We’re Shipping Our Vintage RV To Alaska… ON A BOAT??

We’re Shipping Our Vintage RV To Alaska… ON A BOAT?? - Ferry Cruise Part 1

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10 ай бұрын

Our vintage camper van is headed for Alaska! But instead of driving the 40+ hours in our RV, we’re loading her and our tow vehicle onto the MV Columbia ferry and setting sail on a 3 day cruise from Seattle to southern Alaska on the Alaska Marine Highway! Oh and they sold out of cabins onboard, so we’ll be tent camping on the deck of the ship for the entire journey. 🤣 Let the (hopefully) once in a lifetime adventure begin!
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@TsunamiKitten56 10 ай бұрын

It's not safe to sleep in your vehicle, but sleeping in a tent out on the deck is perfectly safe 😂 great video as always! This one was super fun!

@RobotPorter 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@amyrudolph1090 10 ай бұрын

It's illegal to sleep in your vehicle - coast guard rules.

@niure86 10 ай бұрын

If the ship where to be going down, you rather be up on deck close to liferafts and what not than on the lowest car deck in an RV, right?

@DannyA3579 10 ай бұрын

Probably also don’t want people dying of carbon monoxide poison if they decide to run their engines in an enclosed area. Awesome video. Deck camping looks cool.

@Kris_M 10 ай бұрын

And because of fire safety.

@patriciamoore6492 10 ай бұрын

Camping on a ferry deck! Can't wait to hear how that went. Very clever of you to get Clementine to Alaska via ferry! An adventure for sure!

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

It truly was! Not sure we'd do it again, but we're happy to have saved the miles 😅

@TenajTino 10 ай бұрын

Just drove our Sprinter to Alaska! We absolutely love it here ❤❤

@skepticalmaiden 10 ай бұрын

Ok, y'all are insane, insanely brave and I'm here for it.

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@jenniferbrown8305 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the state has been cutting ferry routes and staff for years at this point. There used to be at least twice a week ferries north in the summer. I live in Ketchikan and spent my youth doing activities across southeast. I've ridden that ferry about 10 times. Our most common route though was to drive to Prince Rupert, BC and take a six hour ferry ride to Ketchikan.

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Such a bummer. We met quite a few people onboard who said the ferry used to run all the time, so they'd hop off for a few days here and there and just catch the next one. Now, you'd be stranded for at least a week if you got off :/

@warrenpeterson6065 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to my part of the planet! I am retired now but worked for the British Columbia Ferries for 25 years and have visited all of the ports of call you will be making and so many more. I am confident you two will be blown away by the sights and sounds. Best wishes for a fantastic journey.

@jj-if6it 9 ай бұрын

what a fun job! BC is one of my favourite parts of the world

@micaylabirondo836 10 ай бұрын

This is SO much better than watching you guys renovate a run-down house. I can't wait for your next videos!!

@vickyrun8796 10 ай бұрын

I agree 💯%

@msutton3147 10 ай бұрын

Well I was not expecting to see you setting up a tent on the deck of a ship! Your both always so positive, even in the most sketchy situations! ☺ Hope you both made it OK and did not end up flying off into the ocean! 🥶

@PickupthePieces76 9 ай бұрын

I guess whenever they run into these kind of situations they can always say, well, at least it makes good content. haha

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Hahaha, we did not expect it either! In fact, when we realized there weren't any cabins left, we actually called the ferry company because we didn't believe that tent camping was the only other option 🤣

@ThemeParkBazza 10 ай бұрын

Completely understand you protecting the front plate number, but it did make me smile as you kinda have a unique looking van and car 😂😂

@mikewingate284 10 ай бұрын

What an interesting concept. Sleeping in a tent, on a boat, with your RV just a few steps away.

@olbird7647 10 ай бұрын

😂

@FareDaze62 10 ай бұрын

I did that trip for my 40th Bday, sleeping out on a deck chair. I was vastly under prepared for the temp at night with too thin a sleeping bag. It was a fantastic adventure with a very interesting, fun group of fellow deck campers going to Alaska for all different reasons. Hope you made some friends.

