Saint Greg's Splendor - Seattle to Alaska - Live - May 24-31

[Saint Greg]

[Saint Greg]

Came in got another fireball 

 

 

[aztekpm]

17 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Went back in and got a fireball to warm up. Never had it on a cruise but if I go to a hockey game I’m drinking fireball shots at every intermission 

 

 

 

That's quite the shot!

[nwcruiselover]

Glad to have you back on-line!  How was your excursion?

[19cruiser59]

32 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

There was an announcement about dolphins everyone runs outside nobody sees anything 

 

Are there not many people just staying outside to see the scenery?  Seems a bit of a waste…. Is it that cold?

[19cruiser59]

32 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

There was an announcement about dolphins everyone runs outside nobody sees anything 

 

Are there not many people just staying outside to see the scenery?  Seems a bit of a waste…. Is it that cold?

[19cruiser59]

Apologies for the double post…technical issues. 😉

[mowogo]

1 minute ago, 19cruiser59 said:

Are there not many people just staying outside to see the scenery?  Seems a bit of a waste…. Is it that cold?

Considering the deck I can understand not many people there.  A lot of people want to get a view from higher up and open air directly above.  

[n6uqqq]

10 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I can’t upload pictures. I had a little breakfast. Got another coffee. Stopped by guest services to let them know how messed up the time is. She admitted the hub app is wrong but seemed to blame the rest on guest confusion. 
 

They’re confused because you have the hub app on Seattle time. And you’re opening all of your venues on Seattle time. And you don’t have clocks in the elevator lobbies and stairwells like other ships have. All we have is the hub app. And it’s wrong.

 

Is my excursion leaving on Seattle time or Alaska time? They say Alaska’s but everything else today has been on Seattle time.

 

 

The internet was a disaster when I was on the Splendor from May 2-10. The Hub app was pretty non functional also and the " What's happening" section NEVER worked the entire cruise and this is arguably the most important thing for people to know what is going on for shows etc. You would think in the absence of this working they would print and distribute a paper copy to all the guests, but no the only way was to go to a location like guest services.

Edited May 27, 2022 by n6uqqq

[rwest898]

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

I remembered I never tried that birthday martini last time so I’m trying one. Not bad. Kind of tastes like a cruiser or something 

 

 

 I had a couple of them when I was on my last cruise. Tasted pretty good to me.

[MeganGC1983]

Despite the crap internets and the cold… I hope Greg is having a great time. And I secretly hope he confronts Andy over the Punchliner photos. Seems like a worthy cause to throw down. 

Edited May 27, 2022 by MeganGC1983

[Saint Greg]

1 hour ago, 19cruiser59 said:

Are there not many people just staying outside to see the scenery?  Seems a bit of a waste…. Is it that cold?

42-49 this morning. 53-55 this afternoon.

[Saint Greg]

then a screwdriver

 

[Saint Greg]

We’ll get there eventually pictures are rough.

 

 

[icft]

55 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

We’ll get there eventually pictures are rough.

 

 

Not too many satellites to choose from that far north.

[Saint Greg]

There was another call for dolphins outside this time port side! Everyone runs out again.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

I don’t think anyone saw any dolphins but I saw an orca.

 

 

[KmomChicago]

12 hours ago, mowogo said:

This is why you cruise Alaska in a Balcony.  Then you at least have a private viewing area.

Or depending how you look at it, why they almost give away interior rooms on some sailings, freeing resources for the high port fees and excursions.

 

This for us down at the cheapo end of the Carnival universe, i.e. the very cheapest cruisers in the U.S.

[Andi Land]

5 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I don’t think anyone saw any dolphins but I saw an orca.

 

 

Those are indeed dolphins of the Cephalorhynchus commersonii family. The first time I saw them in Alaska I also thought Orca but the naturalist onboard had great information and confirmed they were indeed dolphins. 
 

hope you’re enjoying your trip. Alaska is a favorite of mine. We’ve been at least 8 times now. 

[Ihearttravel11]

Beautiful photos, and great report.
Can't wait until August, when it is my turn to enjoy the Splendor!!

[sid_9169]

Looks like you're having an awesome time. Greetings from sunny Miami... 

 

 

[IntrepidFromDC]

6 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

I don’t think anyone saw any dolphins but I saw an orca.

 

 

Someone posted it might be one of those dolphins that look like an orca, but I think you're right - orca.

Edited May 27, 2022 by IntrepidFromDC

[Saint Greg]

2 hours ago, KmomChicago said:

Or depending how you look at it, why they almost give away interior rooms on some sailings, freeing resources for the high port fees and excursions.

 

This for us down at the cheapo end of the Carnival universe, i.e. the very cheapest cruisers in the U.S.

You could get a porthole next week for $530 after taxes fees as of last week.

 

[Saint Greg]

Then back in for a fireball.

 

 

[Saint Greg]

Then a screwdriver