Was It Worth It?? Family Cruise to Alaska 2023!! 🚢 (Cruising with kids on RC Quantum of the Seas)

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  • čas přidán 9. 08. 2023
  • We took our family of 5 on an Alaskan cruise on Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas. Is cruising with Kids worth it?
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Komentáře • 181

  • @carolyngarrison10
    @carolyngarrison10 Před 10 měsíci +12

    One of the biggest and most important reasons to bring your kids on a cruise, or any vacation for that matter, is making lasting memories.♥️

  • @katiemoreno3013
    @katiemoreno3013 Před 10 měsíci +14

    The commentary and the editing for this vlog is 25/10!!

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 Před 10 měsíci +27

    When you said you guys are basically alaskan, I am alaskan.. and that made me laugh. I hope you guys enjoyed it. Much love ❤

  • @rhondaduerer9437
    @rhondaduerer9437 Před 10 měsíci +5

    The best time to cruise is when school is in. It’s less crowded and less kids. Pre Covid when our kids were all younger we would take two cruises a year. One with kids and one without. It was wonderful. We have amazing memories. Two of of three kids are adults now and so the way we cruise has changed. Enjoy the time with your kids.

  • @bleonard1803
    @bleonard1803 Před 10 měsíci +8

    ‘I want $500!’
    Way to teach Jamesy young! She’s going to go far in life!
    I’ve only ever been on RC cruises and I’ve always loved them! This ship is my next big goal in life and now I’m even more excited to make it happen after seeing this!

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Alaska is my favorite state! I lived in Anchorage for 5 years in the early 1970’s. You could drive 15 minutes out of town and be in places you’d swear no one had ever been there before. Beautiful place to live!

  • @marybethsmarvellouslife4490
    @marybethsmarvellouslife4490 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Alaska cruises are the best - I call them my Luxury Cottage on The Lake vacations - balcony door is open the whole time, no bugs, and all the water sports, adventures and fantastic food! 😂💜 As always, thanks for sharing Dashleys!! 💜💜

  • @alwaystherightanswer
    @alwaystherightanswer Před 10 měsíci +8

    Love you guys! Y'all are great parents and the vlogs are so wonderful. I love seeing the kids grow and become more and more independent. I only wish you'd vlog more often like you used to.

  • @melanieguy7199
    @melanieguy7199 Před 10 měsíci +4

    So happy you guys had a awesome time❤❤

  • @RonetteRiggs-ys4mu
    @RonetteRiggs-ys4mu Před 10 měsíci

    So beautiful! Thanks for sharing your vacation. Great that you brought your whole family. It is great

  • @petitecherie501
    @petitecherie501 Před 10 měsíci +4

    James hair is so beautiful with all the clips. Have an absolutely marvelous Cruise. Sending the good weather winds to Alaska.

  • @GrannyS217
    @GrannyS217 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I am glad you are real- call them what you may. I think you had a good time and beat the heat! 💕

  • @ruthhidrobo6209
    @ruthhidrobo6209 Před 10 měsíci +14

    Love Dalin, “I had 0 guilt, get outta here!” You guys are too cute 😂

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Yes Ashley Alaska is special!!! ❤

  • @naomimiller2268
    @naomimiller2268 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I’m so glad you had a good experience while visiting my hometown of Sitka on your cruise. I grew up here and I’ve lived here many years. I’ve always thought it is the most beautiful place in the world.

  • @purdyhen7903
    @purdyhen7903 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Your making some amazing memories with your kids! That in its self is priceless! 🤎

  • @marykauffman5260
    @marykauffman5260 Před 10 měsíci +1

    How awesome! I always tell everyone you should visit Alaska at least twice in your life, once in the winter and once in the summer!

