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I was originally going to post this thread much later tonight. However, after receiving DW’s and my negative antigen tests and the fact that I have been champing at the bit to post this ‘Live From’ thread was so strong I could taste it. Tastes like cruise souffle! Oh baby oh!

 

This is the last sailing of the Majestic Princess from Seattle, Washington to Alaska in 2021. I was questioning how a “Live From” thread from this last sailing of the season could benefit the CC community. However, I recently had to go without a ‘Live From’ for a week and was on the verge of  withdrawals. Then, I noticed that others who had been following the ‘Live From’ threads were thrilled to find a new one after the week hiatus. All doubt cleared out.

 

I hope to post some pictures, answer some questions and maybe give a touch of perspective. Some of our other roll call members should be active as well.

 

This first post is meant to be an homage to all those who have contributed to the “Live From” threads for the Princess restart of 2021.

 

The first “Live From” thread was started by @HaveDogWillTravel. She launched what became a tradition for the 2021 Seattle to Alaska sailings on the first cruise of the season that disembarked July 25, 2021. Thank you @HaveDogWillTravell! These threads have been very popular (DW and I have followed every one of them). They have allowed us to travel vicariously and electrified our cruise starved senses. We have been able to ask questions about the cruising restart, view Princess Patters, peruse menus, and see pictures of the ship, ports and excursions. Thank you all!!!

 

Also, a special shout-out to @PescadoAmarillo (Yellow Fish) who captured her experiences in a great blog (a most captivating writer!) on the August 8th and 15th sailings:

https://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com

 

Following are the original posters (authors) with links to each of the Princess Cruise Restart “Live From” threads in descending order:

 

OP: @Purple Gallinule

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2802469-live-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing-on-september-19-2021-from-seattle/?tab=comments#comment-61843553

 

OP: @Musky Ike

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2800267-live-on-majestic-princess-09052021/?tab=comments#comment-61781034

 

OP: @4cats4me

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2798693-live-4cats4me%E2%80%99s-last-minute-cruise-on-the-majestic-princess-august-29-2021/

 

OP: @geoherb

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2797649-live-geoherbs-solo-cruise-on-majestic-princess-august-22-2021/?tab=comments#comment-61693478

 

OP: @WAussieSFO

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796075-live-from-majestic-princess-august-15-2021/

 

OP: @azbirdmom

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2795203-live-from-the-majestic-princess-august-8-2021/

 

OP: @pkt1976

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2793653-live-from-the-majestic-princess-at-last-august-1-2021-to-alaska/

 

OP: @HaveDogWillTravel

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2791112-july-25-2021-live-from-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing/

 

Some nerd background:

With the passing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act (ATRA), this and all previous 2021 Alaska sailings were allowed to sail to Alaska. Legislators from Alaska sponsored the bills due to the halt of cruises devastating their economy. The act basically considers a round trip voyage between ports in the states of Washington and Alaska to be a foreign voyage and temporarily waives the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (PVSA) until February of 2022. The PVSA has not been waived from Seattle to LA and probably explains why I can’t find what would have been a three-day cruise at the end of the Alaska season. There is now legislation introduced to make it permanent. Please no discussion needed or desired in this thread.

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Please forgive the mixed tenses.

 

Sea Emerald (DW) and I live on the Kitsap Peninsula, only a short one hour ferry ride from Seattle. We have been on seven cruises. Four cruises have been with Princess and five have been to Alaska. We love Alaska, and the cherry on top (especially this year) is no flights or hotel before the cruise.

 

We have been on a veritable roller coaster ride. It started with the Medallion Class App functionality, then on to “what qualifies as vaccine proof”; “what are acceptable tests“; ”is testing 72 hours or 3 days”; “where do we get tested’; and finally “it’s 2 days vice 3 days”. It was a stress buffett. None of which was appetizing! Another thing to stress about; PCR tests are more accurate but the results could have arrived after embarkation. However, I had a plan. We scheduled a PCR test for two days before the cruise. This was to be followed by an antigen test at our local drug store. I was still a bit twitchy and purchased 4 Binax Now proctored tests. For me, importance begets leaving nothing within my control to chance. It’s what I do. DW will tell ya. 😊

 

I retired last summer and we were planning to book a celebration cruise. Yeah, how did that work out? Fast forward a year. Both DW and I are now retired; it is our 30th wedding anniversary; and DW turned 60 this year (The WeFit disagrees. It thinks she’s in her early forties, or late thirties on good days – can you say, well balanced? (I’m a little more off-kilter.) Yes, we have a boatload to celebrate this year.

