First Time HAL Cruiser: Coming Soon, Live Review of Alaska Cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam May 28- June 4 2023

[SunandShade]

On 5/13/2023 at 12:35 AM, SightCRR said:

Make sure you check the city bus to Mendenhall as the last I heard the closest stop is 1.5 miles from the visitor center. With so many other things to see you don't want to waste any time. One more website to see Juneau and ISP. TheSnowCloud Juneau area Webcams

If you take “The Blue Bus” (tickets available at a kiosk near the Tram) it will drop you at the parking lot for the Mendenhall Visitor Center. It is a direct bus to the glacier and not a city bus that makes multiple stops.

[Denise T]

Today is the beginning of our great adventure to Alaska. 

Today is for last minute packing and errands (bank, prescriptions).

Cats will be dropped at the vet for boarding. They no something is up. 

Boarding passes are printed. 

We will be heading to the hotel near the airport later this afternoon. Must be at the airport on Saturday at 4:30 am. Will need lots of coffee. 

I cannot believe that the time is here. Can't wait to join my brother and sister-in-law as we sail to Alaska. 

[Hogladyrider]

Get ready as your adrenaline flows with anticipation, you are gonna have a blast!  Alaska is one of my all time favorites....very different from the Caribbean.

[Cruisercl]

1 hour ago, Denise T said:

Today is the beginning of our great adventure to Alaska. 

Today is for last minute packing and errands (bank, prescriptions).

Cats will be dropped at the vet for boarding. They no something is up. 

Boarding passes are printed. 

We will be heading to the hotel near the airport later this afternoon. Must be at the airport on Saturday at 4:30 am. Will need lots of coffee. 

I cannot believe that the time is here. Can't wait to join my brother and sister-in-law as we sail to Alaska. 

How exciting, it's here!!

You look like you are very organized and ready to rock n roll....

I will be following along, Alaska is one of my favotite cruises.

Relax and enjoy. 😎😊

Safe travels to you all.

[Denise T]

We made it safely to the hotel at the airport. Got some dinner. Settled in for the evening as we had to get up at 3 am. So early!

 

[Denise T]

Flight day, 

Up and getting ready to go to the airport. 

We should be in Anchorage by 8:35 this evening. 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Denise T said:

Flight day, 

Up and getting ready to go to the airport. 

We should be in Anchorage by 8:35 this evening. 

Wishing you a pleasant flight and an amazing cruise Denise.

Graham 

[Denise T]

Now at Dallas/Fort Worth for the last leg to Anchorage. 

Very tired having gotten up at 3 and jet lag will get to me. 

5-hour layover. 

Almost there. 

 

[Haljo1935]

53 minutes ago, Denise T said:

Now at Dallas/Fort Worth for the last leg to Anchorage. 

Very tired having gotten up at 3 and jet lag will get to me. 

5-hour layover. 

Almost there. 

 

Soooo close!!

What's the weather supposed to be when you land in AK?

[Denise T]

42 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Soooo close!!

What's the weather supposed to be when you land in AK?

Upper 50's lower 60's. A little chilly. 

[Denise T]

Well, after a good travel day. The last flight is delayed. Oh well.

[StLouisCruisers]

3 minutes ago, Denise T said:

Well, after a good travel day. The last flight is delayed. Oh well.

 

I hope it's a short one.  Never fails anymore, right?

[Denise T]

Delayed even more. Trying to replace first officer. Concerned.

[Denise T]

They found a first officer. Won't get to Anchorage until almost 10.

[SightCRR]

Will still be light with sunset at 11:10 pm today. Have a fun trip. 

[aliaschief]

Denise. You finally get to enjoy your cruise. Enjoy and thanks for sharing. Bon Voyage!

[alibabacruisers]

You're nearly there and it has been great reading about your trip and all of the excitement you feel for sharing this cruise with your brother, sister-in-law and sister!  Have a great cruise!

[Denise T]

I am on the plane!!!!!

[1ANGELCAT]

AA399 is now awaiting takeoff 

[Haljo1935]

Safe travels to all of you - anxiously awaiting your first Alaskan posts!!

[1ANGELCAT]

She’s now in flight .🎉

[canadianbear]

7 minutes ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

She’s now in flight .🎉

I was watching flight aware!  Hope they have a smooth plane ride now & can nap. 

Edited May 28, 2023 by canadianbear

[visagrunt]

On 5/26/2023 at 4:41 AM, Denise T said:

They no something is up. 

 

I do not know whether His Majesty is intending to stow away on Koningsdam next week, or simply impede our progress.  But he, too, knows that something is up.

[Haljo1935]

11 minutes ago, visagrunt said:

I do not know whether His Majesty is intending to stow away on Koningsdam next week, or simply impede our progress.  But he, too, knows that something is up.

They always know!

[Denise T]

After a long day, I have made it to Alaska! I will post some pictures tomorrow. The first thing I noticed were the snow capped mountains. Beautiful!. Going to bed..