BTimmer's Almost Live Land/Sea Alaska Cruise (7/23/23-8/25/23)

[woodinville cruisers]

Those are great photos of your grandson.  What a cute kid.

Mary

[Hogladyrider]

@Btimmer...OMG what great photos!

 

Can you share with us if the Noordam has BB Kings on board? 

Looking at cruising Alaska during shoulder season and Noordam is one of the ship choices.

TIA

Susan

[Btimmer]

2 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

@Btimmer...OMG what great photos!

 

Can you share with us if the Noordam has BB Kings on board? 

Looking at cruising Alaska during shoulder season and Noordam is one of the ship choices.

TIA

Susan

BBKing is gone on all HAL ships.  On the Noordam it's called the Rolling Stone Lounge and plays similar styles of music.

[Btimmer]

Here's a panorama at Marjorie Glacier which just calved.

[Haljo1935]

Jakob looks like he's having a zen moment holding that puppy 🐶 😳 😄 we should all be so fortunate to feel that way occasionally. 

Good job, Jakob, on becoming a Jr Ranger!!

[Hogladyrider]

46 minutes ago, Btimmer said:

BBKing is gone on all HAL ships.  On the Noordam it's called the Rolling Stone Lounge and plays similar styles of music.

That is sad, we really enjoyed that venue, they are talented musicians.

[SilvertoGold]

44 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said:

That is sad, we really enjoyed that venue, they are talented musicians.

The current musicians and singers are much the same level of talent as the BBKings ones.  In fact, we saw some of the BBKings entertainers on our two last cruises playing/singing at the Rolling Stone Lounge. It really is much the same, just a bit broader.

[Btimmer]

1 minute ago, SilvertoGold said:

The current musicians and singers are much the same level of talent as the BBKings ones.  In fact, we saw some of the BBKings entertainers on our two last cruises playing/singing at the Rolling Stone Lounge. It really is much the same, just a bit broader.

I totally agree.

[Btimmer]

Here's a cool short video taken from the park ranger boat this morning.  I'll put in today's blog how I came about it.

 

 

[oakridger]

That's a very cool video!  I can't wait to hear how you got it!  Seeing your pictures has put a smile on my face!!  Thank you!

 

~Nancy

[Btimmer]

Here's not a bad view as we leave Glacier Bay.

[oakridger]

What a gorgeous day!!

 

 

~Nancy

[0106]

I love the pic of your grandson getting sworn in as a Jr Park Ranger, the look on his face, precious.

 

The video is so cool with the ship appearing in the mist!  (Wish the ranger had his finger out of the shot 🤣)

 

Thank you for taking us along.

[wdw1972]

4 hours ago, Btimmer said:

BBKing is gone on all HAL ships.  On the Noordam it's called the Rolling Stone Lounge and plays similar styles of music.

Not true.  BBKing's is still on the Pinnacle and Signature class ships, so 5 of the fleet.  It changed over to Rolling Stone Lounge on the 4 Vista ships.  I don't believe it was ever present on Volendam/Zaandam.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[Btimmer]

1 hour ago, wdw1972 said:

Not true.  BBKing's is still on the Pinnacle and Signature class ships, so 5 of the fleet.  It changed over to Rolling Stone Lounge on the 4 Vista ships.  I don't believe it was ever present on Volendam/Zaandam.

 

Sue/WDW1972

Thanks for the clarification.

[wdw1972]

1 minute ago, Btimmer said:

Thanks for the clarification.

And thank you for all your blogging - it's a pleasure following along and your grandson is adorable!  What a nice tradition to do a cruise with each grandkid.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[Btimmer]

Here are a few more pictures from Glacier Bay.

 

Sea Lions

 

 

 

 

 

Another Jr Ranger pin

 

Pretty rock face

[Murt22]

What have the temperatures been like? It looks pretty warm, no one bundled up too much . We are leaving in two weeks and am confused on what all to pack. Watched all the packing videos, etc. but more confused than ever, especially see your grandson in tshirt and shorts!

[oakridger]

Tee shirt and shorts at Glacier Bay is very rare in my experience!!!

 

Always pack Layers!!

 

~Nancy

[Btimmer]

31 minutes ago, Murt22 said:

What have the temperatures been like? It looks pretty warm, no one bundled up too much . We are leaving in two weeks and am confused on what all to pack. Watched all the packing videos, etc. but more confused than ever, especially see your grandson in tshirt and shorts!

For the most part our temperatures have been in the 60's & low 70's.  I wore a T-shirt and shorts all day today in Glacier Bay although most passengers dressed like a snow storm just happened.  Pack lightly but have layers available including rain gear (not just an umbrella).  While I haven't used it, I have a compact down jacket with me. Cargo pants work well for me and one long sleeve travel shirt.

Edited July 29, 2023 by Btimmer

[Btimmer]

We received our tiles today.  They are very different from the prior ones.

 

[Btimmer]

Here's a picture from Billboard Onboard tonight.  This duo (Victoria & Trey) is pretty good. It's been well attended all week.

 

Edited July 29, 2023 by Btimmer

[Lido deck main]

Tim, could you please be so kind to post a link to your Westerdam cruise.  Thank you in advance. 

[CNSJ]

14 hours ago, Btimmer said:

We received our tiles today.  They are very different from the prior ones.

 

A new tile to add to collection.  If its the same on all ships, we will have a few when the year is over.

[Btimmer]

Here's a picture from the Rolling Stone Lounge last night.  The lady singer on the left sang an amazing "I Will Always Love You".