Not-quite-Live < limited > cruise journal: QE (Q427) Alaska cruise: 10 night, 30 Aug – 9 Sep 2024 plus Vancouver pre & post

[DukeBeetle24]

1 minute ago, Victoria2 said:

I had a friend who wore Crocs every night, even with Black Tie because lymphoedema precluded 'normal' shoes, but trainers are very 'in' to wear with less casual clothes now so that's also a consideration and just as feasible as health or luggage issues.

 

 

 

They can be for some, but again it's just assumptions on board members parts. I was trying to allude to with "just as much a fashion choice" part of my comment for balance.

[NE John]

5 hours ago, mking8288 said:

However, in the absence of live or piped music or special decorations in the dining room, just another supper on a cruise.  Just our few cents and observations. 

Please make sure you include these thoughts when you get a post-cruise survey. Cunard heavily markets an after-six “sense of occasion”, especially for Gala Nights. 
Did you go to the Queen’s Room or any other venues after dinner?

[Desert Cruisers]

Currently on QE. Third time in last 5 years for the Alaska season. Evening attire has always been more casual on these sailings as compared with the QM2 transatlantic crossings.  The trend towards more passengers dressed casually - not even smart attire - may have increased to a level that the overall “it’s a special night” atmosphere is being lost.  We are in the Princess Grill and were surprised that at least a few men didn’t even bother to wear a tie.  The two tables of ladies near us either wore “resort casual “ or everyday clothes - flannel shirt, pullover sweater, etc. 

[schmoopie17]

14 hours ago, mking8288 said:

 

 

 

Kangaroo?? Just like hash browns, that's something you will never see on NCL.

I guess people who are allergic to sulfites...or those allergic to eating anything with a pouch...will miss out.

[NE John]

11 minutes ago, schmoopie17 said:

Kangaroo?? Just like hash browns, that's something you will never see on NCL.

I guess people who are allergic to sulfites...or those allergic to eating anything with a pouch...will miss out.

There are a fair amount of Aussie pax on these cruises to Alaska = Kangaroo. 

[mking8288]

Good 😊 cloudy morning from Ketchican, we've arrived ... all abroad is 2:30 PM.  Rain should ease up soon per Weather Channel. 

Going to be a crowded waterfront, just like 2008 when we from here via the Norwegian Star.

 

 

 

View from ship's forward cam at 4:45 AM.

 

[mking8288]

Ketchican harbor - a 30 seconds 1080p video clip - faster WiFi or cellular connection needed for viewing (53 MB size)

 

Edited September 1 by mking8288

[mking8288]

NCL Jewel passing us last night, port side 

... read that Yvonne reporting that the ship had issues, including WiFi.  Not here onboard the QE.

 

 

Meanwhile, tender operations underway for the Ruby Princess 

 

 

Fall is in the air, slight chill and damp ... unzipped the compressed packing cube to put out the appropriate weather gear.

 

 

[mking8288]

Photos from Deck 3 Mid, Starboard side while waiting to get inside the MDR ... Gala (noticed how others dressed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. The same gentleman that worn a collared shirt, no tie and hand carried a navy blue wool cardigan ... has on a pair of sneakers.  Was stopped by one of the host at the entrance for a conversation and nearly turned away, until he slipped on the cardigan ... as his jacket.   No, did not affect our appreciation & enjoyment , just another observation made initially by Mrs M. 

[mking8288]

"The Sun will come out ... (not) tomorrow" singing, how about later today for us, pretty please 😁😁😁 our shorex is 11 AM and we plan to meet up about 10, to go ashore first.

 

 

 

Breakfast room service ordered for 8 - 8:30, waiting for delivery ... no need to rush to get ready or go downstairs to eat. 

[Victoria2]

1 minute ago, mking8288 said:

"The Sun will come out ... (not) tomorrow" singing, how about later today for us, pretty please 😁😁😁 our shorex is 11 AM and we plan to meet up about 10, to go ashore first.

 

 

 

Breakfast room service ordered for 8 - 8:30, waiting for delivery ... no need to rush to get ready or go downstairs to eat. 

Looking forward to seeing your room service  breakfast choices. Hope you got smoked salmon. I always had egg, crispy bacon and white toast [huge treat] but brown sauce as an extra was non negotiable!

