As Thanksgiving comes around this year, it is a bit different. Thankful I am thankful that I can travel and see things I haven’t seen before. You must look within yourself to see what you are Thankful for in life. It is the small things that you might overlook. We […]
We are headed to St. George, Utah, for six days. It will be a nice change from home. Why St. George My son got us a season package for three shows at Tuchan. So we planned to do this for three days. So that is what we did, We went […]
Going to Alaska in September could be cold. In the past, I didn’t wear a raincoat or warm clothes; I usually wore shorts. Did I pack right Now the question is, did I pack correctly? Well, I did overpack on this trip. I always do. I took the following: Yeah, […]
Another trip is in the books, and now it comes to the trip’s overview. Thoughts Setting off to see the Northern lights while jobless is a different experience. But when you have booked a trip before being laid off, well, you roll with it. Alaska was what I thought it […]
For this flight, we sat in comfort, plus for the flight back. It was a nice flight back. Delta We found gate A1 at SeaTac airport , and we just hung out. I like these types of chairs. I boarded the plane and found my seats. Of course, I got […]
Well, we flew on the same type of plane we flew on coming to Seattle: a Boeing 737-900. You can check out that post here.
Getting back to SeaTac airport to wait a couple of hours before our flight left . We used Seattle Express to get back to the airport. Port Now if you are using something like a shuttle service, don’t stand in the paid transfer line. Just go straight to the place […]
That day that everyone doesn’t want to see come. When you are kicked off the ship. Otherwise known as disembarkation. Night before We got our luggage out before the time since we went to a show that night. I kept my carry-on with me, so it was nice to help […]
Cruising is all about having fun, going to other places, and, of course, food. The food options are always plentiful. So, let’s talk about the food I ate. Monday We ate at the Chops Grille, a specialty restaurant onboard the Quantum of the Seas. Here is a menu of the […]
The weather plays a significant role in whether you enjoy something or not. Let’s talk about the weather. Alaska We have been to Alaska 2 times before this trip. Let’s break it down. 2015 We came in June, and the weather was nice and sunny, except for Ketichan, where it […]
It is becoming routine for us Jenkins to get the Internet on these cruises. So, how was it aboard the Quantum of the Seas? Price of Internet First, look at the internet prices on the Quantum of the Seas. It is $26.99 a day per person. Yeah, that is a […]
One of the reasons we came on this trip was to see the Northern lights. Did we see them? Northern Lights They are rare—OK, not so rare—but they are caused by particles from the sun that hit the Earth’s astrosphere and make up some good old light show. I could […]
If you are looking for shows to watch aboard the Quantum of the Seas, they have you covered. Places to Entertain Here are the spots where you can find entertainment on the ship. I will be talking about two of them here. Royal Theater This is located on decks 4 […]
If the free food options aren’t good enough for you, there are some paid places to eat. Let’s look at them via the decks that they are on. Deck 5 Chefs Table You must make a reservation to eat here, which costs about $99.99 a person. The chef prepares and […]
The wind jammer is what it is called here on the Quantum of the Seas. Let’s talk about it. Windjammer You can come here and eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are the hours But if you would like to go in there and sit, that isn’t an option as […]
What free food options are available at the Quatumn of the Seas? That is a good question; let’s find out. As we break this down via decks Deck 3 Main dining room This is the traditional dining time restaurant. The hours are as follows: Dinner Beverages 5 PM to 7:45 […]
We have discussed the city of Victoria before (https://travelingwithjustin.com/victoria-bc/), but we have never discussed the Port of Victora. The Port It is called Ogden Point, and it is a deep-water port. It is full of many things. Located Cruise ships The cruise ship port is the busiest port of call […]
If you are wondering what you can do aboard the Quantum of the Seas, here you go. Paid Things Here Free Things Cruise Compass For a complete look at what is offered, click below for all 7 days. Thoughts There are plenty of things to do while here on the […]
The last two decks of the Quantum of the Seas and what they have on them. What This is what is on these two decks Deck 15 Deck 16 Breakdown of the Decks Deck 15 Spa Restrooms Yep got these Track Now, this is a track North Star Not working […]
I am continuing to work on the Quantum of the Seas decks, and today is all about deck 14. What Here is what is on deck 14 Breakdown Solarium For adults only, kids are welcome to walk in and go to the Bistro. Solarium Bistro They have an entryway you […]
It’s not an adventure, but here we go on what we did in Juneau. Adventure We left the ship and walked the town, looking at the different shops. They were having end-of-season sales. We scored some stuff for a pretty good price, so we are all good. That was it […]
Well, the city of Juneau, Alaska, is the capital of Alaska. What is the big deal with Juneau? Let’s find out Juneau Juneau is located between the Gastineau Channel and the Alaskan panhandle. Before 1906, Sitka was the capital (we talked about Sitka here). https://travelingwithjustin.com/sitka-alaska/ The government of the District of Alaska […]
What’s up with Decks 11-13? Aren’t these just rooms, like Decks 6 -10? So, what is on these decks that calls for me to write about this? What Breakdown of Stuff Deck 11 Adventure Ocean For the kids Lots of rooms Deck 12 Adventure Ocean For the kids Concierge Club […]
We decided to eat lunch off the ship and at a place a TikToker recommended. Was it worth it? TikTok Here is the video that inspired my wife to go there. Skagway Brewery We found the place, and it was busy as hell. We waited about 20 minutes for a […]
We went on a tour called To the Summit. Was it worth it? Well, let’s find out. To the Summit We met on the dock, and it was a rainy and windy day here in Skagway, just like Sitka. But it was OK, so we got on the small bus. […]
It is a small town in the southeast part of Alaska. Let’s talk about this town. Skagway As of 2022, the population is 1,179. It isn’t a NYC or LA, but it sits along the cruise map. That leads to an influx of people coming and visiting this town in […]
Today, we will discuss deck 5 of the Quantum of the saas and what that deck offers. Deck 5 Offers Here is what this deck holds for the cruise passengers. Breakdown The Royal Theatre Photo Gallery Chops Grille Schooner Bar Izumi Bionic Bar Wonderland Shore Excursions Shops/ Other stuff Jamie’s […]
This adventure, booked through the ship, involved visiting the National Park. Let’s find out what we did there. Sitka National Park We met in the Royal Theater on Deck 4, where we disembarked to the shuttle bus. We made our way into town and headed to the park. This was […]
At one point, Alaska was once owned by Russia and the USSR. The name Stika is from the Russian language. Facts Colonized 1799 and 1804 Incorporated Nov. 5, 1913 City Incorporated September 24, 1963, Borough Incorporated Tlingit, People on the outside of Shee Named for Tingit, People on the outside […]
The State of Alaska was once the territory of Russia. Let’s talk about Alaska. The state Well, this state is one of the only ones that is separated from the rest of the states. The other one is Hawaii. It sits on the Northwest side of Canada. Alaska is the […]