  • @beckyfearereck
    @beckyfearereck Před 10 měsíci +6

    I love the voiceover! You’re way too funny Dalin

  • @ashleylovepace1941
    @ashleylovepace1941 Před 10 měsíci +2

    This was a great video even though my kids are older. Great info for younger families. Love you guys

  • @carolinagirl3896
    @carolinagirl3896 Před 10 měsíci

    Cruise looked like a lot of fun and beautiful sites. I’ve always wanted to go on the Alaskan cruise. Love the fam. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @melrhea12
    @melrhea12 Před 10 měsíci +1

    So much fun! The sweetest family 💕

  • @kimwells8395
    @kimwells8395 Před 10 měsíci

    Like you Ashley, I loved my Alaska cruise and want to go back. I have not been on any warmer cruises but it is something about Alaska that makes you want to come back.

  • @winnamitchell3446
    @winnamitchell3446 Před 10 měsíci +3

    OMG! You went right by my city! Campbell River! We love seeing the ships! 🦀🐋🐬🇨🇦

  • @Greatdanemama87
    @Greatdanemama87 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was born and raised in Sitka and you guys were very lucky, It’s normally raining. we don’t get a lot of snow in southeast Alaska but the further north you get the more snow and the colder it is.

  • @laraewalton6855
    @laraewalton6855 Před 10 měsíci +1

    On my bucket list for sure… I have never been on a cruise and always wanted to. Alaska cruise for sure!

  • @beverleypicard2116
    @beverleypicard2116 Před 9 měsíci

    This video was adorable guys really fun .❤

  • @beckylitster29
    @beckylitster29 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow !! So much fun ❤

  • @juliahjalmarsson7317
    @juliahjalmarsson7317 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What an amazing trip 🙏 love you guys 😁❤️🌴✨

  • @Rochelny
    @Rochelny Před 10 měsíci +1

    Feels like I just watched the same episode with Sheena Melwani's family but they took the Princess ship!! So awesome! Glad you had a good time!

  • @heidimariebell6571
    @heidimariebell6571 Před 10 měsíci

    I went on this exact cruise last summer and it was so fun!!!!

  • @ajcurran100
    @ajcurran100 Před 10 měsíci +5

    George saying don’t let Violet trip is absolute big brother goals ♥️

  • @JessaM8338
    @JessaM8338 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Aww I miss the Quantum of the Seas. I went on it to from the Port of Brisbane Queensland Australia to the South Pacific Islands for 9 days. It was bliss! The staff were amazing, especially the dining staff.

  • @michelehumann811
    @michelehumann811 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome video and thanks for the information

  • @missymyers7043
    @missymyers7043 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The smaller ships are definitely less crowded, with still the same amenities, like the kids club. Alaska is beautiful!!! Good for you for going.

  • @tiffanynerz1429
    @tiffanynerz1429 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Looks like Heaven!!❤❤

  • @kariblyda3112
    @kariblyda3112 Před 10 měsíci +1

    “Lumberyard and jackey “….. you are flipping KILLING me with this!! 😂

  • @beckylitster29
    @beckylitster29 Před 10 měsíci +1

    So amazing !!

  • @sharisiragusa8271
    @sharisiragusa8271 Před 10 měsíci

    Alaska was our 1st cruise and we decided it is our last....Loved it So Much and Nothing will be able to top it!... You are right, video doesn't do it justice!...Glad you Enjoyed!

  • @queenoftheecouch-alysad7002
    @queenoftheecouch-alysad7002 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Awesome ❤🎉 the bingo voice-over😂😂😂

  • @yolandashields8993
    @yolandashields8993 Před 9 měsíci

    This was so helpful. We have a 6 year old and twin 4 year olds and just did our first Disney Cruise (The Wish). I feel exactly the same as you guys. We found ourselves saying why did we even come too, because it's really hard yet still so fun and worth it. That was very well put. We didn't feel guilty leaving them at the kids club either. We are now planning the RC Alaska cruise on Quantum.

  • @melodyspoor3127
    @melodyspoor3127 Před 10 měsíci

    Sommers in Alaska, Violett vlogs, this Alaska life and many others are great channels.

