Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #301 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Observation Lounge during the last minute rush before they close… I needed a cup of hot tea! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #302 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Back out again to catch Dawes Glacier… unfortunately due to the icy condition we can go any closer and had to turn around … I must have missed the ice 🧊 because I hardly saw any … floating or otherwise 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #303 Share Posted August 31, 2022 The scenery is stunning… I just remembered it was icier than this … like seeing glacier falling into the ocean type of visit 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #304 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Well it is what it is… still an amazing journey… beautiful scenery and fantastic cruise so far… 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #305 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Farewell Dawes Glacier … it’s just way too cold for me and I was in layers too! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #306 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Garden Cafe Dinner 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #307 Share Posted August 31, 2022 No stock piling cookies!!! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #309 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Crazy sale coming up 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #310 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Cavern Club my favorite venue on the ship… Beatles Fan… 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #311 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Ocean Blue Specialty Restaurant…. I have 2 Dinning so I am using it here since I rarely get to eat at Ocean Blue That scallop … OMG … big and tasty! Halibut was cooked to perfection! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #312 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Ocean Blue Yes .. 1 appetizer, 1 soup or salad, 1 main entree, and 2 sides plus 1 dessert! The portion was good and enjoyed it but Hooked on Royal is still number 1 ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted August 31, 2022 Author #313 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Ocean Blue Dessert 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumming cruisers Posted August 31, 2022 #314 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, BennyBrun said: It is beautiful but wow… definitely not what it used to be with what I saw … this looks like Dawes glacier. On Bliss in June that's where we went, On Encore in mid-August we went to Glacier Bay, Marjorie glacier picture below. Edited August 31, 2022 by drumming cruisers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markj Posted August 31, 2022 #315 Share Posted August 31, 2022 17 hours ago, Jukeboxx99 said: Hi! 1st time to Alaska, would you recommend the raptor and bear "zoo" or save the money and walk around on our own? We have the Otter, Raptor and Bear tour booked, is it worth it? Thanks! Btw: loving the cruise review!!! Yes definitely. We did this tour and really enjoyed seeing both bears and raptors up close. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markj Posted August 31, 2022 #316 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 hours ago, BennyBrun said: Back out again to catch Dawes Glacier… unfortunately due to the icy condition we can go any closer and had to turn around … I must have missed the ice 🧊 because I hardly saw any … floating or otherwise Same with us. I've been on Pearl and we got up really close to Dawes and saw calving. Queried this onboard and was told it's because the ship is bigger. hmmmmmmm ,,🤔🤔🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptBoatface Posted August 31, 2022 #317 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Brrrrr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rjm11 Posted August 31, 2022 #318 Share Posted August 31, 2022 were your previous trips that were icier around the glaciers a different time of year? We were on the Bliss in early June and went to Dawes and there was TONS of ice floating in the water as we approached. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted August 31, 2022 #319 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I used to live in Yellowstone. If a tourist thought they saw a bear, we'd tell them they saw a bear. So...if you saw something running on shore, you saw a bear! Thanks for the photos! If you know the name, I'd be interested in knowing what glacier was on the port side of the ship as you were headed toward Dawes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATTELOVE Posted August 31, 2022 #320 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Wow! Alaska is very beautiful. One day we would like to visit. But for now we are enjoying this trip with you. Thank you. I agree with you on the food, we have traveled with Royal Caribbean for over a decade, but the food on NCL got them beat. I love all the food presentation and all looks very different than Royal. Time to try NCL again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KermitClin Posted August 31, 2022 #321 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Are there any special offers to book another cruise while on board? Or is it the typical one cabin upgrade and CruiseNext offerings? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemoreroyals Posted August 31, 2022 #322 Share Posted August 31, 2022 It has been over 25 years since we have been to Sitka. Following along with you, I think my wife and I are convinced that our next cruise to Alaska will include Sitka. I had forgotten how much we liked it. BTW I think you are doing an incredible job with your pictures and chronicling all that you are experiencing. You may be able to claim a page on Guinness Book of World Records for the number of pictures you have taken. You have gone above and beyond and thank you for your tireless effort you have put into this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted August 31, 2022 #323 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 9:57 PM, BennyBrun said: Q I was offered to upgrade to the 4 meal plan for $59.00 plus gratuity… I declined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted August 31, 2022 #324 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 9:57 PM, BennyBrun said: Q I was offered to upgrade to the 4 meal plan for $59.00 plus gratuity… I declined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted August 31, 2022 #325 Share Posted August 31, 2022 How was the weather? Were you able to swim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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