep enjoying traveling!
Nice video, really like the description box showing highlights and times. Well done!
Thanks for watching and the kind words. Yes, we made the chapters to make it easier for you to see what you want and are glad you like those.
I will be on this cruise southbound next week. I'm looking forward to it.
Have fun!
See ya there lol
Thanks for this video. My wife and I are doing this exact trip in April 2024
Thanks for watching and your kind words. Have fun on your trip!
Did you have a good time? I'm going in a week.
Thank you for this wonderful video. We will be taking this cruise in July and I hope I can get some of the great shots of Alaska like you got.
Also loved the music!
You guys rock!
Thank you for the kind words! Have a wonderful time! There is so much to do, so whatever you do enjoy and what you don't do, forget about.
Thank you for posting!
I went on this cruise over this summer, and it was the best. So much to do, so much to see, even on days that didn’t have shore excursions. The food was delicious, and if you are planning on going, definitely go to the Hibachi place one night!
Yes, the Hibachi was a wonderful start to meet nice people we'd see throughout the cruise. Glad you had fun, too! Thanks for watching.
I'm planning to go next June, but I have a question, once you get to Seward, how do you get back to Vancouver?
@@potosside177 i went from seward to vancouver so i dont really know.
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Very nice video!
I'm trying to convince my hubby to do an Alaska cruise this year.
Looks like a lovely itinerary
Thanks for the kind words and for watching. It was a lovely itinerary and NCL did a nice job.
@@nedmarc Yes! NCL is the only way we cruise! We love the freedom in all aspects
I'm going on this cruise ship south bound in September! Can't wait!
Have fun! Thanks for watching our video!
Is it September best time to go or august ?
@@DCRealty Depends on weather and wildlife viewing. Days are longer in August.
So are we!
Thanks for the great video! I’m thinking of taking my mom in July this year. She is mobility challenged. Can walk a decent amount, but needs lot of breaks and it needs to be stable walking. Can she enjoy a lot from the ship itself, without doing some of the more challenging excursions?
Thanks for watching and your kind words. For your mother, we recommend asking NCL and more recent travelers, just to be sure.
We love Alaska and the NCL Jewel. This will be our third cruise from Seward to Vancouver, all in September!
Great video. I'm planning to go in a couple of months but my question is, after you arrive to Seward, how do you get back to Vancouver? I would appreciate any info on this. Thank you.
Thanks for watching and your kind words. After Seward, we continued on to Anchorage and beyond. Going to Anchorage may be the best way to get back to Vancouver or your home city. The trains and busses go to Anchorage.
Here is our video of the train ride from Seward to Anchorage.
th-cam.com/video/Ef3fXtdKpZ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=97C2VZUnrBXq0CV2
Thank you so much. This is the video all my relatives will watch to know what to expect from this wonderful vacation. Thank you again.
Wondering what time of year this was, every day seems cloudy with rain. Thank you for sharing your journey!
June - but the weather varies all the time
Thank you for sharing! I would like to know the name of the excursion where you hike to the waterfall. Thanks.
This was Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls. We did it ourselves, but there was an excursion. We didn't know how much time they would give us and if we could walk to and from the welcome center to falls on an excursion.
Thanks for watching.
Hi! Great video! I'm on this itinerary in September. For Hubbard Glacier did you do the excursion to the glacier, or did you just stay on the ship? It looks like you are so close to it! Thanks again!
The ship we took went to the Glacier
Nice video, still deciding on this over another warm weather cruise. Also, what camera did you use to capture all of this?
iPhones and Canons and an underwater Nikon (handy in the rain). Nothing too fancy.
Hi! I'm doing this same cruise in June 2023. Do you think it matters if you're on portside or starboard side as far as being underway and seeing stuff? And also how warm of a coat did you need? I live in South Florida and don't really have one so I need to buy something and wasn't sure how heavy to go. Thank you so much for this great video!
It gets cold, especially near the glaciers. It was frigid walking by Nugget Falls and Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau. We needed another layer, for sure. We think we were in wool sweaters and puffy coats. So, yes, pack warm clothes, but shorts too for warmer days. Mostly we wore jeans and long sleeves. The heaviness is less important than warmth of each layer and wind protection.
As for the side of the ship for your cabin, we enjoyed being on the starboard side, but we think both sides may work.
Thanks for the kind words, too.
Oh perfect! Thank you for your advice. 😃
Don't forget hats, too. Given your normal climate, I don't expect you'll be in shorts, much, if at all. We also availed ourselves of the shipboard laundry service. They had a deal day where we could fill a small paper bag and get the contents done for $20. We did get some jeans and shirts freshened. Not cheap, but convenient.
Here is a more extended video of our visit to the Mendenhall Glacier. It was blasting wet, cold air off the waterfall and glacier. It was worth it!
th-cam.com/video/vPKbfGwr8D4/w-d-xo.html
What date/month did you sail? We are planning a mid to late July Alaska cruise. Thanks!
We sailed in mid-June and it was lovely! July may be even more lovely with long days too (mid-June days are longest).
I just got off this cruise last week! Even being blind, it was a blast! So many interesting sounds to hear, things to smell, and objects to touch!