Best Guide to Alaska | Norwegian Cruise & Excursions | Dog Sledding, Helicopter, Glaciers, & More

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[@tmcneil516]

Never be ashamed of happy tears. Bless you, Maria, you're a treasure.

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much tina! you are a light!

[@dakotavazquez5149]

I think this takes the cake as my favorite vlog the LBV team has ever made Maria!! I’m so glad you guys had the best time ever, and thank you for sharing this special adventure with us ❤️❤️

[@LBVTV]

aww, I'm so happy you enjoyed the vlog, Dakota! we definitely had the best time ever! I feel so lucky that I get to share and relive these moments with each and every one of you!

[@carouselkim8992]

😂😂😂So many funny parts in this😂😂 Chris's wave in the street & Maria's 'you dont want that on your cruise'🤣😅to beer name. 2 favorite parts-Skagway view from ship & helicopter ride! That room was crazy pants. Thanks for the awesome footage of Alaska! I so appreciate the strength & determination of your personal journey. Amazing gift sharing that, very inspirational. {I had paused the vlog and must have restarted past where I left off, hadn't seen your sharing segment, 3rd bathroom/ pool deck parts. When I saw your Insta post today, I was like 'wait a minute, I didn't see that emotional part' came back, found it.💞💞 Thanks again for this Picturesque & Very Informative Alaska Travel Vlog.

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much for watching kim! so much happened in this vlog, but it was truly a dream come true! lots of core memories were made and being able to watch this back again brings so much joy and inspiration for myself! i still can't believe i was even able to just get on a plane!

[@michaelmencher156]

Hey Kim! @ Carousel Kim! ♥, Ain't it amazing? Maria And Chris on me high seas! Arr we 😊?☠️ , See ya real soon, Pal. ♥

[@carouselkim8992]

@@michaelmencher156 Hi Michael! Argh❤🥳🥳see ya real soon!!

[@carouselkim8992]

@@michaelmencher156 so good!! Great Vlog!!! Helicopter ride! Alaska is so beautiful! What a room/decks!!

[@michaelmencher156]

@@carouselkim8992 HI Kim! ☺, Amazing Ship, and Alaska! Had a great time today with Dear Maria and Chris and Kristina, You, and so many! I'll see ya soon, Again! 👍 ♥.

[@HiddenAtlas]

Maria!! I know I’ve commented this before, but I love watching you because I also suffer from an illness that can be debilitating and scary. Mine’s a mystery, so sometimes we don’t know how to treat it. I ended up in the ER on my honeymoon! I understand your gratitude so much. I’m moving to Orlando in a few weeks so I have to meet you and I’m going to give you the BIGGEST HUG in solidarity for us adventurous girls pushing through illnesses! You are AMAZING and thank you for sharing your life with us…the good and the not so good. ❤❤❤

[@LBVTV]

Aww you are the BEST!! And I cannot wait for the biggest hug ever!! I am so excited to meet you! I know medical concerns are so scary, especially when you are still searching for a diagnosis. I am sending you all the love and healing thoughts, and hope you find a treatment that works. It will get better! Sometimes it's not as fast as we would like, but I am hoping you have extra magic to push through the tough times!!

[@disneymom5571]

I am paused at 9 minutes in and I’m sure the rest of the vlog is going to be great! I have to stop here though to comment… Maria I have been watching you for the last 2 years. You bring me so much joy with your positivity and motivation! Thank you for being real! Showing the world that even though we may look fine and we are smiling on the outside-everyone has a life story. Life is fragile and not perfect! My niece has spina bifida and we have watched in amazement on how much of a go getter she is! She is such a joy and blessing! Her determination of not letting anything stop her is such an inspiration! Thank you again, you are so beautiful and such a genuine person! ❤

[@LBVTV]

You just made me cry - in a good way!! You absolutely touched my heart. There is so much joy and wonderful people like you and your family in the world, and I am so lucky to have you! Life isn't always as perfect as you want it to be, and you can truly never tell what someone's story is until you take the time to ask. Your niece sounds like a superhero, and I hope I get to meet the both of you in the future. Please make sure you find me so I can give you a huge hug if you ever visit the parks! Sending love and tons of hugs to you all! Thank you for everything!

