Omg! We are going on this 28 day cruise next year. Can’t wait to watch all the videos. Thank you for the info.
@amandagraves546821 күн бұрын
Wow what a party😬 5 people were able to move and dance!
@billcook4768Ай бұрын
Realistically, I will never be able to take this cruise. So thanks for taking us along.
@justcody852 ай бұрын
Dee is the best dancer 💃 🕺 💃 on the ship 🚢!!! ❤
@dominiquebrown87902 ай бұрын
Always! 🎉
@andic82872 ай бұрын
Facts!
@maryellendillon44692 ай бұрын
You’re living the interior life for a LONG time like I will be next year. Enjoy!!! ❤🛳️
@claudiakatrosh89452 ай бұрын
I have been looking forward to seeing this voyage. Thanks for bringing us along!
@user-pj2tp5ps7o2 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing. I couldn’t handle an inside room for a month especially without a couch. You two are brave travelers. I could, however, handle Alaska for a month. Can’t wait to watch your journey.
@debbiepowell81722 ай бұрын
As always, another great video. I’m excited for this series. Alaska is so beautiful.
@sherladixon28422 ай бұрын
Y’all are the babies on this cruise lol
@user-oo3uj5ku9r2 ай бұрын
Woohoo, so so looking forward to this series.
@amyames6069Ай бұрын
Blessed to know you two 🫶 I hope and pray I can be on another cruise with you two again 🙏🙏 I have friends who would like to meet you two 😊 be who God designed you to be in Him xoxo 😊
@mercyrodriguez57802 ай бұрын
Earlier when I watched it I forgot to write something! First of all have a great 28 days, can’t wait to see Dee snorkeling! I don’t know if I can go 28 days in an inside, I don’t even like a week! ❤
@conniea93742 ай бұрын
Wow 28 days interior Yikes!😬
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Yeeeeeah, the budget could only hold a guarantee interior on this one, ha ha… but we’ve enjoyed spending more time on the opening decks wandering around!! :P
@leavittfamilymedicine5456Ай бұрын
If they have Bridgerton in the library, highly recommend it. My sister got hooked when she picked one up while sailing on the rotterdam
@amandagraves546821 күн бұрын
No way would I book an interior cabin, let alone a month, my God!!! But I’m claustrophobic!!
@amandagraves546821 күн бұрын
Ya for sure. And if I’m cruising to Alaska I want a balcony to whale watch and what ever else swims by or is out there!!
@barblynn63032 ай бұрын
You probably know this by now, the little device that is to the left of the door is a flashlight that is charged. I had to ask my room steward what it was and was very surprised how convenient that is in case of a power failure
@heideleskun1163Ай бұрын
That Tulip is adorable, those would be so cool to collect honestly.
@zarzu_hzr2852 ай бұрын
Wow! So thrilled ro Watch all this Cruise serie! Thank you!
@rebeccacraig66042 ай бұрын
I have been watching you guys for a long time and I love all your videos but this one for 28 days holy moly do you guys ever Miss home. Me and my family we've only been on a few cruises and we are always homesick after day number 5 so don't know how you guys do these all the time. ❤
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We try to balance chunks of time at home with chunks of time away, while always keeping the videos coming so it seems like we’re always gone, ha ha… :P
@eminiarvii2 ай бұрын
Westerdam my first HAL ship back in the 80s…yes that would be me in a parker and ski mask 😂😂 28 days WOW! have a great time guys🚢🙂
@DeanDonehoo2 ай бұрын
Wow! We are taking this cruise next year. Your reports will be our tutorial. Your first day video was interesting and informative. Enjoy!!
@tinastawinski2 ай бұрын
Currently on the treadmill watching this. You guys get me through workouts! 😅😂 20 days til my bachelorette cruise to Bermuda!
@tinastawinski2 ай бұрын
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
@dgaither38382 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this series. My husband and I are looking at doing an Alaskan Cruise next year on a HA ship. This series will give me an idea what it would be like traveling in an interior cabin and in an extended stay. Thank you.
@nicza460Ай бұрын
Wow! Just got back from a cruise so I'm late to the series and can't wait to catch up! We're planning to go on an Alaska cruise (a bit shorter) and can't wait to what is out there!!!
@catherinecyr83312 ай бұрын
Wow, I was so excited to see your videos on this cruise. My oh My , would be a bucket list cruise for us for sure ! can't wait for the series !
@user-hp7kj7bn9kАй бұрын
Thanks! We're going in July and I'm so glad to watch your videos to learn more about what to pack and what to do in ports.
