7 Days Exploring Alaska By Cruise Ship - Was it Worth it?

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Ever wondered what it's like to explore Alaska on one of the world's coolest cruise ships? From go-karts to icebergs, join me on an incredible 7-day adventure.
I’ve just disembarked a cruise on one of the biggest and most exciting cruise ships in the world, where I spent 7 days exploring Alaska. I saw and did things on this cruise that if I hadn’t seen them with my own eyes, I would not have believed that they were real. From music to shows to food to icebergs and go-karts, our cruise had it all.
This video is just one part of a series. Check out the other videos from this cruise here:
7 Days in a Balcony Cabin - Cruising Alaska: Worth It? • 7 Days in a Balcony Ca...
2,209 Miles of INCREDIBLE Alaska Excursions • Emma Cruises: 2,209 Mi...
You’ll find similar cruises on Norwegians website here: bit.ly/EmmaNCL
I have wanted to return to Alaska ever since I took my first cruise when I was 11 years old, that cruise was onboard the Norwegian Spirit and I wanted to recreate that cruise as much as possible. This time on the much newer and bigger Norwegian Encore.
I loved the trip so much back then but I didn’t know if it could possibly live up to my expectations as an adult. I wasn’t sure that we would have enough time to explore both the ports and the ship, and as I had travelled over 4700 miles to take this cruise, it definitely felt like a gamble, one that I hoped would pay off!
We boarded the ship in Seattle, and I was very happy to be given an embarkation time of 11.30, I love being onboard a cruise ship for lunch. That for me is always a great way to start a cruise. I have boarded cruises in the past at 8pm or even at midnight so 11:30 in the morning was fantastic.
In total, embarkation took us around half an hour, and because we’d already watched the safety video on our phone, we just had to check into our safety muster station on the ship. After that we were free to explore and to eat.
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@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Hey hey! Thanks so much for watching. 😀❤This video is just one part of a series. There's lotssssss more to explore here: 7 Days in a Balcony Cabin - Cruising Alaska: Worth It? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qgaQ8qELZtE.htmlsi=-2ksDyB_PC_8qlWG 2,209 Miles of INCREDIBLE Alaska Excursions ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R0iPJ33HQgc.htmlsi=-xdLwWS8cOK_XO5W You’ll find similar cruises on Norwegians website here: bit.ly/EmmaNCL 🥳🥳 Ps, you’ll see the ‘paid promotion’ button or ‘ad’ on all content related to this trip, as I was on a press trip when I filmed it (meaning I didn’t pay a cruise fare). I was onboard creating a video for Norwegian's channel which is very exciting. Not sure what 11-year-old me, who took her first Norwegian cruise, would think of that?! I'd probably think... What is RU-vid?? haha. 😀🛳 Pps, thank you for reading all the way down here. Say the word ‘trampoline’ so I know you got to the deep end of the comment. 😂🏊‍♀

@hestheman929 3 месяца назад

Trampoline :)

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

@@hestheman929 Ha ha, Thank you! 😁❤

@BrianSmith-xs9vn 3 месяца назад

T Trampoline. Also glad you had a great time I have to wait almost a year but I got a great deal on an NCL Alaska on the Encore next April so really looking forward to it even more now

@kontzel 3 месяца назад

Trampoline! 🎉😂

@Watson1973 3 месяца назад

Trampoline 🍪

@lynluebker6207 3 месяца назад

Hey Emma! It's Lyn! My family and I were so honored to invite you to see our aft cabin. I was still aghast that it was really you that I happen to have run into in the Haven. Meeting you was one of the highlights of our cruise.

@chatchaweewong1071 3 месяца назад

Thanks Lyn for your kindness and sharing!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Lyn!!! Hey!! So lovely to meet you and your family!! Thank you! 😁❤️

@Trektrendy 3 месяца назад

It’s great to see newer ships sailing the Alaska routes. Brilliant video as usual Emma

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much Will! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

I am new to her videos, and I heard so much about Alaskan cruise.

@mitchellbarnow1709 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruisesYes, what an honor it would be to meet you anywhere in the world!

@SenorGonzo 3 месяца назад

Orca Emma is probably just as fascinated with boats. That explains the orcas flipping those yachts.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha!! Perhaps... Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@PhillProbst 3 месяца назад

Thanks for defining "peckish" 👍 wasn't quite what I thought it meant 🤔 ... thanks for the correction. 😁

@jturie 3 месяца назад

We did Encore Alaska last year with in-laws. Ship had 4600 passengers and was crowded, but we still had a fantastic time. My wife got called onstage for Choir of Man. District Brewhouse was our go-to. sister in law had the time of her life, but she unfortunately passed in January at only 53. Will forever cherish the memory. RIP Jeneen.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed it, so glad you got to make those memories. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@rtygrest 3 месяца назад

RIP SIL, glad you were able to make those memories!