@TravelbyDartTV 9 ай бұрын

When you've booked a 'room with a view,' but chance decides to give you the entire oceanfront suite instead. It's like a floating campsite where starry nights come with a gentle lullaby of engine vibrations. Glad you turned this into an interesting experience. I mean, you're may not be camping, but you're 'maritime glamping!' I've done few unconventional accommodations for our TV show so two thumbs for you guys!

@judithgreen3689 10 ай бұрын

Who needs a luxury liner? -- sleeping on the deck looks like an adventure. & you're the Endless Adventure!

@susanfoster8637 10 ай бұрын

We moved to Sitka on the Columbia in 1994. We had a pre schooler and jr high kid, 3 cats, 2 cars and a corgi. We did have a cabin, but over the next decade to numerous trips on the Alaska Marine Highway and slept in the Solarium many, many nights. 10 years later we left Sitka on the Kennicutt and drove across Canada with one kid, the same 3 cats, corgi, but only one Subaru, to our new home in Vermont.

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Whoa! That's quite a group you had in tow. Y'all are Marine Highway experts at this point! Glad you seem to have only good memories of your adventures onboard 🙌

@marge3157 10 ай бұрын

Good for you guys, not giving up on the old girl. If things didn't go right then go wrong, it wouldn't be an adventure.

@lisawhipple8929 9 ай бұрын

“Bringing it up the rear”I love it!! I love it !!! God I love you guys.!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@jeevjagostudios 10 ай бұрын

Getting Clementine and Ruby to Alaska on a ferry seems like the easy part. Driving the dynamic duo around Alaska seems like tempting fate. I hope your travels go well. Of course, one way or the other, I'm sure there will be entertaining videos.😉

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Oh ya...we're pretty scared about all the mountains (and potential snow on those mountains!) plus being out on pretty remote stretches of highway... 😅 but we're hoping since it's September and we have our little Ruby to get us out of jams that we'll be okay? 🤞🤞

@mikemertz32 10 ай бұрын

What a great adventure you are on! I was just getting ready to congratulate you for not saying "frickin" during the whole video and then Allison says it at dinner and Eric said it at the end! You sound so much more intelligent when you leave it out!!!

@joannebarrett1837 10 ай бұрын

Thanks guys! Hope you didnt get blown away!

@GOBISH-udu4u 9 ай бұрын

I was bunking in a chair behind you in the solarium! I had the best time on the ferry, it was nice to meet you! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventures.

@Sunnysa123 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy, but please, we want more than one video in a week. I can't wait that long for just one video😅 please please please❤ love your videos!!!!

@cketts8128 10 ай бұрын

Oh my…..that loading took so long!! Our cross-Chanel ferries, here in the U.K., are light speed comparatively 😂😂🧡💚

@HSolar 10 ай бұрын

Thats what I was thinking, must be partly cause of the car lift system & ferry smaller than Channel Ferries but much longer journey can you imagine them letting tents on those no chance!

@cketts8128 10 ай бұрын

@@HSolar - oh crickey….don’t get me started on the tent situation 😂😂😂. That’s so unsafe and why isn’t the ferry fit for purpose? Crazy!

@marthat4258 10 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see the rest of your Alaska vlogs! I've been there twice so I can't wait to see how you feel about it.

@LoneTraveler-nc6rf 10 ай бұрын

Love traveling up by ferry. Boarding the ferry is about weight and balance with vehicles, not disorientation. Also the reason two vehicles are more economical then your RV and car connected.

@jeffhampton2767 10 ай бұрын

This is amazing. I'm surprised you are actually doing this. This could end up being your best series!! Congratulations!! 👍🏻👍🏻❤🇺🇸🙏🏻

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We're so excited to see Alaska before the snow and dark sets in 😍

@CreatorInTrng 10 ай бұрын

There was a time when I frequently ferried back and forth to Sardinia from the Italian mainland. Slept on deck (no tents), in hallways, lounges, etc. with my sleeping bag with a less than luxurious inflatable mattress. Even tried the rooms a couple of times. In season, the decks are fine. The hallways were ok when it got a bit cooler. In Winter, I would book a room - more availability and a little cheaper. The droning of the engines was constant. Earplugs were a necessity for sleeping. You can't sleep late in a room. Bang, bang, bang on the door early and intercom music blaring to wake you up. I actually slept better on deck.

