LIVE: Quantum of the Seas. 8 - 28 - 2023 — 9 - 4 - 2023

[Lionesss]

The port provides free busing to town. The line wraps around the building with 2 ships in port. 
 

 

We got off the shop early to do some shopping. But. A few shops. Now just waiting and waiting till our excursion. 
 

Be safe 

 

 

[Lionesss]

We toured the Raptor center where Bald eagles are rehabilitated. 
 

This site is a must see!!!!

 

 

 

 

Excellent mentor great description. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

@Sea Dog

 

Thinking of you. 
 

 

[techteach]

We did the Bear Fortress Center and really enjoyed it. Did anyone hear the man whistling beautiful music last night just after we left Ketchikan? He was in what I think is the smokers area outside on deck 3? 4? I know there were people with phones out and I hope they post the video here. I have a very short version from deck 9 above him looking down, but it’s on my phone and need to wait until it syncs up. Ask around. It was pretty amazing.

[Sea Dog]

21 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

@Sea Dog

 

Thinking of you. 
 

 

This dog always loves a good treat ! 😏

[Coralc]

The raptor center is awesome! Great photos, Sue! ☺️ Next time I think we will probably go to the bear place. They were all sleeping last time were there. It was too early in the season. 

Edited August 31, 2023 by Coralc

[Husky1987]

3 hours ago, techteach said:

We did the Bear Fortress Center and really enjoyed it. Did anyone hear the man whistling beautiful music last night just after we left Ketchikan? He was in what I think is the smokers area outside on deck 3? 4? I know there were people with phones out and I hope they post the video here. I have a very short version from deck 9 above him looking down, but it’s on my phone and need to wait until it syncs up. Ask around. It was pretty amazing.

Ohmygosh, yes!  We didn’t get video but we were out there right by him (wife smokes).  He whistled the Star Spangled Banner and the God Bless America then we had to leave for our dinner reservation.  He was incredible!

[Husky1987]

We took the shuttle bus into town (about 8:30 am there was no line) and just dinked around Sitka for a few hours going into all the shops before heading back to ship ship about 1:00 after have a reindeer dog and some great street tacos for lunch.  Bought some different flavors of sea salt and some kelp pickles.  It’s a really neat little town (little by population but not area…Sitka is the largest by area city in the US, over 4000 square miles including water)!

 

[Lionesss]

IT’s morning. 
 

Captain just finished an update on our current situation. 
 

After conferring with local cruise authorities it has been decided that due to the fog and icy passage way to the glacier and for safety of the ship we will not be going in the inlet to view the glacier.  
 

He said another cruise ship ahead of us reported unsafe conditions. 
 

We are being re-routed and will be arriving early to Juneau Alaska. 
Looking out our balcony you can see the fog more dense at various times. 
 

 

 

Also our first iceberg. 
 

Be safe. 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Lionesss

[Husky1987]

18 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

IT’s morning. 
 

Captain just finished an update on our current situation. 
 

After conferring with local cruise authorities it has been decided that due to the fog and icy passage way to the glacier and for safety of the ship we will not be going in the inlet to view the glacier.  
 

He said another cruise ship ahead of us reported unsafe conditions. 
 

We are being re-routed and will be arriving early to Juneau Alaska. 
Looking out our balcony you can see the fog more dense at various times. 
 

 

 

Also our first iceberg. 
 

Be safe. 

Yes, the fog was crazy.  Here was my view off the balcony around the time the captain was making the announcement at about 6:30 this morning… couldn’t even see the shoreline a couple hundred yards away…

[Lionesss]

How to be confused on a cruise ship. 
 

My Apple Watch says one hour difference to ship time. We set our watches back like instructed by a memo. But mine keeps going back to its own time. 
 

So our current time from the smart board. 
 

 

 

 Being safe. 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Lionesss

[Sea Dog]

1 hour ago, Lionesss said:

IT’s morning. 
 

Captain just finished an update on our current situation. 
 

After conferring with local cruise authorities it has been decided that due to the fog and icy passage way to the glacier and for safety of the ship we will not be going in the inlet to view the glacier.  
 

He said another cruise ship ahead of us reported unsafe conditions. 
 

We are being re-routed and will be arriving early to Juneau Alaska. 
Looking out our balcony you can see the fog more dense at various times. 
 