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

My condolences. Thank you for sharing.

@happytraveller2122 Месяц назад

Great memories for you

@Motomama1989 3 месяца назад

Hey! You can see my arm at 2:21. 🤣 Enjoyed meeting you, Emma! Thanks again for having lunch with me. Cheers!

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

That's cools!🤣

@AngelaHornback 3 месяца назад

That’s so funny! I screenshot at 18:48 and sent it to my boyfriend because you can just barely see his head😂

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Hahah!!! I love that, thanks for your cameo arm in the video!! So lovely to meet you too!!! 🥳🥳

@taniaf.9576 3 месяца назад

Your arm is now internet famous!

@jennalovecraftreeves9679 3 месяца назад

I spotted the arm lol

@kevinbarrett2653 3 месяца назад

I do so enjoy all of your videos Emma. I got old and ill and I cannot get out really. I am always in great spirits after watching one of your pacy and uplifting diaries. Surely this is one of your best. I am delighted that you show me the world. Kevin

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much Kevin! I love to think that people leave my videos happy, that’s amazing. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

@Steeyuv 3 месяца назад

‘If I could read people’s text messages from deck 8 I absolutely would’ - I laughed much more than was appropriate! I don’t take cruise holidays but I do love your channel Emma, thank you.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@MartySulls 3 месяца назад

Massive respect to Emma for taking the time to respond to peoples comments. That is so cool and doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you. From a fan.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Awwwh thanks! Always try my best to. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@joep5080 3 месяца назад

Well theres not that much to do at sea 😂

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

Right! For the size of her channel and the number of comments. I am shocked she is down here.

@DavidWoods-p1t 3 месяца назад

I agree , so many vlogeers , nada … maybe that’s their policy I don’t know . However we interact , so it helps the channel … so a slight thanks is good for us also . Emma does yr ryt .

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

@@joep5080 I'm not at sea I'm at home under a blanket.. ha ha. :)

@itsmephil2255 3 месяца назад

I can't afford a cruise at the moment....Watching Emma's videos is the net best think 👍🏼

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you enjoy, thanks lots for watching!! :)

@itsmephil2255 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises thanks for doing them, iv been on ferries and whatever but a cruise ship would be a massive upgrade.....maybe 1 day

@mikegarrett1945 3 месяца назад

We did the sister ship NCL Bliss the first week of May 2024 to Alaska. We booked inside cabins on deck 13. (Inexpensive vs a veranda cabin) NCL really offers so much at a very reasonable price. The food and staff were first rate. Save your coins, it’s worth it. Seattle is a great place to sail from, easy port to get to. Emma really knows her stuff, excellent info and videos. 👍🚢

@bexinthebox 3 месяца назад

Try Costa cruises if budgets tight, they have a 3 day Mediterranean cruise for £169pp. MSC very cheap too.

@itsmephil2255 3 месяца назад

@@bexinthebox the coffee shops????

@billsmith5166 3 месяца назад

I've been on three cruises, the most recent was about ten years ago. All were South from the US and I was absolutely bored stiff. I have enjoyed your videos despite the fact that I'd pretty much decided that I was allergic to cruises. This was the first time that I was actually a bit interested and I may now book this one. Thanks for the presentation.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha, love that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Kovitlac 3 месяца назад

You're making me WAY too excited for my 2025 September Alaska cruise trip than I should be this far away :D

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

You can’t be too excited!! 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@JonoKnewt 3 месяца назад

Be excited. You should be, no matter how early.

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

That is far away to wait for a cruise. I read somewhere that it is the best way to get better prices.

@MHWells 27 дней назад

I'm going in September of this year!!

@salsanacho 3 месяца назад

I agree that the observation lounge on an alaskan cruise is the best place to hang out. Sitting there with a beer is a terrific way to relax in the afternoon.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Yep! Can't beat it. Thanks for watching! 🥳👏🏼

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

I can only imagine. These videos do help with that imagination though.

@jonesyokc 3 месяца назад

I always love your videos. They are honest and genuine. Nothing gets overhyped. I am going to Alaska in 349 days. Not that I am counting 🙂 I will be sailing on the Discovery Princess. It will be my first Princess cruise. Did you try any seafood while in port? I'm waiting to try fresh out of the ocean seafood for the first time in my life. That is a crazy fact since I lived in Florida for about 15 years.