@grayeagleswolves 10 ай бұрын

Hi Eric and Allison I freaking love how y'all are on the ship sailing to our 2nd most Favorite state in the USA Alaska what a blast can't wait to see what's next

@Dinariina 10 ай бұрын

I remember in 1995 traveling with ferry between France and England by night. I had to sleep on the floor and it was cold. There was also a storm and ferry was rocking. I hated it so much. And end of it I got a flu. Worst trip ever. 😊Even thinking about doing the same thing you are doing I would say no. I could never do 3 day trip like you do. Good luck to you and I hope you get to safely to Alaska.👍🙂

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

That sounds much worse than our tent camping experience - sorry you had such a terrible time! Glad ship camping is a very distant memory for you and a slightly distant memory for us 🤣

@AmandaSchnaare 10 ай бұрын

If yall meet up with Simple Living Alaska... I will LOSE my darn mind! OMG!!! Be safe!!!

@angelam.5311 10 ай бұрын

I just love it when your videos come in! I look forward to them. Hope you’re doing well.

@chrisnewman4296 10 ай бұрын

Excited! this is a real adventure, a cruise, salmon for dinner, what else could you ask for?

@jansheehan302 10 ай бұрын

Loved the tent on the boat deck ...I wouldn't have coped even half as well as you did. Thanks so much for sharing x

@alohatvj 10 ай бұрын

Safe travels to Alaska. Look forward to your amazing Alaskan videos 📹.

@janadachingwa9234 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing the RV and car being shipped to Alaska.

@dorisweems1510 10 ай бұрын

I think that's neat to sleep in your tent on the boat deck, I want to do that. What an amazing adventure, wow.

@doke889 10 ай бұрын

I’m not sure that Death Valley and Alaska are the best places to go with a vehicle that breaks down constantly.

@lrfox49 10 ай бұрын

I am to old to do the adventures you guys do so thank you for sharing everything with us, love it!!

@SuzeTries 10 ай бұрын

Reminds me of sleeping on the deck for an overnight ferry to Corfu from Italy back in the day - no tents, no sleeping bag just lots of people and lots of fun?!

@chadrathbone 9 ай бұрын

I think the pro tip for tent camping on the deck of that boat… magnet anchors for your tent.

@jeromep 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to Washington. I hope you take some time to explore the state more, especially east of the Cascades. Come to the Yakima Valley, visit the Columbia Basin, too many places to list. Went on an Alaska cruise this year. Second time. We thought it would be cool to take the RV up there and spend a couple weeks seeing things you don’t have time to on a cruise. Much to our horror, the price to load up the RV and book a cabin on board, so as to not sleep in a tent on the fantail of the ferry, was twice the cost of the cruise, and that didn’t include food; you have to buy that a la carte on board. We’ll add this to our bucket list.

@jeannesauvage117 9 ай бұрын

Wow! I have lived in Seattle for decades and feel like a ferry pro, but I never knew there was a ferry you could camp on with your tent! That is crazy! You guys always have the best experiences!!

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Right? We couldn't believe it! Such a wild experience 😅

@albarrett 9 ай бұрын

In 2013 I purchased an exotic sports and had it delivered to Salt lake City. In no way did I ever think of driving the car to Anchorage. I spent a month touring the northwest and arrived in Bellingham two days before sailing. I had also purchased a cabin with full bathroom at a reasonable price so all I needed was to buy some prepared food for the trip, but the meals on board are excellent. Camping on the sun deck is an experience, but if you can sleep in a recliner, the main lounge has plenty of room. It was a blast of a trip. We stopped in Ketchikan, a couple of other places , and Juneau where we switched ships to one of the ocean going ferries. Made one last stop in Yakutat. Plenty of glacier and wildlife viewing along the way. By the way - you do NOT arrive in Anchorage. The ship docks in Whittier about an hour and a half south of ANC and you will drive through a long tunnel and then have a beautiful drive along Turnagain Arm to ANC. One last comment - when I arrived at the loading dock in Bellingham I spoke to the bosun about my new, expensive car and could he find a safe place for the car where it was not likely to be bumped or dinged by other vehicles. He put me in an isolated spot at the bow - safe and sound. Many thanks to the Captain and Crew.

@stuartofblyth 10 ай бұрын

These kids never disappoint. On the ferries I've been on, access to the upper levels is via ramps, like on a multi-storey car park. Never seen one of those lift contraptions.

