twangster

I have a fever but it isn't from COVID-19.  I have cruise fever and an itch I can't scratch.   
So why not join me for a wild and impossible cruise itinerary involving teleporting between cabins, ships and continents? 
The Captains have gone crazy and with the newly installed warp drives I'll be having dinner in the Northern hemisphere and eating breakfast in the Southern hemisphere.   From the Oasis Lagoon at CocoCay to an Alaskan glacier the next day.  From the zip line at Labadee through the Panama Canal down under to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the blink of an eye, this is going to be a wild ride.  
Cruise Itinerary:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
Cruise Length:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
Leaving from:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
 
With a special waiver from the CDC (Cruise Denying Consulate) no ships or crew will be harmed or exposed in the making up of this fake cruise.   
Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.  ?
Time to spin the hand sanitizer bottle and see where to begin this journey...

Perhaps some Jamie's from Anthem?
Peperonata Bruschetta
 
Simple Baked Lasagna:

How about some breakfast, Empress style.
Eggs Benedict:

I got this idea for this thread from a private group so I thought I start one here.
Post your favorite food porn here.
I'll start with a Coastal Kitchen Caesar Salad and Filet.


 
Yum.
Your turn.

I have a fever but it isn't from COVID-19.  I have cruise fever and an itch I can't scratch.   
So why not join me for a wild and impossible cruise itinerary involving teleporting between cabins, ships and continents? 
The Captains have gone crazy and with the newly installed warp drives I'll be having dinner in the Northern hemisphere and eating breakfast in the Southern hemisphere.   From the Oasis Lagoon at CocoCay to an Alaskan glacier the next day.  From the zip line at Labadee through the Panama Canal down under to the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the blink of an eye, this is going to be a wild ride.  
Cruise Itinerary:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
Cruise Length:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
Leaving from:  Haven't decided yet, we'll see how this plays out.
 
With a special waiver from the CDC (Cruise Denying Consulate) no ships or crew will be harmed or exposed in the making up of this fake cruise.   
Sit back, buckle up and enjoy the ride.  ?
Time to spin the hand sanitizer bottle and see where to begin this journey...

The line was about 5 minutes long.  It's sort of the riding the Ultimate Abyss.  First time riders get a quick orientation session, next time should be faster.  

Getting late it was time to head back to the ship.

I think I'll transport back to Adventure a little later on, it's a pretty cool itinerary.  
I booked an early morning Transporter time.  This time I know the ship I want to check out next...

Did I mention it's 5 o'clock everywhere all the time?

A pretty City during the day Quebec City is equally attractive at night.

Time to head back to the ship... taxi!

The City gates have be expanded in modern times to accommodate the vehicles of today.   These used to be the size of the gates on La Citadelle.


A little taste of Europe right here in North America. 

Hey now, be careful where you point that cannon.  The war of 1812 is over.  

Quebec City played a critical military role defending the colony from would-be intruders such as the pesky Americans.   The original gates to the walled city resembled those found here on La Citadelle de Québec.


The finest military technology of the 1800's.  

Quebec City is very walkable and it has a European flair.  


America represented.  This place can't be all bad...

This is an overnight port of call for Adventure so let's poke around a bit in daylight and later at night.




I was looking for the Funicular.  Low and behold it's right there not far from the ship.

 

A new fake feature is the Royal Transporter.  I dropped by just in time to see some new guests arriving from another ship.

? :CBS/Paramount
Pricing:
For $79.95* (plus 18% gratuity) you can be transported to another ship.  For a discounted rate of $39.95* (plus 18% gratuity) they will transport you to a random ship they choose.  Finally a heavily discounted rate is offered at $19.95* (plus 18% gratuity) but it will transport you to a different cruise line.  This is a one way trip as the Royal Transporter is only available on Royal Caribbean ships.   
* Crown And Anchor Society discounts apply.  Gold 10% off.  Platinum 15% off.  Emerald 20% off.  Diamond and Diamond Plus 30% off.  Pinnacle who have been cranky get a free transport to another ship, otherwise Pinnacle get a 50% discount.
I packed my bags and used some of my OBC for the $39.95 transport.  I'm not sure where I'll be on day two, but at least I'll be on a Royal Caribbean ship.  

What follows sail away?  Sunset.



The Captain mentioned a new feature.  Something about a transporter that's been installed in the VCL.  I'll check it out later.  

Sail away time!  Let the cruise begin!

Saw a whale feeding right at the port.  The cruise hasn't started yet and already Alaska is impressing.

The Captain was so impressed with me that he said I could skip muster.  Not!

Ugh.  No one is wearing a mask.  The Cruise Denying Consulate is not going to be impressed.  Look CDC... a pretty rainbow!

IT'S CRUISE DAY!!!

My made up cruise will start on Radiance of the Seas.  

All aboard!

Wait, what is that?
Is that what I think it is?  I think it is.  That mythical object that we have been banned from seeing all this time. 
It's a cruise ship!

Finally we arrived in Seward.


I never realized how much I would miss this sign.

Halfway to Seward.

Alaska is beautiful just in case you didn't know.





Social distancing from the people in the other train...
"Can I have your number?"  Drat.  I don't think she heard me.