@WayneSchowalter 3 месяца назад

This was a gorgeous video. The visuals were not only phenomenal outside but also inside. Such saturated colors! And, as usual, your editing leaves me amazed. Also, lots of great humor, not the least of which was the “separate stomach for desserts.” Thanks, Emma!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha, Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@maxverse 3 месяца назад

I'm going on this cruise with Celebrity literally tomorrow, so this couldn't be better timed!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh my I'm SO ENVIOUS, have the best time ever!!! Have a great time! 🥳🥳

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

Enjoy! I envy you.

@nobrains6107 3 месяца назад

My wife and are are UK born but have lived in Victoria for the last 13 years, you could definitely spent a *lot* more time here. We just finished our first cruise ever yesterday, a 12 day 'Land cruise', travelling across Alaska and the Yukon and finishing with four days on board, seeing Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan. I'd totally recommend the experience to anyone nervous about the 'another day, another port' aspect of cruising.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh wow that sounds incredible!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@markanderson4163 3 месяца назад

just a little info...if you know and like good BBQ...DON'T go to "Q"...everything else is either good or really good...we've been on NCL 5 times, 4 in Alaska...going again in 2025...its amazing in Alaska every time...

@dalesmth1 3 месяца назад

My trip is booked for September. I can’t wait!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So envious that yours is in the future ha ha, Have a great time! 🥳🥳

@soulfullmusic100 3 месяца назад

A lot of work went in to this, Thank You Emma.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! Yep lots of jet lagged script writing and clip organising!! haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@mellifera9509 3 месяца назад

My husband and I were on the Bliss last week for our honeymoon! I love that you were seeing the same sights as us - with only the slightest differences between sister ships. We ran into the Encore a few times along our way. I've really appreciated your content while waiting for my own cruise for the past year, and I'm already planning a return trip :') we did Endicott Arm this time, but I'd love to go back for Glacier Bay!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oooo we did see you!! So glad you enjoyed ❤❤

@ClaudeYoung 3 месяца назад

I have never gone on a cruise but after discovering this channel I think i'm definitely going to go on one, maybe even this Alaska trip if possible. Cheers for all the cool vids!!!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Awhh Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@rikuddou 3 месяца назад

trampoline 😂 I love the tranquil nature of your video + audio-commentary. Makes me feel like I'm watching a David Attenborough documentary on Cruises :D Also, really excited to hear about the book series, any sneak peak about the subject?

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Wow ha ha!! Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@gibrankhaliq 3 месяца назад

Be ironic if "Orca Emma" is helping take down ships as we speak. Good for her though. You do you Orca Emma. You do you.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha, she's a good Orca promise!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@UMtiger311 3 месяца назад

this might be the first time I've watched one of your vids and immediately thought "I'm fixin' to book this same trip"

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha!! Love that. If you don’t already have a great agent I have recommendations here: emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/ 😀❤️

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

She did a great job of explaining it.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

@@SimplyNyanderart Thanks so much 🥹❤

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises no problem and as someone said before there is a strong community here that take their cruising serious. I like that!

@jeffeisenberg4743 3 месяца назад

Wonderful video Emma! We are Heading to Alaska in August cannot wait. Doing land and cruise on Princess on the Royal Princess ship. Best Jeff & Sandy Brooklyn NY

@ladyfremont1788 3 месяца назад

I've been on 3 Alaska cruises, and live in Seattle. That is the weather I've experienced every cruise. Summers are gorgeous, the other 9 months of the year are dreary. Same with the parts of Alaska cruises visit. Glacier Bay is also much different than it was 20 years ago. See it while you can.

@rosemarysmith5967 Месяц назад

Growing up we would visit Stewart and Hyder. To see the difference in the glacier there. The weather is also getting slightly more unpredictable in an area where unpredictable in a predictable fashion was the norm. It has always been difficult to fully predict which days are cloudy vs rainy/snowy vs windy vs sunny, simply the percentage is generally accurate. I think I finally had my first sunny day in Prince Rupert in all my visits, and I grew up taking the ferry from there to Port Hardy.

@ginacota9724 3 месяца назад

Out of seven Alaska cruises The one on Norwegian encore was my very favorite. That ship is perfect for Alaska.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oo, glad to hear it!! Thank you! 😁❤️

@LCLand 3 месяца назад

I’ve done two. Both on Princess. What was different on NCL?