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Us either! And we couldn't believe that you drive yourself onto the lift and ride it up. It was a wild experience from the start! 🤣

@placesonthelist 10 ай бұрын

We used the marine ferry when we visited in Aug. 21. We rode it from Ketchikan to Juno to Skagway to Haines. It was great, we got a cabin for the overnight to Juno.

@lisawatson3656 10 ай бұрын

I am 100% invested in this trip to Alaska!

@devongreen2746 9 ай бұрын

THIS ADVENTURE IS ENDLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@CytivaDiva 10 ай бұрын

You have outdone yourselves. Thank you for always keeping it real and entertaining. Wishing you a wonderful adventure in Alaska. Can't wait for next week's video.

@karlmopete 9 ай бұрын

It’s unfortunate you missed traveling through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Canada 🇨🇦

@annaschmidt2 10 ай бұрын

"Camping on a ferry" sounds like fun. My kids would love doing this.

@WhereRVGoing 10 ай бұрын

You guys are crazy, love it 😀 ❤

@asnormalasitgets2819 10 ай бұрын

I have been watching your channel for a long time now and enjoy it. Thanks for not putting in any dings in this video. It always scares our dog and she always leaves the room in fear. Thanks Again!

@terizumbusch8408 10 ай бұрын

What an exciting adventure, Something I would love to do. Just make sure when you're in alaska that you take the road from glen allen to valdez right through the pass through the Chucatche mountains because it is one of the most beautiful drives in the world, No exaggeration.

@scotttan6377 10 ай бұрын

So cool - didn't realize you can take a "ferry" from Washington to Alaska ! @2:33 No state room ! @3:27 ". . .three days and seven hours . . . " And , no state room . @8:56 3 hrs to wait for Eric in Clementine . That's a long wait !!! @15:00 the dining room and food looked pretty good and probably expensive, but why not for a once in a life time trip ! Hopefully the cooler weather is a welcomed reprieve over hot and humid or just hot !

@marialaska777 10 ай бұрын

From an Alaskan… Surprisingly, the food on the ferries is pretty reasonably priced

@barbaradoster5954 10 ай бұрын

You are cruising the inside passage, beautiful scenery! Enjoy!

@teresehansen302 10 ай бұрын

Wow what an adventure. I’ve never seen tents on a boat before.

@beverlypoirier705 10 ай бұрын

Can't wait to see your next video. Should be very interesting to see how the rest of your cruise goes! Safe travels

@tinas4946 9 ай бұрын

Oh my GAWD.... I can't believe it. My husband and I did this 30 years ago. We slept in a lounge chair. I can't wait to see the rest of the trip!

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

No way! You guys definitely did it right...the tent was not the way to go. At least not for us 😅

@chachasantiago450 10 ай бұрын

So excited!!

@mitsim 10 ай бұрын

Best adventure yet! What a kick! I've never heard of such a thing as cruise ship camping!

@Fogelmiser 10 ай бұрын

Loved this chaotic vlog! ❤️

@marybethsmarvellouslife4490 9 ай бұрын

This is SO FUN!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Can’t wait to continue on adventuring with you!

@LauraS-pf2qz 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Can't wait for the next one.

@yoshie- 9 ай бұрын

Eric's face @3:55 made my day 🤣

@MyBackyardScience 9 ай бұрын

Tent sleeping on the ship's deck! You guys are having quite an adventure! I was glad to see you tied it to the rail! I worried the tent would fly away! 🙂

@chrisraven2229 10 ай бұрын

Great video..hope you enjoy the ferry and have a fantastic trip in Alaska...looking forward to your future videos...what an adventure🙂

@venessastabile3153 10 ай бұрын

Excited to see your next show, have safe travels ya'all!!!

@olbird7647 10 ай бұрын

Loving this adventure 😊

@Markyboy944 10 ай бұрын

Thanks both again for the best vlogs, hope your mum is doing ok Erik. Been watching you since you left your apartment in SF, it has helped me enjoy retirement 👍

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Oh wow! You've been with us for quite a while! Luckily Eric's mom is hanging in there. She has her good and bad days, but we're all just very thankful to have so much extra time with her ❤️ Hope retirement's treating you well!

@Audri_at_Auds-and-Ends 10 ай бұрын

What an adventure already!

