Alaska 2019 Highlights - Disney Cruise Line

Greetings from the Disney Wonder in Alaska!
We've just recently disembarked from a 7-night Alaskan cruise (embarked on June 10th) with the Disney Wonder and it was probably one our best cruises yet! The breathtaking views, the world class entertainment, the exquisite foods, and all of the magic that comes with a Disney Cruise is nothing short of spectacular. Disney far exceeds expectations when it comes to cruises and whether it is your first time or many, there is always something amazing to experience here. A huge thank you to Jolene and Kristy for inviting my family to sail with them!
What you just saw was pretty much roughly eight days worth of content compressed into a few minutes! We were actually pretty nervous because the weather reports were 90% chance of rain, but in the end it wasn’t too bad and got plenty of sunlight! Please check out my IG at if you haven't yet for more photos/videos!
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Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 - Vancouver
Day 2 - At Sea
Day 3 - Dawes Glacier
Day 4 - Skagway
Day 5 - Juneau
Day 6 - Ketchikan
Day 7 - At Sea
Day 8 - Vancouver
Cruise Tips
- If unsure about getting nauseous at sea, pack non-drowsy Dramamine. Usually won't feel any swaying unless the ship is cruising faster than 12+ knots. DCL ships have state of the art stabilizers to minimize it's roll axis when its at sea.
- Highly recommend packing windbreakers, thermals, and/or raincoats. Pretty much having a weatherproof jacket suffices.
- Pack a travel bottle (aka Yeti/Hydroflask) or similar to fill up with beverages from the quick service on Deck 9 (remember to use a clean cup to fill the bottles for Public Health compliance).
- Don't over-pack clothing: There are 24-hour self- service laundry machines (washer and dryer) available. Pack for four days = more room for goodies!
- Get to know your dinner team and stateroom host! They will be assigned to your for the duration of your cruise.
- Bring cash with you for tipping tour guides in Alaska.
Dawes Glacier Tips
- Deck 4 Starboard (or Deck 10 Forward) for the best view for approach to the glacier then the ship will rotate so that everyone on Port side can also see.
- Have binoculars ready to search for whales diving or seals hanging out on icebergs.
Skagway Tips
- If there's an option, bus ride up to Canada border and take the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad down back to town (and sit on the right side of the train for best view).
- You might spot bigfoot along the way.
- We booked through Chilkoot Charters & Tours for this excursion.
Juneau Tips
- Though amazing to see in action, the tramway being $35 was not worth the price.
- When at the Mendenhall Glacier, take the Nugget Falls hike to get a closer look. It was about 15 minutes of a walk each way with slight elevations.
- We booked our excursions with Juneau Whale Watch! Shoutout to Captain Kevin and Guide Marina for the once in a lifetime experience and knowledge of the sea creatures. Not only were we able to see a baby whale breach, the glass-like waters in the middle of the channel was an amazing sight.
Ketchikan Tips
- The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. YO-HO! Arrive 15-30 minutes before doors open (15 minutes to showtime). The performances run rain or shine throughout the day.
- Visit the Creek Street down the street from the docks! Cute little stores and coffee shops that ends at a Salmon ladder.
Shoutout to the castmembers making dreams come true on the Disney Wonder:
Captain Daniele Ashero
Cruise Director Natalie Bailey
Cruise Staff: Caitlyn, Natasha, Karis, Darrel, Ronnie, Bailey, Alex the DJ (and many more, ya'll are AMAZING!)
Entertainment Hosts: Sean, Nate (and the broadway cast + Shawn Farquhar)
Dining Team: Ramon and Henry (Table 11)
Stateroom Hostess: Charmaine
This video was edited with Final Cut Pro X on a Macbook Pro '14
Filmed with an iPhone XS Max with Filmic Pro, DJI Osmo Pocket and DJI Osmo Action.
Song: Chris Lehman - Arrival
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