Rare rafinmd Posted July 17, 2014 #176 Share Posted July 17, 2014 According to posts on the Cunard forum, there is a Roman Catholic priest on board the Queen Mary 2 - apparently for all voyages. I believe Cunard stopped carrying priests about 2 years ago. They still have a non-denominational Sunday service led by the captain. The only other cruise line that carries a priest on every voyage is Crystal. Crystal commits the priest to interfaith services on Sundays at sea but in my experience they all have done it on Sundays in port as well. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted July 17, 2014 #177 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I believe Cunard stopped carrying priests about 2 years ago. They still have a non-denominational Sunday service led by the captain. The only other cruise line that carries a priest on every voyage is Crystal. Crystal commits the priest to interfaith services on Sundays at sea but in my experience they all have done it on Sundays in port as well. Roy Hi Roy. Yes, there was a period of time a couple of years ago where Cunard stopped having priests except for special Holy Days, but that was soon corrected. Here's a quote from CC member BlueRiband's review of a recent QM2 cruise... "...On very positive note, Cunard continues to have a Catholic priest on board. Not only do many passengers appreciate this (about 40-50 at a non-Sunday Mass) but the chaplains also serve the crew. On QM2 about 600 crew members come from the Philippines, a heavily Roman Catholic country..." copied from http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=258375 Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted July 17, 2014 #178 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) Hi Roy. Yes, there was a period of time a couple of years ago where Cunard stopped having priests except for special Holy Days, but that was soon corrected. Here's a quote from CC member BlueRiband's review of a recent QM2 cruise... "...On very positive note, Cunard continues to have a Catholic priest on board. Not only do many passengers appreciate this (about 40-50 at a non-Sunday Mass) but the chaplains also serve the crew. On QM2 about 600 crew members come from the Philippines, a heavily Roman Catholic country..." copied from http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=258375 Salacia Good news. First time I've ever heard of a cruise line dropping priests and returning them to service. I don't normally use the priests' services but have occasionally dropped in on a Saturday mass when Sunday was a port day. Roy Edited July 17, 2014 by rafinmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 17, 2014 Author #179 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Friends: I made my very first stop in Haines yesterday. it is a very Alaskan type place with out the hype you get in some ports. I walked up to the port and took the free bus around town. Weather was gorgous and I ran into the Second Sister and Middle Aged Mom on the Dock. Both are good people. Am in Juneau today and vistited the Dog meorial and the USS Juneau meorial which is back up but on the dock a little fatther down from where we dock. Also stopped to see my friend Blue at the Alaskan Fudge Company on Franklin Street in Juneau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson's aunt Posted July 17, 2014 #180 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Friends:I made my very first stop in Haines yesterday. it is a very Alaskan type place with out the hype you get in some ports. I walked up to the port and took the free bus around town. Weather was gorgous and I ran into the Second Sister and Middle Aged Mom on the Dock. Both are good people. Am in Juneau today and vistited the Dog meorial and the USS Juneau meorial which is back up but on the dock a little fatther down from where we dock. Also stopped to see my friend Blue at the Alaskan Fudge Company on Franklin Street in Juneau. glad you are have good weather but Father come on you want us to believe you stopped to see Blue and not the fudge.. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted July 18, 2014 #181 Share Posted July 18, 2014 We enjoyed Hains when we were there. Glad you had a chance to see the town. Thanks for keeping us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 18, 2014 Author #182 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Took the Tramway to the top of Mt. Roberts today. Aslo has someone take my picture next to the Patsy Ann Memorial in Juneau. Right now we are going through Whale territory as we head to Ketchikan. Good Night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 18, 2014 #183 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sounds like good weather is staying with you. Haines -- the first time we were there was about 15 years ago on an NCL ship. Town hadn't been run over by jewelry shops, etc. back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 18, 2014 Author #184 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sounds like good weather is staying with you. Haines -- the first time we were there was about 15 years ago on an NCL ship. Town hadn't been run over by jewelry shops, etc. back then. It is nothing like Juneau or Ketchikan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summer slope Posted July 18, 2014 #185 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Went to the Haines Eagle Preserve....loved it. Cool boat ride and wonderful viewing of Eagles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 18, 2014 #186 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Took the Tramway to the top of Mt. Roberts today. .......................................... Is Lady Baltimore, the American Bald Eagle, still up there Father? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 19, 2014 #187 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Took the Tramway to the top of Mt. Roberts today. Aslo has someone take my picture next to the Patsy Ann Memorial in Juneau. Right now we are going through Whale territory as we head to Ketchikan.Good Night. It's a super view from the top of the tramway at Mount Roberts. Thanks for your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 19, 2014 Author #188 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Is Lady Baltimore, the American Bald Eagle, still up there Father? Yes, John she is still up there. I got a picture of her--I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 19, 2014 Author #189 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Good evening friends: As we approached Ketchikan it was raining. However things cleared up and it was a much better day than was predicted. I did the Duck and out on the Narrows we saw some Eagles and seals, believi it or not. The salmon have not started to run at Ketchikan yet. They are staring to run in Juneau. We let off the Alaskan piilot a while ago and will pick the two Canadian Pilots around eleven o'clock tonight. The Captain will be taking us inside during the day tomorrow. Captain Pieter Bos is the best in Alaska, in my opinion. Signing off for now. Himself. P.S. I probably will not post tomorrow. Howver when I get home I will give some post-cruise reflections. Edited July 19, 2014 by Himself To Put a P.S. on the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted July 19, 2014 #190 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for the update and will look forward to your cruise reflections. I have enjoyed doing the Duck in Ketchikan several times - one of the more reasonable little excursions and usually fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 19, 2014 #191 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thank you for your post about Ketchikan. Will be looking forward to your reflections when you get home. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 20, 2014 Author #192 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I got off the Oosterdsm this morning and got the quick Shuttle to Seattle. It took about 35 minutes to clear customs at the border Have get to bead early as my plane leaves early. More after the trip is over. Himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted July 21, 2014 #193 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I got off the Oosterdsm this morning and got the quick Shuttle to Seattle. It took about 35 minutes to clear customs at the border Have get to bead early as my plane leaves early. More after the trip is over. Himself You got off and we got on for lunch Father! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted July 21, 2014 #194 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Father, I am looking forward to your comments about your cruise and Amtrak experience. Lots of discussion on an Amtrak forum about cutbacks and I am anxious to learn your views since I have an extensive Amtrak upcoming in October. I truly hope that you will have had a wonderful travel experience by rail, ship, and plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted July 21, 2014 #195 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Safe flight home Himself.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 21, 2014 #196 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hope you had a safe flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 22, 2014 Author #197 Share Posted July 22, 2014 (edited) You got off and we got on for lunch Father! ;) John, I wish I had gotten on with you. Tell Pieter Bos that I really appreciate how he keeps us inside so much od r=the time in Canada. also give my regards to James Cielen (the magician) Microsoft is offering some classes on " Windows * and 8.1. I found them to be quite good. Edited July 22, 2014 by Himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted July 22, 2014 Author #198 Share Posted July 22, 2014 I am back at my "temporary assignment" Will write my closing comments later in the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpf Posted July 22, 2014 #199 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Welcome back and glad you had a very nice working" cruise. I'll be waiting to read your closing comments when you have the time. Helen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASIWISH Posted July 22, 2014 #200 Share Posted July 22, 2014 had Crew Mass AT 11:15P.M Mass last night and a Mass at 8:00 .A. M. 2with over 30 in attendance. I am off to walk the Promenade Deck. I'd imagine it's "standing room only" for you masses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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