 

Two days after cruising opened back up in the US I booked this cruise and we have been jazzed for it ever since. We have replaced almost all of our evening TV time watching cruise vlogger videos on YouTube. Our favorites are La Lido Loca, Don’s Family Vacations, Cruise With Ben and David, Tips for Travellers, ParoDeeJay, Emma Cruises and EECC Travels. These vloggers provide a wealth of information and entertainment, and have given us much joy! We have followed our roll call, the ‘Live Froms’ threads, other roll calls, and various other threads. I also keep track of where the Majestic is positioned (more so  on the first six cruises than the last three). I’m hoping our future doesn’t hold an intervention.

 

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7 minutes ago, farsight said:

 We have replaced almost all of our evening TV time watching cruise vlogger videos on YouTube. Our favorites are La Lido Loca, Don’s Family Vacations, Cruise With Ben and David, Tips for Travellers, ParoDeeJay, Emma Cruises and EECC Travels. These vloggers provide a wealth of information and entertainment, and have given us much joy!

Sounds just like our evening entertainment.

 

Enjoy your cruise and congratulations on your retirement and 30 years of marriage!

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21 minutes ago, farsight said:

I was originally going to post this thread much later tonight. However, after receiving DW’s and my negative antigen tests and the fact that I have been champing at the bit to post this ‘Live From’ thread was so strong I could taste it. Tastes like cruise souffle! Oh baby oh!

 

This is the last sailing of the Majestic Princess from Seattle, Washington to Alaska in 2021. I was questioning how a “Live From” thread from this last sailing of the season could benefit the CC community. However, I recently had to go without a ‘Live From’ for a week and was on the verge of  withdrawals. Then, I noticed that others who had been following the ‘Live From’ threads were thrilled to find a new one after the week hiatus. All doubt cleared out.

 

I hope to post some pictures, answer some questions and maybe give a touch of perspective. Some of our other roll call members should be active as well.

 

This first post is meant to be an homage to all those who have contributed to the “Live From” threads for the Princess restart of 2021.

 

The first “Live From” thread was started by @HaveDogWillTravel. She launched what became a tradition for the 2021 Seattle to Alaska sailings on the first cruise of the season that disembarked July 25, 2021. Thank you @HaveDogWillTravell! These threads have been very popular (DW and I have followed every one of them). They have allowed us to travel vicariously and electrified our cruise starved senses. We have been able to ask questions about the cruising restart, view Princess Patters, peruse menus, and see pictures of the ship, ports and excursions. Thank you all!!!

 

Also, a special shout-out to @PescadoAmarillo (Yellow Fish) who captured her experiences in a great blog (a most captivating writer!) on the August 8th and 15th sailings:

https://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com

 

Following are the original posters (authors) with links to each of the Princess Cruise Restart “Live From” threads in descending order:

 

OP: @Purple Gallinule

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2802469-live-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing-on-september-19-2021-from-seattle/?tab=comments#comment-61843553

 

OP: @Musky Ike

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2800267-live-on-majestic-princess-09052021/?tab=comments#comment-61781034

 

OP: @4cats4me

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2798693-live-4cats4me%E2%80%99s-last-minute-cruise-on-the-majestic-princess-august-29-2021/

 

OP: @geoherb

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2797649-live-geoherbs-solo-cruise-on-majestic-princess-august-22-2021/?tab=comments#comment-61693478

 

OP: @WAussieSFO

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796075-live-from-majestic-princess-august-15-2021/

 

OP: @azbirdmom

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2795203-live-from-the-majestic-princess-august-8-2021/

 

OP: @pkt1976

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2793653-live-from-the-majestic-princess-at-last-august-1-2021-to-alaska/

 

OP: @HaveDogWillTravel

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2791112-july-25-2021-live-from-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing/

 

Some nerd background:

With the passing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act (ATRA), this and all previous 2021 Alaska sailings were allowed to sail to Alaska. Legislators from Alaska sponsored the bills due to the halt of cruises devastating their economy. The act basically considers a round trip voyage between ports in the states of Washington and Alaska to be a foreign voyage and temporarily waives the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (PVSA) until February of 2022. The PVSA has not been waived from Seattle to LA and probably explains why I can’t find what would have been a three-day cruise at the end of the Alaska season. There is now legislation introduced to make it permanent. Please no discussion needed or desired in this thread.

I love how you credited the starters of the previous live threads and provided the links! 

I'm looking forward to following your adventures!

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10 minutes ago, CapeAliso said:

I love how you credited the starters of the previous live threads and provided the links! 

I'm looking forward to following your adventures!

They, and their shipmates, nourished my enthusiasm and excitement! Credit was most certainly due, and they provided the motivation and resolve for me to start the live thread for this booking. It's my way of showing my appreciation and saying, "THANK YOU".

