shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #201 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Wade Cleophas - Beverage Manager Celeste Venter - Cruise Next Manager - she was on the Star last December when we sailed. Maria Theresa Mangat - Restaurant Manager JC Sanchez - Cruise Director Eric De Leon - Executive Housekeeper Jose Luis Piedra - Guest Service Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pr0pel Posted July 2, 2018 #202 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Can you comment on the cell phone reception/LTE data on the ship through the US carriers? Since it sails so close to the coast, were you able to pick up a signal for email/texting/browsing/etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #203 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Jellica Bisenio - Group Service Coordinator We got pictures with the Officers. Once the Officers left, we did a couple door prizes and a get to know each other activity. We had about 20 people show up. We had fun and met some new people! We met up with Jenny and Jenner and headed to deck 7. The seas were building. We could really feel the waves. It got a lot colder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #204 Share Posted July 2, 2018 We made our way to Great Outdoors. It was really windy and rainy up there. Where did my nice morning weather go? Susan started not feeling well. Jenny and Jenner were cold. Not very busy out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #205 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I got something small for a quick lunch in Great Outdoors. Jenny and Jenner went to the buffet and Susan went to the thermal suite. I sat out there playing Candy Crush. Wave action through the buffet windows. I wandered for a little bit, ending up in O'Sheehans. The line for lunch. Java Cafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltnccruisers Posted July 2, 2018 #206 Share Posted July 2, 2018 A golf buddy of mine was on this cruise. He has nothing but good things to say about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #207 Share Posted July 2, 2018 menu Mozzerella Sticks - see my extra large Ice Tea - the server was awesome to bring that! Chicken Burger The food came out fast and Hot. Alaina who had sailed 2 weeks prior on the Jeweland said service at O'sheehans was lacking and slow. It took 17 minutes from sitting in the chair at a table, ordering, getting my appetizer, to receiving my entree. I got great service even with a packed restaurant. No complaints here! -- Susan and I are going to a baseball game tonight. I need to get ready and head out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #208 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Can you comment on the cell phone reception/LTE data on the ship through the US carriers? Since it sails so close to the coast, were you able to pick up a signal for email/texting/browsing/etc? I only turned off airplane mode on my phone when in port or less than a mile from the port. I like to disconnect. So I can't really answer your question. Sorry :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 2, 2018 Author #209 Share Posted July 2, 2018 A golf buddy of mine was on this cruise. He has nothing but good things to say about it. I am glad they enjoyed it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinsd Posted July 2, 2018 #210 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Still setting up for the hot breakfast. I grabbed a danish and fruit along with some hot water and stood at the back. It was at this time I heard a voice say, "Are you Shadowmeboy?" I turned and said yes. He introduced himself, Jeff, Cruise critic member jskinsd. Jeff and I started talking about Alaska and about how my review from 2016 and the Sun was awesome. I thanked him. We chatted as I took photos and just appreciated nature. Jeff, It was awesome meeting you in person. We had some awesome talks all week long. I hope this review lives up to the quality of the last one, in your eyes! - Matthew It was a pleasure meeting you and Susan. What a wonderful time I had. I love your passion for cruising. Although we didn't see much together, we did experienced the same things on our own and it was fun talking and telling our tales. And your reviews, the detail you provide, the time it takes to go through all the photos. Lets just say you are the "KING". Thank you for letting me relive my experience on the Jewel and for listening to a crazy old man. Oh yeah, I am thinking about doing the same B2B next month. After all an Alaskan cruise ship is my summer home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #211 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It was a pleasure meeting you and Susan. What a wonderful time I had. I love your passion for cruising. Although we didn't see much together, we did experienced the same things on our own and it was fun talking and telling our tales. And your reviews, the detail you provide, the time it takes to go through all the photos. Lets just say you are the "KING". Thank you for letting me relive my experience on the Jewel and for listening to a crazy old man. Oh yeah, I am thinking about doing the same B2B next month. After all an Alaskan cruise ship is my summer home. I hope you get better weather for Glacier Bay than we had if you sail the b2b again. Man, I wish I could go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadajBeemack Posted July 3, 2018 #212 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On the bus. Vancouver Public Library Queen Elizabeth Theatre BC Place Stadium Vancouver is amazing! We will be there a day early before taking the Jewel to Tokyo in September. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #213 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Vancouver is amazing! We will be there a day early before taking the Jewel to Tokyo in September. