Sorry, Navigators went to work in my computer bag and stayed there the entire day. I'll make a point tomorrow since there are many requests.
We were wandering the ship, looking at the movie schedule, taking lots of photos. We purchased a couples length of stay Rain Forrest Pass. We were suckered into the hard sell of "with the colder Alaska temperatures, we probably will sell out and not offer Day Passes." They had them for sale every day.
We had a DIS Board meet in the promenade lounge. Everyone was very nice. Due to the Amtrak trip and luggage limitations, we didn't participate in the Fish Extender, but everyone was very nice and it was nice to put faces with names and bump into friendly faces around the ship.
The good thing about the 11-Cs is you get the best Life Boat Drill location. Sitting in the Walt Disney Theater. Here we were told the sail away party was moved into the Atrium. (we kind of assumed that anyway)
We actually wanted to see the ship sail away and asked an officer in the lobby what time the ship was actually leaving. He said 5 PM. The sail away party looses something inside, but it was still fun. The people up close seemed a bit packed in like sardines. However, we stood a bit back and had a fun time.
This was the only time during the entire trip I saw someone walking around with trays of "Drink of the Day" glasses. Up on deck, they always had the Alaskan coffee mug with something "adult" added to the coffee.
The confetti canons fired about 4:50, and we were ready to head up on deck. It had stopped raining, but there were only a few of us on deck as we pulled away from the dock.
As we backed out, we heard the famous horns for the first time. As we sailed under the Vancouver bridge, they went again. That was the only two times we heard them the entire trip.
I should say here that in addition to the previously mentioned 2 -Night, we have done a 4-Night to Nassau &
Castaway Cay. We had only seen Golden Mickeys and Disney Dreams....
So, eventually we made our way to the beverage station and then to the theater for the "All Aboard: Let the Magic Begin" show. It was like two unrelated mini shows. The first was with the Disney entertainment team. Then Christian (Cruise Director) comes and talks for a bit, and then they brought out a ventriloquist, Michael Harrison. Who did one skit. He was very funny. He also did an adult's cabaret show the next day and then a full evening show one of the nights.
If you remember, one of the reasons we are on THIS cruise was I wanted to sail up between Vancouver Island. It was pointed out that you really can't see from any of the dining rooms, so, we booked Palo for the first night, and Requested to start our rotation in Parot Cay, our least favorite of the 3 rotational menus. Our request was granted.
We were given a window table and watched as we sailed up the inside passage. Dinner was great.
Tuna Carpaccio and Lemon Oil Dressing
Lobster and Mascarpone Ravioli (asked for 1/2 order)
Beef Tenderloin "Palo"
Chocolate Soufflé
The steak was cooked perfectly.The Souffle lived up to memory.
The view and dinner was great as we watched the sunset.
I can't wait to experience it in August!
