twangster Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Posted August 20, 2020 I usually like to do check out the nature walks. I see they added hand washing stations like on CocoCay. This is where I get the best pictures of the ship du jour. Continuing on... Looks like they are set up for a ceremony today. The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 2 Quote
twangster Posted August 20, 2020 Author Report Posted August 20, 2020 Sometimes the point is closed if tides are up but on this particular day it was open. Ogilthorpe, SpeedNoodles, JLMoran and 1 other 4 Quote
twangster Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Posted August 21, 2020 My time at Labadee has been great but it's time to spin the bottle of hand sanitizer again. Quote
twangster Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Posted August 21, 2020 Hmmm. The Royal Transporter team wouldn't tell me where they were sending me. Where could this be? Ogilthorpe and PRebecca 2 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 I'm on one of my favorite ships! It's Ovation of the Seas and I'm in Hawaii! I did get some rather strange looks from fellow guests when I asked where we were. We're sailing past Hawaii's Nā Pali coast and I arrived just in time. The Cruise Junkie, WAAAYTOOO, MaryS and 2 others 2 1 2 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 Sunset as we make our way to Maui tomorrow. SpeedNoodles, The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 3 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 22, 2020 Report Posted August 22, 2020 Yippee ! I guessed it ! SpeedNoodles, twangster and MaryS 3 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 We have arrived in Maui. I spotted a place to quench my thirst. It was after all... 5 o'clock. RWDW1204, Skigoofy, The Cruise Junkie and 2 others 5 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 Today's excursion will involve heavy winter coats in Hawaii: But it will be worth it. The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 Today we visit Haleakalā. Skigoofy, JLMoran and RWDW1204 2 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 The main purpose of tonight's trip up the extinct volcano is for the sunset. The Cruise Junkie, RWDW1204, JLMoran and 3 others 5 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 22, 2020 Author Report Posted August 22, 2020 Pictures are great but here is a quick video. The Cruise Junkie and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
RickinSTL Posted August 23, 2020 Report Posted August 23, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 12:50 AM, twangster said: Given the rumor mill that has been in full swing I'd thought I'd return to my favorite little ship with the biggest heart - Empress of the Seas. ^^^^^TRUTH^^^^^ Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Since we are here in Maui and it's an overnight stop let's explore some more. Our second Maui day excursion is on a zodiac around some of the neighboring islands. A sea turtle popped up for a breath of air. JLMoran 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Our tour includes a stop at the Molokini Crater with snorkeling. The crater is the top of an extinct volcano that just crested the surface of the ocean. Only a small arc of the rim is above water, the floor of the peak is perfect snorkeling depth. JLMoran 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 From an underwater perspective... JLMoran and RWDW1204 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Some Dolphins decided to join us... It's not unusual to see Dolphins while cruising but it was special seeing them up close. WAAAYTOOO and JLMoran 2 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Heading back to the ship we saw some local surfers enjoying the waves. Maui is a tender port and the Captain offered this is the largest tender operation at sea. Skigoofy, WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and 1 other 3 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Evening on the ship brings us to another sunset. parkyy2k and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 Just before bed the Captain came over the loudspeaker with a "Rain Coat, Rain Coat, Rain Coat" call. He's been itching to tryout the new warp drives so we're departing Hawaii for something different. WAAAYTOOO and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 The Captain needed to clear the outer decks before engaging the warp drive to zoom us to our next destination so they put on a special late night showing of Pixels in Two70°. Two70° is a unique venue you won't find on any other class of ship. Our main character and leader of the Pixels gets the show off to a start. CruzOnBye, JLMoran and Skigoofy 2 1 Quote
