Thoughts, impressions, and observations for the World Cruise.

[dbancroft]

2 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Yes, I smuggled my cat on board.  😄 😁

My grandaughter always has her cat when she cruises also 

[cruisegirl1]

3 hours ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

it’s so cool (literally lol) to see the huge chunks of ice. When we did the Arctic Crossing in 2022 and did a day cruise on Prins Christin Sund, the crew was all outside with us the whole time. I was so happy to see them enjoying it as much as us. I’m trying to attach 2 pics. Not sure if this works.. one night during dinner the captain announced for us to go out and see the train of icebergs, and the sun was setting at the same time.  Sorry, I can’t get the iceberg one to post… 

 

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Went through in the TA 2024 as well.     Possibly one of the most memorable cruise days ever!  It was a nice sunny day, so it felt a bit warmer than it was.  Photographer snapped photos with large icebergs in the background.  We bought the photo but some folks we show it to  think the background is fake!

 

So blessed to have such wonderful memories.  I can't imagine  taking in so many interesting and beautiful sights as those on the WC will do. 

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[island lady]

1 hour ago, HBE4 said:

 

Makes sense. Ultimate World Cruise is deserving of Ultimate Drama, both here on CC as well as TikTok😉😇

 

No drama here....just really big chunks of ice and glaciers.  😉   I would then call that "dramatic".  😄 

[island lady]

1 hour ago, HBE4 said:

 

I had to chuckle at the end of the video when I heard someone excitingly squeal there was snow!   Usually it's said with a resigned sigh or groan. 🙂

 

Yeah, my friend Dave will agree to that 😄 

[island lady]

43 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

Is Bucky still in flip flops?😀

 

Nope...LOL!!   He finally had to put on actual socks and walking shoes like an actual gentleman.  😄 

[Ozark_Kid]

5 hours ago, island lady said:

Down to Chops for breakfast at 8 am...starting seeing more icebergs.  🙂 

 

Hey Patricia 

I just showed  my grandson this iceberg.   His response. ......  Oh wow! That sailor needs to be careful! They don't want a Titanic repeat!

😆 

BTW, keep the pics coming.  We are enjoying. 

[island lady]

Up to deck 13 forward over the bow.   Heading way up into the strait/channel.  Yikes it's cold up there! 🥶

 

 

[Another_Critic]

5 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

No drama here....just really big chunks of ice and glaciers.  😉   I would then call that "dramatic".  😄 

 

Plenty of ice for drinks.  🧊

[island lady]

Really calm seas inside the strait....like glass.  Lots of Humpback whales, but only clearly seen with the binoculars.  

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

42 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

I remember that! We were on our balcony when we hit it

 

Same.  This was the broken bit that floated past me on the starboard side.

 

 

[island lady]

Nice to be able to duck inside the cabin when we get cold.  Could never get tired of this view going by our door.  🥰

[pstone1]

We’re watching from inside and running out periodically to take pictures!  It is sooo cold!  I gave up trying to photograph the whales!  Just watchin* with binoculars too!  They sure have been putting on a show!

[pstone1]

9 minutes ago, Steeler Nation At Sea said:

 

Same.  This was the broken bit that floated past me on the starboard side.

 

 

Us too!  That was one of our favorite cruising days!  Today will definitely be another!

[GimmeOcean]

1 hour ago, Another_Critic said:

We hit a small iceberg on Voyager in Prins Christians Sund.  It shook the ship.

 

 

As long as they don’t start playing “Nearer My God To Thee” over the PA…

[island lady]

9 minutes ago, pstone1 said:

We’re watching from inside and running out periodically to take pictures!  It is sooo cold!  I gave up trying to photograph the whales!  Just watchin* with binoculars too!  They sure have been putting on a show!

 

Yeah, those darn Humpback whales....knowing just how to stay out of camera range!!   But indeed, have been watching many pods of them with the binoculars.  Happy we brought two really good sets!

Have only seen the one pods of Orcas. 

[island lady]

For some reason, I think I will have my drink on the rocks tonight.  😄 

 

 

[island lady]

The view that never tires of watching.  

[doghog]

5 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Yeah, those darn Humpback whales....knowing just how to stay out of camera range!!   But indeed, have been watching many pods of them with the binoculars.  Happy we brought two really good sets!

Have only seen the one pods of Orcas. 

What brand and power are they? 

[island lady]

Current position.  

 

 

[Steeler Nation At Sea]

1 hour ago, dbancroft said:

My grandaughter always has her cat when she cruises also .

 

Very cute! You will have to take her on the Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan or on Taiwan's EVA Air Hello Kitty plane. 😺 

[Another_Critic]

2 minutes ago, island lady said:

Current position.  

 

 

I see you!  😱 😄

[island lady]

9 minutes ago, doghog said:

What brand and power are they? 

 

The big ones are Nikon (I think are 10 x 50).   My favorite little travel pair (that stay in our carry on bag at all times) are Steiner 10 X 26...but Bucky said don't get the American made ones if you get Steiner...only the German made ones.  

[Another_Critic]

6 minutes ago, island lady said:

Current position.  

 

 

 

Hopefully you get out of there before rush hour.  🙃

 

[island lady]

3 minutes ago, Another_Critic said:

I see you!  😱 😄

 

Uh...oh...busted!! 😄 

[doghog]

Just now, island lady said:

 

The big ones are Nikon (I think are 10 x 50).   My favorite little travel pair (that stay in our carry on bag at all times) are Steiner 10 X 26...but Bucky said don't get the American made ones if you get Steiner...only the German made ones.  

Thanks. I use to have a pair of Leupold binoculars that were 10 x 50. But I sold them with all my other hunting equipment when I stopped hunting. We are going on an Alaska cruise (first for us) in September and I'm contemplating on buying another set.