North to Alaska, Shadowmeboy's Jewel Shimmering Pictorial Review

[angelsdeb]

Dominoes, yes. You probably need to bring your own Skip-bo cards if that's what you want to play.

 

Thank you!!

[treesah]

Stunning pictures, Shadow. You had incredible weather in Skagway, for sure. Our guide told us that the reason the Emerald Lake has these incredible colors is because the Aurora Borealis hides there in the summer. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

[oncruisecontrol]

 

I've never heard of a "bridge viewing room". Is this something unique to your ship, or do all NCL ships have this?

[shadowmeboy]

I've never heard of a "bridge viewing room". Is this something unique to your ship, or do all NCL ships have this?

 

I know the Jewel and Pearl have it.

[BSR]

I know the Jewel and Pearl have it.

Also on the Gem and Jade.

 

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[shadowmeboy]

Stunning pictures, Shadow. You had incredible weather in Skagway, for sure. Our guide told us that the reason the Emerald Lake has these incredible colors is because the Aurora Borealis hides there in the summer. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

 

That is awesome! Thank you for following!

[shadowmeboy]

Susan came and told me she was headed to O'Sheehans for lunch. I slowly got going and made my way up there. Susan and Jenny started ordering.

 

 

 

 

 

we made our way back to Lamplugh Glacier

 

 

 

I cut through on deck 7 port to head to O'Sheehans.(deck 8 mid)

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

 

deck 7 was moderately full

 

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

Susan and Jenny Split the Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip

 

 

Susan got O'Sheehan's all beef hot dog

 

 

Jenny got a corned beef on rye

 

 

We got pictures from O'Sheehans

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

Susan and her hot dog

 

 

lamplugh is not a tidewater glacier, due to the glacier stopping before it reaches the water.

 

 

 

 

my chicken sandwich

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

 

 

I got the smore's cheesecake. The topping was way too sweet.

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

Susan headed down to the Rangers talk in the theater. The Rangers were giving narration throughout the trip through Glacier Bay

 

 

 

I went to Great Outdoors.

 

 

 

I guess I will play Candy Crush.

 

 

There wasn't much too see.

[shadowmeboy]

 

The buffet all decked out for Mexican night.

 

 

 

the pool deck was empty too

 

 

 

Where are all the chair hogs now?

 

 

Card room was bustling.

[shadowmeboy]

 

Gym was hopping too.

 

 

I went and found the Bridge viewing room.

 

 

It was super foggy. We were sounding the fog horn on the ship, and they had people on fog watch.

 

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

headed down to deck 7 starboard. These guys were playing shuffleboard, badly.

 

 

I just had to people watch!

 

 

 

I headed back to the room for another nap. Susan went to the Thermal Spa. After a while, she came back, woke me up and we got ready for dinner.

 

 

pictures first!

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

We brought props!

 

 

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

 

Susan wasn't too impressed with this shot. I thought it was cool!

 

 

We arrived at La Cucina at 7:24 pm. Reservation was at 7:45 pm, but we were seated right away.

 

 

[shadowmeboy]

 

 

 

 

 

 

opening the wine, somberly.

[shadowmeboy]

 

Oh, you want me to retake that? Better?

 

We ordered by 7:45 pm, Jenny and Jenner had a hard time deciding.

 

 

appetizers were there by 7:55 pm Insalata Caprese

 

 

Insalata Fresca

 

 

Beef Carpaccio

 

 

Pasta course was there by 8:05 pm. Shrimp Risotto

 

 

 

Pesto alla crema

[shadowmeboy]

 

Meatballs

 

 

Main entrees arrived at 8:20 pm. Chicken Parmesan was ordered by Jenny, Jenner, and Susan.

 

 

Bistecca Florentina

 

we were done with the entrees by 8:35 pm

 

It took us 15 minutes to get a server, not our server (he was MIA) to clear our plates and bring a dessert menu. We were trying to make the 9:15 show.

 

 

Dessert Menu (8:50 pm)

 

 

Torta di Cioccolata (Dessert arrived at 9 pm)

 

 

Tiramisu

 

 

Server finally showed up and we were able to cash out at 9;10 pm.

[BnWhited]

 

 

Susan wasn't too impressed with this shot. I thought it was cool!

 

 

 

I'm curious, what camera do you use?

[shadowmeboy]

I'm curious, what camera do you use?

 

The camera in those photos is a canon rebel t5. 85% of the review pictures are from that camera.

[PinoyCruiser]

I am pretty sure before the show, as well as in the FreeStyle Daily, it mentions that there is to be no photography of the shows in the Stardust Theater.

[RD29P5]

Actually what I think it says is no flash photography, as that is disruptive to other's. The T5 is pretty capable with the right lens of taking good low light shots.

[shadowmeboy]

I see a lively discussion has broken out while I was at work.

 

To PinoyCruiser: I am sorry my limited use of photography in these shows has offended you. I apologize. I am slightly offended you couldn't wait till my review completed before being critical. I am going to move on, and finish my review. Those that want to enjoy it, can!

 

My reviews are my reviews. I use them to remember and to share with others who might have questions. When I am watching a show, I use my Rebel T5 with no flash. I turn my camera on, take a quick picture, and then turn it off again immediately. I do not provide a running commentary of the show, I do not take video of the show, I take several pictures and enjoy the show. I normally sit in the very back or on the sides.and other than the person immediately next to me, which is normally Susan, no one would be disturbed.

 

 

In June of 2017, we sailed the Escape. After one of the performances, we saw several members of the cast and said great job. They asked if we enjoyed the show, and we said yes. I told them I took a few pictures of the show to share, and they were really happy about that. They said they want people to enjoy the show, they put in lots of hours rehearsing for our enjoyment. They would rather have a packed Theater than a half empty one. If my pictures help someone decide to attend that show on a later sailing then I think I have been successful in my mission.

 

 

Cruise Critic has been getting a bad rap lately due the amount of criticism on the board. My reviews try to focus on the trip, good, ok, or bad. I try to focus on the positive in my life, because I have a lot to be thankful for. I have a great wife, a dog who loves us, and my parents and sisters who love us too. Vacations are my opportunity to get away and to enjoy myself. Taking pictures is one way I do that.

 

 

Thank you Jeff!

 

 

-Matthew