This topic is about a person who had a wonderful experience on a one-week cruise through Alaska, even while managing life with an ileostomy. They traveled on Royal Caribbean’s “Rhapsody of the Seas” and enjoyed breathtaking sights like humpback whales, the Edicott Glacier, and the towns of Juneau and Skagway. In Skagway, they even took a tram ride 1,800 feet up and visited the local museum. Despite having an ileostomy, they only encountered one minor leak during the trip. Here are some insights and encouragements shared from their experience:

1. A shield, provided by a fellow forum member, was used during the driving part of the journey, which helped boost their confidence.

2. The originator encourages others with ostomies to not let concerns about their pouches stop them from enjoying vacations like this.

3. They are already planning another cruise to Alaska for next August, showing that such trips are not only possible but also enjoyable with an ostomy.