San Francisco Cruisers

[BEAV]

Whoops.....

 

Looks like that New Years photo of Gary and I didn't take in the previous post. Let's try this again....

[stomsf]

I made the same mistake...

:o

 

BTW--

Which "Of The Seas" is drydocked here in SF this week?

 

Right outside our front door -- that's the Vision of the Seas :D . I have no idea what they're doing though.

[aaerobear]

Happy New Year,

 

Any locals going on the RSVP cruise on Feb 26th? We have a chance to pick-up a suite from another friend.

 

Ed/Jeff

[Ahhh]

Any locals going on the RSVP cruise on Feb 26th?

 

See you guys on board. Lot's of Country Western dancing is planned! Should be a lot of fun. David

[stomsf]

Anybody know what that big ship is that just docked in the drydock off of Poterero Point? I saw it last night and this morning but didn't see any insignia or branding.

 

Only a week and a half until we leave for Asia! :D

[Blazerboy]

Hey, Stomsf! hope you guys have a great cruise, and say hi to all the gang! Wish we were going too! :( But only three months 'til ours...

 

Is there a web cam that points at the port/drydock area?

 

Andrew

[stomsf]

Not that I can find -- and it's too dark by the time I get home to snap a photo!

 

I did go take the pup for a long walk and can tell it's another RCCL "... of the Seas" but am not sure which one. Monarch? It's a sovereign class ship, not one of the huge new ones like the Vision that was here just a week or so ago.

 

I'll try to take a closer look (and a snapshot) over the weekend. Just 10 days until we leave (but who's counting?)?

[aaerobear]

you're counting, baby, you're counting. Who wouldn't be at this point.

 

Have a great time.

 

Ed/Jeff

[digby]

Monarch Of The Seas is in dry dock now. I drove by yesterday afternoon to see it.

[Tedson]

Glad to see RCCL is helping S.F.'s maritime business.

[stomsf]

Well I waited all day (lazy Saturday!) but here are some pre-dusk photos of the Monarch!

[Blazerboy]

O.K., Steve, so what are the colorful smokestacks in the foreground?

 

What, are we down to a week, now? Where's poor Ruth Ann going, or have you figured out a way to smuggle her on boasrd?

 

Andrew

[stomsf]

I don't know exactly but I recall one of our regulars (Beav? BepSF?) said that the aloha smokestacks belong to the SS Independence which has been over in drydock for over 2 years now. I think the story was that someone bought her and then the plans to refurbish fell through -- I would think that sitting in drydock all this time must be costing them a fortune too.

 

Ruthie will be boarded at her second most favorite place in the world, her Doggy Day Care facility; the SF Hound Lounge. We'd love to smuggle her on board but would rather do without the smell of dog poop permeating the cabin on the flight over to Hong Kong. ;)

[aaerobear]

The stacks are on the SS Independance, she was bought by NCL and they can't make up their minds. I guess she will just sit there and rust (an also torment those of us who would like to see the old girl back on her heels)

 

Ed

[aaerobear]

Bay area boys/girls have been pretty quiet these days. Whats up?

 

Ed

[bepsf]

OK, Monarch was last week...

 

...looks like a Radiance-Class ship in drydock today - Which is it???

 

I wonder where all the furnishings end up?

Anyone wanna go dumpster-diving? ;)

 

 

AeroBear--

 

Just getting ready for NYC and Noordam here!

[Bigdogwon]

Hi to all you cruisers, we are on this cruise any body else from SF or surrounding areas?:)

[aaerobear]

Just snagged a deal on the RSVP cruise on 2/26. I hear there are lots of SF folks on as well.. It should be fun.

 

Ed

[bepsf]

Just snagged a deal on the RSVP cruise on 2/26. I hear there are lots of SF folks on as well.. It should be fun.

 

Ed

 

Ed--

 

You guys are gonna have a great time!

I sure wish I could be in two places at once, cause I'd love to be there with you!

[aaerobear]

Brian,

 

With your sailing on the Noordam, I think you will have a great time and an awesome experience. Look forward to pics and stories.

 

We have also booked a shorty up the coast on the Coral Princess (may 18 sf-astoria/victoria/vancouver) Thought we might take the train home. Have you ever done that?

 

Ed/Jeff

[Blazerboy]

Ed/Jeff, we've done the same cruise, and it was fun, albeit too short. Lots of locals though. Frineds did the train thing, and had a great time, but said to beware what you book. There's apparently a train from Vancouver, booked through Amtrak, that's actually a bus to Seatte. But they do also run a real train, just not as frequently.

 

Have fun!

 

Andrew

[aaerobear]

Andrew,

 

Thanks, we have done the coastal thing a few times, love it. I had heard about the train thing, we will take care.

 

Ed/Jeff

[bepsf]

Brian,

 

We have also booked a shorty up the coast on the Coral Princess (may 18 sf-astoria/victoria/vancouver) Thought we might take the train home. Have you ever done that?

 

Ed/Jeff

 

I've never done a coastal (tho I've done a Coastie! :D)

 

I'm afraid that after only a couple days aboard ship that the staff would have a difficult time prying my cold-wet fingers off the railing to go home!

[aaerobear]

Brian,

 

That is the hardest part of the Coastal cruise, having to get off in only 4 days. I am just settling in and then "POOF" they send those damn luggage tags to your room and you know you are doomed to set foot on land again.

 

Ed/Jeff

[Tedson]

Ed/Jeff,

 

We've done the cruise up and Amtrak home thing and as I recall, the train leaves Vancouver around 6 at night and gets into Seattle around 10, but the Coast Starlight leaves the next morning, so you'll have to arrange overnight accomodations in Seattle. It's a nice way to come home, though I'd advise springing for a higher class sleeper cabin, as the lowest class has bunk beds and that upper berth is kind of tight.