[@jerometsowinghuen]

You are so kind to show Alaska and the facilities of the cruise ship to us, Miss Maria and Mr. Chris. The glaciers, dog sledding, and riding helicopters are spectacular, both whale watching, and kayaking with them sounds special in this freezing place.

[@LBVTV]

thank you so so much for watching, jerome! this was such a special trip and truly a dream come true! we had the most magical time!

[@tiarasandtomorrowland]

Maria, you are a treasure! I'm so happy for you and I was moved to tears by your story. I spent a week in the hospital in 2014 & I've never been the same. I know how hard it is to haul medical equipment on trips & finding portable equipment is often difficult. You are an inspiration & I wish you nothing but health and happiness in the future because that is what you deserve ❤

[@LBVTV]

sending so much love to you!! you are an inspiration! thank you so much for sharing your story, it's so important for people like us to talk about our journey and to see our dreams come true is truly a miracle! thank you so much for being a part of our LBV family!

[@lizzyelliott1368]

Wow looks you guys has the best time on Norwegian cruise I am happy you got Alaska and experience the beauty and all the animals that live there . Big Alabama hugs form me love you Maria and Chris

[@LBVTV]

aww, Lizzy! I appreciate the hugs! sending some right back to you! alaska was absolutely beautiful, and then being able to visit all the animals was just a dream come true!

[@tmcneil516]

Like you said, we flew to Anchorage then embarked after a 2 hour bus ride to Wittern and disembarked in Vancouver.

[@LBVTV]

it is quite the journey to get to vancouver!

[@megang2829]

Hi Maria! I’m so glad that you were able to take this trip! You are such a sweet person! My daughter is autistic and our life is full of doctor appointments and therapy sessions. It’s gets very emotional. We always enjoy and look forward to your videos and livestreams. You help bring joy into our day. Thank you so much! 💕

[@LBVTV]

sending so much love to you and your family! know that you and your daughter are an inspiration to us and we are so happy to call you our lbv family! thank you for being a part of our story and sharing your life with us!

[@theresaskwara4021]

Maria- Love seeing you so happy!! You and Chris are having the time of your life!!

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much for watching theresa! we had the best time!!

[@BethanaHumble-tg1wk]

Love it. The pool area looks fun, the view too. I'd do the dog sledding. One of my friends say on something and she put her feet in the water. Hugs Maria and Chris

[@BethanaHumble-tg1wk]

I mean she sat on something.

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much for watching! the dog sledding was so much fun!! we will be sharing another vlog more on that experience this week, so keep an eye out!

[@SandraLovesSun]

Love this episode. 1. You made me cry 2. I am very happy for you 3. I pick the dog sledding!

[@LBVTV]

aww thanks for listening to my story and watching our adventures in alaska! dog sledding is my pick too!

[@minya8782]

Love you, girl ! You are so sweet and beautiful and a ball of absolute cheer for all of us that follow you on all of your platforms ❤ I am so glad you got to take this dream cruise with the love of your life.

[@LBVTV]

aww thank you so much for watching! what a dream come true this was!

[@therealrapunzel6779]

This is the absolute best Maria and Chris!! Also, activate the water works😭😭😭 Happy tears for you both! Love ya😘

[@therealrapunzel6779]

Side note! Go back to Victoria, stay at The Empress Fairmont, have afternoon tea there, and feel like Alice in Wonderland at the Buchart Gardens. And go during Canada Days. They have fireworks in the bay with the mountains in the background. Absolutely worth it!

[@LBVTV]

Aww thanks so much! This was an absolute dream!

[@LBVTV]

Ooo we definitely want to go back to Victoria! So sad there wasn’t enough time to really explore the city we want to stay for a few days next time

[@Peacheschan1]

The start of your video have me crying for you. Loved the video

[@LBVTV]

aww thank you so much for listening and learning about me and my journey!

[@amybea417]

Dog sledding for sure!

[@LBVTV]

The views were so epic and the dogs were sooo cute I wanted to take them home with me lol

[@leonmalett4189]

Please don't ever apologize for being happy all your KZbin family is so happy for you both ❤

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much, that means the world!

