Just finished the 7 part series. I will be on this ship going to the same ports of call next month. The videos were great and gave me some great ideas of what to do since this will be my first cruise to Alaska and first I’ve on a Royal Caribbean ship. Thanks again for such a great series of videos. Well worth the time watching each of them.
I just got home from sailing the same ship on the same itinerary and these videos you produced were very helpful. Very high quality content and commentary. Thank you so much for taking the time to document you trip and share it in such a effective manner. I loved how you shared the small important details of how long things took and where you you went and how you got there. Those details made the logistics of what we were doing so much simpler. I cannot say enough about how much I appreciated all you did here. I loved the positivity and energy you brought to the videos. Thanks again for helping make our vacation even better. Looking forward to watching more of your content for ideas on the next trip.
Thank you for your kind words and support! Comments like yours make the process of making these videos worth it. We're so happy that you enjoyed your cruise. All the best, Ken and Andrea. 🛳️☀️
After watching your video, I was thinking about it. I have always wondered how heavy is a lite house? The last one I saw was on the blink. Really glad you guys had such a fantastic cruise. I am looking forward to seeing your next cruise.
Little bit of a fun fact about the statue on top of the parliament building back when the statue was being put on top of the parliament building, the construction workers broke the right leg of the statue so they had to make due and make shift of another leg to put on top so on top of the parliament building the statue has two left legs and two left feet a little about the parliament building
Love love love all your videos! Love your positive energy! Great information, super helpful! So glad I found your channel! I have few questions: what is the best way to keep track of time? and what is the ship time? Is it the local time? Alaska time? Or Seattle time ( we depart from Seattle)? And can we take our luggages ourselves? I heard that way we have more freedom of the time to leave the ship. Thank you again!
I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos. We hope that you have a wonderful trip. As for keeping track of time, the ship time does change with a time change during the cruise. If I remember correctly, the ship matches the same time in Alaska as the port. We use our phones and watches to keep track of time. We will also commonly bring an old fashioned Timex so it doesn't change time unless you do it manually. As for disembarkation. They do have self-disambarkation at the end of the cruise where you carry off your own luggage. This is usually one of the first groups to get off the ship.
Thank you for your reply. How about while at Victoria BC Canada ? Does the ship time change to Victoria BC time? I am going to take your advice and get an old fashion watch. Thanks!!
There are whale watching tours in Victoria and we have seen lots of whales in the area. However, I would book it with the cruise line as it's such a short day in Victoria. You want to make sure you are back in time. Also, you are typically there towards the evening so it could be getting dark.
Hello Ken and Andrea, we are doing an Alaskan cruise in August out of Seattle on Ovation of the Seas. I noticed you guys have done several Alaskan cruises on several lines. My question is, which one was your favorite? If you could only do 1 cruise to Alaska, which one would you chose? Keep up the great content! Very informative. Thanks Chris
Thank you! Glad you've enjoyed the videos. I think our favorite ship has been the Ovation. However, I think our favorite itinerary was the Crown Princess as it did the inside passage plus it was 10 days. 😀👍
They're very different, princess tends to be a little quieter and Royal Caribbean has more options to keep you entertained. Kind of depends on what sort of experience you're looking for. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them.
One question I do have after watching all the videos from this trip, is how will I know which bus or shuttle to take to the excursions we have booked? I haven't seen anything in particular so just curious.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thank you so much. I was a little concerned cause we really haven't received much of anything from the cruise other than our confirmation of payment and we leave May 17. Will the cruise line send us things for like our drink packages we ordered or anything?
@@jerrybrundage488 I don't think they'll send you anything, but if there's a problem once you're on board, the customer service desk will be able to help you out without any problems.
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Hey, well done guys, well done.
@@fogsmart Thank You!
Just finished the 7 part series. I will be on this ship going to the same ports of call next month. The videos were great and gave me some great ideas of what to do since this will be my first cruise to Alaska and first I’ve on a Royal Caribbean ship. Thanks again for such a great series of videos. Well worth the time watching each of them.
Glad you enjoyed the videos! We hope you have a wonderful cruise!! 🛳️
I just got home from sailing the same ship on the same itinerary and these videos you produced were very helpful. Very high quality content and commentary. Thank you so much for taking the time to document you trip and share it in such a effective manner. I loved how you shared the small important details of how long things took and where you you went and how you got there. Those details made the logistics of what we were doing so much simpler. I cannot say enough about how much I appreciated all you did here. I loved the positivity and energy you brought to the videos. Thanks again for helping make our vacation even better. Looking forward to watching more of your content for ideas on the next trip.
Thank you for your kind words and support! Comments like yours make the process of making these videos worth it. We're so happy that you enjoyed your cruise. All the best, Ken and Andrea. 🛳️☀️
Hi Ken, I saw your family at the Princess Cruise the week of July. Such a lovely family. Thank you for all your great work.