[mking8288]

Wait, what's that noise outside our balcony and motor gears running ... lifeboat being launched.  Quick & hurry, what's going on

 

 

 

Grab that smartphone camera, it's only a drill and or routine practice & training.  No general alarm and no announcement.  I see that our 2 life vests are on the upper shelf and where we go for mustering. 

 

 

It's all good, coming back up ... checked & OK, I heard them below.  

 

 

The lifeboat next one over, good to return on standby mode, too ... we feel 100% assured 

 

 

Edited September 1 by mking8288

[Victoria2]

Just wait until you hear 'for exercise for exercise'.

'Men' [are they allowed to say lady, too?] somehow get [thrown] overboard and  goodness knows how many fires occur! 🙂

[dexddd]

15 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Checking out the atrium / main lobby with the grand staircase.   Internet help desk is located inside the Library.

 

 

 

 

 

Surprised ?  Not !!! Cunard's browser-based web portal on Android and iOS are smooth, simple and just works, no issues or complaints from us ...

 

QE's Management / Senior Officers

 

Portraits of QE

 

 

 

Is that a before and after after going to the spa?

[dexddd]

In post 255, see the agent adherence to Cuny dress code.

 

See you are traveling mostly with the Celebrity Lego inspired ship.  Food looks pretty good.  Was going to ask about pizza but see picture and it looks good.

 

News you may not see.  Headlines, your city has noise cameras that issue tickets.  For you, like gent in story, will have to keep your Lambos at idle, no revving.  First ticket $800.  But I guess if you can afford Cunard, $800 is change.

 

What's on the TV?  No beans yet.  I saw Friday our store had hash brown triangles for $4.99 retail, maybe 36 count.  Do the math but must be saving NCL some dimes.

[dexddd]

What day you in Juneau?

[mking8288]

This is fancy in-room breakfast vs NCL no-frills, smoked salmon and also look closely, scrambled eggs w salmon, toasted warm whole bagels x 2, and cream cheese spread & butter too 😋😋😋  juices that we mix together (cranberry & OJ) plus, coffee & hot chocolate, creamer. Fruits are good.

 

Not as good as suite & Haven (NCL's) and I am sure it's nicer here being in suite & better.  This is.great. Nothing to sign since it's complimentary & free.  Cash tip cheerfully accepted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Sugar Magnolia That's the other new travel vest, I wear it 😀 - smart casual dining at 7:45 PM is fine 😁

[mking8288]

20 minutes ago, dexddd said:

What day you in Juneau?

Tuesday ... Skaway is Wednesday & that will be tendering. 

 

This is just in your honor 😉 

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

3 minutes ago, mking8288 said:

That's the other new travel vest, I wear it 😀 - smart casual dining at 7:45 PM is fine

 

Very nice and subtle though I would not be able to recognize you.

 

[mking8288]

Full scale tendering underway for the Ruby and the shorex boats are leaving the pier. Tenders looked exactly like the ones used on the Dawn, Jewel & Gem, etc. 

 

 

 

That's a loaded, full boat - Ruby Princess ... literally near maximum lifeboat capacity.  Wholy Cow 😳 - hold on to that hat, it's not windy and seas are smooth & calm 👌

 

[mking8288]

Ketchikan, we are back and at Berth 4, two Celebrity ships next to us, Edge & Summit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mking8288]

Local tours available on the spot, leaving in 45 minutes or 11 AM, wildlife & bears, etc. at just $50 pp. 

 

 

 

 

Parking lot for tours to meet and free shuttle to/return from downtown or 15+ minutes walk. 

 

Our trolley tour leaving shortly ... 

 

 

 

[Cruisin'allovertheworld]

4 hours ago, NE John said:

There are a fair amount of Aussie pax on these cruises to Alaska = Kangaroo. 

Yep. They're a pest in some places and very tasty when cooked appropriately!

Keeping posting, OP- I'm really enjoying this.

[D&N]

2 hours ago, mking8288 said:

Full scale tendering underway for the Ruby and the shorex boats are leaving the pier. Tenders looked exactly like the ones used on the Dawn, Jewel & Gem, etc.

Is that local boats? They often do that in Cannes using boats from the Trans Cote d'Azur ferry fleet.

[mking8288]

@D&N Tenders have Ruby Princess on its side, not locally hired.