[@shelldisna6285]

Rainy day when I was there got Red Dog rain coats, nice to see.

[@LBVTV]

Ooo I haven’t seen the red dog rain coats!

[@SandraLovesSun]

Thank you for taking us along. I have never seen Alaska like this - in person or on TV. Now I know what Juno and a cruise to Alaska can be like! And I went virtually, already! Awesome.

[@LBVTV]

it was even more magical in person! the landscape and wildlife was absolutely breathtaking!

[@pamelacaron54]

I’m so happy you got to go on this trip! You inspire me! As someone who has a newer medical condition trips are not as easy as they once were! I’m so grateful for your vlogs! You are amazing! 💕💕💕

[@LBVTV]

Aww thank you so much!! I am so sorry to hear you have recent medical concerns, they always seem to get in the way, and I know it can be so disheartening. But I promise you, there are so many accommodations nowadays, and you can still plan magic trips while still being safe! I hope you get a chance to safely experience some magic, but I will always bring you along with me virtually too! Sending you healing and hugs!

[@roxannesimpson5736]

Thanks for taking us along! Looks like you had so much fun.

[@LBVTV]

we had the best time, thank you so much for watching!!

[@CruiseOrDisney]

Couldn’t be happier for the two of you. No one more deserving ❤ Congratulations to you both 🙌🏻

[@LBVTV]

aww thank you so much for watching! this was such a dream come true

[@leonmalett4189]

This vlog is one of the best cruise vlogs my wife and I have watched what an amazing room so glad you and Chris got to finally have a proper honeymoon enjoy love watching keep on doing what you do sending love from my family to yours 😊

[@LBVTV]

thank you thank you! glad you enjoyed our vlog, thanks for being a part of our lbv family!

[@jenamathews6142]

That's the ship I am taking my kids on next summer. I am a single mom . Surprising them for Christmas. Cannot wait . You made me cry too. 5:27

[@LBVTV]

Aww that's ok! We laugh and cry together. And you are an amazing mom, and these will be memories they will remember with you for life! I hope you have the best time, and I am sending you so much love!

[@karppadiem7014]

This made my morning Maria! Thank you so much for sharing. I was crying right along with you. 💖💖 So nice to see someone appreciative of being able to travel and I'm glad you took advantage of the great room. Would love to see you do a New Zealand guide only cause that's a bucket trip for me and the bucket is fast approaching. 🤣💖💖 -Aimee

[@LBVTV]

Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed our vlog! I keep watching back because of how special and happy this trip was for me, a dream come true!! New Zealand sounds amazing, definitely adding on our bucket list 🤩🤩

[@shannont8401]

Where should you go next? Go on Virgin to Greece. 😉 I would of went on the dog sled ride also. Glad you finally got to go on your dream vacation, Maria. Thank you Chris and Maria for taking us with you in a way.

[@LBVTV]

ahhh yesss greece is definitley next on my cruise bucket list! i keep seeing so many amazing greece videos i want to go asap!

[@lissaforrest33]

All I can say is Amazing!! Thank you so much for your honesty, and taking us along on your adventure. It makes me even more excited for our upcoming Alaskan Cruise on the Encore.

[@LBVTV]

thank you so much for listening and learning about my personal journey! being able to experience alaska on my first ever cruise was truly a dream come true! thanks for watching!

[@martym61]

A very inspirational vlog. So glad you are able to travel. What beautiful scenes you were able to capture. Certainly one of your best vlogs. Thanks for taking us along.

[@LBVTV]

Thank you so much for being a part of my journey! This was such a dream come true!!

[@raveena2220]

Not me crying with Maria 😭😭❤ I loved every minute of this vlog. So happy that you were able to go on this bucket list trip!

