LIVE - Solstice - R/T Seattle to ALASKA

[aring75]

6 hours ago, abbydancer said:

Have a wonderful trip.

Thank you!

 

4 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

 

Do arrive earlier than noon and enjoy lunch onboard.

We will definitely have lunch onboard. We are going to have to see if we are let in before 12:00. We don’t want to arrive too early in case they are strict with the boarding times. I don’t think we will get there much sooner than 11:30. 

[aring75]

16 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

Weatherwise, be prepared for some rain today.

It’s drizzling now. ☔️

[Ferry_Watcher]

5 minutes ago, aring75 said:

It’s drizzling now. ☔️

Yes, the rain forecast was a bit of a surprise.  Stay dry!

[aring75]

Decided we didn’t want to deal with walking in the wet weather this morning, so we had breakfast at the hotel restaurant - Conversation Kitchen and Bar.

 

We had a “people-watching” view of Stewart St.

 

 

 

Prices we’re high, but the service and food quality were stellar. And, yum, the coffee. 

 

Mark ordered the two egg breakfast. He said the bacon was amazing.

 

 

 

I had the Classic Benedict. It came to the table with the poached eggs still piping hot. And was delicious. 
 

[aring75]

So my weather app says rainy weather until around 11:00 am. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s right. That’s when we’ll be heading to the port. 
 

 

 

Re-packing and checking ride share prices. 
 

It’s almost time!!!

 

[Wink87]

10 minutes ago, aring75 said:

Decided we didn’t want to deal with walking in the wet weather this morning, so we had breakfast at the hotel restaurant - Conversation Kitchen and Bar.

 

We had a “people-watching” view of Stewart St.

 

 

 

Prices we’re high, but the service and food quality were stellar. And, yum, the coffee. 

 

Mark ordered the two egg breakfast. He said the bacon was amazing.

 

 

 

I had the Classic Benedict. It came to the table with the poached eggs still piping hot. And was delicious. 
 

Your food pics are wonderful!!! Looking forward to more! Have a wonderful time and Ty for doing this. We are on an 11 day Alaska cruise out of Vancouver on the 11th of Sept. Our 5 th time to Alaska. Love the beauty of it all.

[aring75]

Just now, Wink87 said:

Your food pics are wonderful!!! Looking forward to more! Have a wonderful time and Ty for doing this. We are on an 11 day Alaska cruise out of Vancouver on the 11th of Sept. Our 5 th time to Alaska. Love the beauty of it all.

Thanks! It’s funny. I take tons of cruise food photos. Mark has gotten so used to it, that sometimes he’ll even remind me to take one before I dig in and start eating!

 

My self-control might be somewhat lacking. 

[abbydancer2003]

1 hour ago, aring75 said:

So my weather app says rainy weather until around 11:00 am. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s right. That’s when we’ll be heading to the port. 
 

 

 

Re-packing and checking ride share prices. 
 

It’s almost time!!!

 

DH lived in Seattle for a long time.  When he moved to Northern California one of the hardest things to get used was the fact that rain here can last for days, whereas in Seattle, rain blows through for maybe a few hours.

[aring75]

If you have a “World of Hyatt” account (it’s free to sign up), the hotel lets you do remote check in and check out. You can also use your phone as a room key to open your door. 
 

Just checked Uber and Lyft. 

 

UberX will be $21 plus tip. 
 

 

 

Lyft Standard is $27 + tip or $24 if we don’t mind waiting. 

 

[tweetylori]

I am LOVING this report and pics!  Thank you!  Have a GREAT time!

[aring75]

7 minutes ago, tweetylori said:

I am LOVING this report and pics!  Thank you!  Have a GREAT time!

Thanks!

 

Everything has been repacked. I am currently checking all the cabinets, drawers, and cubbies to make sure I didn’t forget anything. 
 

We were here one night. I didn’t even use any of the cabinets, drawers, or cubbies. But there is just no possible way I could leave this room without checking everything. Twice. 
 

 

Oh. And it’s still drizzling. It’s like an authentic Seattle welcome! 😁

[aring75]

Woo hoo! Made it onboard. 
 

Not one person checked our assigned boarding time. 

[TraderSam]

1 hour ago, aring75 said:

I am currently checking all the cabinets, drawers, and cubbies to make sure I didn’t forget anything. 

 

I didn’t even use any of the cabinets, drawers, or cubbies. But there is just no possible way I could leave this room without checking everything. Twice. 
 

 

We must be twins!😉😆

 

[aring75]

Rooms aren’t quite ready yet. We are currently sitting in the Sky Observation Lounge. The misty rain is beginning to let up so we’ll probably head to the Mast Bar in a few. 
 

Classic Package Drink Choices (availability permitting, of course)

 

 

 

And Premium Package Options (also includes everything on the Classic list)

 

 

 

Other drinks are available at bars throughout the ship. But people often ask what they can get with the classic package. Hopefully, this can give some ideas. 

[aring75]

Also. Some of the wine and beer options. 
 

 

 

[aring75]

Also, no one asked to see our ArriveCAN information. Not sure if they’ll ask for it later, or if they know we did it because I added our reservation/stateroom number to our application. 
 

Guess we’ll see!

[TraderSam]

11 minutes ago, aring75 said:

Also, no one asked to see our ArriveCAN information. Not sure if they’ll ask for it later, or if they know we did it because I added our reservation/stateroom number to our application. 
 

Guess we’ll see!

I’m guessing if you HADN'T linked it, they would  be asking to see it .😉

 

So, what did you order at the bar?🍹😜

[GREG781]

We will be following along your journey. We will be on the Solstice in February for the Mexican/California coastal Cruise! Haven't been on the Solstice in years, but on the Edge class 4x over the past 2 years :).

[tweetylori]

I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in you for no food pics from Lowell's.  Your Husband looks great and all, but I would've loved to see some messy seafood, just sayin.  You did redeem yourself nicely with the breakfast pics though.

[aring75]

58 minutes ago, TraderSam said:

I’m guessing if you HADN'T linked it, they would  be asking to see it .😉

 

So, what did you order at the bar?🍹😜

I’m so glad you asked! 😁

 

We ended up at the Martini Bar (to start). A Sapphire Collintini for me and (Mark is not creative in his drink choices) a Captain & Coke. You’re probably going to see a lot of those. But don’t worry! I’ll pick up the slack.
You’re welcome.
 

 

 

Martini Bar drink choices.

 

I’m going to try that 25th anniversary martini. It’s an extra dollar (plus tip) but I’m willing to make the sacrifice. 
 

Again, you’re welcome. 
 

 

Look! All the wines are available with the Classic package. 

 

 

[aring75]

20 minutes ago, tweetylori said:

I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed in you for no food pics from Lowell's.  Your Husband looks great and all, but I would've loved to see some messy seafood, just sayin.  You did redeem yourself nicely with the breakfast pics though.

I know!!!

 

I’m disappointed in me too. I told you. Sometimes I just have no self control. I’ll do better. 

[aring75]

Deck 8 Spacious Oceanview 

 

 

 

 

 

The window is actually in a little alcove. We overlook the helipad. 

[aring75]

Pretty standard bathroom. 
 

 

 

The “footprint” of the shower is slightly larger than our last RCCL cruise on Mariner. 
 

 

 

Included toiletries. 
 

[aring75]

Celebrity Today - Day 1 - Welcome Aboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Various Onboard Package prices

 

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