Live … Ovation of the Seas …Alaska … May 13 - May 20, 2022

[RW20]

I am loving this review! The pictures are getting me excited for my cruise on Ovation to Alaska in August. The Ovation looks like it will keep the teenage boys well occupied!

I do have one question. I want to get an ulu (knife) in Alaska. Are you able to bring them back on the ship? I heard some cruises take them and you get a receipt to get it back at the end of the cruise and others are not allowing them and require you to have it shipped home before you board.

[Ozark_Kid]

26 minutes ago, RW20 said:

I am loving this review! The pictures are getting me excited for my cruise on Ovation to Alaska in August. The Ovation looks like it will keep the teenage boys well occupied!

I do have one question. I want to get an ulu (knife) in Alaska. Are you able to bring them back on the ship? I heard some cruises take them and you get a receipt to get it back at the end of the cruise and others are not allowing them and require you to have it shipped home before you board.

I don't know.   I saw them and when I did I wondered the same thing.  Then I thought if I could I would need to remember to pack it for the plane ride.

[Ozark_Kid]

We made it to the park.

 

There were. Ool totem.poles.

 

 

 

And tall trees

 

 

 

[SightCRR]

Don't think the storm will affect docking Thur but I bet it could be a bumpy ride to get there. sightcrr. 

[Ozark_Kid]

A lot of nice to see.  We enjoyed how easy the trails were to walk.

 

 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

Got down to the river.

 

 

While on our excursion yesterday that swoped down to our  oat so quickly Noone got a pic.  First eagle pic.

 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

Eagle vids

 

[Ozark_Kid]

We made our way to the bridge.  Look how nice the path is.

 

[Ozark_Kid]

We crossed the bridge on the was to the Alaska Raptor Center. 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

The visit was a little disappointing because all the birds were not on display.   Here is why.

 

But we did get to see some. 

 

 

 

 

[Ozark_Kid]

We have left Sitka so the cell service is gone and we are leaving for a show.  Will try posting more later.

[jmh2006]

Looks like an awesome day in Sitka!  I would love to go there one day.  Have been to Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.

[Ozark_Kid]

1 hour ago, jmh2006 said:

Looks like an awesome day in Sitka!  I would love to go there one day.  Have been to Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan.

It was a great day.  Yesterday it forcast rain all day.  Not a drop and some sun.  It was fun.

[Bleueyes44]

Great review, following along.

Can you please tell me how far of a walk was the Totem Poles and Raptor  Center ?  I'll be on the June 3rd sailing with my family  and most of the excursions were sold out .  Thought that may be something they can do if it's not too far.

[Ozark_Kid]

11 minutes ago, Bleueyes44 said:

Great review, following along.

Can you please tell me how far of a walk was the Totem Poles and Raptor  Center ?  I'll be on the June 3rd sailing with my family  and most of the excursions were sold out .  Thought that may be something they can do if it's not too far.

Thanks

It would be a total guess.  My DW said her iPhone shows that we walked about 7 miles today.  With that said we also walked to the other side of Sitka.  I would suggest googling Sitka map and look for one that has a distance indicator.   Once the bus drops you off it's at least 1/2 mile just to walk to the Nat'l park.

[Ocean Boy]

Great pictures. It is really cool of you to do this for us.

[luv2sailAgain]

6 hours ago, Bleueyes44 said:

Great review, following along.

Can you please tell me how far of a walk was the Totem Poles and Raptor  Center ?  I'll be on the June 3rd sailing with my family  and most of the excursions were sold out .  Thought that may be something they can do if it's not too far.

We are on the June 3 sailing and will, hopefully, be walking from the shuttle drop to the Totem Pole park. I used Google Earth to estimate the distance and got about 1/2 mile to the entrance of the parking lot. I will measure again to verify.

[luv2sailAgain]

5 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Thanks

It would be a total guess.  My DW said her iPhone shows that we walked about 7 miles today.  With that said we also walked to the other side of Sitka.  I would suggest googling Sitka map and look for one that has a distance indicator.   Once the bus drops you off it's at least 1/2 mile just to walk to the Nat'l park.

This is what I measured literally minutes before reading your post.  I also used Google maps to virtually walk from the bus drop to the park. Then, your post popped up!  What great timing!  Thank you so much!  I feel much better about leading my crew on our walking adventure in Sitka.

[bobmacliberty]

10 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Eagle vids

 

 

 

The Bald Eagle is such a majestic bird.  It's no wonder the US chose it as the national bird.  

[Lorey2007]

11 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

Eagle vids

 

 

Great video's did you take these from your phone?

[Tree_skier]

9 hours ago, Bleueyes44 said:

Great review, following along.

Can you please tell me how far of a walk was the Totem Poles and Raptor  Center ?  I'll be on the June 3rd sailing with my family  and most of the excursions were sold out .  Thought that may be something they can do if it's not too far.

Last year we found great options for excursions right after you got off the shuttle bus.  There were over a dozen vendors selling every kind of excursion you could imagine.  They were also at better prices than what had been charged in the cruise planner.

[reefgeek83]

12 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We have left Sitka so the cell service is gone and we are leaving for a show.  Will try posting more later.

 

How has the cell service been in ports?

 

We have T-Mobile and according to their coverage maps, we have service in each port. I'm not planning on getting a internet plan, just turning our phones on in port to check in on the kids. Curious how the service has been.

[Sea Dog]

@Ozark_Kid Great pictures John. Loved watching bald eagles. How far was the hike to see the totem poles?

[Oceansaway17]

12 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

We have left Sitka so the cell service is gone and we are leaving for a show.  Will try posting more later.

Thanks for photos and now between you and Twangster I now must visit the park during my Aug cruise on Quantum and 3rd to Sitka.