Our First Alaska Cruise!! First Impressions + Q & A

Our First Alaska Cruise!! First Impressions + Q & A

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Are you planning an Alaska cruise & wondering what to expect? We're on our first Alaska cruise on Holland America's Koningsdam & I'm sharing my first impressions about this cruise! From Alaska cruise embarkation to the Holland America Alaska cruise experience, I'm answering your questions honestly.

Although we've only been on our Alaskan cruise a few days, I share my thoughts about cruising with Holland America, the ports, the scenery & landscape in Alaska, the cruise ship condition & more! Whether you're cruising on Holland America Koningsdam cruise ship or on any other cruise to Alaska, this video includes helpful Alaska cruise tips. Great for first time cruisers & avid cruisers who are thinking about planning an Alaska cruise.

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ABOUT ME
Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!

Please note that I do not sell cruises on Life Well Cruised. This and all other videos are for entertainment purposes only. I share my own opinions, personal experiences and information with other cruise travellers, which I hope can be helpful. Please contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for advice and any information specific to your booking.
Some of the video footage for this video is courtesy of RCCL, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
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