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk We love visiting Vancouver whenever we can! Jenny and Jenner had only been up once before so we tried to do something a little different this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinsd Posted July 3, 2018 #214 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I hope you get better weather for Glacier Bay than we had if you sail the b2b again. Man, I wish I could go! Hubbard glacier the second week was all fog. Couldn't see a thing. After that the skies cleared up occasionally and the sun shined. And the wildlife was more cooperative. Hardly any rain. We did go to Endicott arm and saw Dawes glacier. Four glaciers in two weeks and only one calving. Oh well that is mother nature. Fortunately I had pictures of calvings of earlier cruises to look at and share them with other cruisers. For me it takes many cruises just to see something once. And a first for me on our cruise was when the Jewel was sailing out of Ketchikan I saw bald eagle proudly perched under a waving American flag. I will carry that memory forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted July 3, 2018 #215 Share Posted July 3, 2018 What was your get to know you activity? PS love your reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted July 3, 2018 #216 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Great review, Shadowmeboy, as always. Your reviews are awesome. Can't wait to read more. Thanks for taking the time to post your cruise experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncruisecontrol Posted July 3, 2018 #217 Share Posted July 3, 2018 North Vancouver The scenery in this photo is exquisite! I must make my way to Vancouver one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted July 3, 2018 #218 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Vancouver is amazing! We will be there a day early before taking the Jewel to Tokyo in September. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Aingeal & Harry -- can't wait... we get in on the 16th as well. Cheers -- Von Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #219 Share Posted July 3, 2018 What was your get to know you activity? PS love your reviews I made up a paper with statements prompting you to get someone’s signature. For example get the signature of someone who has sailed on 5 or more NCL ships. Get the signature of someone who lives outside of USA. I think there we 10 of them. It forces you to mingle and talk to one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #220 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Great review, Shadowmeboy, as always. Your reviews are awesome. Can't wait to read more. Thanks for taking the time to post your cruise experiences. Your welcome. Thank you for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #221 Share Posted July 3, 2018 The scenery in this photo is exquisite! I must make my way to Vancouver one of these days. Vancouver, Seattle, and the greater Pacific Northwest are blessed with exquisite scenery. I am truely blessed to live in such a beautiful are. Vancouver is so much fun to explore and sail out of. Yes, definitely plan on visiting Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted July 3, 2018 Author #222 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hubbard glacier the second week was all fog. Couldn't see a thing. After that the skies cleared up occasionally and the sun shined. And the wildlife was more cooperative. Hardly any rain. We did go to Endicott arm and saw Dawes glacier. Four glaciers in two weeks and only one calving. Oh well that is mother nature. Fortunately I had pictures of calvings of earlier cruises to look at and share them with other cruisers. For me it takes many cruises just to see something once. And a first for me on our cruise was when the Jewel was sailing out of Ketchikan I saw bald eagle proudly perched under a waving American flag. I will carry that memory forever. That sucks about Hubbard. I saw calving on Marjorie Glacier and at Hubbard Glacier. I remember you telling me about that Eagle in Ketchikan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadajBeemack Posted July 3, 2018 #223 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I recognized your name, Von, from our roll call. September will be here before we know it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferandwhatnot Posted July 3, 2018 #224 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Following along! Your last review gave us some great tips for our April 29th sailing out of Seattle on the Pearl. Great to see you back at it! The Jewel is identical to the Pearl, the only difference is the venue names are changed. It's making me feel so nostalgic! Moderno - oh man, the seasoning on those lamb chops. I think about them all the time... Oh - we are taking a little weekend vacation from Los Angeles to San Diego this weekend and your stop at Old Spaghetti Factory has inspired our dinner plans (we don't have one locally here in L.A.), after seeing all the delicious food pics. Looking forward to reading about the remainder of your cruise. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tampagirl2 Posted July 4, 2018 #225 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I am enjoying this review. I am thinking about doing a Northbound cruise on the Jewel next summer. Do you know if park rangers came on at Glacier Bay? And do they talk over the loud speaker giving descriptions? Or can you turn on your TV to hear descriptions of glaciers? I've read they do that on Princess and Holland - wondering if NCL does the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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