rkacruiser Posted August 7, 2021 #651 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Brett, I appreciate you taking the time and making the effort to write such an interesting blog, including photos. I enjoyed it and thank you for your effort. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLouisCruisers Posted August 7, 2021 #652 Share Posted August 7, 2021 2 hours ago, liam1965 said: Well, the family in Seattle that we were going to visit with have all tested positive, so we’re pivoting and have booked a flight to Boston today. All in all, this was a great trip and we met so many wonderful people, saw fantastic sights, played some fun games, and gained about 100 lbs. For anyone going next, the comics are fantastic, the four members of the entertainment team are wonderful, and you’re in for a fantastic week! OMG, I'm so sorry you can't visit the Seattle family members but at least they told you before you showed up. Stay safe and have a good flight home. Thanks for your contributions this week while cruising. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted August 7, 2021 #653 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Brentt_M said: Since I have a voucher for a "free" cruise I am seriously debating booking a late September trip back on the NA. Just need to figure out who to take with me since the kids will be in school. Thanks to all of you for following along and I wish you all great adventures and safe travels in the future! Join us on NA's September 25th sailing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 7, 2021 Author #654 Share Posted August 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, julia said: Join us on NA's September 25th sailing!! It is the one I am looking at most seriously. Not sure yet, but will decide in the next few days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmar22 Posted August 7, 2021 #655 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I just wanted to finally add my gratitude for all the information that I have been able to gather from not only this cruise but also the previous ( first one back) cruise. We sail on the August 28 cruise. As first time HAL and first time Alaska cruisers, DW and I benefitted immensely form following all this on CC. To Those of you that provided info on both of these cruises, we thank you sooo much. We now look forward to following along on the third sailing. We will come to grips with the new masking/testing requirements and will look forward to experiencing Alaska on the New Amsterdam. I might have to have drink and a bag of chips in my hand 100% of the time to satisfy the not having a mask while eating or drinking rule. Lol. Not really. We will certainly play by the rules. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted August 7, 2021 #656 Share Posted August 7, 2021 3 hours ago, Brentt_M said: It is a special drink called "Dam Drink" from what someone told me at the M&M (@NavArch64 I think). Believe he said it was basically cheap champagne with mint. That is what it tasted like ... Not very special. Ugh! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted August 7, 2021 #657 Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, NavArch64 said: That is what it tasted like ... Not very special. Ugh! The drink didn't sound appealing to me. Now, a draft Heineken? OK. (Oh, I forgot. Such is no longer available unless the F&B "suit" in Seattle realized that the Nieuw Amsterdam is a Dutch registered ship.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 8, 2021 #658 Share Posted August 8, 2021 It has been a pleasure joining you and your kids on this journey. Thank you for taking us along. Hope it was a safe trip home, and you have many pleasant memories to unpack over the next few days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismomx5 Posted August 8, 2021 #659 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks for taking us along @Brentt_M, I've enjoyed all the information that you gave, and to @liam1965 your take was appreciated as well. Safe trip home to everyone who disembarked today. And smooth sailing to those who just began their adventures. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in AZ Posted August 8, 2021 #660 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thank you @Brentt_M! We are on the August 28th sailing and can’t wait. I really appreciate the time you took to share your cruise with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmiller Posted August 8, 2021 #661 Share Posted August 8, 2021 @Brentt_M Since it looks like you spent some time in the casino, how did you like the dealers / croupiers? We thought everyone we met during our 7/24 cruise was very nice and excited to be working. Ricardo, in particular, was a lot of fun. Thanks. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liketraveling Posted August 8, 2021 #662 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Thanks so much for taking the time out of your vacation to do a live review. Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 8, 2021 Author #663 Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, rwmiller said: @Brentt_M Since it looks like you spent some time in the casino, how did you like the dealers / croupiers? We thought everyone we met during our 7/24 cruise was very nice and excited to be working. Ricardo, in particular, was a lot of fun. Thanks. Bob Half of the craps crew worked on the N. Statendam when we sailed on its last cruise before the pause and they recognized me immediately. That might be a sign I spent too much time at the craps table last cruise or maybe it's cause I tip pretty well or maybe they remember what happend on that cruise. Anyways everyone in the casino (staff-wise) was great. Some other guests not so much. People would slam into you and push you out of their way while you were standing at the craps table. It was actually crazy how much that happend and not once did anyone say excuse me or apologize. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 8, 2021 Author #664 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, RuthC said: It has been a pleasure joining you and your kids on this journey. Thank you for taking us along. Hope it was a safe trip home, and you have many pleasant memories to unpack over the next few days. We are still on our way home. Our flight from Seattle had engine trouble and delayed us for a bit, but we made the last connection in vegas to KC and I should be in bed a little after 3am. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carouselrider Posted August 8, 2021 #665 Share Posted August 8, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 8:33 PM, Brentt_M said: Yes rangers were onboard. The when and where said there would be Pea Soup, but we spent all day on our balcony so not sure if it was actually served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy&Frank Posted August 8, 2021 #666 Share Posted August 8, 2021 @Brentt_M @liam1965 Thank you both for allowing me to sail vicariously through you. Enjoyed my cruise … 😀 Safe travels home ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavArch64 Posted August 8, 2021 #667 Share Posted August 8, 2021 The pea soup at 10:30 am in Glacier Bay was very good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1965 Posted August 8, 2021 #668 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, NavArch64 said: The pea soup at 10:30 am in Glacier Bay was very good. I missed it, I was so bummed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay888 Posted August 8, 2021 #669 Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Brentt_M said: We are still on our way home. Our flight from Seattle had engine trouble and delayed us for a bit, but we made the last connection in vegas to KC and I should be in bed a little after 3am. What I have found in the UK, due to our long periods of being in lockdown, people have lost their social skills. They do not know how to interact with people, which so sad. I don’t know if it’s the same in the US. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 8, 2021 #670 Share Posted August 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Half of the craps crew worked on the N. Statendam when we sailed on its last cruise before the pause and they recognized me immediately. That might be a sign I spent too much time at the craps table last cruise or maybe it's cause I tip pretty well or maybe they remember what happend on that cruise. Anyways everyone in the casino (staff-wise) was great. Some other guests not so much. People would slam into you and push you out of their way while you were standing at the craps table. It was actually crazy how much that happend and not once did anyone say excuse me or apologize. Some people are just rude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted August 8, 2021 #671 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I hope you and the kids get a good long restful sleep. after a safe flight home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 8, 2021 Author #672 Share Posted August 8, 2021 So we ended up getting home around 4am and our vacation is officially over now. However, our luggage was having none of that and is still on vacation somewhere... 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted August 8, 2021 #673 Share Posted August 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Half of the craps crew worked on the N. Statendam when we sailed on its last cruise before the pause and they recognized me immediately. That might be a sign I spent too much time at the craps table last cruise or maybe it's cause I tip pretty well or maybe they remember what happend on that cruise. Anyways everyone in the casino (staff-wise) was great. Some other guests not so much. People would slam into you and push you out of their way while you were standing at the craps table. It was actually crazy how much that happend and not once did anyone say excuse me or apologize. The main reason I avoid Craps tables, they always look claustrophobic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atexsix Posted August 8, 2021 #674 Share Posted August 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Brentt_M said: So we ended up getting home around 4am and our vacation is officially over now. However, our luggage was having none of that and is still on vacation somewhere... Oh gosh, how terrible, I thought you said you used the service...I prefer to handle my own luggage when there are transfers of any kind involved. Amtrak once did that to me, I got off in Georgia, and my luggage decided to go see the sights in New Orleans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianbear Posted August 8, 2021 #675 Share Posted August 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Brentt_M said: So we ended up getting home around 4am and our vacation is officially over now. However, our luggage was having none of that and is still on vacation somewhere... Oh no. I hate when that happens. Hope it decides to join you at home soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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