@petebrown6558 3 месяца назад

I loved your joyful commentary in this video. Thank you for exposing us to your amazing travels!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@k8zhd 3 месяца назад

This ship looks so much like the Norwegian ship we went on from NY City to Bermuda last year. All the same venues and shows, it was fun to see again. It was the biggest ship we ever went on, and very busy, and noisy. So noisy, in fact, that my hearing aid batteries ran out two hours before they usually do! Twice, in fact. We went on a much-delayed Alaska cruise earlier, on Celebrity, and again it was good to see some of the same ports. The White Pass & Yukon train was indeed wonderful, one of the highlights for me, but I was pleasantly surprised by SO much of the scenery. Alaska was a bucket-list trip for my wife, and she started calling it "our first Alaskan trip." This video combines aspects of the last two cruises my wife and I went on together -- she died in May. I'm SO lucky to have been introduced to cruising by her.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha, that is an interesting way to measure sound!!! So sorry to hear about your wife but I'm so glad you had the chance to make these memories. Treasure them forever!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@joelsense9031 3 месяца назад

I watched every video I could before our trip, thought I knew what I would see, not even close. Nothing captures what you see except being there.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Yess!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@SimplyNyanderart 3 месяца назад

I am sure you will be fine. Most people that take the Alaskan cruises seem to love it.

@ScottRae 3 месяца назад

White Pass Railway was definitely a highlight - scenery was spectacular! Worth every penny!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Sooooo much!! ❤❤❤

@francesfox3913 3 месяца назад

Recommend renting a car and driving this route-see more, go farther, spend less! Have done this several times, always see bears along the road. Need a passport, because you venture into the Yukon. Highway is well maintained, since bus tours use it. Beautiful trip, especially early in season with lots of snow on the mountains and waterfalls are flowing with spring melt.

@gaynor247 3 месяца назад

Trampoline? That's a new one!😂

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ha ha, I'm going to think of a new one every week I think, probably getting progressively weirder... 😂😂😂

@jolo3118 Месяц назад

We have just started planning our very first cruise. We decided to do Alaska. We're actually using Travel with Brigitte through your link on a previous video because i have to do a closed loop cruise ( long story involving bad decisionmaking when I was young and stupid). So excited!! We have to do the Joy though. I was hoping for Encore but the dates dont line up qith our vacation time. Cant wait!! 😊 Thank you Emma!

@locustsun 3 месяца назад

My wife and I honeymoon'd on this ship and it was our first cruise, we LOVED this cruise and its the main reason we would go back. The spa is amazing, the food was great, and the extras were all worth it. Sharing was a must on the foods and especially if you go get a drink. Also, Victoria itself looks amazing!!!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Sounds good! 😁🥳 Thank you! 😁❤️

@marjielalonde3875 3 месяца назад

I live about an hour north of Victoria, and it`s a beautiful city; our provincial capitol🍁

@SherryAnnOfTheWest 3 месяца назад

Don't just sanitize your hands on the way INTO the buffet, but after you touch the utensils before you eat your food. I didn't follow my own golden rule and came down with a pretty annoying case of the flu after my 9-day Alaskan cruise on the NCL Sun last week .... I cruised Alaska and then to Hawaii last summer on the NCL Spirit and didn't get sick because I heeded my own advice --- BTW, the Spirit is pretty nice, but the ship you just did looks much nicer!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Great tip!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@didiermcginnis 3 месяца назад

You said it perfect don't matter how pictures you take or how many times you stare it just doesn't look real. Alaska is just an unreal place,what a beautiful scenery

@sophielopez5740 3 месяца назад

Are you eating hamburger and wings??? 😮😮😮 😂😂😂 love your video

@katyt7088 3 месяца назад

I am watching this while having breakfast. In honour of you, Emma, I had 2 cookies too!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Woohoo I love it!! Thank you! 😁❤️

@tchamp72 3 месяца назад

Our family just did the Holland America Alaska cruise on the Eurodam at the end of May. I bet we were at the same places at the same time. The only place we didn't go that you did was Skagway. We did Juneau, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait Point (AKA Hoonah), Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria. Glacier Bay was definitely my favorite. We saw lots of Humpback whales, but no Orcas.

@drumflip1253 3 месяца назад

Norwegian is so good. Always lots of music, fun and activities. I cruise just once a year so the informal and fun atmosphere along with all the port choices and fun ships are so great.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@JebHoge 3 месяца назад

Looking forward to watching this...we toured Alaska on the Bliss two years ago but I got COVID halfway through which scuppered my trip.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh goodness ❤❤

@BruceRasmussen-q6i 3 месяца назад

I was just on the same itinerary but on the sister ship the Bliss. NCL is the cruise company we always use. I love your channel Emma, great content. Thanks for sharing.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ooo, amazing. I've not been on Bliss yet but she's very similar. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@norwegiancruiseline 3 месяца назад

Thank you for cruising with us!

