CLUB CLASS!
Mark and I took a two week "back to back" cruise from Vancouver, BC to Mexico from September 24, 2017 - October 8th. We got a CLUB CLASS Mini-Suite. It was FABULOUS! Our favorite was the CLUB CLASS Dining.
Our LAST Formal Night at the Window Table!
We had delicious meals and desserts, with extra “off menu” offerings EVERY night! Beautiful special grey monogramed linens, dedicated wait staff, any time dining, special entrance to the dining room, and absolutely NO WAITING!
Steak, Shrimp & Lobster - “Off Menu"
Chocolate Desserts by Norman Love
VANCOUVER, BC
But, let’s start at the beginning of the trip! We left out of Vancouver, BC. We flew to BC the day BEFORE the cruise started and stayed at the Westin Bayshore Hotel! Fabulous place! We were taken to the port, boarded the ship and stood on the back of the ship as it sailed away from Vancouver.
Our room with a “Juliet” Balcony to see out over the Harbor & Town
Dinner in Vancouver, BC
The Harbor
A Walk Around the Harbor After Dinner
The Night View from Our Room Balcony
The Port of Vancouver, BC
EMERALD PRINCESS
Our ship was the EMERALD PRINCESS. A very nice ship. In the first half of the trip we travelled the California Coast.
Beautiful weather and stops in Oregon, San Francisco, and Santa Barbara. Then, in Los Angeles, the ship boarded NEW passengers and it was off to Mexico!
Movies Under the Stars!
PACIFIC COAST
We got off in San Francisco and Santa Barbara. It was beautiful weather and beautiful stops! The coast was easy cruising in September/October. A delightful trip!
San Francisco
Santa Barbara Wharf
State Street
Our Ship taken from the Tender from the Santa Barbara Wharf
Our Regular Table for Two!
Grilled Mahi Mahi on Swiss Chard!
Jane's New Friends from the First Half of the Cruise!
MEXICO
With all new passengers, we were off for another week to MEXICO! BUT, it was sooooooooooooo HOT in Mexico! 117 DEGREES (combining temperature and humidity) - OUCH! Couldn’t stay outside long…honestly, you couldn’t breathe...everyone ran back to the ship!
MAZATLAN
PUERTO VALLARTA
Dinner at CROWN GRILL!
My Filet Mignon & Lobster!
Mark’s New York Steak
My Sampler Dessert!
Mark’s New Jams World Shirt!
Mark’s OTHER New Jams World Shirt
Dinner was EVERYTHING - IT WAS AMAZING - almost EVERY NIGHT!
Surf & Turf, Lamb Chops & Cod with Lentils
Our ship - We were right in the middle!
Last Minute Shopping - Everything on Sale
My first necklace in 68 years! I never wear jewelry. But Mark got me two (2) necklaces (the big discount was on the second one)! This one is made of deep blue SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS. The other is clear SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS in a small & large circle, we call “The Big Hug,”because I wore it with criss-crossed shoes that look like X's for kisses, and the O’s were the necklace - hence “hug.” Also, my glasses…since we got it on the last day, I wore it on the last night.
My New Necklace !
My Handsome Husband - "The Black Sheep" - Everyone loved his tie!
Good bye to all our favorite foods…and one of our favorite ships.
Shrimp & Lobster - “Off Menu"
Pan-Seared Kingklip in Curry Sauce!
I will add a little video at the end putting together various clips, if possible. Until then, I will preserve the space with this last photo.
The Beautiful California Seas!