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Morning in Seattle
Morning in Seattle

Today was our last day in Seattle.  We had decided to get to the airport early and get breakfast there.  We ordered an Uber to take us there.  We probably arrived around 8:20 AM or so for our 10:20 AM flights.  Nancy’s flight was on time, so after breakfast, she and my younger daughter headed to their gate. read more

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Disembarkation Day
Disembarkation Day

Today was the last day of our cruise, disembarkation day.  We arrived back in Seattle very early, but we still had quite a long time to go before we would get off the ship.  We had arranged to stay over in Seattle an extra day so we wouldn’t have to rush off to the airport.  Once we’d given this information to Royal Caribbean, they gave us the latest disembarkation group. read more

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Victoria
Victoria

Today was our “distant foreign port” stop of Victoria, British Columbia.  We have been to Victoria twice before, but really love it, so we were happy to stop here again.  I got up and went to get breakfast for everyone at the Solarium Cafe.  I brought back breakfast while everyone got ready.  We had a quick bite to eat, then we headed off the ship.  read more

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Entering Endicott Arm
Entering Endicott Arm

Today was one of the best days of the cruise: the visit to Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier.  During our previous trip to Alaska, we got to see Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier.  The entry into the Arm started early this morning, at 7 am.  We were up early and had placed our room service order the evening before.  While we waited for breakfast, we went outside to enjoy the view from the balcony. read more

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Jamies Italian
Jamies Italian

While on a recent Royal Caribbean cruise on board the Ovation of the Seas, we got the opportunity to try Jamie’s Italian.  Jamie’s Italian is a specialty upgrade restaurant found onboard a number of Royal Caribbean ships.  The upgrade is $35 per person.  You can also visit the restaurant as part of a dining package, which is what we did. read more

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Juneau
Juneau

Today was our day to visit Juneau, the capital of Alaska.  The ship wouldn’t reach Juneau until noon, so we had some free time on our hands before we got there.  I was up early and headed to the Solarium for some coffee.  Everyone else was still in the room and asleep.  I grabbed a cup and went to sit by the glass to take in the view.  While I was watching, I saw a few pods of whales, including one Orca that decided to jump out of the water and make quite a splash! read more

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Entrance to the Living Room
Entrance to the Living Room

During a recent August 2019 sailing on the Ovation of the Seas, we made a special trip to visit the Living Room, the club for 12-17 year olds. We made sure to go during open house when anyone of any age can visit.  Otherwise, the club is strictly limited to 12 through 17 year olds.  read more