[@LBVTV]

It was a dream come true!! I’m so happy I was able to experience alaska in such a special trip! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jeremyw9213]

The cruise looks amazing and the sights look breathtaking. It is so awesome to see how far you have come and congratulations. It's great to see that not giving up, good things do come to you. We always wanted to do an Alaskan cruise, we are hoping someday. It was awesome to see it thru a video and other people's eyes. The king crab had my mouth watering and looked delicious. Thanks again for an awesome video. Keep up the great work and videos. Keep up with your positive attitude and all your positivity towards life and everything you do. It really shows in your videos you love what you do and enjoy sharing with us. Thanks again

[@LBVTV]

aw thank you so much for taking time to watch our video! it was truly such a dream come true to be able to experience this, even just getting to seattle on a plane was a miracle! thank you for listening to our story and being a part of our journey as well!

[@Short_one41]

This was my parent’s first cruise, and they loved it. Since then they have taken four cruises with this company, especially since they like freestyle cruising.

[@LBVTV]

norwegian was amazing!! they did such an awesome job, we weren't ready to leave lol!

[@allikatz]

Thank you not only for your fabulous vlogs and streams, but for being so vulnerable with us. Our family has had major health struggles over the years and you and Chris are inspirations! We love you guys and our whole Disney family. Thank you for sharing your lives with us! I’m so proud to share your vlogs and streams with my two teens to show that anything is possible, but also how you and your family/friends treat others and care for others even within your own struggles. It’s a breath of fresh air in this crazy and sometimes harsh world. Thank you to you guys and our whole Disney family for giving us a safe place to have adventures in and outside the parks when we can’t have them ourselves 🤗🤗🤗💕

[@LBVTV]

You just made my whole day!! I am so glad to hear my story can inspire inspiration and positivity - that is truly all that I want!! I know it can be frustrating, and scary, when you are sick and the world isn't always pleasant, but what ISN'T hard is spreading love and kindness! And it's free! I am so thrilled to have such a wonderfully kind and loving person as part of our LBV family, you make it a safe and happy place for us to share together!!

[@andypowers2240]

this is awesome Maria & Chris & it was so lovely to watch...Thank you for this Vlog

[@LBVTV]

aww, Andy, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! it was a dream vacation for sure! if you and your wife could go anywhere in the world, where would it be??

[@andypowers2240]

We would go on a lovely ship & get you both to join us & have a amazing holiday & go somewhere lovely & warm for 2 weeks trip or longer..🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌞🙂🍺🍷

[@tmcneil516]

Hard to believe Juneau is the state capital huh? We loved our Alaska Cruise!

[@LBVTV]

yes! we didn't realize until we got there!! hopefully i can go back on another alaska cruise soon lol! that was too much fun, thank you so much for watching!

[@Melizard21]

Alaska looks cold. Lol! But, very pretty. If taking an Alaskan cruise I would definitely have to do it this way! I like the dog sleeping! That looked like fun! Loved the little towns too! I think you need to go to a warmer place on your next cruise! Lol! Thanks for sharing this fabulous Vlog!

[@LBVTV]

we had the best time!! aww the doggies were so so cute, i wanted to take all of them home with me lol

[@robfaith4146]

Yeah we were tearing up here right there with you 😭😭😭 so happy you two had the opportunity to do this!! And of course, thank you for all the great advice

[@LBVTV]

aw thank you so much for watching! what a special trip this was for us, truly a dream come true!

[@eliseinalabama7647]

Maria and Chris, this is a wonderful vlog on Alaska! I’m so happy for y’all getting to experience Alaska and that amazing cruise ship. Your suite is gorgeous. I could live there😊 Thanks for sharing your adventures! 💞💙

[@LBVTV]

it was so hard to leave! what a dream come true this trip was, thank you so much for watching!

[@loripenney4925]

One of my dream trips! Thank you for sharing!

[@LBVTV]

a dream come true for us!! thank you so much for watching!

[@Ram-888_]

Omg when you were in the helicopter and flying over the little village with the dogs it was literally like a scene straight out of the move “The Thing” with Kurt Russell ! 🤯I half expected to see Wilford Brimley to show up😂 so cool!!!! and I don’t expect you southerners to know this but that thing in front of the train doesn’t dig through mountains it’s a snowblower for clearing the tracks. Also I think this adventure makes you a little bit like Indy. New movie rifle “Florida Maria and the glacier of doggies”

[@LBVTV]

hahaha lol! and oh my gosh now i have to go google that - florida maria is going to be iconic. thank you so much watching roy!

