Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hello again CCers, and welcome to another (too brief, unfortunately) of my photo LIVE Froms. Today will be by first time aboard the Emerald as we set sail from a beautiful sunny day in Vancouver for a quick one-nighter to Seattle. It's early, but I'm still on Eastern time, so I'm up and headed to the port shortly. I started the trip off yesterday, flying Buffalo-San Francisco-Seattle, then renting a car for the drive up to Vancouver. Unlike the Ruby two weeks ago, this one was planned in advance, using United flight certificates to get those all-important Premier Qualifying Segments (I always volunteer whenever I can to give up my seat for cash...), National Car Rental free days, and Hilton Honors points for my stay at the Hampton Vancouver Airport. I booked an inside (IF) on Lido, but unfortunately no cabin upgrade. So all-in-all, a pretty inexpensive weekend getaway. Stay tuned! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toescat Posted May 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I am not real sure I could do a one day cruise as I think I would get arreasted because I will refuse to get off the ship. LOL< I would feel like someone played a joke on me. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Well, the morning is not off to a great start. I put my bag in the trunk of the rental car, and milliseconds after closing it realized the keys were also in the trunk. So I'm now spinning my wheels waiting for roadside assistance to come unlock the car... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted May 20, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hello again CCers, and welcome to another (too brief, unfortunately) of my photo LIVE Froms.Today will be by first time aboard the Emerald as we set sail from a beautiful sunny day in Vancouver for a quick one-nighter to Seattle. It's early, but I'm still on Eastern time, so I'm up and headed to the port shortly. I started the trip off yesterday, flying Buffalo-San Francisco-Seattle, then renting a car for the drive up to Vancouver. Unlike the Ruby two weeks ago, this one was planned in advance, using United flight certificates to get those all-important Premier Qualifying Segments (I always volunteer whenever I can to give up my seat for cash...), National Car Rental free days, and Hilton Honors points for my stay at the Hampton Vancouver Airport. I booked an inside (IF) on Lido, but unfortunately no cabin upgrade. So all-in-all, a pretty inexpensive weekend getaway. Stay tuned! Sent from my iPhone using Forums See you on board! We are heading down to the port in the next half hour. Fortunately, it's only a 7 minute walk from our front door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Unlocked. Back on track... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Beautiful Vancouver morning. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted May 20, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Got to the port 10 minutes ago. Very busy. Filtered upstairs to Hall B and waiting to be called for check in. We are group 6. Currently on group 4. Very organized so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Still in traffic gridlock... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8tor Posted May 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I know those 1-nite cruises can become one big party (been there, done that) but we'll be boarding 2 weeks after you so don't damage the boat too much, especially the bar stock :D Could someone please do us a favor and find out if the current machine at the forward end of the Lotus Spa pool is currently operational? We love swimming as a workout and those machines on Grand-class ships are what got us hooked on Princess. Lately though, we've noticed that numerous ships no longer keep the machines operational. Not a deal breaker for the upcoming cruise of course, but it'd be nice to know. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted May 20, 2017 So the procedure has changed from two weeks ago. You go upstairs first to a huge hall for all ships, and are handed a numbered card for boarding. There is no separation for preferred check-in yet. I'm group 18; they just called 16. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Through the waiting area, now in the Preferred check-in line. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted May 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Turned into a gong show after check in! Long lines post security for US CBP. Then ushered into a room and told to sit but there were no available seats. Staff yelling at people to stay in their seats but there were no seats! Then ushered into another room where we were separated by ship. Preferred boarding is for elite only. Lots of platinum very unhappy. Not boarding yet. Just waiting. I suspect a scrum once boarding begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted May 20, 2017 After check in, it's outside, then down to security. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NEXUS, YOU CAN BYPASS THE MASSIVE SECURITY LINE BY GOING LEFT AND FOLLOWING THE LITTLE NEXUS SIGN! You go right in to security at the side and show your card. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijsa Posted May 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I haven't left home yet (live in Richmond,BC) and people are already waiting to board. On my cruise instruction sheet from PCL it stated that my boarding time was set for 13:30 / 1:30 pm. Do the boarding times really start this early ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted May 20, 2017 After security, the Nexus line for customs is on the left. Only about a 5 minute wait. After customs, right to the line to board. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I haven't left home yet (live in Richmond,BC) and people are already waiting to board. On my cruise instruction sheet from PCL it stated that my boarding time was set for 13:30 / 1:30 pm. Do the boarding times really start this early ? Yes, the boarding times are just a suggestion. Especially for a 1-day, you want to board as early as possible to maximize your time on board. I think this is the latest I've ever been, due to my locking the keys in the car... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Finally aboard! An inside this time, but it's just one night. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 20, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 20, 2017 are the lines this long because your are pre clearing customs in Canada so you wont have to in Seattle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted May 20, 2017 The Patter for today: Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Traditional welcome aboard Crooners martini with Mark & Lisa Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Crooners bartenders Maria and Ruben Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted May 20, 2017 MDR Lunch Menu. Same as always... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Lunch samplings: I'm thought I took a pic of my beef tenderloin, but I got distracted. It was the best embarkation day beef tenderloin I've ever had. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CanadianBurger Posted May 20, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted May 20, 2017 We heard some large bangs during lunch, and wondered what was going on. Turns out they were testing the Marine Evacuation System. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexorg Posted May 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) Just arrived at the terminal (the train from Seattle ran about an hour behind schedule) and got group #72. They just called group 45. Still more organized than the last one-day cruise where we waited two hours in the security line and got off easy. I heard people waited as much as four hours for that one. Edited May 20, 2017 by Vexorg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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