LIVE: Quantum of the Seas. 8 - 28 - 2023 — 9 - 4 - 2023

[Lionesss]

Took a break. Some cabin time. Resting. 
Still cannot believe that Jimmy Buffett died. 
 

His music is legacy. 
 

Copied from FB the following says it best. 
 

Prayers for him as well as all Who knew him. 
 

[Lionesss]

Good morning. 
 

Last full day on cruise. 
 

Woke up to the mighty toilets not working. 
 

Then they flushed on their own. 
 

Breakfast now. 
 

Then the dreaded packing. 
 

Be safe. 

[Ocean Boy]

36 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

Good morning. 
 

Last full day on cruise. 
 

Woke up to the mighty toilets not working. 
 

Then they flushed on their own. 
 

Breakfast now. 
 

Then the dreaded packing. 
 

Be safe. 

It is already coming to an end???🤨

[Lionesss]

27 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

It is already coming to an end???🤨

Yes. Sadly. 
 

Getting ready for a suite treat. 
 

Pictures to follow. 
 

Be safe. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

Our current location. 
 

 

Phones service quick but much faster on balcony. 
 

Be safe. 

[Ferry_Watcher]

Enjoy Victoria.  Hope that disembarking and getting ground transportation is as easy as your embarkation.

Expect cloudy skies in Seattle tomorrow, and morning temps in the high 50's - low 60's.  Pier 91 can be quite cool if there is a marine cloud layer and wind.  You may want to have a light jacket / windbreaker available to wear.  Do check the latest weather from the ship.

[Lionesss]

We were invited to a tour of the bridge today, as suite guest. 
 

We met on deck 12 by forward elevators. 
 

Signed our waver. 
 

Hand metal detector by security. 
 

 

 

 

Phone call made by Junior (concierge) to get final approval. 
 

We had to be sailing in condition green to be permitted to go to bridge. 
 

Some of reasons tours were canceled because of conditions red or yellow are

Fog

Rough seas

Ice. 
 

2 security guards stayed with us. 
 

We met Martin second officer and he gave an excellent presentation. 
 

 

 

 

 

overlooking Bow. 

 

 

 

 

Control panel on side of bridge. 
 

 

 

Ships statistics. 

 

 View looking back from side of bridge. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then had a question and answer period. 
 

 

Escorted out. 
Tour over. 

 

 

Very pleased with the opportunity to experience the bridge. 
 

Be safe. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 3, 2023 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

The dessert section in the WJ for lunch. 
 

 

 

 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

On all our cruises we have never gambled on the last day which is today. 
Many were in casino. 
 

There were many notices about casino closing at 3 pm for remaining time on cruise. 
All guest were to  redeem their tokens and slot machine  play. 
We rode up from the Promenade with an elevator full of gamblers who were on the slots and they were very upset that the machines shut off and could not get their free play. 

I do not know about chips from table games. 
 

Be safe. 

 

[techteach]

@Lionesss I’m sure there were people who were upset, but even I, a newbie, understood I needed to play my free play by 3:00. I thought the casino on this ship had lots of different machines and they paid nicely, but they took it all back unless you hit a jackpot. Still, I had fun. Great cruise and thanks for the blog @Lionesss. I’m sorry we didn’t meet face to face.

[Lionesss]

Suitcases in hall. 
Free luggage valet. 
 

View from balcony. 
 

 

 

 

Be safe. 

[Husky1987]

We did Butchart Gardens tonight.  Insanely beautiful.  Wife is the gardener of the family so she took all the pictures.  I did take this from the gardens of Butchart Cove though.

 

[NHProud]

20 minutes ago, Husky1987 said:

We did Butchart Gardens tonight.  Insanely beautiful.  Wife is the gardener of the family so she took all the pictures.  I did take this from the gardens of Butchart Cove though.

 

Very nice photo ! We’ll be in Victoria next month and I opted for the BC Museum and city highlights tour because we’ve never been to Victoria.   It looks like a fabulous and peaceful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. 

[Husky1987]

8 minutes ago, NHProud said:

Very nice photo ! We’ll be in Victoria next month and I opted for the BC Museum and city highlights tour because we’ve never been to Victoria.   It looks like a fabulous and peaceful place to relax and enjoy the scenery. 

I don’t think you can go wrong with any tour, Victoria is a wonderful city.  We’re going to come back next year for a long weekend…it’s just a ferry ride away for us. Butchart Gardens is one of those places (kinda like the Met in NY) you could spend all day…a couple hours barely does it justice.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Husky1987

[NHProud]

32 minutes ago, Husky1987 said:

I don’t think you can go wrong with any tour, Victoria is a wonderful city.  We’re going to come back next year for a long weekend…it’s just a ferry ride away for us. Butchart Gardens is one of those places (kinda like the Met in NY) you could spend all day…a couple hours barely does it justice.

I agree about the Met museum in NYC . We have plans to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass  in Seattle. Are you familiar with it ? After seeing his glass flowers at the Bellagio I want to see more. 

Edited September 4, 2023 by NHProud

[mets07]

7 hours ago, NHProud said:

We have plans to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass  in Seattle. Are you familiar with it ? After seeing his glass flowers at the Bellagio I want to see more. 

Have been there and it is beautiful and wonderful. 

[Husky1987]

8 hours ago, NHProud said:

I agree about the Met museum in NYC . We have plans to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass  in Seattle. Are you familiar with it ? After seeing his glass flowers at the Bellagio I want to see more. 

 

40 minutes ago, mets07 said:

Have been there and it is beautiful and wonderful. 

Yes, agree.  He is an amazing artist.

[Lionesss]

Breakfast at CK at 6:30am

 

7am. Suites met at wonderland 

 

7:28am  escorted to baggage claim by concierge (Junior)

Free luggage valet so we just walked to customs. 
 

7:39am on bus to go to airport. 
 

8:22am. At airport. Got carryon. 
Walked to TSA. Pre check. 
Minimal line 

 

8:45 am. Walking to terminal A. Gate changed to Terminal S. 
Back track 

 

9:25. At  gate. 

 

 

Be safe. 

 

[Sea Dog]

51 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

9:25. At  gate.

 

Boy that week went way too fast.

[Husky1987]

I am really feeling envious of the Florida cruisers this morning.  We weren't in any rush this morning to get off the ship even though we self-disembarked.  Home and unpacked with dirty clothes in the washer before 10:00.  

 

Thank you @Lionesss for letting us tag along and contribute here and there to your thread.  I kept an eye out for you in the casino but always seemed to miss you.  Too bad, my wife could have used some of your luck rubbing off on her 🤣

[BonTexasNY]

Wait a minute.  The cruise is over????

 

Glad all had a good time.

[Lionesss]

Story time. 
 Left Seattle 30 min late. 
 

THEN!!

Unbelievable winds. Turbulence. Diverted north to Wyoming instead of flying to Denver. 
 

Then it got ugly. 
Bouncing on my seat. 
 

Landed in Denver missed our connection. 
 

Wait!!! 
 

The plane we were on became the connection. 
 

We had to gather all our belongings. 
Exit stage left. 
Go “P”

re board same seat. 
 

Hope it gets better 

 

 Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

I never thought I would say this bit 

 

I LOVE CLEVELAND. 

 

 

 

 

[Lionesss]

THE END. 

 

 

💕

[perfect match]

@Lionesss sounds like that flight was quite the adventure! Glad you made it home safely! I loved seeing and hearing about your bridge tour. Thank you very much for doing this review. I’ve enjoyed sailing along with you.
 

@Husky1987 and @techteach thank you for your contributions to this thread. I’ve enjoyed sailing along with both of you too.