  • @karlaruter3221
    @karlaruter3221 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I'm glad you had a great time. George and James will cherish the memories. Don't know if Violet will remember but you have video and pictures 😊

  • @DisneyAdulting
    @DisneyAdulting Před 10 měsíci +6

    As a travel agent….please get passports! If you ever are on a cruise that goes to other countries and u miss the ship or get sick/hurt there. The passport will be extremely helpful to get back home or to a different port to meet up with your cruise ship. Glad y’all had an amazing time! I will be on the Disney wonder for 8 days on an Alaskan cruise in September. 😊

    • @dbaby9361
      @dbaby9361 Před 10 měsíci

      Is a passport necessary for an Alaska cruise if u are cruising out of Seattle and you are a US citizen? passports have a huge wait time right now

    • @DisneyAdulting
      @DisneyAdulting Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@dbaby9361 As far as I know for Alaskan cruises out of Seattle you should be fine with just birth certificates. However, each cruise line has their own set of rules regarding passports. So I would definitely check with whatever cruise line you’re sailing with.

    • @dbaby9361
      @dbaby9361 Před 10 měsíci

      @@DisneyAdulting thanks

    • @heatherharper0224
      @heatherharper0224 Před 3 měsíci +1

      We're going on a Disney cruise to Alaska, out of Vancouver in June...do you know if we'll be okay using a birth certificate for a 2-year-old? I just think it sounds crazy to get a passport for such a young child, but EVERY article I read says something different.
      Update: I found out he definitely needed a passport, so we did an expedited one thinking it could take 4-6wks & it literally came in a week & a half. I'm very happy we got it taken care of in plenty of time. Whew!

  • @stephyLynn7
    @stephyLynn7 Před 10 měsíci

    Y’all are freakin hilarious in like 1000 ways 😂😂😂

  • @user-kz4of3uf2h
    @user-kz4of3uf2h Před 2 měsíci

    I lived in Sitka for a few years, it's absolutely gorgeous and a great place for kids to grow up!

  • @Rhianna74
    @Rhianna74 Před 10 měsíci +1

    My husbands family is from Ketchikan!!😢❤ I’m so glad you all got to see it!

  • @kalyco6211
    @kalyco6211 Před 10 měsíci +3

    An Alaskan cruise is on my bucket list!! Looks like you guys had a great time!

  • @The_Star_Eccentric
    @The_Star_Eccentric Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love Dalin’s old man commentary.

  • @gaildean559
    @gaildean559 Před 10 měsíci

    Just got off NCL Encore a couple of weeks ago. I know what you mean about videos and pictures. There is absolutely no way you can capture what you see. I am already planning another on. No words. Loved it!

  • @beckywiese4484
    @beckywiese4484 Před 10 měsíci

    My husband and I were on an Alaskan cruise the end of April. We were on the NCL, Bliss. It was cold, rainy, and snowy.

  • @c.lawrence
    @c.lawrence Před 10 měsíci +3

    Taking the stairs on a cruise ship like that? Madness! :D

  • @tracyreidhead1459
    @tracyreidhead1459 Před 10 měsíci

    My favorite thing I’ve heard is to not call it a vacation and instead a family trip since traveling with kids is work and I love that perspective. Also not sure if you’ve heard of the bumkins smock for violet similar to a bib but long sleeve and goes over clothes and they have it in Disney! We take it everywhere for our 18 month old.

  • @Tsimon7
    @Tsimon7 Před 8 měsíci

    We are cruising to Alaska next July. You guys had great weather.

  • @michealcobia7869
    @michealcobia7869 Před 10 měsíci +2

    The whale watching in Juneau is something you should try next time.

  • @rachelmiller2063
    @rachelmiller2063 Před 10 měsíci

    Omg you were on the same cruise as the other CZcamsr I watch @SarahRaeVlogs how fun. Definitely on my bucket lists to go.

