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Vancouver, British Columbia…Briefly

Written on July 5, 2024 in USA

July 2, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia aboard Crystal Serenity We awoke shortly before 8:00 am to this view of the port. Another view, starboard side. 10 points if you can guess why I took this photo? Although we are staying onboard for another cruise, all in transit passengers must exit the ship…so that there is...

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Happy Canada Day🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

Written on July 4, 2024 in Cruising

July 1,2024 Victoria, British Columbia Aboard Crystal Serenity After breakfast in our room, we walked off the ship and grabbed a taxi to Butchart Gardens. We could have taken the Crystal shuttle to town, and caught another bus to the Gardens, but the taxi was so much easier and quicker. The 35 minute drive passed...

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Victoria…day one

Written on July 3, 2024 in Cruising

Victoria, British Columbia June 30, 2024 Crystal Serenity We sailed into port shortly before 9:00 am. There were a few hardy folks out on the breakwater. I was in bed, enjoying my coffee, looked up and saw this guy on the railing. I stealthily snapped his photo, good thing I was so stealthy, because as...

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Whales and a White Party…

Written on July 3, 2024 in Cruising

Port Angeles, Washington June 29, 2024 From our veranda upon awakening. Our whale watching tour was scheduled to leave from the Stardust Club at 9:00 am, so no second breakfast. After a 10 minute bus ride, nineteen of us boarded our boat – the Glacier Spirit. Captain EJ went through the safety drill with humor....

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We Are Home 🩵

Written on June 26, 2024 in Cruising

We spied the ship as we entered the port. Made my heart sing. Our driver fetched us at 11:00, we arrived at the port, dropped our luggage, and were seated in the terminal by 11:50 am. As we were waiting to go through security we met Bill, who often comments on this blog and the...

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That’s a Wrap…a Last Sunrise and Sunset…

Written on December 8, 2023 in Cruising

December 1,2023 Nassau Bahamas I woke as we were sailing into our last port and was rewarded with some lovely views. We were entertained for almost an hour watching families disembark the Disney ship…so many people…so many children. After a while, the noise from the Disney loud speakers got to us, so we decamped the...

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Vintage Room Italian Lunch and Osteria Dinner = Crystal Heaven

Written on December 4, 2023 in Cruising

November 30,2023 Serenity (Official Sea Day) We enjoyed breakfast on the balcony, then moved inside when the sun became too strong. We did not have a second breakfast because we were anticipating an afternoon of dining delight. We participated in a Vintage Room lunch and lecture led by head Sommelier Jiri Kapal. Our last Vintage...

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Shopping …Spa …Showband …Sushi …on Serenity

Written on November 30, 2023 in Cruising

November 28,2023 Marigot St. Martin Is that alliteration necessary? Please read this post and let me know. When we visited Marigot last week, I bought a few things, and once back onboard Serenity, I immediately regretted not purchasing a specific pair of linen pants. So…upon our return to St. Martin, I took the opportunity to...

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