Roll Call: Silver Shadow, Vancouver-Tokyo, 6 September 2012

[ging466]

Hi

 

Is anyone joining me on this cruise? First time in Canada, Alaska and Japan - very excited.:)

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[ging466]

Anyone coming with me....please?:D

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[Ravenscroft]

Hi Jennifer <waves>. I hope someone comes along shortly to join your roll call. It sounds like a great itinerary.

[badgerdee]

We are booked on this cruise next year so we're looking forward to reading all about your experiences this year :D

[ging466]

Darn, when I saw that there were some replies, I thought I had some takers...oh well, I'll have to make my own fun :cool:

 

If anyone is lurking out there and wants to join me, pls do.:D

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[ging466]

Anyone coming with me?

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[ging466]

Hi Everyone

 

I've just noticed on the SS website that there is a new voyage listed which is part of my voyage on the Shadow in September.

 

The new listing is 3227B and it's Vancouver to Kodiak for 6 days.

 

Does anyone know why SS would split the 16 days into 2 voyages?

 

Thankx.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[Stumblefoot]

Does anyone know why SS would split the 16 days into 2 voyages?

Lots of available space on the crossing, so it's a way to generate some income from travelers who have no interest in the itinerary otherwise. Suites are a perishable product. Better to have them sail full, if even for 6 days of a repositioning cruise.

[Keith1010]

Jennifer, I am glad that your stop includes Kodiak, Alaska.

 

We were there on the Crystal Serenity this past April and this was our sixth Alaska cruise (one was on the Silver Shadow) but first time in Kodiak. They get very few ships and I understand even less this year.

 

For me it was more of the Alaska of old as the nearby town didn't have all of the shops that the larger towns tend to have that are more of what you see in the Caribbean.

 

The town is about a 30 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal and there is a lot to see in the town. There will be shuttles too.

 

So, whatever tour you do I am sure you'll also have time to visit the town.

 

People were just wonderful.

 

I am sure you have learned that the key to Alaska dress is to layer your clothing.

 

Vancouver is also a beautiful city.

 

Looks like a great cruise and going East to West will be easier as you will get to set the clocks back one hour on several nights.

 

Keith

[ging466]

Lots of available space on the crossing, so it's a way to generate some income from travelers who have no interest in the itinerary otherwise. Suites are a perishable product. Better to have them sail full, if even for 6 days of a repositioning cruise.

 

Yes, of course, that makes sense. Thankx Stumblefoot.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[ging466]

Jennifer, I am glad that your stop includes Kodiak, Alaska.

 

We were there on the Crystal Serenity this past April and this was our sixth Alaska cruise (one was on the Silver Shadow) but first time in Kodiak. They get very few ships and I understand even less this year.

 

For me it was more of the Alaska of old as the nearby town didn't have all of the shops that the larger towns tend to have that are more of what you see in the Caribbean.

 

The town is about a 30 minute walk from the cruise ship terminal and there is a lot to see in the town. There will be shuttles too.

 

So, whatever tour you do I am sure you'll also have time to visit the town.

 

People were just wonderful.

 

I am sure you have learned that the key to Alaska dress is to layer your clothing.

 

Vancouver is also a beautiful city.

 

Looks like a great cruise and going East to West will be easier as you will get to set the clocks back one hour on several nights.

 

Keith

 

Many thankx Keith for your info here.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[Keith1010]

Jennifer, these are some photos from Kodiak that we took in April of this year. In the Fall you won't see the snow but you will see a very nice town and area.

 

I looked it up and only 15 ships will dock in Kodiak this year. Contrast this with the height of the summer season when you may see four or more ships docked in Juneau and even more in Ketchikan between those docked and others offering tender service.

 

 

These are some photos from our visit to Kodiak, Alaska in April of this year. We were the first ship of the season to visit Kodiak. They do not get too many cruise ships visiting them.

