Starbuck1 Posted March 8, 2005 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2005 My absolutely fav time on the ship has to be after everyone else is asleep! The outside decks are so quiet and peaceful - just the glow of the residual twilight and moon to light the ship's way. It feels as though the whole experience is mine alone! You'll find me up on deck lounging with a cozy fleece blanket and cuppa java soaking up the midnight moon and the ocean air. Now if I could only convince my husband this was better than catching zzzz's.... However, my favorite place could be changed at once should anyone know exactly where the hunky Italian officers hang out after dark... :cool: Starbuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natesfirewife Posted March 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I loved it after the late seating of dinner let out (10:30pm). It was neat to walk around and have it still light outside. :) We are looking forward to going back this August. Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain1 Posted March 9, 2005 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I think I am like Starbuck1 in reverse - have never been to Alaska before but on other cruises I love getting up really early and going up on deck at sunrise and feeling like I have the whole ship to myself. (That may be a little TOO early in Alaska). I am such an early bird that I can never stay up very late. I think its genetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted March 9, 2005 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Captain I hear you. My DH and I have also done that. We have seen some of the prettiest sunrises early in the morn. We also feel that the whole ship is ours. marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare taxatty Posted March 9, 2005 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Up on the outdoor jogging track at 6:30 AM. Peaceful, cool and empty! Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck1 Posted March 9, 2005 Author #6 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Oh m'gosh you guys... now everyone's going to know our secrets! The decks will be jam packed between 2am and 6am!! Captain - no kidding - our internal clocks are all wired so differently! I'm from a rare vampire line, so definitely genetic. :rolleyes: Misty - found some interesting specs on approximate number of daylight hours for Southeast Alaska (Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway). Apparently it is not uncommon for people to mow their lawns at midnight! How neighborly is that!? May / Daylight - 16 hours June / Daylight - 18 hours July / Daylight - 17 hours August / Daylight - 15 hours September / Daylight - 13 hours :cool: Starbuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted March 9, 2005 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2005 we had an inside cabin, so we spent a great deal of time outside on the different decks. We hated to go in to go to sleep. We lawys found a nice place, out of the direct wind and with a couple of blankets and a hot toddy, we just felt alive. The sea is so quiet and not many people out, it is really spectacular. Our last night asea, we had a full moon come up about 10:00 and we sat out and watched it till about 2 in the AM. Knowing the next day we were leaving the ship, we just didn't want to go to bed and have these feelings end. Others can have the kareoke and the and the other stuff, we loved the solitude of the deck and the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichTraveler Posted March 9, 2005 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2005 We love the early morning. It gets light so early. So the DH and I are usually on the promenade deck at about 4:00am to do our walking "laps". We usually have it to ourselves until about 5:00am when the crew start performing their tasks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted March 9, 2005 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I too am up and out on deck before dawn, have had some excellent wildlife viewing- ALWAYS have those binoculars with you. :) Going in Sept- also has me out 1-2am, if my forecast is for Northern Lights. Always NO ONE out essentially. AND then when it is heard that the Northern Lights were seen- always regret. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2131 Posted March 9, 2005 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I get up every morning at 4:00 and love greeting the day with a hot cup of coffee and the deserted decks. Another favorite time is later in the morning as we are docking - always that sense of anticipation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunolvr Posted March 9, 2005 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2005 We love the early morning for the beautiful sunrises and solitude of being alone with the fantastic scenery. In the evening, we love watching the sun set across the water. On a clear night the stars shine so brightly. We love it during the day watching as we cruise by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Heck, I guess we like cruising Alaska 24 hours a day. Wish we didn't need any sleep so we wouldn't have to miss anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Caroline Posted March 9, 2005 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2005 I'm pretty much a 24-hour a day person too but my favorite is the long long sunsets that last forever in late May and early June.. the colors in the sky that change constantly and the pale pink-gray sky around midnight.. very serene IMHO... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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