@mocrg 3 месяца назад

I went to Alaska on a small 8 person fishing boat. It’s one of the times going small meant going better. At night we turned off all the power. We could hear the eagles and whales. We could see deer swimming. And whales breathing. You could see satellites in the sky. It was magic. A few years later I took the family on a cruise ship and we missed all of that. The one good thing we did was a day excursion where we saw salmon spawning.

@carlfromtheoc1788 3 месяца назад

It is because of your videos that I took a 12 night Alaska cruise from Vancouver in mid-September 2022. Saw so much cool stuff

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ooo!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed!! ❤❤❤

@gopher401 3 месяца назад

Great video Emma. We were on this same cruise, which was our first cruise. We heard you were on board. We definitely hit a home run with the weather. Also liked that all the other cruise lines were not yet sailing. I can't imagine how crowded the towns would be with multiple ships in port. We had a GREAT time. Only question now is....where to cruise next.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed too! ❤

@SandraKirby-s8q 3 месяца назад

The raspberry mojitos are the best

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

SO GOOD!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@chrisyboy2000 3 месяца назад

I ❤ ALASKA!!! I went a few weeks ago on Grand Princess. I’d go back with NCL!! ☺️

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@luhole 3 месяца назад

Are you not vegetarian anymore?

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

I’ve been reintroducing some meat into my diet since summer, I don’t want to talk about why here but rest assured I’ll always be seeking out the veggie menus/options and reporting on those. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@luhole 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises I'm sad to hear that, but thank you for replying and I appreciate you continuing to cover the veggie options for others.

@Hail_To_The_King 3 месяца назад

Four cookies? _FOUR!!??_ That's insane....

@marierobbins6771 3 месяца назад

You know I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy the go carts on our cruise, I guess it was hard for me to really imagine a full go kart track on top of a boat. But my kids and I loved it, and they were very fast compared to what I thought they might be. Also I really enjoyed the Beatles show and it was the first time for my young kids to hear their music and actually see their parents dancing and enjoying themselves. Also for me the highlight wise the Haven I gotta admit I would splurge for it again and it made such a difference in the cruise.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed it, the Haven was amazing from the hour I spent there ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@marierobbins6771 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises we had the same room that you profiled at the aft left corner of the ship. Which fit my wife and I and two kids perfectly. We were not aware that the Haven had rooms outside of the front space. But we really enjoyed watching the world pass by from the back. One morning. I remember waking up and I thought the ship was docking because the boat kept rumbling and making odd noises. I went outside to check and I realized we were going through an ice field which completely blew my mind. And to quote what you said my brain could not comprehend what I was seeing. I would definitely go back and do it again.

@paulbyland 3 месяца назад

I think that every time you get on cruise ship, somewhere someone says "Oh crap, Emma is on board. Get her some cookies STAT!"

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

If that’s the reputation I have, I can deal with that 😂😂😂

@JackrabbitBaughman 3 месяца назад

Yay! Emma posted and I am happy! Great video thank you Emma!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Hey Noah!! Today I wrote the acknowledgements in the first Captain Hudson book and I wrote your name, you can see it soon!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@kevinmoore8780 3 месяца назад

BTW you've mentioned in other videos that you prefer vegetarian meals. I don't want to put words in your mouth but I thought you were a vegetarian. So your comment about wanting those chicken wings you had as a child plus the images of burgers in your video makes me wonder if you're eating meat or meat substitutes? I'm not a vegetarian but just curious.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

I’ve been reintroducing some meat into my diet since last summer, I don’t want to talk about why here but rest assured I’ll always be seeking out the veggie menus/options and reporting on those. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@lcbyri 3 месяца назад

your uploads are a highlight of my week emma x love seeing your journeys!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

You are so kind, appreciate it lots!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@KBons 3 месяца назад

I swear I thought you were a vegetarian based on past cruises? Am I crazy? (that's likely too) 😂

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

@KBons 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises no judgment at all. Was genuinely wondering if I was just crazy. Thanks for responding

@ScottLara 3 месяца назад

Great video!!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much you are very kind! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@RobertColfack 3 месяца назад

One of my most favorite cruise destinations in the world going to Alaska I've taken 18 cruises on several different cruise lines... I have taken a total of 39 ocean cruises and 6 river cruises so far... I hope to do another 30 more cruises in my lifetime I'm finally retired...