@heather91582 10 ай бұрын

This looks like so much fun, and what an adventure! That’s what life is all about 😊 Have a fun trip!

@mariepalkiewicz852 10 ай бұрын

Now this is exciting I can not wait for the next one be safe have fun!

@carolvillanueva3728 10 ай бұрын

What an amazing experience and adventure. That looks like so much fun. Take care. Loving your video's. 😊

@andystreet1479 10 ай бұрын

great start to an awesome adventure can't wait

@deniseheins2133 10 ай бұрын

This is the craziest thing I've ever seen 😆 I can't wait for the next video!

@donEvans27 10 ай бұрын

Y’all so crazy 😂😂😂 thanks for filming it. 😊

@zoemorrison07 6 ай бұрын

Honestly I’m not scared of a lot of things when it comes to an adventure, but this, this would make me wanna die 😂

@marieperkins752 10 ай бұрын

OMG! Best video ever! Cannot wait for the rest of this series!

@mrkeiths48 10 ай бұрын

Super cool. You two can adapt to any situation. Looking forward to your adventures in Alaska. Safe Travels!

@KELLYPARRISH 9 ай бұрын

This was my favorite of all your videos. Can’t wait until the next one!

@mackiemadepapercreations 10 ай бұрын

I can’t wait for chapter 2 of this book!!! Wow!

@alanclouser540 10 ай бұрын

What a crazy adventure!!

@christophergrace1085 10 ай бұрын

I hope you make it all the way to Anchorage!! I moved to AK almost 3 years ago now, and it has been the best adventure i have ever done!!!

@rhousto1 10 ай бұрын

This trip is a real adventure....To me, it looks like fun. Enjoy the trip on your cruise ship.

@sft4081 10 ай бұрын

Best channel and couple ever💜💜💜💜….love when you post…..can’t wait 2 watch😃😃

@krataiandbrett 9 ай бұрын

Very cool! Love the tent camping on deck! Cant wait to see Alaska!

@einzgeisha 9 ай бұрын

this is the exciting part of the trip for me! you guys getting there! stay warm.

@TheJulithegreat 9 ай бұрын

I'm so interested! Can't wait for all your Alaska adventures!

@kengroves49 10 ай бұрын

Have a great trip

@mscarlarn 9 ай бұрын

Ok this looks like such a fun adventure!!!

@danielleslieallen4121 10 ай бұрын

I've never thought much about making a "bucket list" but I just added tenting on a ferry to mine!

@lindsaywhite6679 9 ай бұрын

So weird and exciting! Can’t wait to watch more guys xoxo

@adriennepink1 10 ай бұрын

It's hazy because Canada is sadly on fire. 😥 Have fun and enjoy our beautiful coastline.

@Cruickskank 10 ай бұрын

What a unique trip! Had no idea you could camp like that on a boat. Don't think I'd like it haha but youse made it look fun. Been watching since you both visited Scotland for the Cowal Games, that's where I'm from. Always love your videos 🎉🎉🎉

@KitsuneAdorable 10 ай бұрын

Hope you two have fun in Alaska! 😊🐳🐻

@MrAerotrike 9 ай бұрын

nice to see you in the neck of my woods. Great to hear that this ferry service is still active.

@Catlady768 10 ай бұрын

You are bringing back such amazing memories to me.Alaska is a amazing place and I was lucky to work up there for 17 summers. I hope you get to Denali later.

@audiomxr 9 ай бұрын

The way you persist through the trials that come your way is admirable. I’m glad you’re on the boat!

@roderick.t 10 ай бұрын

You guys are doing exactly what we’re planning to do! 🙌 Safe travels y’all!! 😊

@Theendlessadventure 9 ай бұрын

Amazing! Although, we highly recommend getting a room or camping out on a lawn chair. But the views and experience are incredible from start to finish! 😍

@Steve_Farwalker 10 ай бұрын

I FEEL the excitement in this vlog.

@trailingarm63 9 ай бұрын

I'd be quite happy if those were my sleeping arrangements. You've found a good spot, albeit a windy one. The engine noise will become comforting once you get used to it. Clementine is doing fine, she just needs a transmission oil cooler fitting, that should sort out your hill-climbing dilemma with Ruby on the back. Looking forward to the rest of your voyage. Good luck.