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1 hour ago, farsight said:

I was originally going to post this thread much later tonight. However, after receiving DW’s and my negative antigen tests and the fact that I have been champing at the bit to post this ‘Live From’ thread was so strong I could taste it. Tastes like cruise souffle! Oh baby oh!

 

This is the last sailing of the Majestic Princess from Seattle, Washington to Alaska in 2021. I was questioning how a “Live From” thread from this last sailing of the season could benefit the CC community. However, I recently had to go without a ‘Live From’ for a week and was on the verge of  withdrawals. Then, I noticed that others who had been following the ‘Live From’ threads were thrilled to find a new one after the week hiatus. All doubt cleared out.

 

I hope to post some pictures, answer some questions and maybe give a touch of perspective. Some of our other roll call members should be active as well.

 

This first post is meant to be an homage to all those who have contributed to the “Live From” threads for the Princess restart of 2021.

 

The first “Live From” thread was started by @HaveDogWillTravel. She launched what became a tradition for the 2021 Seattle to Alaska sailings on the first cruise of the season that disembarked July 25, 2021. Thank you @HaveDogWillTravell! These threads have been very popular (DW and I have followed every one of them). They have allowed us to travel vicariously and electrified our cruise starved senses. We have been able to ask questions about the cruising restart, view Princess Patters, peruse menus, and see pictures of the ship, ports and excursions. Thank you all!!!

 

Also, a special shout-out to @PescadoAmarillo (Yellow Fish) who captured her experiences in a great blog (a most captivating writer!) on the August 8th and 15th sailings:

https://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com

 

Following are the original posters (authors) with links to each of the Princess Cruise Restart “Live From” threads in descending order:

 

OP: @Purple Gallinule

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2802469-live-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing-on-september-19-2021-from-seattle/?tab=comments#comment-61843553

 

OP: @Musky Ike

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2800267-live-on-majestic-princess-09052021/?tab=comments#comment-61781034

 

OP: @4cats4me

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2798693-live-4cats4me%E2%80%99s-last-minute-cruise-on-the-majestic-princess-august-29-2021/

 

OP: @geoherb

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2797649-live-geoherbs-solo-cruise-on-majestic-princess-august-22-2021/?tab=comments#comment-61693478

 

OP: @WAussieSFO

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796075-live-from-majestic-princess-august-15-2021/

 

OP: @azbirdmom

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2795203-live-from-the-majestic-princess-august-8-2021/

 

OP: @pkt1976

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2793653-live-from-the-majestic-princess-at-last-august-1-2021-to-alaska/

 

OP: @HaveDogWillTravel

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2791112-july-25-2021-live-from-majestic-princess-alaska-sailing/

 

Some nerd background:

With the passing of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act (ATRA), this and all previous 2021 Alaska sailings were allowed to sail to Alaska. Legislators from Alaska sponsored the bills due to the halt of cruises devastating their economy. The act basically considers a round trip voyage between ports in the states of Washington and Alaska to be a foreign voyage and temporarily waives the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 (PVSA) until February of 2022. The PVSA has not been waived from Seattle to LA and probably explains why I can’t find what would have been a three-day cruise at the end of the Alaska season. There is now legislation introduced to make it permanent. Please no discussion needed or desired in this thread.

Thank you so much!   Hopefully, we will meet on the M & G. 

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Thank you so much!   Hopefully, we will meet on the M & G. 

If you are there, the smart money is on that being the case. Even if only 3/4s of those signed up come, we will have a pretty good turnout!

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For those who may be going on a future cruise to Alaska from Seattle and are looking for something inexpensive and interesting to do, a ferry ride to Bremerton WA might be a good option. Walking on only costs $4.50/Senior (65) or Youth (6-18) and $9.20/Adult. You only pay one way to Bremerton and is an hour each way. It is a very scenic ride and on a clear day the mountains are stunning. Once in Bremerton the terminal is next to the Puget Sound Navy Museum. It is free. If you drive it is more expensive but it opens more options. I took the following pictures several days ago.

 

The ferry terminal is to the left of the museum.

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@farsightThanks so much for your live thread this upcoming week. It’s fun to follow along on all the cruises and I enjoyed sharing content on the August 29th sailing. I really enjoy reading the experiences of everyone who has been posting over the last couple months as I’ve learned so much. Can’t wait to get back on another ship…..just 56 days to go!

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37 minutes ago, farsight said:

Leaving Seattle has been delayed until tomorrow morning at 6:00AM due to weather. No Skagway. We're just glad to be here!

Wow! Glad you're not too bummed out about it, and I hope you have a great trip.

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