Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Starting a NCL Bliss Travelogue for its first Alaska cruise. Flew in to Seattle on Weds 6/30 and had a nice view of Mt Ranier on the flight in. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2UzFQ3m8k7w5sUyY6 Edited May 31, 2018 by Motegi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #2 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Checked into our rental apartment at the Arthouse Lofts on Elliott street It has a small kitchen and full laundry facilities and is just a block away from the Pier 66 where the Bliss is in port. You can see the Bliss from our balcony! I’ll post more photos of the apartment tonight. It was under $170 per night plus taxes and fees. The flat rate taxi was $40 from SeaTac airport to the apartment. Cheaper than Uber or Lyft. Edited May 31, 2018 by Motegi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkSiren Posted May 31, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Welcome to Seattle, Motegi. Great view of Mount Rainier! I will be following along on this travelogue. Oh wait, I am on the same sailing as you are! See you onboard in only 2 short days! ;p Enjoy the rest of your time in Seattle too before the cruise! P.S. I'm going to have to remember that Arthouse Lofts the next time I need to stay in downtown Seattle. Was not familiar with that one. I look forward to seeing more pics of that loft too. Getting anything under $200 is a steal in downtown Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Walked down to the pier yesterday to check out the Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy planning mom Posted May 31, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Starting a NCL Bliss Travelogue for its first Alaska cruise. Flew in to Seattle on Weds 6/30 and had a nice view of Mt Ranier on the flight in. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2UzFQ3m8k7w5sUyY6 Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Welcome to Seattle, Motegi. Great view of Mount Rainier! I will be following along on this travelogue. Oh wait, I am on the same sailing as you are! See you onboard in only 2 short days! ;p Enjoy the rest of your time in Seattle too before the cruise! P.S. I'm going to have to remember that Arthouse Lofts the next time I need to stay in downtown Seattle. Was not familiar with that one. I look forward to seeing more pics of that loft too. Getting anything under $200 is a steal in downtown Seattle. Thanks! We were so happy that the weather was so nice yesterday. We are doing the touristy things around town until Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb0602 Posted May 31, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Can't wait to follow you on your cruise!! 44 more days for me and I know it's going to feel like the longest 44 days of my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivea02 Posted May 31, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Am I the only one unable to see any of the photos posted outside of the Mt. Rainier Link? We are on the June 9th sailing on the NCL Bliss, so very excited to follow this thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawsgal Posted May 31, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I'm glad it wasn't just me! I'm on the Bliss in September and I'm dying to see real life pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgloersen Posted May 31, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Not seeing the pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellylucy Posted May 31, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Am I the only one unable to see any of the photos posted outside of the Mt. Rainier Link? And I thought I was the only one not seeing the photos! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Checked into our rental apartment at the Arthouse Lofts on Elliott street It has a small kitchen and full laundry facilities and is just a block away from the Pier 66 where the Bliss is in port. You can see the Bliss from our balcony! I’ll post more photos of the apartment tonight. It was under $170 per night plus taxes and fees. The flat rate taxi was $40 from SeaTac airport to the apartment. Cheaper than Uber or Lyft. Repost for photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyJA Posted May 31, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Now we can see them! The pix I mean.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Walked down to the pier yesterday to check out the Bliss. Repost for photo; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Interior photos of the Art House rental unit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted May 31, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) We went to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass gallery yesterday afternoon. You can get a combo ticket for both on Groupon. They are situated next to one another. Edited May 31, 2018 by Motegi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdoran Posted June 1, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Following too, we’re on the 9/1 sailing. Question - we are thinking of dropping luggage very early at the port and then walking around to see the sights before boarding. Is the Space Needle walkable from the port? Other walkable choices? Thanks! What excursions do you have booked? We have some but may change our minds. Dying to hear about all your experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted June 1, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Following too, we’re on the 9/1 sailing. Question - we are thinking of dropping luggage very early at the port and then walking around to see the sights before boarding. Is the Space Needle walkable from the port? Other walkable choices? Thanks! What excursions do you have booked? We have some but may change our minds. Dying to hear about all your experiences. Space Needle is maybe a 15 minute walk. Alaskan Hwy, to Broad Street, I would try and get tickets online ahead of time https://www.spaceneedle.com/webcam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohdreaming Posted June 1, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 1, 2018 following.. so interesting. Hopefully, Bliss will be a future cruise for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 1, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Have a wonderful cruise. Meet and Greet 11:00 Sunday in the Manhattan Room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailandcruise Posted June 1, 2018 #21 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Starting a NCL Bliss Travelogue for its first Alaska cruise. Flew in to Seattle on Weds 6/30 and had a nice view of Mt Ranier on the flight in. https://photos.app.goo.gl/2UzFQ3m8k7w5sUyY6 (y) Finally, a poster who correctly labels the thread as a travelogue instead of as a review. Kudos and thanks to you! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeahawkSiren Posted June 1, 2018 #22 Share Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) I am impressed with that loft. Under $200 a night in downtown Seattle with a balcony, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and a view of the water. Putting that place on my list for sure as we stay downtown periodically. Never knew about that hidden gem. Thanks. See you at the Meet and Greet on Sunday. Looks like over 300 people will be in attendance. Edited June 1, 2018 by SeahawkSiren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted June 1, 2018 #23 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Wow what a great rental! Can’t wait to hear all about the Bliss and your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasytraveler Posted June 1, 2018 #24 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Can"t wait for your report. We're on the July 14 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierjj Posted June 1, 2018 #25 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Following. Loved the Bliss, can’t stop talking about it. The race track is the best! The food, service and entertainment was incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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