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Thank you! We think our family is awesome too 🤣 Yes, we were on the Crown Princess 10 day cruise to Alaska. Such great weather and an amazing trip!
@@NorthernVikingExplorer It would be nice to see a comparison between this cruise and the Crown Princess cruise
I made that trip on May, and because we were so tired didn’t explore Victoria as much I wanted! Thank you for this one!! Subscribbed!
Thank you for the support! Glad you've enjoyed the videos! All the best and happy cruising! 🛳️☀️
Outstanding
Thanks for sharing. I'll be on the Ovation in 35 days. Same cities.😁
Awesome 👍 Such an amazing ship! Have fun!!!!
Thank you for sharing. I will be on that cruise next month.
Awesome! Enjoy your cruise and thanks for watching!!
After watching your video, I was thinking about it. I have always wondered how heavy is a lite house? The last one I saw was on the blink.
Really glad you guys had such a fantastic cruise. I am looking forward to seeing your next cruise.
Thank You! Appreciate your kind words and support 👍
I'm Canadian cruising to Alaska from Seattle and will be stopping in Victoria Canada, it will feel like I'm home.
I agree! We're from BC so it does feel like home. 🤣 We hope you have a wonderful cruise! 🛳️🌞
Little bit of a fun fact about the statue on top of the parliament building back when the statue was being put on top of the parliament building, the construction workers broke the right leg of the statue so they had to make due and make shift of another leg to put on top so on top of the parliament building the statue has two left legs and two left feet a little about the parliament building
Thanks for sharing!!
Love love love all your videos! Love your positive energy! Great information, super helpful! So glad I found your channel! I have few questions: what is the best way to keep track of time? and what is the ship time? Is it the local time? Alaska time? Or Seattle time ( we depart from Seattle)?
And can we take our luggages ourselves? I heard that way we have more freedom of the time to leave the ship.
Thank you again!
I'm glad you've been enjoying the videos. We hope that you have a wonderful trip. As for keeping track of time, the ship time does change with a time change during the cruise. If I remember correctly, the ship matches the same time in Alaska as the port. We use our phones and watches to keep track of time. We will also commonly bring an old fashioned Timex so it doesn't change time unless you do it manually. As for disembarkation. They do have self-disambarkation at the end of the cruise where you carry off your own luggage. This is usually one of the first groups to get off the ship.
Thank you for your reply. How about while at Victoria BC Canada ? Does the ship time change to Victoria BC time? I am going to take your advice and get an old fashion watch. Thanks!!
@@elenahilderbrand We live in British Columbia and Victoria is Pacific time. The same as Seattle.
We're booked for September 2024 and can't wait! How are the whale watching tours in Victoria?
There are whale watching tours in Victoria and we have seen lots of whales in the area. However, I would book it with the cruise line as it's such a short day in Victoria. You want to make sure you are back in time. Also, you are typically there towards the evening so it could be getting dark.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thank you so much 👍🏻
Hello Ken and Andrea, we are doing an Alaskan cruise in August out of Seattle on Ovation of the Seas. I noticed you guys have done several Alaskan cruises on several lines. My question is, which one was your favorite? If you could only do 1 cruise to Alaska, which one would you chose?
Keep up the great content! Very informative.
Thanks
Chris
Thank you! Glad you've enjoyed the videos. I think our favorite ship has been the Ovation. However, I think our favorite itinerary was the Crown Princess as it did the inside passage plus it was 10 days. 😀👍
Another question, did you guys hide the Voom internet package? If so how was it(I haven’t heard favorable reviews).
Thanks again
@@ChrisClark-od8vy I don't believe we bought any internet on that cruise. Typically we just use our phones when we are in Port on our cellular plan.
How long did it take you walking around? Great videos! Lots of great information! Thank you!
It takes about half an hour to get into town each way. We probably spent about 4 hours in total walking around including back and forth.
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I'm going to Alaska on the Discovery Princess next June. Which ship would you say is better?
They're very different, princess tends to be a little quieter and Royal Caribbean has more options to keep you entertained. Kind of depends on what sort of experience you're looking for. I don't think you can go wrong with either of them.
One question I do have after watching all the videos from this trip, is how will I know which bus or shuttle to take to the excursions we have booked? I haven't seen anything in particular so just curious.
If they are booked with the cruise line, you will get tickets and information given to you when you are on board. This includes the meeting locations.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer thank you so much. I was a little concerned cause we really haven't received much of anything from the cruise other than our confirmation of payment and we leave May 17. Will the cruise line send us things for like our drink packages we ordered or anything?
@@jerrybrundage488 I don't think they'll send you anything, but if there's a problem once you're on board, the customer service desk will be able to help you out without any problems.
@@NorthernVikingExplorer awesome. Thanks so much. As a new cruiser I just want to be prepared for an amazing trip
How long were you off the ship in Victoria
We were off the ship for about 4 to 5 hours.
What kind of ice cream did you have
It's called Chocolats Flavoris located at 1010 Government St, Victoria