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[Living Life Large]

Captain's Log Stardate 5-27-16

 

We are on our third day of our first Regent cruise, Seward to Vancouver. Very quickly; Hilton in Anchorage was clean but very tired, but it was sufficient for an overnight stay after inbound flight. Regent Rep. at hotel, very nice and organized. Check-in a breeze and following day check-out equally organized.

 

Coach trip to Seward about 2.5 hours, beautiful drive. Check-in at terminal to board the Mariner a piece of cake. Lunch was at the waiting and then proceeded to our Penthouse suite. Quite wonderful to say the least. Spacious, well thought out, clean, nice bathroom, wonderful walk-in closet, sitting area very nice, bar stocked as requested, excellent veranda space. I have absolutely no complaints with our room in any way. If a PH fits your budget, money well spent.

 

Compas Rose, nicely done, food I'd rate at 7.5, service excellent. Setti Mari Italian I'd rate at 8, their lunches are excellent 8+. Tonight Prime 7 Steakhouse, will advise later. Lounges all very nice and comfortable. Staff superb in every way. Today we stopped at Hoonah, our first sore excursions, outstanding. Weather during entire trip could not be better.

 

Will check in later, ask any questions if you wish, will help as much as I can. Kirk out.

[WesW]

Captain Kirk, thanks for your Mariner on board report. Special treat to have two

live reports from the Mariner going at the same time here on the Regent board.

[bebop bonnie]

Hey, LLL, so happy to hear from you! Wasn't sure the dates of your cruise, but so happy to hear from you and that it's all going so well! Can't wait for more of your posts! over and out.

[liptastic]

Glad to hear you have settled in well and enjoying the wonderful Regent cruise experience. Look forward to your Updates . Jean.

[Techno123]

And did you pack those jeans in the end :D

[bebop bonnie]

And did you pack those jeans in the end :D

 

Yes....curious minds want to know! And we're waiting for a report from the Fashion Police!

[Living Life Large]

Good morning all, broadcasting from the bridge;

 

Yesterday's trip to Hoonah was a wonderful adventure. We booked two inclusive tours (out of pocket would have been approximately $80 each), one in the morning, one after lunch. The morning tour was a tram ride through a forrest area and to a beach front area, beautiful excursion narrated by a tribal leader. Afterwards an hour or so tribal dance and play all done by local high school students. It was a wonderful show in which the "actors" taught us all of their tribal heritage and traditions that they deeply value. Afterwards I spoke with many of them after making a gratuitous donation to their tip box. I told them I was very proud for them, to be so young and display such cultural pride and manners. I told them to never forget their heritage and tribal pride that was obviously based on humbleness, ethics and honor. I told them they are so far ahead of the game as compared to a segment of morons kids in the lower 48.

 

After having a wonderful lunch on board the Mariner, we traveled to our second excursion which was basically a nature walk into the forest. Excellent tour, if you are up for a 1.5 mile walk (piece of cake) you will be absolutely delighted.

 

Dinner at the Seven Steakhouse was excellent. Service was outstanding, cocktails and wine flowed and the variety of food ordered of various steaks and sea food sides was well received, I would rate it at a solid 9. Not Flemings or The Palm quality, but I have no complaints at all and the ambiance and view was spectacular! Yes my friends, i wore those dreadful expensive dress denims, white shirt (without tie) and black Armani sports jacket. I felt quite comfortable and was dressed for success while sipping a Grey Goose martini. However, I pushed my rogeness but one time, tonight I revert to Dockers and a collared golf shirt to fit in with the rest of the crowd.

 

Room service breakfast each morning of fruit, coffee (1 pot each for my wife and I) and an English muffin has been delivered on time by our butler. A great way to start the day before hitting the gym and then off to the day's adventure. Will check in later as we are now in Sitka. Going rogue and blazing new frontiers while broadcasting live from the Mariner, peace out, Kirk out.

[liptastic]

Good morning all, broadcasting from the bridge;

 

Yesterday's trip to Hoonah was a wonderful adventure. We booked two inclusive tours (out of pocket would have been approximately $80 each), one in the morning, one after lunch. The morning tour was a tram ride through a forrest area and to a beach front area, beautiful excursion narrated by a tribal leader. Afterwards an hour or so tribal dance and play all done by local high school students. It was a wonderful show in which the "actors" taught us all of their tribal heritage and traditions that they deeply value. Afterwards I spoke with many of them after making a gratuitous donation to their tip box. I told them I was very proud for them, to be so young and display such cultural pride and manners. I told them to never forget their heritage and tribal pride that was obviously based on humbleness, ethics and honor. I told them they are so far ahead of the game as compared to a segment of morons kids in the lower 48.

 

After having a wonderful lunch on board the Mariner, we traveled to our second excursion which was basically a nature walk into the forest. Excellent tour, if you are up for a 1.5 mile walk (piece of cake) you will be absolutely delighted.

 

Dinner at the Seven Steakhouse was excellent. Service was outstanding, cocktails and wine flowed and the variety of food ordered of various steaks and sea food sides was well received, I would rate it at a solid 9. Not Flemings or The Palm quality, but I have no complaints at all and the ambiance and view was spectacular! Yes my friends, i wore those dreadful expensive dress denims, white shirt (without tie) and black Armani sports jacket. I felt quite comfortable and was dressed for success while sipping a Grey Goose martini. However, I pushed my rogeness but one time, tonight I revert to Dockers and a collared golf shirt to fit in with the rest of the crowd.

 

Room service breakfast each morning of fruit, coffee (1 pot each for my wife and I) and an English muffin has been delivered on time by our butler. A great way to start the day before hitting the gym and then off to the day's adventure. Will check in later as we are now in Sitka. Going rogue and blazing new frontiers while broadcasting live from the Mariner, peace out, Kirk out.

 

Delighted those dress denims got an outing onboard. Smiles all round on CC here am sure. Keep up the good work here, Jean.