Mr. Boston Posted July 24, 2021 #101 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Wow, the day is finally here! Safe travels to you and your husband. I can’t wait for your live reports, it seems so indulgent latching on for free. Is there a Wang Wang in your future? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelnap Posted July 24, 2021 #102 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Lisa, loved your pictures of your night out, and yes, if his beard was a little shorter, your waiter is definitely a doppelganger for Captain Obvious. The resemblance is uncanny. Have a great cruise and thanks again for taking us all along with you. Neil 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syesmar Posted July 24, 2021 #103 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I can only imagine how excited you must be for this cruise! Hope you have the most wonderful time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted July 24, 2021 #104 Share Posted July 24, 2021 So excited to be following along with you on this cruise! Can’t wait for reports, pictures, etc. Have a wonderful time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted July 24, 2021 #105 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Good morning Cruisers! Lisa, I'm so excited for you and Tom who will be boarding your BHB in just a few short hours. Unfortunately, I won't be able to watch sail-away because I have a vow renewal to perform this afternoon at a nearby lake. We've been invited to stay for the festivities, and will do so, as we know the couple and many of their friends. Wishing you a most wonderful cruise, as you once again sail the seas. Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Gerry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarinetlady Posted July 24, 2021 #106 Share Posted July 24, 2021 One week behind you on 31Jul cruise - cannot wait to read your reports - tell all!! Thanks! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted July 24, 2021 #107 Share Posted July 24, 2021 13 hours ago, Copper10-8 said: Lisa & Tom, have a great voyage on Nieuw A and enjoy Alaska. Keep her in tip top shape for us please 😉 'cause we are exactly two weeks behind you! Don't know if you know but the "Mustard" drill (mandatory emergency drill) that you will be experiencing tomorrow has been much simplified, Covid-style: It is now called "Safety Essentials" and is a 3-step process: 1. At your leisure, during a time window in the afternoon, scan in at your muster station and receive a very brief/mini safety instruction from a crew member 2. Next, watch the safety video on your stateroom TV (before you are able to switch it to any other channel) 3. Lastly/finally; listen to the captain's announcement before departure Nieuw A's captain will be Jeroen Baaijens - Capt. Jeroen van Donselaar left for home today on a well earned vacation. Her HD is Bart Jan Groeneveld Bart and Jeroen, a perfect combination.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Andi Land Posted July 24, 2021 #108 Share Posted July 24, 2021 So exciting! I just got back from an Alaska road trip. Can’t wait to hear about your cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mightycruisequeen Posted July 24, 2021 #109 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Have an absolutely wonderful cruise! I'm so excited for you! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl Posted July 24, 2021 #110 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Looking forward to reading your reports and your review of the Nieuw Amsterdam. We sail on her 12/4/21. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn single Posted July 24, 2021 #111 Share Posted July 24, 2021 How exciting to be one of the first cruisers. Will follow closely as my day is coming August 21!!! Have a wonderful cruise! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted July 24, 2021 #112 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) https://www.juneauharborwebcam.com/ OMG Lisa, @LAFFNVEGAS take a peek at the Juneau cam as it pans out over the water and you're going to be grateful you brought warm clothes, looks like Seattle in November 😁 A cold 53 degree rain that we would love some of down here. Edited July 24, 2021 by atexsix 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted July 24, 2021 #113 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Another bon voyage! You'll be heading to the pier soon! Would love to be there, but I guess watching the webcam will have to do. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted July 24, 2021 #114 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, LAFFNVEGAS said: Good Evening from Downtown Seattle Sheraton. Despite having gotten up very early it’s been a very good day. after having walked Seattle this afternoon we came back to our room to relax a bit. I thought I might take a nap but there was a slight problem, the bed is so tall I could not get into it. Seriously it comes up to almost my waist , Tom is laughing at me, and I am laughing 😂 and crying. Finally I decided we had to move the ottoman that was by the couch next to the bed to help me into bed. My World of Short People Problems. I did take a 90 minute nap which definitely helped then just before 5 we headed out to Capital Grille which is about two blocks away from the