  • @KatyWatson173
    @KatyWatson173 Před 10 měsíci

    When I lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland we had a nesting pair of Bald Eagles in one of our trees by the dock. They are amazing birds. I have the I’m Smiling shirt from the Raptor Center I bought it directly from their online store. 🙂🌈🐈🐈‍⬛💖

  • @love2travel788
    @love2travel788 Před 10 měsíci

    This is my first time watching your channel. You guys are hilarious! I just had surgery & trying not to laugh is tough.

  • @littlelorib7980
    @littlelorib7980 Před 10 měsíci

    Alaska is majestic ❤❤❤❤

  • @williej3831
    @williej3831 Před 10 měsíci

    A Cruse to Alaska is always worth it. Especially on Royal Caribbean great Cruse line.

  • @nwjeepgirl
    @nwjeepgirl Před 9 měsíci

    Loved your video 😊 Just booked another cruise, this time on the Quantum. May I ask what deck you stayed on.?

  • @kimwatkins93
    @kimwatkins93 Před 10 měsíci

    You Book of Mormon musical jokes always get me 😂
    Taking this cruise in 2 weeks with our 7 month old!

  • @dianewillson7099
    @dianewillson7099 Před 10 měsíci

    Born in Alaska with moose in the back yard
    Alaska and Hawaii are the most beautiful states to me
    Thank you for sharing

  • @jolawtey2510
    @jolawtey2510 Před 10 měsíci

    if you do your excursion with the cruise ship its down to them to get you back on time for Saling if you book independently its down to you to be back on time all on the insurance
    I've done disney kids club and they had loads of planned activities I think it depends on the session or ship but your right they are both fab xx

  • @taylormalinowski5415
    @taylormalinowski5415 Před 10 měsíci

    Y'all are making me miss Alaska and my friends there 😢

  • @spruceandhemlock
    @spruceandhemlock Před 10 měsíci +2

    Summer in SE AK was unusually sunny & warm. Tourists are lucky! P.S. - the best place to see eagles and bears are the landfills 👍🏼

  • @ericlee6495
    @ericlee6495 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hey 👋 The Dashlyes family 😂 I watch your videos first time 😊❤

  • @jessicabarnes1537
    @jessicabarnes1537 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I live in sitka alaska and I would have liked if I would have seen you guys when you were there.

  • @rebeccaschmid8559
    @rebeccaschmid8559 Před 10 měsíci

    Disposable bibs are the best for cruising (and any vacation without laundry)!

  • @kieshpeash
    @kieshpeash Před 7 měsíci

    Nice, honest review

  • @jacquelinejohnson3564
    @jacquelinejohnson3564 Před 10 měsíci

    I was on the same cruise with the dashleys!!

  • @hizgrase
    @hizgrase Před 10 měsíci

    I just love James’ hairdos

  • @ashleylovepace1941
    @ashleylovepace1941 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love the narrator voice! ❤️

  • @user-or7ks7mp7l
    @user-or7ks7mp7l Před 10 měsíci

    LOL George parenting hall “don’t let her trip” 😂

  • @lizregan1949
    @lizregan1949 Před 10 měsíci

    Very cool trip.

  • @lisapickett116
    @lisapickett116 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Commented a few times, and i’m disappointed I wish you would have walked around Juneau more. That’s where I was born!! ❤

  • @sarahl.944
    @sarahl.944 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Friends of mine recently came back from an Alaskan Cruise. I wonder if they were on your cruise. I keep watching the people in the background for them. 😂

  • @deecali
    @deecali Před 4 měsíci

    You guys look like you had a wonderful time. We went in early June last year, it rained the entire time and was our worst cruise to date. My 2 and 3 year got sick. I hope we can go back again one day when they are older and told to go in July or August. It was $10k down the drain by the time we paid for airfare, balcony cabin and cancelled excursions. We love RC but it was a learning lesson for sure.

  • @dawnsutherland3461
    @dawnsutherland3461 Před 10 měsíci +1

    We live here in Washington state. Have fun.

