LIVE from Jewel May 15, 2024 - 27 nights

[twangster]

It was cold and windy on the helipad so I went up to the lounge for a nice hot coffee.

 

 

Fortunately the lounge coffee machine has been operational at any hour I have visited yet.

 

 

Rain moving in, time to warm up.

 

[FionaMG]

7 hours ago, DelMom18a said:

We were driving clockwise around the country and now that we've been talking about it, I want to go back!  I'm very disappointed that Royal isn't cruising there next year.  

I know they're a bit controversial but MSC are doing very similar routes next year, sailing from Hamburg in Germany.

[twangster]

As we entered the fjord to our destination it started to brighten up.

 

 

Many communities along the shore on each side.

 

 

 

 

 

Whales of course and quite a few.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[twangster]

This video gives you a better feel for the experience.

 

 

 

[twangster]

A small flotilla of boats on the port side.

 

 

 

Accompanied by lots of birds so I suspected they were whale watching boats.

 

 

A way off in the distance but there were occasional water spouts from whales.

 

 

It was turning into a nice morning.

 

 

 

Yawn... more whales.

 

 

 

Frequent waterfalls.

 

 

 

 

[Jimbo]

11 minutes ago, twangster said:

This video gives you a better feel for the experience.

 

 

 

Curious why no one else is on the (heliport)bow taking pictures?

[twangster]

Just now, Jimbo said:

Curious why no one else is on the (heliport)bow taking pictures?

 

Maybe the early hour?  5:44am

 

[twangster]

As we moved deeper into the fjord the weather was getting better and better.

 

 

 

 

Some other guests ventured up to the helipad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I didn't realize how much farming took place here.

 

 

At last the town was in sight.

 

 

 

[twangster]

The sun was starting to break through the cloud layer.

 

 

Even close to town there were whales.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tunnel to somewhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[twangster]

Town:

 

 

 

Looks like the airport is here.

 

 

 

We've arrived to the pier.  This will be my balcony view for the next two days.  Not bad at all.

 

[twangster]

Starlink gateway city remains to be London.

 

Speeds are holding up well.

 

[twangster]

Excursion today; Diamonds of the North.

 

Eight hours, lunch included.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 21 by twangster

[twangster]

Frequently checking for cruise planner sales over the past year I managed to get this excursion for $116 less than what they are charging for it onboard.  It pays to check back often.

[twangster]

Temperature 42°F or 6°C.

 

Sunset 11:08pm

Sunrise 3:13am

[twangster]

The general area of my excursion today:

 

 

[celly]

7 hours ago, Sinders99 said:

Thank you. We’ll be sure to request evening service and a printed copy of the compas 😁😁

We have morning service but cabin attendant brings us next day Cruise Compass every afternoon.

[ILCTCRUISER]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

Akureyri has a very nice botanical garden.  It’s a short walk from the cathedral you see in one of your photos, @twangster.  The northernmost botanical garden in the world or so I’ve been told.  May may be a bit early.  You’ll find Himalayan Blue Poppy.

 

 

Edited May 21 by ILCTCRUISER

[island lady]

6 hours ago, twangster said:

Another break in the cloud layer.

 

 

Somewhere just before or around midnight we crossed the Arctic Circle

 

 

 

Apple maps has the Arctic circle somewhat lower than the generally accepted latitude.

 

 

Did the captain sound the horn when you crossed?  🙂 

[RFerrington]

So beautiful

[tomcherv]

Thank you for sharing your travels - our cruise on Jewel starts in July and follows your second part quite closely.

 

Love your photos.

[ILCTCRUISER]

@twangster, Apologies for editing your post.  I hit quote to reply but somehow I ended up in edit mode and entered…Then realized what I had done.  Not sure just how that happened.

[twangster]

2 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Did the captain sound the horn when you crossed?  🙂 

No!   

[twangster]

28 minutes ago, ILCTCRUISER said:

@twangster, Apologies for editing your post.  I hit quote to reply but somehow I ended up in edit mode and entered…Then realized what I had done.  Not sure just how that happened.

No worries.  

[DelMom18a]

Absolutely loved Husavik and the whale watching "cruise" we took there.  I know we visited Dettifoss but we saw so many waterfalls I'll have to see your photos to remember which one Dettifoss is.  Again, I'm so excited to have personal knowledge of where you're traveling today.

[island lady]

2 hours ago, twangster said:

No!   

 

Awww...party pooper!!  😄