VirginiaIsForCruisers Posted September 5, 2019 #351 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Thank you for your wonderful review. I truly want to do a Canada/New England cruise and your review gave me a great idea about what to expect! I've been wanting to go to the September 11th memorial in New York. I live near the Pentagon and have been to the one there. I've also been to the one in Shanksville, PA when I visited friends in the area. Both are very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted September 5, 2019 Author #352 Share Posted September 5, 2019 35 minutes ago, VirginiaIsForCruisers said: Thank you for your wonderful review. I truly want to do a Canada/New England cruise and your review gave me a great idea about what to expect! I've been wanting to go to the September 11th memorial in New York. I live near the Pentagon and have been to the one there. I've also been to the one in Shanksville, PA when I visited friends in the area. Both are very nicely done. You are welcome! Thank you for reading it. Susan wants to go to DC sometime so we will have to see if we can see it when we eventually get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted September 20, 2019 Author #353 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Food Video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted September 22, 2019 #354 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Nicely done! I see some things I'd like to try on my next cruise. 😃 Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted September 22, 2019 Author #355 Share Posted September 22, 2019 11 hours ago, SenatorsFan said: Nicely done! I see some things I'd like to try on my next cruise. 😃 Heather Nice! Getting ready to start my next food video collection today. I board the Bliss in Seattle today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted September 22, 2019 #356 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, shadowmeboy said: Nice! Getting ready to start my next food video collection today. I board the Bliss in Seattle today! I thought so. Have a wonderful, relaxing cruise! We're expecting lots of pictures. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyTravelBug Posted September 22, 2019 #357 Share Posted September 22, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 2:04 PM, VirginiaIsForCruisers said: Thank you for your wonderful review. I truly want to do a Canada/New England cruise and your review gave me a great idea about what to expect! I've been wanting to go to the September 11th memorial in New York. I live near the Pentagon and have been to the one there. I've also been to the one in Shanksville, PA when I visited friends in the area. Both are very nicely done. Off subject a little.... I just did the memorial yesterday and it’s very well done. Spent about 3 hours there and could have spent another 2. Very authentic and informative. The museum takes you through every aspect of the WTC and the events leading up to and including 9/11. Once you enter into the area of that day, it walks you through as it was happening. It’s a lot to absorb. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted September 22, 2019 Author #358 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Joeghartman said: Off subject a little.... I just did the memorial yesterday and it’s very well done. Spent about 3 hours there and could have spent another 2. Very authentic and informative. The museum takes you through every aspect of the WTC and the events leading up to and including 9/11. Once you enter into the area of that day, it walks you through as it was happening. It’s a lot to absorb. Yes, but impactful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted September 22, 2019 #359 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Will you be continuing to post on this thread about your Alaska cruise that begins today 9/22 , or will you be posting your experiences under a new title? I would like to read about an Alaskan cruise in the later part of the season and see some beautiful photos. Possibly snow on the mountains ? Bon Voyage ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted September 22, 2019 Author #360 Share Posted September 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, MJSailors said: Will you be continuing to post on this thread about your Alaska cruise that begins today 9/22 , or will you be posting your experiences under a new title? I would like to read about an Alaskan cruise in the later part of the season and see some beautiful photos. Possibly snow on the mountains ? Bon Voyage ! It will go on a new thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted September 23, 2019 #361 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/22/2019 at 6:11 PM, shadowmeboy said: It will go on a new thread. Looking forward to reading the Alaska review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumming cruisers Posted October 11, 2019 #362 Share Posted October 11, 2019 How was your solo Alaskan cruise???