  • @sarahweld4533
    @sarahweld4533 Před 10 měsíci

    Yup us older folks take longer to get ready , be glad they are still with you .

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 Před 10 měsíci

    Great you can now have a go at Bingo !!!

  • @keaunapreheim3850
    @keaunapreheim3850 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm taking 5 kids in June...I'm also bringing my mom and we are hoping for the best!

  • @jackieaudus9829
    @jackieaudus9829 Před 10 měsíci

    Cruising is Always worth it… best vacation EVER!!! I’d do it more than once a year if I could find someone to go with !!!

  • @lyndakempland4559
    @lyndakempland4559 Před 10 měsíci

    I hope so I use to live in Fairbanks. Alaska is the best state 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @dawnsutherland3461
    @dawnsutherland3461 Před 10 měsíci +2

    My daughter is in Seattle to watch the Seahawks play .

  • @benjaminandrews3893
    @benjaminandrews3893 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for the video, I liked the overdub voice. 🤣

  • @seastheday956
    @seastheday956 Před 8 měsíci

    That checkin lady does us every time😊 she so nice.
    Juneau: that isn't the main town. Its a few miles to the left.

  • @nicolparents
    @nicolparents Před 10 měsíci

    We are going next year and trying to decide between this ship and Ovation !! They both look very similar, one might have bumper cars ! We are going with four adults and four kids all under age 11.

  • @MargaretM-bc6cf
    @MargaretM-bc6cf Před 10 měsíci

    You should try the Disney cruise ship. The kids will love it.

  • @HerbalMegan
    @HerbalMegan Před 5 měsíci

    As long as you direct your feelings toward me were good 🤣 LMAO

  • @michaelamansholt
    @michaelamansholt Před 9 měsíci

    Haha Pels has the best dumplings! Definitely a good choice for a juneau day

  • @carlasmith5165
    @carlasmith5165 Před 10 měsíci

    I took a train from NC to Seattle to cruise to Alaska. Stayed in Seattle for three days before the cruise. The cruise coming back from the excursion before mine hit an iceberg! My cruise was cancelled.
    I paid all that money on Amtrak just to get to Seattle and loose my cruise. I will try again next summer.

  • @chloevarner3754
    @chloevarner3754 Před 10 měsíci

    Juneau is my hometown!

  • @MicheleBrown-lt1hz
    @MicheleBrown-lt1hz Před 10 měsíci +1

    Vacationing anywhere with little ones is definitely kind of difficult. But you will look back on it one day and miss it. We do 😏

  • @dayleyhouse
    @dayleyhouse Před 10 měsíci

    we are going on an 11 day in October... just my husbadn and I..Norwegian Cruise Lines

  • @isaaco2869
    @isaaco2869 Před 10 měsíci

    What dates did y’all go? We cruise on the ovation of the seas 9/8.

  • @eddiea5934
    @eddiea5934 Před 24 dny

    Can you please tell me the dates you went as the weather looks great!

  • @beverleypicard2116
    @beverleypicard2116 Před 9 měsíci

    Pizza looked delicious .
    I also have a pizza stone and was so happy when you said put the pan right on top to cook . I cooked mine right on stone no pan , so I'm assuming I am wrong and happy to finally know how to cook on pizza stone . Lol, 😂, true story , don't tell me that your not sure if it right or not . Lol

  • @alyciaingalls6004
    @alyciaingalls6004 Před 9 měsíci

    I wish you were my parents
    Such a cute family

  • @Bonniees9
    @Bonniees9 Před 10 měsíci +3

    God did that!!

  • @tleeg74
    @tleeg74 Před 7 měsíci

    Stumbled into your channel while researching Alaska cruises.
    You mentioned you didn't have passports and said that wasn't a problem....right?
    My wife always thought you needed one cause u go through Canada and I always told her "I don't think you need one".
    We are planning to fly to Seattle and take the Alaska cruise.
    Thanks