kunta67 Posted August 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Introduction Hi everyone my name is Kent and I'm going to be taking you on our Alaskan cruise adventure. My wife and I will be celebrating our five year anniversary on August 21st and this is going to be her first cruise with Princess and my second cruise with Princess but I haven't been on a Princess ship since 1997. We recently moved back from Denver, CO back to Portland, OR and the departure point of Seattle is a short hop for us. We're going to be coming into Seattle on Friday night after work with the ship leaving on Sunday. We'll be staying Friday and Saturday night at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle. Hopefully on Saturday we'll be having lunch and dinner with family and friends as well as visiting the Boeing factory up in Everett. Enjoy coming along on the adventure with us. This is my second live review and hopefully I'll be able to post everyday with the internet on board the ship. Although I've read that the internet on the Princess is relatively slow compared to RCI. Edited August 13, 2015 by kunta67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4rq Posted August 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have a fantastic cruise! :D Looking forward to reading your cruise review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseclues Posted August 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thank You for your Ruby Princess Live Alaska Review...Looking forward to it. I see you went on the Sky Princess...It was purchased from Sitmar Cruises where it was the Fairsky...Our first cruise was the Sitmar Fairsky in 1984 and we found that we really loved cruising...after the Sitmar Fairsky was purchased by Princess we went on it as the Sky Princess in 1989...we tend not to go on most ships twice...but we were curious how it would be under Princess...we enjoyed it. :):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have a great cruise. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredNTraveling Posted August 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Have a great cruise! Looking forward to the Live Review! We live vicariously through others reviews!~:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie082756 Posted August 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Enjoy your cruise! DH and I will be going on the Golden on Aug. 20th. for a 10 day Alaska cruise so I will be following along. The Ruby is a beautiful ship and I know you will enjoy her.:) I am curious on how cold it will be especially @ night as hubby and I like to watch MUTS in the late evening. We bought some warm sweats so this ought to work out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXRed Posted August 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I am so excited!!! Can't wait to sail along with you!! We are going on the Ruby on Sept. 6th....WOOHOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 13, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm super excited, I'm barely functional at work right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager13 Posted August 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) Hi Keith Congratulations! My son and daughter in law will be on the same cruise and they are also celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary. It will be fun to follow your live reports and see what's happening on the cruise and at the ports! Looking forward to your updates! :) Edited August 13, 2015 by fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMet Posted August 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It is an excellent cruise. You'll have a wonderful time. The scenery and experience is unparalleled. Commodore Guisseppe Romano is an excellent Captain and very nice. Buon Viaggio!:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted August 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2015 BON VOYAGE!!!!!! And Happy Anniversary. We will be looking forward to your adventures on the Ruby. I have the thread bookmarked. We have to wait until June 2016 to follow in your footsteps. Although we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary. :D Cheers, Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted August 15, 2015 We're off!! Boarded our short puddle jumper up to Seattle Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted August 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Looking forward to the review. We will be coming on board the day you guys get off. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EleanorSeaBound Posted August 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks for documenting your trip. I look forward to reading along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Here's our first obligatory food porn pictures at Portland Airport My dinner My wife's dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) We're staying at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle and decided to come here in style. Just as a FYI the cab ride from the airport to downtown Seattle is about $40 to $45 depending on traffic and where you're staying. However there's limos for hire right next to the airport taxi stand for a flat rate of $45 to downtown Seattle. Limo to the Grand Hyatt My wife and I Our plane from PDX to SEA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 15, 2015 by kunta67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted August 15, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 15, 2015 We're staying at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Seattle and decided to come here in style. Just as a FYI the cab ride from the airport to downtown Seattle is about $40 to $45 depending on traffic and where you're staying. However there's limos for hire right next to the airport taxi stand for a flat rate of $45 to downtown Seattle. Limo to the Grand Hyatt My wife and I Our plane from PDX to SEA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Note made re limo and pricing for my bucket list cruise when I turn 65! 7 day Inside Passage with Glacier Bay, then a couple of nights ashore, then another 7 day Inside Passage with Tracy Arm Fjord! And in a PENTHOUSE SUITE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby_Cruiser Posted August 15, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Great photos! I used to fly that plane all the time between Seattle and Portland while commuting and your pic brought back memories. Also, nice job on the limo and you two are adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #20 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thank You for your Ruby Princess Live Alaska Review...Looking forward to it. I see you went on the Sky Princess...It was purchased from Sitmar Cruises where it was the Fairsky...Our first cruise was the Sitmar Fairsky in 1984 and we found that we really loved cruising...after the Sitmar Fairsky was purchased by Princess we went on it as the Sky Princess in 1989...we tend not to go on most ships twice...but we were curious how it would be under Princess...we enjoyed it. :):):):) I still remember that ship and I'm amazed at how far cruise ships have come from there. Basically there were no balconies on that ship. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted August 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I have a feeling your review will be fun to read. :D You should have a great time visiting Alaska. We will be on the Ruby in R618 in Feb. Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 15, 2015 We have used that flat rate/limo a few times. Well worth it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunta67 Posted August 15, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Here's some pictures of Seattle while we've been out and about. View of the Space Needle We went into the Downtown Seattle NikeTown We're heading to my cousins place tonight for a nice family BBQ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 15, 2015 by kunta67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted August 15, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I have a feeling your review will be fun to read. :DYou should have a great time visiting Alaska. We will be on the Ruby in R618 in Feb. Patti Aaaaah the Ruby Princess: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWCJR Posted August 15, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 15, 2015 You will surely enjoy this cruise. We did it over the 4th of July. If you have not already done so make sure you book the Tracy Arm Excursion. It goes far closer to both North Sawyer and South Sawyer Glacier than the ship does. You will not miss anything not being on the ship but will see far more than those that stay on the ship. I know this as I have video cameras on both sides of the ship recording what was seen while we were off of the ship. Stop by the Photo/Video Gallery and say hi to Casey and Erin, the two Video Producers on your cruise. They will do a great job of capturing the events of your cruise and a special DVD of just Tracy Arm. These are well worth buying. I have watched mine many times since getting back home. Enjoy your cruise and I will be following along. My review and photos and more can be found at this link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2235693 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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