THE GREAT BEAR HUNT - EXPLORING KETCHIKAN ALASKA, A MAJESTIC PRINCESS CRUISE ADVENTURE

[@live2skide1]

Seals and eagles and the sheer beauty of Alaska made the excursion a good value. Sorry about "da bears" but now you have a reason to return. I did a bike riding excursion in Juneau, went to the Mendenhall Glacier, and we saw several bears in the park. It was a bonus on that trip. The Lumberjack Show in Ketchikan is a lot of fun and laughter is guaranteed. I bet you were getting your steps in!

[@johnglowinski1321]

I absolutely LOVE how excited Tony always is. He's like a Blue Card every time he gets to cruise. Blue Cards rock.

[@ginabyrd503]

What a lucky group of people to be on an excursion with the you tube famous Tony and Don!

[@careym3901]

I was one of the 16 people on board that day. It was a good day even though we did not see Bear. I'm the one with the light blue Alaska hat. I was on 2 excursions with Tony & Don and chatted often with them through the 7 day voyage. 2 nicer people you won't meet!

[@alej8902]

Hi Tony! This was absolutely awesome! Vicariously cruising through your videos, vlogs and live-streams. Thank you for taking us along!

[@tinkerbell5558]

Love it how beautiful looks so peaceful out there. Thank you for sharing.

[@mariannakump8857]

No bears but such beautiful scenery. Tony, I love your facial expressions. 😁💛

[@sharonbirkett]

Alaska was never on my list, but you and Don may have changed our minds….

[@stephniedaubermann6314]

This excursion looks very interesting. Beautiful scenery. Thanks for this great video

[@stuartgordon8605]

I am from the UK and may never meet you both, but Tony you have the best manners and are a gentleman, your parents did a great job 👏 And Don may be older than me but I want to adopt him and give him the biggest hug, you are both great human beings! Best wishes!

[@LaLidoLoca]

Very kind! Thanks!

[@juliethomas3087]

Well, that was an abrupt ending, lol 😜

[@IslandJumper]

The town looks picture perfect.

[@MrAnnist]

Good to see you traveling with Don. I enjoy both of your Cruising Videos.

[@soshiangel90]

loving that you're showcasing Alaska on land. Really helping me decide if I want to go.

[@Melbert30]

I loved Ketchikan! The totems, walking around Creek Street, all of it! Too bad you didn’t see bears on your excursion, but the scenery was beautiful. Group cruise to Alaska, maybe?

[@debbiedempsky8160]

Next time you go to Ketchikan, book a tour on the Alleutian Ballad. Best boat tour ever. They are somewhere else this summer because cruising had been cancelled, but they will be back next year. You know it's a good tour when EVERYONE wants a photo with the crew at the end. Crew members must have a minimum of 2 years experience fishing in the Bering Sea to qualify.

[@TSKseattle]

Tony, your excitement at seeing a seaplane take off, the mountains, and the possibility of seeing wildlife, opens my eyes to how great I have it living in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle). We have mountains outside our window, we have a seaplane airline that runs regular flights out of Lake Union, and if you go east to the edge of our neighborhoods they have regular "problems" with Bear, Deer, and Coyote intrusion (it's US that have intruded on their space). I guess I should go spend some time in Florida where I'm surrounded by the ocean on either side at near sea level, enjoy the humidity, and hope I get to see a hurricane now and then. Oh yeah, but it rains up here all the time - remember that, please. ;)

[@sarahhollywood3811]

Sort of. That's Don and he is a cute teddy bear.

[@timmasterson3009]

Have never gotten to go to Alaska but have always thought it would be a great trip. Thanks for taking us along and show us what it has to offer. Great job !!!

[@milergator]

Fantastic video Tony and Don. I will be sailing Majestic in Alaska in 2023 so will be watching all of your videos.

[@tomconner2326]

Late session cruise, not crowded, very nice.

[@Joywill86]

Love it Tony . It's like I'm with you love the scenery beautiful.

[@marilynkozlow8400]

You’re a very good tour guide. I would love to visit Alaska some day.

[@ronhudson9102]

Hey Hey Hey, watch n your vlogs with Don, we are on the group cruise coming up , and look n forward to meeting you. Thx Ron and Robin.

[@NickFaulkner]

Can't wait to do an Alaska cruise one day.

