twangster Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Signature features of course... JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 The ice skating show was a hit! JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Later in the Promenade was the two for $20 sale... Oops. Wrong slide. It's 70's night in the Promenade! JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Getting late. Almost time for... ...a hot tub before bed. There's nothing like a relaxing sea day before a port call the next day. ellcee, SpeedNoodles, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Day Seven Morning finds us slipping into port under the cover of darkness. Ogilthorpe, JLMoran and parkyy2k 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Time for another Citadel. This one protected the city and harbor of Halifax. Why is it that Canadians always have their cannons pointed at a cruise ship? Ogilthorpe and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Full of history my stomach suggested it was time to track down a local favorite food. Time for a walk through the streets of Halifax. This will do. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It's always nice to sample a local beverage. Might as well get it right at the source. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 Back on the ship a brave (and cold) soul was thinking about the Flowrider. Mrs. RoyalMoyal, JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 It was time for our departure. JLMoran and Ogilthorpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 This sunset courtesy of cruising in general. FionaMG, DDaley, Rose City Cruiser and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Apparently I had more than I thought in the pub last night but shaking off the cobwebs it's now time to wake up and continue. Wait a minute... what cabin is this? What ship is this? Where am I? Perhaps it's time to stick my head out the cabin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I guess this is what you get when you dare the Royal Transporter crew after visiting the pub. Next time I'll stick to Sorrento's Pizza at midnight. Hmmm... Could it be...? It looks like I'm back in Alaska at one of my favorite ports - Icy Strait Point. The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 On this chilly and misty morning I decided the forgo the coffee and wake up with adrenaline. My morning shot awaits at the other end of these zip line cables. The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 The bus ride up the mountain starts with seeing some local deer right outside the port. It didn't take long for the pavement to end and the free back massage began (a.k.a. dirt road in an old bus). With my head above the clouds our driver stops to take in the majestic vista. What a great view! At least I imagine it could be on a nicer day... The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Down the hill to my destiny. Sneak peak through the trees. Even with the clouds Alaska is beautiful. Who needs coffee in the morning? JLMoran and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Pictures are great but for this we need video. WAAAYTOOO, S0nny, MaryS and 3 others 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 It's not even 9am and most of the ship is still sleeping. Let's grab the good camera and explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Glad to see you're back. I was beginning to get concerned that the Royal Transporter had dematerialised you into the Cyber Seas for ever more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 59 minutes ago, twangster said: It's not even 9am and most of the ship is still sleeping. I thought on this cruise it was always 5:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, twangster said: Apparently I had more than I thought in the pub last night but shaking off the cobwebs it's now time to wake up and continue. Wait a minute... what cabin is this? What ship is this? Where am I? Perhaps it's time to stick my head out the cabin... You are suffering from TDS (Transporter Disorientation Syndrome). It’s very common. You’ll be ok soon. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG Teacher Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Definitely glad to see you are still well. I assume that Royal's IT department is responsible for at least some of the maintenance on the transporter units, and, well... June May 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Hey @twangster, you got a headline in today's daily email from Cruise Critic! Where, it seems, you've been posting this live blog in parallel. Congratulations, my friend! twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 With a hint that the mist was lifting I was eager to explore. This point was once a fish cannery. Now there is a museum with shops. That's the thing with weather in Alaska... it can change that quickly. Skigoofy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 I looked at my watch and it was 5 o'clock. JLMoran, parkyy2k and Skigoofy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 It was too nice of a day, I just had to have a do-over. JLMoran and Skigoofy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Back on the bus... The ride through town and subsequent free back massage allowed me to see what I was missing earlier this morning. Cue the video... S0nny, MaryS, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 All this zip lining up in the air has me thinking. It's time to visit the crew in the Royal Transporter room again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 I met with the Royal Transporter crew and they think they have exactly what I'm looking for. More on that tomorrow. They say they have a surprise upgrade in store for me. Until then its time to start thinking about leaving ISP (Icy Strait Point) but no worries, I think I may drop in again here before this thread is over. Until then, it is after all... 5 o'clock. Not one to be the last on board, it's time. Pier running isn't in my blood or my aging body. Skigoofy and JLMoran 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 The ISP sail away is always best taken in... outdoors. That's a pretty well know glacier in the distance but that's a story for another day. These pictures do such a poor job. You really need to experience this in person. Skigoofy, WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 ISP is one the best whale watching destinations on popular cruise itineraries but unlike the excursions offered here, sometimes on sail away the whales are far off in the distance. The telltale water spouts give them away. Then again, sometimes they pop up a lot closer to the shi Sometimes you just need to put the camera down and enjoy moments like these in the moment. Skigoofy, JLMoran and MaryS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Time for bed. I'm super excited to see what the Royal Transporter crew have in store for me. Until then, there's a starry night to be had from the helipad including the constellation found on the Alaska state flag. JLMoran and Skigoofy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Random cruise moment. Going through my pictures and videos last night I found this video from 2018 and thought I'd share it with you. It brought back fond memories and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Now back to our regularly scheduled show. coneyraven, Ogilthorpe, Skigoofy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Since I'm in a zip lining mood now would be a good time to visit Royal's original private destination Labadee. Luckily there's a ship heading there now and the Royal Transporter team found me the perfect cabin. If you ever get the chance, you've got to try a Loft Suite, there's few cabins like them at sea. JLMoran and Skigoofy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 I fell in love with Labadee on my first visit. Getting to visit while on board Oasis of the Seas is always a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 I like to do the zip line at Labadee first thing in the morning so let's get right to the video. FionaMG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Another fun thing to do at Labadee is to jetski I looked at my watch and it was 5 o'clock. Time for a Labradoozie. Ogilthorpe, JLMoran and Skigoofy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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