@pamwolff445910 күн бұрын
We are going on the 14 day HAL Alaska cruise next May. Do you know when we HAL starts taking dining reservations for the “extra” dining rooms? It sounds silly to be worried already, but quite a few shore excursions are already sold out!
@susanmichele9572 ай бұрын
That looks like an amazing journey! I look forward to seeing some of the stops that I have never been to. Have fun!!!
@angelas94672 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness you are hilarious. Also the Dueling Piano Bar on Euro damn that we just got off of was one of my favorite things ever
@susananderson6182 ай бұрын
Been patiently waiting for this series as we are looking at this cruise for 2025! Following several CC postings and it seems there have been some hicups that HAL needs to iron out prior to next years sailing, but nothing serious. Many many world cruisers on this sailing as well and they need to "adapt" that is is NOT a world cruise so some things are a bit different. Food looks AMAZING, though we are NOT dining room people anymore. Looking forward to seeing your tour of the Crow's Nest. Will miss the Dutch Cafe on Westerdam but will manage!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Yes, the skipping of Little Diomede and the Arctic Circle was understandable, and we've had a few other bumps along the way like changing from one advertised tender port to five tender ports so far, etc. but we're having a ball!! :P
@justcody852 ай бұрын
I hope y'all have so much fun Dee and Jay! I love y'all so much and look for to this adventure of a lifestyle! Dingdong. I would be lying if i didn't say I am a little jealous 😂 hihi
@heideleskun1163Ай бұрын
Wonder if the aft pool was heated. When we did the Spirit in Sept of 2022 it was, as well as the hot tubs. Took robes and had an extra towel we "checked out" LOVED it. Then again I've been in a hot tub during a snow storm and LOVED that too. SO "cool", especially when we hooped out and ran to the house. lol
@stevebartley6282 ай бұрын
Some friends had a charter fishing boat in Campbell River. The fish really get concentrated in the narrow area between land.
@christianefrere92042 ай бұрын
I am so happy for you. I love Alaska. Have à good trip 😊
@dodgers1752 ай бұрын
28 days on a cruise ship sounds amazing. Have a blast!
@SHYsArt2 ай бұрын
I looked it up for 2025 and was over $20,000 for two in a balcony cabin.
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
@SHYsArt Thus, an inside cabin for us, ha ha… :P
@neilborst41002 ай бұрын
So cool to watch this while y’all still on the voyage
@MomDocTravels2 ай бұрын
We just got off the discovery princess 2 days ago with the BEST weather EVER!! Hope y’all have an amazing time!! 😊
@SHYsArt2 ай бұрын
Real cheese plate, yay. Nice gift shop. I love Alaska.
@grannyoffive13132 ай бұрын
Great video ...thank you for all you do🚢
@BernalilloGirlАй бұрын
So excited you are reporting on this cruise! We hope to do it in 2026, but I'm sure you will help us figure this out. In particular interested in the "motion on the ocean" as you travel beyond the normal Alaskan ports.
@parodeejayАй бұрын
We’ve had the most amazing sunny weather overall with calm seas. We barely even know we’re moving most days, ha ha. Here’s hoping for the same on the future sailings!! :D
@BernalilloGirlАй бұрын
@@parodeejay That's great - thank you. Also very curious about the overnight stay listed for "Anchorage". Did you really dock there?
@parodeejayАй бұрын
@BernalilloGirl Yes, we docked in Anchorage proper, the same dock that we showed in our Noordam vlog series last year!! :D
@Dillingham-Ай бұрын
Interior rooms are the best. If crew can do it for six months, so can I 😀
@amyobenhaus9162 ай бұрын
Inside cabin sounds awesome to me! More money for excursions!!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Our thinking exactly! Plus, we get the best sleep in an interior cabin!! :P
@Pantherjonvideos2 ай бұрын
Editing Jay is going to be busy,busy, busy for this series! This is going to be chock full of fun!!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Yeeeeeah, ol’ Editing Jay is about one week ahead of the editing schedule thanks to some recent sea days, ha ha… we’ll see how he holds up now that we’re getting back to some ports!! :P
@jwyz19812 ай бұрын
I don’t think I could do a 28 day of Alaska in interior. I love to sit on balcony and watch the world too much.
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We’ve always enjoyed having a balcony, the times we’ve done it in Alaska, but we’ve really enjoyed our dark little cave, ha ha!! :P
@SYF3692 ай бұрын
Have a great time…no comparison that’s not a carnival sail away 🤣
@tonygaluppo23832 ай бұрын
28 Days!! Wooohooo!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We’re excited for all the new places!! :D
@SherryHill-vm8ez2 ай бұрын
Hope you guys have a great time. Alaska for 28 days sounds amazing. You guys have the best life.