Sheraton. While pricey it as definitely excellent. I have paid more for much lower quality for fine dining in Las Vegas so we were actually impressed. We each had Filet Medallions with Lobster, Shrimp Cocktail and I had an excellent Lobster Bisque, we topped it off with a Creme Brûlée that we almost forgot to take a picture of, we had already dug in. Then to top it off we had an excellent server named John that seriously looked and sounded like Captain Obvious from the Expedia travel commercials . He said he has been asked that a lot. I am adding some pictures of our hotel in the pics below. I do like this hotel, easy walk to many things downtown. Can you believe tomorrow is the BIG Day!!! After far too many canceled cruises, I am thrilled for the Cruise Industry and know they will be successful. Signing off till the morning. BTW, those 5 shrimp look lonely in that big dish, did some get eaten before the food porn @kazu LOL. Thanks Jacqui, love that expression! Edited July 24, 2021 by atexsix 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted July 24, 2021 #115 Share Posted July 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, jhannah said: Another bon voyage! You'll be heading to the pier soon! Would love to be there, but I guess watching the webcam will have to do. Is there a webcam at the dock where HAL is? I've looked around and can't find one. Would love to watch sailaway later today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina girl forever Posted July 24, 2021 #116 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) Good luck on your journey! Edited July 24, 2021 by Kathy Albright 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchip Posted July 24, 2021 #117 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Enjoy every minute!!! So excited for you and all onboard. Cheers, Denise 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted July 24, 2021 #118 Share Posted July 24, 2021 26 minutes ago, cruzingnut said: Is there a webcam at the dock where HAL is? I've looked around and can't find one. Would love to watch sailaway later today! Not a close-up like PTZ but it’s something: http://www.elliottbaymarina.co/live/ https://seattlewaterfrontwebcam.com/ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzingnut Posted July 24, 2021 #119 Share Posted July 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, dobiemom said: Not a close-up like PTZ but it’s something: http://www.elliottbaymarina.co/live/ https://seattlewaterfrontwebcam.com/ Thanks, I had seen those....the Elliot Bay one would be good if their cameras weren't so low and showing so much roof. I'll probably check out another one I found from across the bay to see when they sail by. https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/?cam=SALTY Better than nothing! We are all so spoiled by the FLL and MIA cameras! 😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyV Posted July 24, 2021 #120 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Exciting! What time is sail-away? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted July 24, 2021 #121 Share Posted July 24, 2021 47 minutes ago, JazzyV said: Exciting! What time is sail-away? 4 pm Pacific, 7 pm Eastern time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted July 24, 2021 Author #122 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Good Morning, we checked out of our room and are now waiting in the Fountain Lounge very near the Holland Amsterdam Concierge Desk. They told us the Bus will be here at 11 and we will load up and head to pier 91. It look to be a beautiful day for a cruise 😊 I will say finding breakfast was not overly easy, we were going to have breakfast here at the hotel, but the menu ended up being for room service, they made it sound like it was at the Club Sheraton on the 32nd floor. It end up that is only a buffet that was $32 pp for absolutely nothing fancy basically what you get for free at Hampton Inn or other similar. It was all self service so with all that in mind we decided to go look near the hotel. Well stopping at three places near by that we thought would be open and we’re not we came back and just got the breakfast sandwiches at the Starbucks in the Hotel lobby. We will need to investigate further for when we return in September. there are currently now 18 total of us waiting for the bus to take us to the pier. I hope to get pictures and possibly video of embarkation. We will see what I can manage. Also more changes to our Navigator today, I did screenshots below. 26 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted July 24, 2021 #123 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Love your shirts! Enjoy and I hope embarkation goes smoothly! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjust4fun Posted July 24, 2021 #124 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Enjoying your reports as we have never been to Seattle, so excited for you both makes us wished we were on the sailing. I love your shirts. Bon Voyage my friend, we are following, Smooth seas……. Sending big hugs…. Diane and Gloria….. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 24, 2021 #125 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Nice shirts .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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