WAYNO Posted September 16 Report Posted September 16 Phew! I am onboard! Other than pushy crowds, everything has progressed well. We are in Windjammer trying to summons up enough ambition to push my way to the food bars.⁰ MaryS, Sweety, SweetPea and 5 others 7 1 Quote
Mrs. Regular Posted September 16 Report Posted September 16 Have a fantastic cruise! Alaska is like no other. WAYNO 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 16 Report Posted September 16 Yippee !! Glad to see you made it onboard ! Ampurp85 and WAYNO 2 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 Just some random photos. Our pier is truly a fish dock. Large fishing vessels are constantly coming and going. The different ferries are also constantly coming and going. MaryS, SweetPea and Cactus527 3 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 This Jr Suite is different than others, and not in a good way. The combination of small closets works out to less than half the closet space of other Junior Suites. It causes us to scatter a little here and a little there. There are no drawers or cubbies at the desk, and the desk chair cannot be used if someone needs in the closet. There are also no cubbies or shelves in the bathroom. And our balcony, although huge, offers a forward view only. I still am in paradise, but next time I will pay more attention to the room layout. SweetPea, WAAAYTOOO, Ampurp85 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 Ampurp85, MaryS, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted September 16 Report Posted September 16 What side of the ship are you on? Since I royal'ed up I am now midship instead of aft and I am sitting on my balcony watching cranes do stuff on the Artic Fjord. Cactus527 and DDaley 2 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 We are portside, mid, deck 9. Cactus527 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 16 Author Report Posted September 16 And we be haulin' Cactus527, MaryS, SweetPea and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 The show has not started, but the 270 stage is quite impressive. The show is Starwater. Cactus527, SweetPea, MaryS and 1 other 3 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 MaryS, WAAAYTOOO, SweetPea and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 MaryS, Ampurp85, SweetPea and 3 others 3 3 Quote
Cactus527 Posted September 17 Report Posted September 17 Yay, you're on board! And I'm glad you'll get a chance to meet @Ampurp85 and her Bottomless Brother (because he eats so much). Have you done Quantum class before? Are you enjoying the ship overall? What port are you looking forward to the most? WAYNO 1 Quote
ScottD Posted September 17 Report Posted September 17 Was that the show where the woman goes up in the air and sings from up there? I remember watching that mighty cruise ships show when the ship first sailed, and the lady got stuck up there and they had to shut the show down. Glad you are on, and besides the room being a little oddly shaped, everything is going well. I love the dual blogs from different people, it's interesting to see the different takes and experiences during the same cruise. SweetPea, Gilley, MaryS and 4 others 5 1 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 Day 2... In spite of setting the clocks back, I slept til 9:30 . Must've needed some extra beauty. Finally found the Crown Lounge. I wanted black coffee but they don't have any. So coffee abd espresso with cream it is. And a nice little cup of fruit. I really had to fight my way thru the abbreviated promenade. Sale on t-shirts, and folks are lined up at every table. WAAAYTOOO, OCSC Mike, Cactus527 and 4 others 4 3 Quote
OCSC Mike Posted September 17 Report Posted September 17 Love the double coffee machines; first time I've seen that besides Wonder. Fancy toaster too... wish they all had those so I could get a freshly toasted bagel to go with my morning cappuccinos without going to Park Cafe for the bagel. Dan Curtis, Cactus527, WAYNO and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 1 hour ago, ScottD said: Was that the show where the woman goes up in the air and sings from up there? I remember watching that mighty cruise ships show when the ship first sailed, and the lady got stuck up there and they had to shut the show down. Glad you are on, and besides the room being a little oddly shaped, everything is going well. I love the dual blogs from different people, it's interesting to see the different takes and experiences during the same cruise. Yes. This show had a gorgeous lady elevated with a gown as large and flowing as a parachute. The art, the talent, and especially the technology of the show was out of this world. But nearly an hour was really long. ScottD, Sweety, SweetPea and 1 other 4 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted September 17 Report Posted September 17 I looked for you in the casino, it was not a good night. I waited 40min at the bar for a machine and then gave up and went back to my room for some much-needed rest. I did just play for a bit on Dancing drums. Then peeked into 270 at the top-tier event. Got an urgent email from work, so popped back in the room to answer that. Will see Stillwater tomorrow, WAYNO, SweetPea and Cactus527 3 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 Figured out the coffee process in the D-Lounge. A shot or three of espresso topped with hot water. Ampurp85, OCSC Mike, Cactus527 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 17 Author Report Posted September 17 Barley with tomato, rice with a dash of gravy, bbq corn and a pork chop is making for a great lunch. So simple, but so tasty. Oh... and coffee. I remember now, these folks do not understand black coffee. It seems to always come with cream no matter how black I ask for it. MaryS, OCSC Mike, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
