Navigator - Alaska - May 1-10, 2015

[computerworks]

I was just thinking that what we really need on the Explorer crossing is a really good photographer....

 

...waiting for the quote. :cool:

[computerworks]

Oh... JAR show was cancelled tonite due to "potentially" rough seas...

...postponed until tomorrow. Instead the piano player will do a musical show.

[Troban]

Thank you for checking. It makes me sound snooty which I most definitely am not, I have so many foods I can't eat for health reasons that I indulge myself in my tea.

 

I am sure enjoying reading your posts, seeing your pics. It has truly helped me get excited about our upcoming cruise.

Thank you again. Enjoy

 

Checked today...at Coffee Connections and at the 4pm Tea...

 

White sugar, raw sugar, Splenda and Stevia (?).. all packets, no cubes.

 

But I am sure you can ask if they have more exotic choices. ;)

[RachelG]

Loving the pics! Keep having fun.

[luv2c00k]

[computerworks]

Day 4 - Sea Day

Good morning, sea day. Rainy and chilly...not so rough though.

 



 



 

 

Chef Dino and his cooking demo in Galileo's

 



 



 

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A little walk around...

 



 



 

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Mid-afternoon movie time...

 

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Down to Compass Rose for dinner

 



 



 



 

[computerworks]

The one-man piano show

 

 

Turndown

 

Clocks back an hour tonite...

 

Tomorrow, Sitka at Noon for our Otter adventure. ;)

 

11 a.m. - be topside for a narrated approach by Terry Breen

 

... be on the lookout for whale tails,

[lwajsman]

The one-man piano show

 

 

Turndown

 

Clocks back an hour tonite...

 

Tomorrow, Sitka at Noon for our Otter adventure. ;)

 

11 a.m. - be topside for a narrated approach by Terry Breen

 

... be on the lookout for whale tails,

 

Looking forward to hearing about your otter adventure. We will be on that excursion in July.

[vitacura]

The dreaded Disembarkation questionnaire!

Loving the photos, thank you for taking us along with your cruise!

[NCCruzQueen]

Tomorrow, Sitka at Noon for our Otter adventure. ;)

 

11 a.m. - be topside for a narrated approach by Terry Breen

 

The Otter excursion in Sitka was one of my favorites. You can't beat Terry Breen. She is one of the best ship destination speakers I've seen.

 

Also loving all your photos. So nice to see the Navigator looking so good. The Navigator is my 2nd favorite cruise ship.

Edited May 5, 2015 by NCCruzQueen

[Travelcat2]

Just looked up the weather in Sitka and, although I don't trust weather reports, it appears that it was sunny (at least this afternoon). Tomorrow when you go to Hubbard Glacier, it will be C O L D but sunny. You should get some amazing pictures. IMO, the sounds coming from the calving of the glacier is more spectacular than looking at it. Very excited for you to be going there. While some people disagree, Tracy Arm is not as unique and spectacular as Hubbard!

 

Is the show that was delayed from yesterday going to be on tonight? And, are you going? Really loving your adventure on the Navigator:)

[computerworks]

Oh, man... the weather in Sitka was spectacular! Clear blue skies and mild temps.

The Otter Quest was really fun...the best excursion.

Otters and eagles and whales...oh, my. :p

 

JAR show is tonite... "Aquarius" ...we're going.

 

Pics will be posted after the show.

[Catlover54]

I loved those deep, soft well-cushioned chairs in CR!

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Day 5 - Sitka (Day 5!!?...gawd, that means we are halfway done!)

Started the day with a nice breakfast

 



 

Ready for Alaska...

 



 

The approach was gorgeous...we had a perfect weather day

 



 



 



 

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The port was a little fisherman's marina.. about 8 miles from downtown Sitka

 



 

Our Captain...parking the ship

 



 



 

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Our tour boat...met us at the pier.

 



 

We sailed southbound down the coast

 



 

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I did get some very nice wildlife pictures... neeed to post process most of them, but here are a few raw images...

 



 



 



 

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Finished the day with dinner in CR and the JAR show.

 

 

Tomorrow is technically a sea day... but we are cruising to the Hubbard Glacier,

 

Hope for more clear skies and the open channel to get close to the glacier.

[Travelcat2]

Thank you for posting more photos! The first thing that strikes me about your approach to Sitka is the lack of snow on the mountains. In May, most mountains are still fairly covered in the white stuff. We knew that Alaska suffered from lack of snow this past winter but seeing it makes us see just how little snow they received. Based on what I' seeing, I predict that you will get quite close to Hubbard Glacier. The Navigator is the best ship to be on when there is ice in the water.

 

You will likely be without internet access for a few hours so we'll have to wait to hear about today's adventure. Hope it exceeds expectations!

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Funny, I don't remember much snow in the hills around Sitka when we were there in May in 2012. I'll have to go back and look at my photos.

 

Okay, yes, there was "icing sugar" snow on the sides of the peaks.

Edited May 6, 2015 by Wendy The Wanderer

[Eager2Travel]

Fabulous photos of Alaska. I am ready to go back. Am also enjoying your taking me along. Many thanks.

[OctoberKat]

Those fauna photos are great! Especially the otter and eagles. Thank you!