[@johnnyapps5880]

Love the vlog Maria, thanks for sharing ❤

[@LBVTV]

absolutely, Johnny! alaska is such a magical place, I was so excited to share with you all! where is you favorite place to visit or vacation?

[@johnnyapps5880]

Well, definitely Walt Disney World, but other than that wanting to go to Italy to see where my family comes from

[@jenniferwoods6648]

Totally would’ve done the dog sledding. Hoping to go to Alaska in 2024!

[@LBVTV]

It was the highlight of our trip! Thank you so much for watching! Hope you are able to make it over to alaska next year!

[@bobshalvoy2973]

I would have done the Dog-Sledding, too.

[@LBVTV]

We loved dog sledding!! Definitely the best excursion for alaska!

[@dest8896]

Really happy for you that you were able to go on a trip like this.

[@LBVTV]

Aww thank you so much!! It was incredible and I still can't believe it was real :)

[@michaelmencher156]

Wow! Awesome Wall to wall Yummy Cruise Food! 😋! So cool ya Guys! Alaska is amazing! ❄, but amazing! ♥

[@LBVTV]

alaska was definitely the prettiest state i have ever been to! the mountains were endless and there was so much wildlife to see!

[@michaelmencher156]

@@LBVTV Yes. Alaska is Animal Kingdom live, Artic style! ❄. So neat. 😍

[@handmadeheartears]

Wow Maria & Chris, Such an amazing trip! Maria, so glad you were able to do this. 🙏🏻 Sharing your story is so powerful and I hope you know just how much you’ve touched so many of us. I appreciate you sharing and it makes me SO happy to see you able to live your dreams, despite your struggles. ❤ Honestly, you are such a light to SO many of us and I really hope you know that. ❤ You deserve everything and more! Loved watching your excursions and as cool as Deadliest catch/crabs would have been I would have chosen the doggies too! That was super cute 🥰 What an amazing experience! 🥰 You’ve made me move Alaska higher on my bucketlist! I think this will be my next cruise! 🥰 Those storms looked crazy, but great to know you felt fine even with all that! So much fun, thanks for taking us along with you! 🥰

[@LBVTV]

Aww you are so special!!! Thank you so much for your overwhelming love and support! I know so many have a story like mine, and I share my story in the hopes that it will show everyone that they can do it and be supported too. YOU are a light to me, so thank you so much for your kind words and being such a positive part of the LBV family! I hope you get a chance to experience the magic of Alaska for yourself, but I am thrilled that you enjoyed hanging out virtually with us! hehe

[@handmadeheartears]

@@LBVTV 🥹💖💖💖

[@noelleashe4630]

hi maria and chris how’s are you enjoy best yoda we love you guys enjoy fun.

[@LBVTV]

hi Noelle! we love you too and hope you are doing well. Yoda Best!

[@noelleashe4630]

@@LBVTV too good my iphones7 are family home safe and hot 🥵

[@MissDisneyFan908]

Looks like a fun experience I would love to do the dog sledding..

[@LBVTV]

ooo you are in luck cause today's vlog will be dog sledding! woo woo!

[@themntraveler5138]

Wow! I need to get to Alaska!

[@LBVTV]

Oh my goodness - YES!! I hope you get a chance to go and have an absolutely magical time!! :)

[@TheTroyc1982]

miss out by not see in Victoria, one of the prettiest cities in North America.

[@LBVTV]

wish we had more time in victoria! our ship arrived later in the evening around 8, so lots of shops and restaurants were closing, but we are hoping to make a trip to canada in the near future and definitely want to explore victoria!

[@drkobe79]

What time approximately did you guys enter and exit glacier bay?

[@drkobe79]

Never-ending, asked the question before I saw the schedule

[@LBVTV]

I would say between 6 am - 12 pm is when you want to be outside and watching!

[@theLauraOspina1]

How much was the dog sledding experience?

[@LBVTV]

It depends which city you do it out of so definitely speak to your travel agent or cruise ship concierge

[@Amera-Sayed]

This is no Bahamas 399.00 night cruise. Wow this is how Mark Zuckerberg travels around the world