asquared17 Posted September 17 Report Posted September 17 4 hours ago, WAYNO said: Figured out the coffee process in the D-Lounge. A shot or three of espresso topped with hot water. an americano!!! my starbucks barista days still manifesting when i least expect it your junior suite is a bit of a strange configuration to me i was hoping you’d have the split bathroom because i'm fascinated by it. that pic of the esplanade was the crown lounge looks really nice and bright (judging from @Ampurp85’s pictures) so i am glad you have that at least on your side WAAAYTOOO, WAYNO and SweetPea 3 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 Ate dinner in the MDR tonight. I don't want to be a complainer, so I won't. The dining room on this ship is not grand like so many other MDR's. It's more like a cafeteria. Our server gals are delightful. We are at a shared table for ten. Last night there were 6 diners. Tonight we were the only diners at our table. Many tables are empty. WAAAYTOOO, MaryS, SweetPea and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 Tonight is quite windy outside. Lots of rocking and rolling. But what magnificent horizons. asquared17, MaryS, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 The signs on our cabin in case we get lost. WAAAYTOOO, Cactus527, Ampurp85 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 Day 2 ... we saw Sequins and Feathers in the Royal Theatre. It was 40 minutes of modern dance, with continuous changes of costumes. The AV support, the music, and the talent involved is incredible. But everyone has different tastes. 40 minutes was a long dance act. SweetPea, MaryS, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 Day 3 ... I don't stray far from my habits... the fruit in the D Lounge is really good. And this place is empty. Cactus527, SweetPea, Ampurp85 and 2 others 4 1 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted September 18 Report Posted September 18 I have yet to eat my breakfast in the CL, I love the ffruit and chocolate croissants. WAAAYTOOO, MaryS, Cactus527 and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 To the Windjammer for a little protein. The place was packed. I had to ask another group if I could join them. And we're now tied up at the dock. We have no view other than forward from our balcony, so I can only get a minimal snapshot of the cruise ship Eurodam which is tied up next to us. It is quite rusty. I strolled the pool deck. The pools are quite unused. I am cold tolerant, but it is quite chilly outside. I hate coats, but I will wear one today. Ampurp85, Cactus527, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 Today was Sitka. We were unable to get an excursion, so we did the walk around. Surprising to me, Sitka has a relatively large shopping district. Ampurp85, MaryS, Cactus527 and 2 others 5 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 18 Author Report Posted September 18 And back at the ship, our ship dwarfs the Eurodam. Cactus527, SweetPea, Ampurp85 and 3 others 5 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 18 Report Posted September 18 I love the bunny ! I haven’t seen that one before Ampurp85, WAYNO and Cactus527 3 Quote
asquared17 Posted September 19 Report Posted September 19 i love the tiny towel animal!!! Cactus527 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 We have been moved from deck 4 to deck 3 in main dining. Seems to me from my new view, the 3rd floor is somewhat more elegant. Plus we are closer to a sea view. Oh... our new servers were quite good. And our steak tonight was our best MDR meal of this cruise SweetPea, Ampurp85, Cactus527 and 1 other 3 1 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 WAAAYTOOO, OCSC Mike, MaryS and 1 other 3 1 Quote
OCSC Mike Posted September 19 Report Posted September 19 10 hours ago, WAYNO said: Oh... our new servers were quite good. And our steak tonight was our best MDR meal of this cruise Sounds like you made a good call based on @Ampurp85’s opinion of the Asian offerings. Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 3 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: Sounds like you made a good call based on @Ampurp85’s opinion of the Asian offerings. Well, yes and no. The only Asian fare I had was the Tom Yum soup. I also ordered the shrimp cocktail, so I asked for only a half serving of the soup. It was quite good. Ampurp85, Cactus527 and OCSC Mike 3 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 The Solarium ... other than passing through, one time, on a different ship, I've spent no time. I visited the Solarum yesterday on Quantum, and I was surprised again hiw expansive it is. The view from that area is also quite great. Cactus527, Ampurp85, MaryS and 1 other 4 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 Skagway, Day 4 .. Wow. The slide is cleaned up, but that was a lot of material. Cactus527, WAAAYTOOO and MaryS 3 Quote
WAYNO Posted September 19 Author Report Posted September 19 Windjammer for breakfast. And I must say, this comfort food is truly scrumpteous! And it is somewhat less crowded today. WAAAYTOOO, Cactus527, OCSC Mike and 2 others 5 Quote
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