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh wow! Incredible. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@RobertColfack 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises It looked like you started cruising when you were a kid... My 1st. cruise was when I was in my mid 40's... I've talked to many couples my age and they have been on twice as many cruises as I have... I'm a little picky on my cruises I like longer cruises over 2 weeks if I can find one... I watched over 20 of your videos they are entertaining and I get allot of ideas from you and a God bless you Emma... All my cruises have been American cruises would love to take 1 or 2 European river cruises, and maybe a Greece cruise... I always thought about taking a North, and South pole cruise also... Take care Emma..

@justinarnesto6792 3 месяца назад

Hey, I did my first cruise just a few weeks ago on Encore’s sister ship, Norwegian Bliss. I also went to Alaska. It was an amazing experience. Wish to do it again soon.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you enjoyed!! ❤

@kylielynne 3 месяца назад

Loved watching this! I sailed with Princess in 2019, roundtrip Seattle, and to answer your question: I live in Vancouver, Canada. The Victoria port DID feel a bit funny, as we would get back on the boat to actually go FURTHER from home just to arrive in Seattle and drive back home. Even though it would have been a ferry ride home, we contemplated whether we would have been allowed to disembark in Victoria if we did the itinerary again. Nonetheless, it was fun to "port" in a place so close to home, as I was able to show new cruise friends around some secret spots!

@FraserAtSea 3 месяца назад

I've loved seeing you on NCL. My first EVER cruise was with Norwegian on Escape, so they'll always be such a special cruise line for me! The public spaces on this ship look absolutely beautiful - a nice mix of what you'd get on the older ships and newer, but somewhere in between. Great video as always, Emma!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks Fraser! ❤❤❤

@Emmyfish 3 месяца назад

Couldn’t help but think of Jenny Nicholson’s video on the star wars hotel when you said “not a post or pillar in sight” around 9:20 😂😂😂 great vid!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

😂😂🤣🤣

@maryanncapece2623 3 месяца назад

Trampoline... 😉 Thank you to NCL for inviting you and doing this. She's a great ambassador. Thank you Emma. I do miss Alaska, it's such a beautiful location.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thank you! 😁❤️ !!!

@NatesRandomVideo 3 месяца назад

We did that same trip on her sister ship last fall. A tad crazy, they went up the outside route and weather was “nautical”. 30 foot seas. Didn’t bother us but did some passengers. All part of sailing in the fall! They also had a complete onboard computer failure that affected literally everything from restaurant bookings to closing the casino. Happened the last day and since they couldn’t check guests off and on the ship, the Victoria stop was essentially cancelled. That said, Norwegian handled it “okay” and we enjoyed the trip. We are status holders on them for a reason (but not yet platinum wow!) and also shareholders. Norwegian does it right! You missed mentioning one thing… but caught a shot of it… their switch from Pepsi to Coke products has us Coke addicts very happy! (Sorry I know you like Pepsi!) The American Diner was a branding deal with some big 50s Diner brand that fell apart - I forget who - and it seems they’re at a loss for what to do with the space. On Alaska cruises with worse weather it’s too cold and windy to use. But you’re correct. There’s radiant heat in the ceiling there. The cookies are in the dessert area of the buffet - for your next NCL trip. (I’m with you, I can live on chocolate chip cookies all day if required. Haha!) And yes, you more than lucked out on the weather! Look at all that sunshine! We lucked out later - after the rough sea day - in Juno. Even the locals said they got outside that day because it was so beautiful out! Cheers! Great video.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Nautical weather, I love that phrase! 😂😂

@dyhrdmet 3 месяца назад

This is incredible. I'm taking my first cruise next week...to Alaska. But on a different cruise line.

@visitingfromsantafe1329 3 месяца назад

I lived in Oregon, northwest USA, and thought Alaska would be more of the same geography, but it is so unique, so wild. Wonderful.

@heya4405 3 месяца назад

I went on a disney cruise in 2014 in alaska and I was 7. it was the best experience ever

@jenniferschauer5759 3 месяца назад

Why did I think you were a vegetarian? We are going on the NCL Bliss in August for an Alaskan cruise. We are also platinum sailors and never knew about the behind the scenes tour. We always stay in the Haven. We cannot wait to experience Alaska and are enjoying your Alaska content.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

I was for about 3 years of my 30 on this earth ha ha. Oh really? It’s always been a perk as long as I can remember maybe it isn’t on all ships. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@jenniferschauer5759 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises I looked it up and it is a perk. We just never knew about it! Thanks to you we will look into it!

