Hoopster95 Posted May 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 15, 2017 G'morn CC family! Just about to start my journey from the Vancouver area down to Seattle to embark on Explorer later today for the short "Best of BC" 4-day sailing. I did the same itinerary last year... if you expand my signature below I reviewed that sailing as well with plenty of ideas and thoughts about Victoria and Nanaimo for those that are interested. I'm trying something different this time... I hate staying connected when on vacation. I'm connected 24/7 and tied to my phone for work so I've always only posted reviews when I get home. This time I'll have my phone with me and I'll try posting a few photos as I go along this week and if there's any questions I can try answering them while I'm there (no guarantees!!). I'll also post a full review later when I get home (I'm going to try a different format for this as well). So off I go... bon voyage everyone :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Have fun Hoop! Looking forward to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama2003 Posted May 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Following along! Love your reviews :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Looking forward to seeing a review of one of our favorite ships again.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbross Posted May 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2017 We'll be on this same itinerary next year. Thanks for doing the review. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starinyte Posted May 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2017 We're on the Explorer for the first time in August to see Alaska. Very happy to see this review pop up, I'll be following! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britty1 Posted May 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2017 So looking forward to your review, traveling with you. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted May 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Have fun..I was going to be on this cruise as a birthday present to myself, but had to cancel. Looking forward to your review. Luckily, I will be on her in Sept. for a Pacific Coast cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 15, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted May 15, 2017 We've arrived! The Seattle cruise Park on armoury way is super close and much cheaper than the regular parking lot by about $25 I believe. They had at least 3 shuttles waiting, we got right on. Great device Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarryL Posted May 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'm looking forward to your posts. We board on Friday so this will, really, help the next couple days pass. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 15, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted May 15, 2017 The line at security super short but huge lines at check in The suites/ pinnacle line had zero people in it when we arrived. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 15, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well, that was about 40min in line and then they had an issue with the computers..... Grrrr I've never been on board this late.(1.30). But Finally we are home!!!! Woohoo!!! Going to settle in, head to the room, etc. Ttyl folks But first a MAJOR announcements... Stopped at the Promenade for tea (it's cold here) and I went for my fave cake pop.... No more cake pops... Possibly ever. Desert Menu has changed per the staff. ;((( Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior3006 Posted May 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2017 You want me to pay more at Sabor AND you're taking my cake pops! I think someone in corporate must have fell and hit their head. That's just wrong!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 16, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I asked if they had the USCG inspection and yet you couldn't tell compared to last year. The WJ was in full swing at 2:30 with a full slate of stations including something I hadn't seen before.... Several items offered by chops, Giovanni's and Izumi, prob trying to get sales. Didn't take pics with iPhone so will mention again in My Normal review later. Quality was not good... If that was my first time trying "Specialty" food I would not try it again, they failed on that attempt but a great idea. So where does everyone hang out before muster on a rainy Seattle day? This is the fullest I've seen the Viking Crown And the card room/library/all bars totally fu. Never seen anything like it Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 16, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Well... DL also totally packed. Dl Is checking cards on entry. Having Our DL drink in the Viking crown. No sail away party outside... Weather Is gross!! Graham Seymour totally changed things This year. There's two shows tonight instead Of the Normal welcome show. We're dining in Giovanni's. Have a nice night everyone ... Gf wants me to out My Phone down!!! Can't blame her [emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twincheryl Posted May 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Also onboard... took us exactly 50 minutes from drop off at 11:37 to get thru checkin (not Pinnacle) and eating on Cafe Promenade. We were worried about last year's mess but decided to head to the port before the rain. All prepared for outside muster and surprisingly A1 was INSIDE in the Star Lounge. No need for the coat and rain poncho after all. Guess we just got lucky... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidlmc Posted May 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Great review so far, we are going on Explorer next month. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Enjoying your review and nice photos. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted May 16, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I'm back!!! Just signed up for last 3 days of Voom surf for free using my D+ benefit. Thank you RCL [emoji4] Last night had a great dinner at Giovanni's... Much better than Jamie's on Harmony: Osso Bucco, Veal, crab ravioli, etc. Production show was "Fast Forward"... 8 out of 10 so pretty good. General Trivia at Schooner. Today we're heading out to the ocean for Our sea day. Sunny out in the ocean, still del behind is on land Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hoopster95 Posted May 16, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Sushi class... But first a Saki toast! More description and photos in my full Review when I get back Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryL Posted May 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 16, 2017 The sushi class looks like fun. Do you get to eat the final product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nado44 Posted May 16, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We're on this sailing with you. Concur that check-in was LONG even for those with super duper elite status. No evidence of there having been USCG inspections. Windjammer was in full swing by noon. We noticed that honey-stung chicken is back! At sea today with gorgeous blue skies above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeToGetNauti Posted May 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Have a great trip. Thanks for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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