We Expected the WORST - Our $1.88/Day Alaska Cruise Review
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Can a $1.88/day Alaska cruise really be worth it? We sailed Norwegian Joy for 9 days through Glacier Bay to find out if an ultra-budget Alaska cruise can still deliver a premium vacation. 🔴 Join our FREE Elevate Motor Co Travel Newsletter for exclusive cruise tips, destination guides, and new video alerts: ➡️ https://www.elevatemotorco.com/newsletter ⭐️ Enjoy this video? Subscribe for more cruise reviews, Alaska cruise planning tips, and money-saving travel strategies. ============================= Watch Next 🎬 How We Booked This Alaska Cruise for Just $1.88 Per Day https://youtu.be/p40xtl1V5V4 🎬 Norwegian Joy Full Ship Review https://youtu.be/[https://youtu.be/1Mk401y32Cc] 🎬 MSC vs Norwegian: Is It Worth Paying More for Newer Ships? https://youtu.be/A8aPDkRXseI 🎬 NCL Ship Classes Ranked: Why Newer Isn't Always Better https://youtu.be/q-NklYtRZx0 🎬 We Expected the WORST - NCL Great Stirrup Cay Blew Us Away (2026) https://youtu.be/9AkMIfChjWk 🎬 NCL's Famous Steakhouse Has a BIG Problem https://youtu.be/Daiz5UMvpes 🎬 NCL's Newest Ships Have a GYM Problem (Luna, Aqua, Prima) https://youtu.be/Ga0PxDpu7ho 🎬 We Sailed NCL's Newest Ship at FULL CAPACITY - Honest Aqua Review (+ Luna Preview) https://youtu.be/AOWl9T5Er-M 🎬 NCL's Thermal Spa - Is It a RIP OFF? (Aqua Full Tour + Luna Preview) https://youtu.be/ukLkeZSoOnE =========================== Connect with Elevate Motor Co Travel 🌐 Website: https://www.elevatemotorco.com/travel 📬 Newsletter: https://www.elevatemotorco.com/newsletter 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Elevate-Motor-Co-Travel/61576429397742/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemotorcotravel/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevate.motor.co.travel 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevate-motor-company 📩 Contact Us: https://www.elevatemotorco.com/contact ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Ship & Alaska Itinerary 1:12 - First Impressions 3:43 - Cabin Upgrade Strategy 5:45 - Is Norwegian Joy Best for Alaska? 6:56 - Drinks, Dining, Spa & Excursions 11:36 - Did It Feel Like a Budget Cruise? 14:38 - Would We Book It Again? #AlaskaCruise #NorwegianJoy #NorwegianCruiseLine #BudgetTravel #CruiseTips Can you really have an incredible Alaska cruise for just $1.88 per person, per day? In this honest Norwegian Joy Alaska cruise review, we put one of the best cruise deals we've ever found to the test. After sailing a 9-day Norwegian Cruise Line itinerary through Glacier Bay National Park, we answer the question everyone asks: does a budget cruise actually feel cheap? We'll share what surprised us about Norwegian Joy, our cabin upgrade strategy, why we skipped the drink package, specialty dining, spa passes, and expensive shore excursions—and why those decisions actually made our Alaska vacation better. Whether you're planning your first Alaska cruise or deciding between Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Bliss, or another Alaska itinerary, this review will help you decide where your money is best spent. In this video you'll learn: • Whether Norwegian Joy is worth booking for Alaska • How we upgraded our cabin for less • Why we skipped expensive cruise packages • Whether Glacier Bay makes this itinerary worth it • How to experience Alaska without spending hundreds on excursions • Whether we'd book this exact cruise again Our mission at Elevate Motor Co Travel is to help you experience 5-Star Travel on a 1-Star Budget through honest cruise reviews, practical travel strategies, and real-world buying advice.