[@janburkett2708]

Beautiful town. Beautiful scenery on the boat ride even if you didn’t see bears.

[@sherlock7870]

Thanks Tony! Like watching you and Don explore.

[@davidsanders5063]

Vantastic views of Don’s behind on the stairs

[@AnnaPaul56]

Ketchikan my favorite town up there.

[@robingates5676]

Ketchican is my favorite city on this cruise. We were there last weekend loved walking around downtown

[@robertarader8802]

Such beautiful scenery. Alaska is on my bucket list. Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@N1ftyNick]

We enjoyed just walking around Ketchikan. Fun town. Salmon every where you look.

[@smokeytraveler]

We’ve been to Alaska a couple of times and we did the Deadliest Catch excursion the first time. That was an awesome experience being on a crab boat seeing what and how they do it in person. We were able to see a lot of wildlife. We went to Sitka the second time instead of Ketchikan. We would love to go back Ketchikan and see the town and some bear. Thanks Tony lots of FOMO

[@donnariley8564]

We did the Deadliest Catch excursion too. We were going in August but it wasn't offered.

[@joentexas]

Did that float plane through the Misty Fjords in 2018. The Fjord lived up to it's name as we dodged mountain tops through the misty fog.

[@dedrac1104]

My brother lived here for 6 years. He loves that little town!

[@Fernanufret]

Another beautiful place in Alaska! Going to the totem park, this time around!! 😎

[@Cloud7Travel]

Beautiful place... so much to see and enjoy 😍😍😍

[@denisezajac2512]

We did a bear excursion with SeaWind Aviation. It was expensive but well worth the cost. We saw several bear. Two fishing for salmon & 1 walked across the road about 50 yards in front of us. We saw claw marks on the trees as well. This is the best excursion I have been on with whale watching a very close 2nd.

[@charbren9067]

Beautiful video of the Majestic!!

[@charlottec244]

I have been throughly enjoying your videos, they help me forget that I am on my exercise bike.

[@yogerke]

We had a great crab lodge experience here. All the crab you can eat in 2 hour!

[@marlenekelleyrisner1766]

So excited I am on the Majestic Princess October 23rd.

[@dianej1714]

Hi, Tony. Was it too late in the season for bears? Sad to see only 16 passengers on that boat. I hope next season is closer to normal for these companies. Love your narration, as always!

[@jodura3363]

Just beautiful! Totally enjoyed the video

[@jessicageriene6841]

Beautiful. It's nice to go get lost in and be one with nature sometimes. The beauty of Alaska never ends.

[@chuckspencer5296]

Come on Tony B... Leaving me hanging like an episode of Dallas.... "In the next exciting episode, we run through the brothel" ....

[@user-tz5uq2bt1s]

Ketchikan is on Revillagigedo Island, which is 1,063.65 square miles, and has a total population of 13950 that is 13.11 people per square mile. It's a pretty big island!

[@cospesare6001]

Very nice! Thanks Tony!

[@marym2386]

Loved doing Alaska with you...we were pre Covid...thanks for sharing

[@maryloua777]

I love Alaska. Thanks for sharing Don’s and your adventure.

[@windyfetterly5423]

I love Ketchikan! I want to go back so bad.

[@SteveHaz]

I love the Duck Tour in Ketchikan….

[@codekat6515]

I'm midway into watching the video (and not reading any spoiler comments yet) so not sure if Tony & Don did get to see any bear but love Tony's excitement at everything Nature is showing him in Alaska. We used to live in Oregon and used to go fishing/camping on Mt. Hood. The closest we got to see a bear was a mother brown bear and her two cubs upstream about 20 yards from us. We were a little nervous esp keeping our 4 year old son quiet (he was super excited to see a bear not confined in a zoo). Now back to watching the rest of the video :)

[@ginnyyamamotosyphax291]

Seeing that seaplane brought back sad memories…We were on the May 2019 Alaskan cruise when the horrible sea plane crashed. Lost 6 passengers on the Royal Princess 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@viviennehickey3148]

So sorry for the people who were lost and all those who were touched by it. I hope it does not ruin Alaska for you.

[@ginnyyamamotosyphax291]

@@viviennehickey3148 no, it hasn’t ruined Alaskan trips. Planning on many more. It’s too beautiful plus I’m sure the people who passed wouldn’t want that either. But I remember them every time I go. Thanks Vivienne.