@jlizardi50132 ай бұрын
Hope you already figured it out but if not, the "BOW" sign could indicate that the "bow" is open for passengers to go and better enjoy the views of the area they are cruising by. Access is usually through the cabin hall on deck four.
@annawukich1091Ай бұрын
I am delighted you are highlighting the library and am wondering what you are reading during this trip?
@parodeejayАй бұрын
We love seeing real libraries on the ships! We haven’t found much time for reading due to work, which is a always a good thing, but they have a good number of selections in there!! :P
@timspeedinc2 ай бұрын
I’m about to get on the Discovery Princess to Alaska on Saturday; if I see your ship I’ll wave
@susansmithers8592 ай бұрын
Hey Jay! That’s a goose, not a duck! LOL
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
One day, I’ll learn all these dang birds, ha ha… yeah right!! :P ~Jay
@eggy41522 ай бұрын
Jay,that welcome bird was a white swan,not a duck. Hope the Summer solstice was cool. When your that far up,no sunset.
@Misbehaven99Ай бұрын
Tulip is a Drink Stir Stick I think.. LOL .. unless the paint is toxic.. hahahha
@annawaywego3702 ай бұрын
I. Jinx do live to do a 2& day Alaska cruise. Sounds amazing.
@claudeallen7252 ай бұрын
Well fluffy ducks! Something else to add to my list of things I’ll never get to do. Me sad 😢. If you guys ever need a personal porter, hit me up.
@alk616952 ай бұрын
When you say you're only doing 1 Alaska cruise this year... 28 days. As to be expected from you guys at this point. Ha ha ha.
@meganhamilton77582 ай бұрын
Holland cheese plate looks so much more impressive than the one on Jubilee
@user-pb6rl8tp9dАй бұрын
WOW
@code4forlife2 ай бұрын
We Are Doing This Cruise In 2025 😀 Thank You Both For Sharing
@harrietwalker90642 ай бұрын
28 days🎉❤
@debbiegibson36042 ай бұрын
One of my friends just returned from a HAL cruise and loved it. Is this your longest cruise?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Yes, this is our longest stint on a single ship so far, but we’ve got some coming up that will beat this record!! :P
@andrewbrown5742 ай бұрын
If you go back for MDR breakfast (and on a 28-day cruise, I assume you will), can you please show the menu? Thanks!
@skeletor91212 ай бұрын
Surprised that you two didn’t get a balcony cabin being on an Alaskan cruise for 28 days. I would definitely get claustrophobia.
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Eh, the cost difference was pretty dramatic for a cruise of this length. Our budget could only hold the guarantee interior, ha ha… :P
@football112482 ай бұрын
I thin Sweet Caroline is Jay Favorite Song!!!!!!!!!!!!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Bah Bah BAAAAAHHH!!
@thisisandersonliving750023 күн бұрын
I love your sweater, Dee! Where is it from??
@parodeejay22 күн бұрын
Thankee! The light beige ribbed one on Day 1 was Walmart. The blue sweatshirt on Day 2 was Old Navy!! :P
@neilborst41002 ай бұрын
Mermaid Dee in Alaska 😅😊
@lisacraze12 ай бұрын
FYI it’s pronounced Straits of Juan de FEW-ca, not FOO-ca. Always love the videos!
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Ooooh, it sounds less "dirty" that way, ha ha... we'll have to remember that!! :P
@lisacraze12 ай бұрын
@@parodeejay tee hee hee!☺
@SusanPitmanАй бұрын
Have you guys started seeing USB-C outlets on any of the ships?
@parodeejayАй бұрын
No, maybe one or two brand new ships had them, but most ships still have standard plugs with a possibility of regular USB outlets. Not much USB-C as of yet.
@rowenabellingham3179Ай бұрын
We call them bum bags in Australia...cos you kinda supposed to wear them near your bum
@halfdome862 ай бұрын
When sailing through Alert Bay did you get serenaded by the guy with the trumpet greeting the ships?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Ooooh, we didn't hear anyone. That's fun though!! :O
@halfdome862 ай бұрын
@@parodeejay Very funny
@larrystyba5199Ай бұрын
little off topic. question on the inside rooms, how do you deal with the lack of windows? I have been told to keep the tv on overnight to the bow cam and the tv gradually lets the light in as day breaks? thanks in advance.
@parodeejayАй бұрын
We sleep too well sometimes, ha ha. But our bodies tend to just wake up around 7-8am. For this cruise, the bow cam trick might not work that well since we have 22 hours of sunlight on certain parts of the itinerary!! :P
@larrystyba5199Ай бұрын
@@parodeejay I hear ya on the copious amount of sunlight you're experiencing. any other tips you can share about my question?
