Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Hello again CCers. This voyage was somewhat last-minute. I happened to be working at my head office in Vancouver this week, so figured, why not get home partially by cruise ship? Instead of flying home Friday, I'm cruising to Seattle and flying home from there on Saturday. I'm staying at the Element in Burnaby tonight (nice fairly new hotel) and heading to the port in the morning. One of the things I love about sailing out of Vancouver is the rental car return right at Canada Place, so it makes getting to the port really easy. Stay tuned tomorrow for a quick but fun getaway! Steve. P.S. I'm doing the same cruise on the Emerald in two weeks over the Canadian Victoria Day holiday weekend. As I've never been on the Emerald, that one was planned long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted May 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2017 If you're not already, you'll be 'Elite' in no time! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 5, 2017 If you're not already, you'll be 'Elite' in no time! ;p I already am, now I'm just going for more OBC!! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill B Posted May 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Sailing solo? You could get credit for four cruises in two days... six cruises in two days if you're in suites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Awesome! Have a great time!! I'll be on the Ruby next year for my first Princess cruise and am excited to try it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 5, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Have fun; look forward to your Emerald review in a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 5, 2017 [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Left the hotel about 9:15. Weather cool (12C/54F) and drizzly. Traffic was slow getting into downtown. Dropped off the rental car without any issues. National, Enterprise, and Alamo can process the returns right in the garage, so no having to go up to the rental counter. In the garage, just down from the rental returns is a red wall with elevators up to the terminal. Got off the elevator exactly at 10am, and security was already open, so not much wait. After security is customs, where an employee was pulling Nexus/Global Entry people out of the line and sending them to the extreme left two booths where there was no wait at all. This is the queue outside the customs room before I got pulled out. It snakes around a few times inside as well. Currently in a holding area after customs waiting for check-in to open. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingus Posted May 5, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2017 They have changed the process a bit. We're also in the holding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted May 5, 2017 11am, and still in the holding area, which is pretty much full. Last year we were almost aboard by now. All three ships' passengers are waiting in the same area. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie562 Posted May 5, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Was just on the Ruby for my Birthday Last week and already miss her dearly :( Enjoy your cruise. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nice to follow again your report and photos. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VibeGuy Posted May 5, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Nice to see they're being more proactive about Global Entry and NEXUS. It looks like they aren't using the exhibit halls upstairs today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Shortly after my last post, we were called to check-in. Princess to the right, NCL to the left. Check-in was quick, and they have separate embarkation lounges for Elites and Platinums. I'm 5th in the lounge. Getting by excited to board! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sonomaphil Posted May 5, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 5, 2017 They are at number 15 now. We have 30. Could be a while in the holding area. Still much nicer than the old downstairs lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted May 5, 2017 11:35, and on board. Been wanting a Lido balcony for a while, and finally have one. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 5, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 5, 2017 11:35, and on board. Been wanting a Lido balcony for a while, and finally have one. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Very nice! I have L226 for my cruise next year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Mini bar, free drink coupon, and lounge invite, which interestingly does not mention Platinum guests. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 5, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Canadianburger, I am waiting for your sail- a -way drink picture!! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted May 5, 2017 First stop: Crooners! So missed it on the Majestic. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 5, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 5, 2017 First stop: Crooners! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I think the drink picture might be coming!! Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Today's Patter: Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 5, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted May 5, 2017 MDR Lunch: Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sonomaphil Posted May 5, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 5, 2017 30 just called. 45 minutes to get in a big line outside Canada Place. And we thought we here here early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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