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ZzE8B68DFM/T80FzNE5i-I/AAAAAAAARYs/0EAjo-qhC2U/s1600/DSC_4028.jpg

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eWIaWU5gEyk/T80F1_gm-II/AAAAAAAARY0/XKvPvbpw0js/s1600/DSC_4032.jpg

 

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http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-psLqFJlNHPA/T80F3aKNQoI/AAAAAAAARY8/hfih8gxVjFc/s1600/DSC_4036.jpg

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kj2KeHgCz7I/T80F8P2wt4I/AAAAAAAARZM/hSwfHCKB_EI/s1600/DSC_4053.jpg

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o8JjtgR0jT8/T80F-lmFwlI/AAAAAAAARZU/YoOrp5FbVWo/s1600/DSC_4054.jpg

 

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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X39hyvMSjVU/T80GD1z8MSI/AAAAAAAARZk/uOurXcm9DaA/s1600/DSC_4063.jpg

 

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iAc6OIg1wbQ/T80GHLOlCNI/AAAAAAAARZs/jPs8bGpgEKI/s1600/DSC_4065.jpg

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hW5qKpbMbKM/T80GIwrKq3I/AAAAAAAARZ0/y0vDMrvVnfA/s1600/DSC_4066.jpg

 

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Keith

[ging466]

Jennifer, these are some photos from Kodiak that we took in April of this year. In the Fall you won't see the snow but you will see a very nice town and area. Keith

 

Hi Keith

 

That's one very busy marina:)

 

Thankx very much for taking the time to post the pics...they are excellent.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[Silver Spectre]

Anyone coming with me?

 

Cheers

Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

 

The 'kittens' are coming with you.

[Travelcat2]

Enjoyed the photos. Keith, any recommendations for excursions in Kodiak? ging466 -- wish we were going on the cruise with you but we're doing the same one next September.

[Keith1010]

Thank you Travelcat2.

 

We didn't take an excursion but if we did I would recommend one of the wildlife ones.

 

I wouldn't do things like the highlights because you could easily do them on your own.

 

Keith

[Travelcat2]

Thank you Travelcat2.

 

We didn't take an excursion but if we did I would recommend one of the wildlife ones.

 

I wouldn't do things like the highlights because you could easily do them on your own.

 

Keith

 

Thanks much!

[Herman The Cat]

There is a really interesting show in the US on The Weather Channel called something like "Coast Guard Kodiak Alaska" that would probably be fun to watch prior to your journey. It focuses on their rescues, but also has a fair amount of coverage on the town, the people, environment, etc. These are amazing people!

[Emtbsam]

Great pictures Keith. Thanks for sharing them.

[ging466]

Hi Jennifer, The 'kittens' are coming with you.

 

 

This is indeed good news Silver Spectre :) Are u doing the whole 16 days or just the 6 days to Kodiak?

 

SS has been promoting this cruise and the following which ends in Shanghai (I think) - 27 days starting at around $12500 in Australia recently. I received a brochure in the mail and also an email...pity I can't take the extra time off work and go right through to Shanghai.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[badgerdee]

Hi ging466

 

Out of interest, have you worked out how to organise your flights yet?

 

We're doing this same cruise next year and will probably buy a Tokyo return, then a Vancouver return from Tokyo (ditching the return portion).

 

But if you've worked out an alternative, would love to hear it!

[ging466]

Hi ging466 Out of interest, have you worked out how to organise your flights yet? We're doing this same cruise next year and will probably buy a Tokyo return, then a Vancouver return from Tokyo (ditching the return portion). But if you've worked out an alternative, would love to hear it!

 

Hi badgerdee

 

I have done exactly what u describe. I got a good special on Qantas for return Tokyo flights and then got a Tokyo-Vancouver return on JAL and will ditch the return. This was by far the cheapest routing.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[badgerdee]

Hi badgerdee

 

I have done exactly what u describe. I got a good special on Qantas for return Tokyo flights and then got a Tokyo-Vancouver return on JAL and will ditch the return. This was by far the cheapest routing.

 

Cheers

Jennifer

 

Thanks Jennifer. Clearly great minds think alike ;)

[ging466]

I'm bumping this post to the top again in the hope that someone else might be joining me and Silver Spectre.

 

Anyone?????

 

Cheers

Jennifer

[ging466]

I got my lovely silver box today.

 

I'm getting excited now that I have my docs. I booked this cruise in December 2010 - I didn't think it would ever come around. Now I've got less than 30 days before I leave Sydney.

 

Yahoo:D

 

Cheers

Jennifer

 

P.S. Has anyone decided at the last minute to join? :)