JLMoran Posted August 24, 2020 Report Posted August 24, 2020 So... Pixels is just Spectra’s Cabaret by another name? The backgrounds may be different, but those outfits and sets are 100% Spectra. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 24, 2020 Author Report Posted August 24, 2020 The Captain gave me permission to stick my head out and snap a picture at warp speed. It's a pretty smooth ride as we skip over the swells but the sea mist stings a bit when it hits at this speed. We should arrive by 5 he said... time for bed. S0nny and JRT 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted August 25, 2020 Author Report Posted August 25, 2020 While we're waiting to come out of warp, I looked down at my watch. It was 5 o'clock. RWDW1204, PRebecca, Ogilthorpe and 2 others 4 1 Quote
teddy Posted August 27, 2020 Report Posted August 27, 2020 Thank you for this. I really enjoy looking at your pictures. Seeing the ones from Quebec (again) reminds me how I've only been there a couple times in my life.....and I spent my first 27 years living about two hours drive time from there. Goes to show how things can be taken for granted. WAAAYTOOO and JLMoran 2 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 Coming out of warp... ... we find ourselves approaching Hubbard Glacier. JLMoran, teddy, The Cruise Junkie and 1 other 4 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 JLMoran, The Cruise Junkie, Skigoofy and 1 other 4 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 As we approach the crowds thicken and the weather starts to improve. Time to hop into NorthStar. JLMoran, parkyy2k, The Cruise Junkie and 2 others 4 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 We are fortunate as Quantum class doesn't get to Hubbard often. Even Zan Ma and Li Bao's were excited fro their first visit to an Alaskan Glacier. teddy and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 We got lucky with the weather, it's turned into a great day. MaryS, JLMoran and teddy 2 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 In Alaska at a glacier? Might as well go for a ride on a FlowRider. Wake views teddy and JLMoran 2 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 Sharing is caring and her comes Radiance. Time for another ship to have a spin at Hubbard Glacier so let's jump over to Radiance for some close ups RWDW1204, MaryS, JLMoran and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 WAAAYTOOO, JLMoran and teddy 1 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Posted September 2, 2020 All good things must come to and end including a day at Hubbard Glacier. I could spend several pages on Hubbard Glacier but this is just a sampler to illustrate why I love cruising in Alaska so much. I really miss Alaska, fingers crossed hoping for a quick return. Doh! In my haste to jump over to Radiance I left my SeaPass card on Ovation. I need to jump back over now since it was free on short range. Please enjoy this relaxing aft view Hubbard sail away as I make my way back to Ovation. teddy, JLMoran, MaryS and 1 other 3 1 Quote
HeWhoWaits Posted September 2, 2020 Report Posted September 2, 2020 8 hours ago, twangster said: As we approach the crowds thicken and the weather starts to improve. It amazes me how few people choose to experience the full effect - see it off in the distance, wonder at the increase in floating ice during the approach (I have some great pictures of blue and white striped chunks over the side of the ship), moving around the ship as it pivots to give everyone a good view, watching the glacier fade off into the distance as we sail away. Notice the complete lack of chair hogs in all of the photos. And what's up with all the heavy coats, etc.? You're on a cruise, people - put on the shorts and sandals! WAAAYTOOO and JLMoran 1 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Posted September 4, 2020 There's nothing like waking to a beautiful brand new day. When that occurs in the Alaskan Inside Passage it's so much better. ProTip - Don't sleep in while in Alaska even if you are not a morning person. It can be pretty spectacular. How about a quick time lapse? MaryS, JLMoran, teddy and 1 other 3 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Posted September 4, 2020 Since we are nearby let's pop into Juneau. The Alaskan Inside Passage is used to reach ports of call such as Juneau which turns out to be the Capital of Alaska and a staple of many Alaska cruise itineraries. A quintessential element of Alaska is the float plane and while visiting Juneau it's hard not to see some. These work horses have been a big part of making Alaska what it is today. So it seems fitting to do the short walk over to the Seaplane base and go for a ride. JLMoran 1 Quote
twangster Posted September 4, 2020 Author Report Posted September 4, 2020 Here we go... Looking back down Gastineau channel towards Juneau. You see such a different perspective from the air. JLMoran, teddy and MaryS 2 1 Quote
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