NCL Encore Alaska + Panama Canal B2B: Four Weeks on Board LIVE

[j603]

That sounds fabulous. Cheers to all! Especially those celebrating their birthdays!

[plainsstormchaser]

And now, live from Juneau, it's Tracy's King Crab Shack!

Crab bowl, $28. 

 

The cashier said the season has gone well. They're closing the door for the season when we depart....she said "can't imagine why they're still sailing trips this late, weather's horrible."

[plainsstormchaser]

And now, live from Juneau, it's Tracy's King Crab Shack!

Crab bowl, $28. 

 

The cashier said the season has gone well. They're closing the door for the season when we depart....she said "can't imagine why they're still sailing trips this late, weather's horrible."

[plainsstormchaser]

On 10/17/2022 at 10:55 AM, www3traveler said:

When you can, could you please post who the current Senior Officers are?

 

Thank You

Sorry, I missed this. I will get the list and post it soon.

[plainsstormchaser]

I'm taking the easy way out tonight and just posting the link to my blog post. I will do a summary with some of the same photos, tomorrow. There will be a couple unique to this forum, too.

 

https://2of8000.website/18-oct-juneau-alaska/

Our room is the second balcony form the left. Going to try to edit and upload the video for the room walktnrough to YouTube before we sail tonight.

 

(Edit: no I won't...left the portable SSD witht he video in my room.)

Edited October 19, 2022 by plainsstormchaser

[plainsstormchaser]

Short takes on Icy Straight Point Day:

* weather: chilly rain, gale force wind:

* excursion: fun and educational

(I can't imagine why her nickname is "Rainbow!")

* Dinner, Ocean Blue - okay, but nothign to write home about

 

Here is the detailed post: https://2of8000.website/19-oct-icy-strait-point/

[plainsstormchaser]

Today was Glacier Bay day. I was surprised that most of my photos with the DSLR turned out looking like they were shot in black and white. Everything is the same settings, and as you can see the above one has the distinctive blue of a glacier showing. 

This one, however, is totally missing that. But I think it really made the photos a bit more striking to have that B&W appearance, so I'm not disappointed.

 

We also got to see a couple of whale spouts, which was cool. My photos aren't the greatest, but this one does seem to capture it.

I thoughroughly enjoyed the day, though I think I like Hubbard Glacier better than Johns Hopkins Glacier. Maybe that's just because it is the first one...but I don't think that expains all of it.

 

More photos: https://2of8000.website/20-oct-cruising-glacier-bay/

Edited October 21, 2022 by plainsstormchaser

[anewmac]

taking note of all the Alaska parts for when we eventually book one!

[plainsstormchaser]

Today: Ketchi-kan't.

 

As in "take the 45 minute MCI racecar ride (bus) for a 1-hour sit down meal, to get back on the bus for the 45 minute race to the ship."

 

Seriously, this port schedule just Does. Not. Work. One of the best ports of the whole itinerary turned into...well, something much less enjoyable.

 

George Inlet Lodge sits on some very pretty scenery....

 

 

The food? Delish! But I sure wish there was time to shop downtown! 

 

This is likely to be my only time on this itinerary if NCL doesn't make changes to Ketchikan that allow for more time to enjoy this stop.

[YVRteacher]

The bus ride from Ward Cove into downtown Ketchikan is 20 minutes.

[plainsstormchaser]

2 hours ago, YVRteacher said:

The bus ride from Ward Cove into downtown Ketchikan is 20 minutes.

Correct. Our excursion was on the other side of downtown. 

[plainsstormchaser]

Turn around day as a back to back guest: mostly a good experience. But of course one part of it had to be similar to the airport or shore-side security...the gathering up, sequestered from even the rest of the Manhattan, sitting and waiting. 

[plainsstormchaser]

5 minutes ago, plainsstormchaser said:

Turn around day as a back to back guest: mostly a good experience. But of course one part of it had to be similar to the airport or shore-side security...the gathering up, sequestered from even the rest of the Manhattan, sitting and waiting. 

More details:https://2of8000.website/23-oct-seattle/

[plainsstormchaser]

We had a great sail-away toast and met a lot of potential new friends today! So great it was, I didn't even take many photos!

 

Here they are, all two of them..

 

[j603]

Loving the blog! I hope the situation that you were dealing with the last couple of days is getting better. Praying for you on that. On a happier note, I hope the next leg of your epic vacation is amazing!

[plainsstormchaser]

Unfortunately the mood today matches the weather...grey. 

Roxan has to take a call during the Meet & Mingle at which some important decisions may need to be made or at least discussed. Without going into too much detail, the concerns involve end of life issues that have come up more quickly than expected. We know we have the support of the entire group if needed, and that's a comfort. At least for now, we're electing to keep the details private. 

[plainsstormchaser]

Hi all, just wanted you to know Roxan and I will be departing the cruise in Los Angeles. We're having to fly home because her dad is declining in health much faster than anyone thought. He's gone already, his body just hasn't caught up.😭

[www3traveler]

9 minutes ago, plainsstormchaser said:

Hi all, just wanted you to know Roxan and I will be departing the cruise in Los Angeles. We're having to fly home because her dad is declining in health much faster than anyone thought. He's gone already, his body just hasn't caught up.😭

OH WOW!!!  I am so sorry to read this.  You have my prayers for your safe journey home and for peace and comfort for your families.

 

Thank You for all your hard work in keeping this thread going.

[nhtravels]

Very sorry to see this.  I'll keep you, Roxan and her family in our thoughts and prayers.   

 

I truly enjoyed following your adventures.  

[j603]

So sorry to hear. Prayers to you and your family.

[Montanagirlalways]

I’m interested on your stop in Acapulco. Our itinerary has just been changed to stop there in December. I’m skeptical but maybe things have changed please let me know. Thankyou

[Montanagirlalways]

Just now, Montanagirlalways said:

I’m interested on your stop in Acapulco. Our itinerary has just been changed to stop there in December. I’m skeptical but maybe things have changed please let me know. Thankyou

Oh sorry. I didn’t read all the posts. Very sorry about your dads health. Take care

[plainsstormchaser]

We're remaining onboard for the time being. Things have improved somewhat for Roxan's dad, and it's enough we can stay on board and play things day by day. There are only a couple of the stops during the trip that would not be safe to transit from the cruise areas to the airport, otherwise we have a way home figured out from all the remaining stops. Details:

https://2of8000.website/25-oct-san-francisco/

https://2of8000.website/26-oct-at-sea/

Exclusive to the CC live blog: video of the San Fransciso sea lions near Pier 39

[www3traveler]

Did you feel the earthquake that stuck shortly be you docked in San Fran?

[plainsstormchaser]

I did not. It must have been minor, our Bay Area co-worker did not say antying about it. I'd imagine we'd need a fairly strong one to feel on the ship.