[@theresamm21]

I love the good energy you and Don are transmitting via your vlog in Alaska. It genuinely seems that you had a wonderful time on that cruise. I too saw bears and totems and orcas and other whales when I cruised in Alaska back in 2008. Nice to see footage from that again

[@cricketking6940]

Everyone is in Alaska! LOL...I just haven’t had the desire to be cold. Maybe I will one day.

[@scottwoods504]

I have taken the Alaska Ferries twice on the inside passage. We were lucky to have a room. The rooms are all interior cabins and not even close to a cruise ship standard. At least we didn't have to sleep on the deck with our 2 small kids.

[@brendapolk1723]

We once took the Ketchikan Duck tour where you tour downtown on the amphibious Duck then it drives off into the harbor for a harbor tour. How about THAT!

[@billgreer870]

Didnt the giant Sea Lions impress you holy cow tony ? 25 yrs may be nothing left. 35 ys ago totems were in the same place glad to see them still there. Tks

[@LaLidoLoca]

They did! Did you not see my wow face! Pretty incredible.

[@lindasteele5486]

Going to Ketchikan in May 2022! Grand Princess in two weeks 🎉😊

[@norinechang2564]

Maybe try the Rainforest Sanctuary in Herring Cove to see bears. Sounds like the sighting frequency is high, based on how many Cruisetubers make videos of them, and you only need a car ride to get there.

[@thomaswestfall4078]

beautiful

[@kayhouse7653]

Have done the ferry from Ketchikan to Skagway and back. Interesting scenery and passengers, but not spectacular food. How high school sports teams travel for games. Cabin was comfortable but spartan. Were able to spend several days in Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway - when cruise ships were not docked. Actually stayed at condo on Creek Street. Keep going back to Alaska, but on cruise ships now.

[@code4forlife]

It was so Heartwarming to be able to Cruise to Alaska this year.

[@desireehildebrand-nicoles2821]

David’s Bouy!!!! 😂

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Aww shame no Bears but the scenery was absolutely gorgeous great footage .🥰

[@ginnyyamamotosyphax291]

💜Majestic Princess

[@markgriffin9353]

Great stuff but that is WHY I follow you, ALWAYS POSATIVE Thx

[@larryabrams5693]

Some of the area that you covered was the same as our excursion. We went past the totems and did see the humpback several times. Fun times.

[@sherrimcconnell936]

We did the Lumberjack show last time.

[@eleanor4482]

Loved Ketchikan. Sorry no bear sightings. Thanks for taking us along.😎

[@rebeccaryser680]

Love Alaska warms my heart to see your vlogs. Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful place to visit. I will be going again as soon as possible.

[@MikeK02048]

Let's see. Rain, cold, jackets, overcast....I live in New England. I can do all that at my house. No bears at my house....oh, wait...no bears in Ketchican either :). I'll stick with Caribbean cruising, thanks.

[@thomaslanguell7257]

"Exhibition Boat" the new TV series starring Don and Tony!

[@bpcruzeiros]

🇧🇷 Brazilian Cruise Insdustry needs to understand and learn how and what made Cruise re-start in the US. We would like to interview you, and talk about what can we learn from USA’s cruise re-start. We belive this talk may help some

[@Nannerchan]

I love bears.

[@karenbryant3923]

Enjoyed this video! I'm a fan and would have asked for your autographs-haha!

[@dedrac1104]

Also, I loved to Alaska on that ferry. The US kennicott. I had a cabin. It was a beautiful trip.

[@Nomida2]

I was on this same boat a few weeks back (cruised on the Encore) and found the experience on the St. John underwhelming. The excursion was mostly a long boat ride and felt like wasted time.

[@lorigrimaldi194]

Vantastic footage! I feel like I was right there with you guys. Looking to go next year, probably with NCL. Can’t wait to see more videos

[@twaunniebusse7262]

The bear might have been camera shy that day but it was still a cool video. Also thank you for including the docking portion. I thought it was interesting seeing how they pulled the lines for docking or a big ship.Thank you

[@clarklockwood510]

Thanks for another Great Video from your trip to Alaska. They’re really Great. Alaska is definitely on my list for future Cruising!! Must do the West Coast again.

[@LynetteEdsall]

David Buoy's ar ar ar :) Beautiful scenery!