@LifeWellCruised 3 месяца назад

This ship looks fantastic for Alaska - that observation lounge is amazing! I didn’t realize it was the biggest in the fleet. Great video - now I’m hungry 😂

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Yessss! Only slightly but she is the biggest. Ha ha. Thanks Ilana!! :)

@carolfinnis6152 3 месяца назад

Wow Emma, what a fantastic ship, cruise and video. Wish I could go to Alaska again but sadly I can’t. Thanks for sharing

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@furrysfunnies 3 месяца назад

this makes me want to go back! we finally got there in spring of 22 (planned since 19, but we all know what happened then) on a Celebrity ship, NCL might be worth a look see! I'd probably be on my own though and I'm so sure how wild I am about a cross country flight!

@user-ml5yw8tf8b 3 месяца назад

I love your cruise reviews. I think you're splendid! I've always used "peckish" to describe being a bit hungry, and I'm from New England. Maybe it's a regional term in the U.S.?

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Perhaps!! Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@mom2kn 3 месяца назад

We sailed this ship and itinerary last October. I recognized a few crew members in the background from our sailing. Glad you had so much sun, we did end up with super cold and sometimes rainy weather. Being from Oregon it was no big deal for us (except the torrential downpour on arrival in Ketchikan). Got my Captain Hudson and can't wait to sail with him in April, who knows what adventures he will find.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Awhhh exciting!! ❤❤

@GottaBeThere2736 3 месяца назад

Delightful commentary! You do so well, Emma. Beautiful, informative video. Thank you!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@kontzel 3 месяца назад

Im so excited to see this video! I'm headed for my first cruise ever on NCL in September to Alaska. Counting down the days!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So envious that yours is in the future!! ha ha. Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️ 😁❤️

@duodream 3 месяца назад

My wife and I did our first cruise last year, doing this Alaska 7-day on the Bliss. Incredible time! The Spa was 100% worth the extra price.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Amazing 😍😍😍

@joannecohen4344 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your video Emma. I was on Encore the week after you, and we had the opposite weather of you. It was snowing on us in Glacier Bay, and in the pass in Skagway. We didn't see sunlight until the last day heading back to Seattle. But, the most amazing part, we saw the most amazing show of the Northern Lights! Glad you enjoyed your trip, and looking forward to your next adventure.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh my it's amazing how fast it can change right?! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@kenfreeman8888 3 месяца назад

I'm looking forward to Captain Hudson's book.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Me too I'm so excited!! 3 are coming very very soon. Here's the waitlist: EmmaCruises.com/Books Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Medmann48 3 месяца назад

We will be retiring in 1 year & an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle is at the top of our list. Thanks for this video.

@lifeinnorway1 3 месяца назад

Ahhhh memories of Prima coming flooding back! Encore looks like a great ship! ⚓

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

She's lovely! If they could add on the indulge food hall from Prima that would be the dream, ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@JOEKPOND 3 месяца назад

I can relate. We usually fly about 7500 miles (and through 14 time zones) when we are cruising. We’ve only cruised Alaska once, but it was beautiful!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@Kei-pj1vg 3 месяца назад

You make my day Emma whenever I see your new video being up! I’ve done a lot of cruises but never to Alaska. Definitely on our bucket lists!!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! I appreciate it 😀❤️

@Peizxcv 3 месяца назад

I am pretty sure Emma already picked "peckish" before

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Nope never I keep a list haha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@jaseyrae7943 3 месяца назад

I just got off the NCL Joy and watching this video makes me want to go back ASAP!! We did the 7 day to Bermuda and it was an amazing trip. Staff was so friendly, food was good, and Bermuda was beautiful 🤩🤩. This was my first cruise as an adult and I spent every night partying at Spice H2O and The Social. I’m surprised how similar the Joy and Encore are set up. Love your content and can’t wait to see more 💕

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oooo so glad you enjoyed it!!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@maeve49 3 месяца назад

I've driven around Alaska and I can attest to the fact that the best way to see Alaska is by sea.

@nansievanderhout3237 3 месяца назад

We were on the Encore last year. There are cookies in the buffet, but you have to ask for them. They don’t leave them out.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Yeah I think it was the same on mine, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼 Hope you enjoyed as much as me!

@KitKatB83 3 месяца назад

Oh yes! I'm so excited to watch. My Mom has always wanted to take an Alaskan cruise. I knew you'd have a review soon. I'm hoping we can book a retirement trip to take her on soon! Thank you for your video!❤❤❤

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh that sounds amazing! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@ssnydess6787 3 месяца назад

Burgers? I am used to hearing your reviews of the vegan menus on the trip. Glad to see you are enjoying some good food. It would be hard to go the Americana restaurant without a burger! I hope it was a good one! Great vieo, as always.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Lots of great vegan burgers out there! 😂 I’m not sticking to a vegetarian diet anymore but it definitely didn’t stop me eating burgers. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@thegameczar 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises I was taken aback when you said you ate a burger. I missed a few of your videos, so it got me wondering.

