1ANGELCAT Posted June 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2018 It’s a cloudy and cool Alaska day. Ship is very quiet , people still coming onboard. Best news is “Mark Pells” is the HD[emoji3] No 5star welcome? Was told it’s tomorrow morning? The cooking freebie for 5 star is a port day . Say prayers to the weather gods for me [emoji56] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtn2Sea Posted June 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Bon Voyage. Hope you have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted June 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thank you for posting. Sad about the 5 star "perks". Wishing you a fabulous cruise on Noordam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Bon Voyage!! Prayers you have great weather. Looking forward to your reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted June 25, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Just tried to book PG -it’s sold out, told them I’m 5 Star and now magically there is space. Seattle really needs to fix this , so prebook is possible. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sorry to hear about the 5* conundrum. Hope you have great weather and a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2018 One time I forgot to book the Pinnacle. We were staying in the PS and even the Concierges could not get us in there. Glad they were able to "suddenly" find you a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ski ww Posted June 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Bon Voyage, enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted June 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2018 It’s a cloudy and cool Alaska day.Ship is very quiet , people still coming onboard. Best news is “Mark Pells” is the HD[emoji3] No 5star welcome? Was told it’s tomorrow morning? The cooking freebie for 5 star is a port day . Say prayers to the weather gods for me [emoji56] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Nice, 1Angelcat! Some of our best cruises have been on the Noordam with Mark as HD. He's the best! Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted June 27, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good Morning from Haines. It’s a beautiful clear 56degrees. The weather has been great . Crossing the Gulf of Alaska was smooth as glass and Glacier Bay was sunny and gorgeous. PG is way too full , had my 1st dinner last evening and was by the rail at the atrium. People were dressed fairly well on gala night, Crew is great, with Mark Pells as their leader. It’s a happy ship More later, on to Skagway Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted June 27, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good Morning from Haines.It’s a beautiful clear 56degrees. The weather has been great . Crossing the Gulf of Alaska was smooth as glass and Glacier Bay was sunny and gorgeous. PG is way too full , had my 1st dinner last evening and was by the rail at the atrium. People were dressed fairly well on gala night, Crew is great, with Mark Pells as their leader. It’s a happy ship More later, on to Skagway Sent from my iPhone using Forums Mark Pells is an outstanding hotel director. You are in good hands. Thanks for checking in, and continue to enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Hope you have a great cruise on the very special, very beautiful Noordam. Fair Winds and a f following sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good Morning from Haines.It’s a beautiful clear 56degrees. The weather has been great . Crossing the Gulf of Alaska was smooth as glass and Glacier Bay was sunny and gorgeous. PG is way too full , had my 1st dinner last evening and was by the rail at the atrium. People were dressed fairly well on gala night, Crew is great, with Mark Pells as their leader. It’s a happy ship More later, on to Skagway Sent from my iPhone using Forums Isn't Captain Draper the leader of the ship and crew?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted June 27, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Isn't Captain Draper the leader of the ship and crew?? Yes he is but Mark is a great guy that spreads happiness with the crew Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old As Dirt Mom Posted June 27, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes he is but Mark is a great guy that spreads happiness with the crew Sent from my iPhone using Forums (y) He is also very approachable with the passengers, and one sees him out and about, keeping an eye on everything in his pleasant, efficient way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 27, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes he is but Mark is a great guy that spreads happiness with the crew Sent from my iPhone using Forums I have sailed with HD Mark. Acutally it was on Noordam I ALSO have sailed wirth PTIN dRPERR, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 27, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) Yes he is but Mark is a great guy that spreads happiness with the crew Sent from my iPhone using Forums I know and ahve sailed with HD M ark. Actually it was on Noordam I also have sailed with Captain Draper, many, Many, maNY, Many times . (NO exaggeration ! ) :D IMO Captain Draper is very high on the list of the best, HAL Captains The credit for a 'happy ship' always goes to the top, the Captain ! Edited June 27, 2018 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvertoGold Posted June 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 27, 2018 We have found that for Alaska cruises, the 5 star cooking class is often/usually on a port day or Glacier Bay day. We find this better than on the same day, at the same time as the Mariner reception/Mariner Brunch! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted June 27, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I look to the captain to keep me safe at sea, and I look to the hotel director to run a happy & efficient floating hotel. Sounds like Noordam has a great combo onboard right now. Lucky cruisers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 27, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 27, 2018 I look to the captain to keep me safe at sea, and I look to the hotel director to run a happy & efficient floating hotel. Sounds like Noordam has a great combo onboard right now. Lucky cruisers! Well said But the buck always stops at the Capatin, for 'blame' and for 'credit ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 27, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Glad you are having great weather and everything is going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I have sailed with HD Mark. Acutally it was on Noordam Oops Sorry for the g arb led post #16 (above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianLoveCruise Posted June 28, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Was wondering if, by any chance, you know if Mark Pells is stil going to be onboard in September for cruise Vancouver to Auckland sailing? Hope you have a wonderful time and the weather cooperates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANGELCAT Posted June 28, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Not sure, he mentioned he was supposed to be going to Maasdam for the new EXC program, then he said it might be changed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianLoveCruise Posted June 28, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Wow, what a quick response! Thanks for the info. And perhaps it's a sign that the internet is faster/more reliable than I've experienced in the past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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