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamilycruise Posted October 13, 2019 #363 Share Posted October 13, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 11:50 AM, shadowmeboy said: I know! It only took 3 months of nagging, I mean convincing! I can’t wait. Plus I want to try Q again. Hopefully it’s better this time. I have 5 nights of specialty dining - 3 sdp and 2 platinum certs. plan is los lobos x2, Cagney’s, La Cucina, and Q. I've been looking at the Dawn, but my biggest concern (we always travel with our kids (16,15,10) -- how would you compare Bliss V Dawn when it comes to ship activities and entertainment? Thanks for great review! I love the New England/Canada itinerary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 14, 2019 Author #364 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 3:30 PM, Arzeena said: Looking forward to reading the Alaska review. I am going to be starting it soon. I am finishing up a couple things then its full bore into that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 14, 2019 Author #365 Share Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 4:46 PM, drumming cruisers said: How was your solo Alaskan cruise???? Loved it and the weather was spectacular for late September. I had better weather than June 2018. only thing I really hated was eating alone at meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 14, 2019 Author #366 Share Posted October 14, 2019 19 hours ago, Kfamilycruise said: I've been looking at the Dawn, but my biggest concern (we always travel with our kids (16,15,10) -- how would you compare Bliss V Dawn when it comes to ship activities and entertainment? Thanks for great review! I love the New England/Canada itinerary! The dawn is a great ship. I enjoy the smaller ships for faster disembarking in ports and not feeling like your in a cattle drive. Elevators are easier to catch, etc. All the things that are problems on a big ship, due to the crowds. What you don't have are the Go-carts, laser tag, water slides that the Bliss has. If you have a port intensive cruise then you might not miss it as much. It comes down to what does your family want with your kids being 16, 15, and 10? It will take a little adjusting, but there are still tons of activities on a smaller ship like the dawn, just not as many as the larger ships. I also like you don't have to have reservations for all the shows. Gameshows are easier to watch because they are done in a lounge not the atrium. I think it easier to get dining reservations at specialties as well. They have production shows, but they aren't going to be fresh off Broadway like the mega ships. Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 14, 2019 Author #367 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Norwegian Dawn Ship tour video is now available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 16, 2019 Author #368 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Hits and Misses Video - Final NCL Dawn video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampadee Posted October 17, 2019 #369 Share Posted October 17, 2019 OMG, what an incredible review! You spent so much time with the videos and pictures. Loved all of it! Thanks so much, Dee Dee Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted October 21, 2019 #370 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Are you working on the Alaska review ? Interested to read about your take on solo cruising. TYIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 21, 2019 Author #371 Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/17/2019 at 1:50 PM, tampadee said: OMG, what an incredible review! You spent so much time with the videos and pictures. Loved all of it! Thanks so much, Dee Dee Monday Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted October 21, 2019 Author #372 Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, MJSailors said: Are you working on the Alaska review ? Interested to read about your take on solo cruising. TYIA I am working with pictures still. I took a ton being up in Alaska, but I am getting closer. I am finishing up the vlogs from the Southwest trip we took, while writing this review. Goal is to be into the review by next week. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted November 1, 2019 Author #373 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Ok guys and gals! The Bliss review has started - Link: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2707063-shadowmeboy-helps-close-down-alaska-on-the-bliss/ Also, the trip to the Southwest that we took in the middle of writing this review is posting to my YouTube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/c/shadowmboy Southwest trip episode 1 : Southwest trip Episode 2: Hope you enjoy those. Bliss vlogs will happen after these are done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampagirl2 Posted December 8, 2019 #374 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Thanks so much for this review! We just booked NCL Pearl for May 2020 on a similar itinerary. We did Jewel in Alaska last summer and loved your review then. That was our 1st NCL Cruise! I’ve made notes of your excursions. We are booked in a port side Mini Suite (family of 4). Do you remember what was able to be seen port side? I think you were aft for Statue of Liberty? Do we need to go up top for that? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowmeboy Posted December 8, 2019 Author #375 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) The Statue of Liberty will be visible on the Starboard side of the boat as you sail out of New York City. Use deck 7 on the Pearl to view the sail away, as there is no wind screens to block your picture taking. the port side gets you city views. Better yet, go to the great outdoors on deck 12 aft, and take pictures there. you will be able to see port, starboard, and aft and take pictures of the whole sail out. Just head there immediately after your muster drill to claim a good spot! The port side is good for sailing into Portland, ME, as you will be able to get pictures of Portland Head Light as you sail in. Just wake up early that day, and enjoy the view from the balcony! hope that helps! Look on my Smugmug page (my photo storage site) for pictures from the Pearl Link:https://shadowmeboy.smugmug.com/ Edited December 8, 2019 by shadowmeboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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