depplep Posted August 30, 2023 #1026 Share Posted August 30, 2023 20 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: That is amazing! And now I need some beer to get back down the mountain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stowaway LFC Posted August 30, 2023 #1027 Share Posted August 30, 2023 27 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Dang! I'd have to be pretty lit before I got on that! 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkritter Posted August 30, 2023 #1028 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I am really bummed our 2024 Alaska cruise does not stop at Icy Strait Point. We stopped here in July and did an amazing whale watch tour with Glacier Wind Charters on their 6 person boat. However our port times were short so we couldn't do the Sky Glider. I need a long stop here so I can do both!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 30, 2023 Author #1029 Share Posted August 30, 2023 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destaw71835 Posted August 30, 2023 #1030 Share Posted August 30, 2023 13 hours ago, Saint Greg said: Okay that was lunch. Cobb salad, corn hush puppies, Turkey cottage pie and chocolate mousse I tried those corn hush puppies in May on my cruise. Delicious! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Grimix Posted August 30, 2023 #1032 Share Posted August 30, 2023 54 minutes ago, MrsTocko said: the encore will have Spice H2O. This is an adults only outdoor area with a dedicated bar, hot tubs…no one under 18 allowed. Actually Encore won't have Spice H20. The Bliss does, but not the Encore. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeaNea Posted August 30, 2023 #1033 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Watch out for this! 😂 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1034 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: This is that bridge rooms someone was telling me about. Pretty cool. looks like sometimes they have windows into the bridge. Access to the bridge viewing is on deck 11 forward port side - don’t go there during docking or leaving port as the blinds will be closed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinkLoverSam Posted August 30, 2023 #1035 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) Really enjoying the live report. I just read your 2022 Alaska report from Carnival. We were on the Disney Wonder to Alaska the week before you were on Carnival (May 16th to 23rd, 2022) and had even warmer weather in Port it was 75+ each day and sunny, the only rain we had was in Vancouver where it was cold and wet. We are Canadians who have snow and temps down to -40F in the lovely cold snaps and still truly enjoyed Alaska and all she has to offer. We've been on 2 AK cruises and enjoyed them both and I would happily return (though I'm hoping for sun and beaches for our next vacation) Edited August 30, 2023 by TinkLoverSam 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsTocko Posted August 30, 2023 #1036 Share Posted August 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Grimix said: Actually Encore won't have Spice H20. The Bliss does, but not the Encore. Well dang! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1037 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: Good you found it - but you’ll have to go back there when ship is at sea. I posted the last message before I saw that you actually went there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1038 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: Gangway was on deck 4 despite all of the signs saying 6 and 7. Very confusing Prolly because they have dedicated one elevator on deck 7 midship to go directly to deck 4 gangway. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1039 Share Posted August 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, MrsTocko said: Well dang! Yep, that’s the reason we will not go back to Encore. Nice ship though, except for the mid ship chandelier OMG! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1040 Share Posted August 30, 2023 25 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: We went on the ZipRider when we went to ISP on the NCL Spirit back in June - great ride and I want to do it again! I have a couple of videos if you want me to post them here ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1041 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, pbxtech said: Did you do the Zip Liner on Icy Straights? We did back in June while on NCL Spirit- great! And I want to do it again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesea777 Posted August 30, 2023 #1042 Share Posted August 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, Grimix said: Actually Encore won't have Spice H20. The Bliss does, but not the Encore. Sorry “won’t” should be “doesn’t”… That’s the BA+ class ship that we will not return to. Nice ship except for the mid ship chandelier- OMG! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted August 30, 2023 #1043 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, depplep said: Thank you for the tips. We are mid ship balcony and I was actually planning on using it cruising the glacier. Assuming we don't freeze to death having lived in Florida for 18 years now. Sorry to hijack your thread @Saint Greg. Carry on. I too am from Florida and did Alaska on the Encore last year. You're going to love it. It will get chilly, but by no means is it frigid yet in the month of October. I was fine with a heavy North Face fleece most of the time. Highly recommend waterproof hiking boots, ground is consistently wet and slick. Personally, I've done Royal's megaships as well as some of the smaller ones and prefer NCL in just about every way, especially when it comes to food. Cruised on Royal last Summer and the food was atrocious. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted August 30, 2023 #1044 Share Posted August 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, Lupush said: I too am from Florida and did Alaska on the Encore last year. You're going to love it. It will get chilly, but by no means is it frigid yet in the month of October. I was fine with a heavy North Face fleece most of the time. Highly recommend waterproof hiking boots, ground is consistently wet and slick. Personally, I've done Royal's megaships as well as some of the smaller ones and prefer NCL in just about every way, especially when it comes to food. Cruised on Royal last Summer and the food was atrocious. I agree with the food. Royal has been going downhill for awhile. I've been back and forth on buying a Patagonia/Columbia lined rain jacket. Wasn't sure if I needed it and won't likely use it again. I own nothing waterproof that is insulated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbxtech Posted August 30, 2023 #1045 Share Posted August 30, 2023 37 minutes ago, NeaNea said: Watch out for this! 😂 We took the pathway last Oct and we saw Steaming Bear droppings. We started walking backwards very quickly. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 30, 2023 Author #1046 Share Posted August 30, 2023 30 minutes ago, bluesea777 said: Good you found it - but you’ll have to go back there when ship is at sea. I posted the last message before I saw that you actually went there. Tbats not very often on this cruise. just at night and the last day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lupush Posted August 30, 2023 #1047 Share Posted August 30, 2023 21 minutes ago, depplep said: I agree with the food. Royal has been going downhill for awhile. I've been back and forth on buying a Patagonia/Columbia lined rain jacket. Wasn't sure if I needed it and won't likely use it again. I own nothing waterproof that is insulated. I highly recommend it, it's pretty wet in October. Not sure if you're in South Florida, but I got all my gear at the North Face outlet in Sawgrass Mills. Most of the stuff I bought was 70% off. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depplep Posted August 30, 2023 #1048 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Lupush said: I highly recommend it, it's pretty wet in October. Not sure if you're in South Florida, but I got all my gear at the North Face outlet in Sawgrass Mills. Most of the stuff I bought was 70% off. I'm in between Tampa and Orlando so I' sure there's an outlet somewhere up here. I hadn't even thought about that. Gives me an excuse to get out of town. Edited August 30, 2023 by depplep 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etta1213 Posted August 30, 2023 #1049 Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 12:07 PM, TravelE said: Too funny! I thought the Grand Canyon was epically beautiful. There are so many angles and viewpoints to appreciate it from. Not to mention sunset. I had to force myself to stop staring at it to give my brain a much needed break. Same here. I only went one time and had to keep eyes on my then two little girls. I want to go back, without little kids, and just sit and stare. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff da Posted August 30, 2023 #1050 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Saint Greg said: That was slightly more terrifying than I expected. That tram ride is no joke. It's all good until it goes straight up. We actually zip lined down. I don't know what gets into me sometimes. lol 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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