@parodeejayАй бұрын
For us personally, we just seem to wake up around the same time every day. If we have an earlier morning plan on a particular day, we set an alarm on our phones. It’s always going to be dark inside the cabin, so an alarm is about the only way to make sure you wake up at a certain time without that natural light source!!
@cjpampling2 ай бұрын
Jay, the question is, did you pack 28 pairs of socks for sock of the day, or planning on buying them on the go at each port
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Figuring that we half about half port days and half sea days (which will be mostly unvlogged), a half ration of socks ended up being enough!! :P ~Jay
@kevinleach77992 ай бұрын
I know you sometimes travel with carry-ons only. Have you ever done a video, or is there something on your website where you go over what you bring when you do carry-on only?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
No, every time we think about doing a packing video, we always back burner it since packing is so subjective and we don't really feel like our specific packing would help folks all that much, ha ha... :P ~Jay
@ginacota97242 ай бұрын
Probably not likely to see any kids and very few young people on that cruise. I would love to go for 28 days!
@Mooney-52802 ай бұрын
Will you be riding the HAL train to Denali. I am a rail guide on board the train and would love to see ya’ll
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Ah, not this time! We’d like to give ourselves a few days at Denali to do it properly, and the timing on this visit felt a little rushed. Definitely on our eventual list though, probably as part of a land trip for us!! :D
@Mooney-5280Ай бұрын
I see your ship in Anchorage, too bad we cant meet up, just got off the train and we are wiped out. Hope you got something fun in !
@chuckoneill20232 ай бұрын
Your recent playlists have been set up backwards. When I try to binge one of them, the episodes run from last to first.
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Oh nooo, probably some setting YT might have changed. I’ll give them a peek and see about manually making them sort by oldest to newest!!
@fredsmodel3n1922 ай бұрын
Not many cruise on 28 - 54 day cruises, can you find out how many passengers are on this cruise? Thanks
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
The ship is pretty full, from what we can tell. Pretty close to the 2,000-ish capacity, we'd say!! :P
@fredsmodel3n1922 ай бұрын
Hi DeeJay, that ship looks like a Carnival Spirit class ship, can you confirm that. Thanks
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Heyo! Definitely not similar to a Carnival Spirit-class ship in our minds, no.
@stevealbritton28762 ай бұрын
How do I get notifications when a live stream is starting?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
As far as we know, click the bell icon on our channel page and enable all notifications.
@stevealbritton28762 ай бұрын
Thank you. I just changed the notifications to All.
@Cruiselover-it6td2 ай бұрын
Were you the youngest people on the ship?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We’ve seen a few youths around, but we’re in the youngest 5% we’d say!! :D
@davidmulholland80502 ай бұрын
28 days gd
@stevealbritton28762 ай бұрын
What is the name of the app you use to track the ships?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We use the CruiseMapper mobile website. No app needed, but they probably have one. You can also use MarineTraffic mobile website but that shows ALL vessels and confuses my brain, ha ha… :P ~Jay
@stevealbritton2876Ай бұрын
Thank you good sir. I downloaded the Cruisemapper app, very nice
@loishaffner94832 ай бұрын
I couldn't stand being in an inside cabin for a week.I am fine with a window. But no way for a month
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
We’ve enjoyed feeling compelled to get out of our cabin and see the world. It’s strangely a good way to get us up and moving!! :P
@timothycollins38292 ай бұрын
How full was the ship?
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
Almost completely, from what we can tell!! :D
@timothycollins38292 ай бұрын
@@parodeejay looking forward to this series. This itinerary definitely appeals to me and I want to see how it goes. My wife and I are on the 2 week Nordam trip in September and got some great ideas from your posts.
@amandagraves546821 күн бұрын
And those 5 people will be the only ones dancing for a month! The party was over in 10 minutes. You guys are young, how can you spend the money and cruise on a ship with senior citizens? Im 66 and I would never go on those cruise’s, boring and for a month, OMG!!!
@parodeejay21 күн бұрын
The highlight for us was being able to see some amazing less-visited places in Alaska, like Nome, Valdez, Kodiak, Haines, and such. Love it!! :P
@Chickenlegs8362 ай бұрын
Being an avid cruiser I’m interested in this 28 day cruise 🚢 & ship!. I do Princess Cruises 🚢 for Alaska never Holland! This is my cup of tea cruising 28 days👍. Cost of cruise please ? TY!Enjoy your trip! Blessings 🙏🌸🌺🌼
@parodeejay2 ай бұрын
The rack rate was around $10k for two in an interior or $20k for two in a balcony, as far as we recall. They’re doing it again in 2025, which is awesome!! :D