 

 

Also our first iceberg. 
 

Be safe. 

 

41 minutes ago, Husky1987 said:

Yes, the fog was crazy.  Here was my view off the balcony around the time the captain was making the announcement at about 6:30 this morning… couldn’t even see the shoreline a couple hundred yards away…

So sorry yo uh did not go into the inlet to see the glacier up close.

[techteach]

Quantum of the Seas is circled in yellow. I labeled Tracy Arm and you can see a ship heading towards the glacier, it has slowly made progress.

Edited September 1, 2023 by techteach
Add pic.

[Lionesss]

So we took a leisurely walk seeing what we want to see 

 

 

 

Suites deck entrance from sea plex 

 

 View from suite area. Rainbow is there. 
Loungers a plenty. 
 

 

Getting ready for laser tag. 
 

 

Bumper cars. 

 

Wall clock by Solarium. 

 

Stairwell words of wisdom. 

 

Snow. 

 

Solarium menu. 

 

Coffee in Suite lounge. 
 

(imagination needed)

[Lionesss]

Late comments on Sitka tour. 
Raptors——excellent 

Eagles—excellent 

National park. Salmon run —excellent

Tour  guide —excellent 

Dance—😔

 

 

It was done very well until the last stop. 
 

We went to a dance presentation choreographed by native Alaskans. 
 

Although it was great seeing their culture being passed down to subsequent generations. 
However 

The show was very repetitive and seem to last forever. I gave them credit for keeping their heritage alive. But needs some finishing touches. 
 

We were one of the last guest to get back to ship. But not pier runners. 
 

Be safe. 

[techteach]

9:59am

 

Disney and Seabourn are docked in Juneau. It’s going to be busy.

 

 

[Lionesss]

19 minutes ago, techteach said:

9:59am

 

Disney and Seabourn are docked in Juneau. It’s going to be busy.

 

 

 

Thanks. 
 

 

[Lionesss]

Random pictures from our walking/ shopping trip. 
 

Red dog saloon. 
 

 

 

Roxy name on post 

 

 

 

 

Aka French dip. 

Fish sandwich (cod). 

 

Menu

 

 

Restaurant. 

Main street. 

 

 Cool  day in 50’s. 
Great for walking. 

Edited September 1, 2023 by Lionesss

[bobmacliberty]

Did you try a duck fart?

[Husky1987]

@Lionesss we must’ve just missed you at the Red Dog!  We had the pretzels and chowder.  And of course the Duck Fart.

 

[Lionesss]

2 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Did you try a duck fart?

Sadly we did not. 
We wanted to walk.

And if I had a drink this early in the day I would just want a nap. 
 

 But  moreover I usually do not venture from my comfort zone of 

Rum and diet coke

Amaretto Sour 

or

Merlot. 
 

But. Many a duck was farting was making the rounds. 
 

Be safe. 

 

Edited September 2, 2023 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

Dinner at CHOPS. 
 

View outside window. 
 

 

Restaurant poorly designed. Other 3 walls no view. 
 

 

Edited September 2, 2023 by Lionesss

[Lionesss]

This CHOPS is massive. 
 

Presently only 3 couples here. 
 

????

 

Guest not booking dinner package ????

 

 

 

 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

Dinner in pictures. 
 

Big Shrimp

We we’re offered a second serving. 
 

 

Caesar salad. 

 

 

Anchovies 

 

 

 

Chicken

 

 

 

Filet. 9 ounces.  Butterflied. 

 

 

Side dishes. 
 

 

Red velvet cake 

 

Key lime pie 

 

 

Dinner was a Casino comp. 
 

The entrees were $79 each. 
 

Chicken was good. 
 

Spouse said Filet was okay, nothing to rave about. 
 

We would not have opted to dine here. CK is where we enjoy. 
 

Be safe. 

[Lionesss]

Good morning. 
 

Woke up to significant rolling on board. 
 

I literally bounced from one wall to the other  walking to breakfast. 
 

When looking out the window no whitecaps just maybe 2 foot waves (guessing). 
 

Sea day 

 

Updates to follow. 
 

 

P.S. Rest in Peace Jimmy Buffett 

I was honored to watch your gift of        Music ( singing) in concert.