[@johnstoutley2046]

Sorry you didn't see any bears, and I hope you got a deal for the excursion, which I see costs $US290 each. Good of you to take the time to take us along with you anyway. We loved Ketchikan as a place to shop around.

[@LaLidoLoca]

I think it was $269. It was the most expensive one we booked. Interesting reflecting on it.

[@sharonwoods537]

I saw a mother bear and her two cubs in Stika, in 2013.

[@safari79]

Let's excurt!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sharonwoods537]

Do the lumberjack show, it's a great entertainment in Ketchikan

[@teecee345]

We were suppose to go an an Alaskan cruise June 2020.My wife wasn't sure she'd like it. After watching the video's you've posted so far of your cruise, she definitely wants to go now. Looks very relaxing

[@purplequeen8318]

Would love to visit Alaska one day.

[@mikeenkelis8522]

It’s amazing how much this looks like Astoria, Oregon.

[@sharonvc9647]

We have gone to Alaska 8 times… saw a bear once… it was at Glacier Bay.

[@jackfrost4994]

We saw a bear in Glacier Bay also saw Mountain Goats. 2019

[@sharonvc9647]

@@jackfrost4994 yes!!!! Us too! Best wildlife was glacier bay except for the eagles!

[@chuckcanady578]

Been to Alaska 4 times. Many excursions, watching for bears everywhere we go. Have not seen a bear yet. Going again in 2023 🤞🤞maybe our luck will change. Alaska is beautiful and enjoyed everything we have done and seen. Glad you had a great trip.

[@natesm2893]

You may need to go to Denali NP. I went in June and Grizzlies were everywhere and alot had cubs..

[@chuckcanady578]

@@natesm2893 Thanks. We’re booked to go there in July 2023.

[@aussiejohn5835]

No bears, but you did get the "seal" of approval. That scenery is amazing but I am not sure it is worth the cost of the excursion. I love Princess but I find their shore excursions very overpriced. Alaska is amazing, I was last there in 2005 on Norwegian Sun and didn't see a bear. I did, however, see many bears in Whistler and I recommend a visit when you next stopover in Canada.

[@jonathanlawrence1401]

Rewatching this in Ketchikan while my wife naps.

[@evelynfrench804]

Did you do a tour of the ship? It looks huge! I think too huge for my husband and myself. How did you like it? Thanks for sharing your trip. We were in Alaska on a smaller Princess ship, loved our voyage.

[@LaLidoLoca]

I liked it. Didn’t explore much of it. Most of my energy was spent on running around those ports.

[@evelynfrench804]

@@LaLidoLoca thank you. Glad you enjoyed the ship. We love the ship time while cruising, especially the evening shows on Princess. ❤️

[@larrykness817]

Tony, we have cruised on Carnival and HAL several times. Would you compare the Princess line. What is the difference? Thanks and keep up the good blogs. 👍😁

[@LaLidoLoca]

I haven’t been on HAL, but Princess is very nice

[@johngriffin3431]

You have done a wonderful job on the videos, thank you so much for the effort. I just noticed I will be on the Mardi Gras 30th sailing and hope to meet you there.

[@jamesgavin9001]

2 questions. What month did you go? How far was the steep incline to the van?

[@gracettt1]

We were going to Alaska last year in April, but, Covid interrupted it. The only bear we saw was a binocular one off the ship. Naturalist on board helped to located for us. Looking forward to going again soon.

[@lindalaliberte8704]

Sorry you didn't see any bears on the tour. Enjoyed seal sighting. I want to compliment you on your great narration skills. You are so natural with your conversations on all your videos. It's like being right there with a friend who was telling you the story of what they are feeling and seeing. Thank you for this. Enjoy the rest of your cruise.🙂 PS: Do you think Jenny would be interested in cruising the inner passage from WA to Alaska,, on the ship you can save money on by putting your tent on the upper deck? 🤣🤣🤣

[@LaLidoLoca]

I don’t think she would :)

[@joentexas]

Carnival's Arnold Donald on CNBC's Closing Bell between 3-5. Hopefully he doesn't get preempted like DelRio was a few weeks ago.

[@joentexas]

Hope you were able to catch the interview, Tony. Arnold said Carnival has shipped 1/2 million passengers since the restart and ships are sailing cash flow positive with larger on-board purchases. Is the drop at the Casino table considered an on-board purchase? Probably.