@ifyouareboredtoday 3 месяца назад

I’ve been waiting for these videos. I’m taking my first cruise on the Bliss in September. I want it to be great so it won’t be my last. I enjoy your content and seem to trust your experiences. I see a lot of balcony, Observation Deck and Cavern Club in my future. Thanks!

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oooo!! So envious. Have a great time! 🥳🥳

@serveaux1 3 месяца назад

We took this exact cruise in 2022 on the Encore and loved every second of it - glad you enjoyed it

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

❤️❤️❤️

@davidperrott4502 21 день назад

Thanks for the video, we are travelling from Newcastle Australia this Friday 13 Sept 2024 for this trip on this ship. Only our second cruise, the first being Celebrity Edge on a 7 day local trip to Tasmania.

@joshuaharper2624 3 месяца назад

Off on my first cruise next week, thanks to you, Emma! Very exciting, currently packing! Any Norway packing tips?

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ooo! Love that. Are you travelling from the UK? You pretty much just need what you'd need at home as far as clothes go, a comfy pair of shoes and a pac a mac. ha ha. Here's some tips: emmacruises.com/planning-and-packing-for-your-cruise-things-to-organise-in-advance-packing-essentials-and-more/ Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@atorres8760 3 месяца назад

Nice Cruise! I live in Alaska so I’ve never taken a cruise. Maybe I should 😂 it looks lovely!!!

@garymackenzie9125 3 месяца назад

My Wife and I have been on two Alaska Cruises, and seeing the beauty of Glacier Bay National Park was awesome. Seeing it a second time was still amazing. You should see it again. We will be there again this Sept, and I know it will be an amazing. Alaska is so very beautiful. We will be there again in Sept 2025. The city of Ketchikan is my favorite. We did the White Pass rail tour on our first cruise, and it was an awesome experience.

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Sound amazing! Have a great time! 🥳🥳

@garymackenzie9125 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much. Cruising to Alaska from the Vancouver Port is quit easy for us, as we live less than 2 hours away. We live on Vancouver Island.

@Plum_bird 3 месяца назад

Hi Emma, thank you for sharing your cruise with us. I was wondering if you could answer a question? My son is disabled and has limited use of his hands, is it possible for him to do the dog sledding, I guess I’m asking is there an option to ride along with some?

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Oh yes absolutely you’re just sat on top you don’t have to do anything yourself, it’s like a buggy. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Plum_bird 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises thanks for replying.

@Plum_bird 3 месяца назад

@@EmmaCruises thanks for replying. I just watched your next video that included your dog sledding excursion, very helpful.

@MotorPotor56 12 дней назад

I took the Sapphire Princess to from Vancouver, BC to Whittier in early August of this year. I enjoyed it, weather was warm until the glacier segment

@dmoniquerenee Месяц назад

Hi Ms. Emma I have watch many of your cruise video and this was my favorite. I am going on a NCL Sun cruise (it is an older ship) at the end of the month for 10-day and it port intensive. We're kicking things off with Mendenhal Glacer's Helicopter / Dog Sled adventure and we have excursions planned everyday thereafter including Whitehall Pass. Like you, I love the Observation Deck and the only time I went to the buffet was to get bacon to eat with my continental breakfast there. I loved the ENCORE and have a trip planned with friends on Jan 25 to the caribbean. I appreciate your perspective on BBQ, being from America I always passed on this place. I love Le Bistro, Onda, Los Lobos and Cagney's. I always purchase FAS+, thus bottles of wine and champagne are included at every meal. I also only eat dinner at specialty restaurants. In the Haven, you can bring guests to your cabin; so do not feel guilty After several cruises on NCL -- I have never seen any show (as a native New Yorker I prefer first run cast on Broadway) however, this is a great alternative for those who are interested. We only go to Cavern Club during Karaoke, we always hang out and sometimes dine with other solo travelers. Did you make it to the BLISS lounge? What month and year did you travel? I am so glad to hear you had a wonderful time. I will be certain to watch your WHP train ride video.😄

@sdHansy 3 месяца назад

20:51 - The poor burger was shivering

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Nervous! 😂😂😂

@ohiomancan 3 месяца назад

I sailed on norwegian bliss a couple months ago for my first cruise and I loved it, best week of my life

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

So glad you loved it!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@tigersfan8459 3 месяца назад

Currently ending my week long Alaskan cruise on the Celebrity Summit. Had a great time and definitely want to come back! Unfortunately celebrity takes their older ships up here it seems, so I might have to check out Norwegian

@EmmaCruises 3 месяца назад

Ooo so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