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 […]
The next deck we will talk about is Deck 4, which is full of stuff open to the public. Let’s look at it. What to Do Breakdown The Royal Theatre This is the main entrance to the theatre. You can take the stairs down to deck 3. Shops There are […]
We talked about the ship’s embarkation, which was on deck 6. However, Deck today is all about Decks 2 and 3. Deck 2 Has the Medical center on it The gangway is also on deck 2, and the public can’t enter some places. Deck 3 This consists of the following […]
On this cruise, we stayed on the port side of the ship, in front of the ship. We were in room 7132. Let’s talk about the room. The Room As you walk in, the bathroom is on the right-hand side of the room. The bed is in the middle of […]
Since it was cruise day back on Sept. 16, 2024, we are discussing the embarkation of the Quantum of the Seas. So let’s talk about it. Getting There Before we board, we will need to get to the ship. Usually, we come in the night before, but we don’t fly […]
At one point, it was the third-largest cruise ship in gross tonnage. It is part of the Quantum class series. Facts Sailings When it was first launched, Kristen Chenoweth christened the ship. My Thoughts Enchanted holds 3,360 guests and 1,346 crew, the most giant ship I have been on until […]
One of two cruise ports in Seattle, this one is called Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. Let’s talk about it. Located Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 One of two cruise ports in Seattle is Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. Let’s discuss it. Located Smith […]
There are a few options to get from the airport to the port. Options There is no train service there, but there is a stop downtown. But that is about the furthest you can go. Transportation We were switching between Uber and Shuttle services. We were leaning towards getting an […]
It was a crowded flight and a sold-out flight. How was the flight to Seattle? Let’s find out. Flight We boarded the plane at gate A24 at SLC. It was a typical flight. We were in comfort plus seats, 13 A and 13 B. Of course, I had the middle […]
Today’s blog will discuss how we got to Seattle to go on this cruise. 737-900 We flew Delta from Salt Lake City to Seattle on a Boeing 737-900. This is just one type of aircraft that Delta uses. Let’s break down this plane. Configuration of the plane First Class […]
The year 2023 was good for me travel-wise, and I saw many different places and experiences. But 2024 has been a slow travel year for me. However, I am going on a couple of other trips. Here is one of those trips. Northern Lights Why Alaska? Well, my wife wanted […]
The Draper Temple is near the mouth of Corner Canyon and towers over the open space below. It is the 12th temple dedicated in Utah. Let’s learn more about this Temple. Location Address of the Temple 14065 Canyon Vista Ln, Draper, Utah 84020 History At the October 2024 general conference, […]
We are back in Utah County after a trip to Manti to discuss that temple. Let’s find out more about the Saratoga Springs Temple. Located 987 South Ensign Drive, Saratoga Springs, Utah 84045 Facts Services So, the temple has or doesn’t have the following: Number This marks the 179th […]
The Manti Temple is a significant tourist attraction that helps Manti’s economy. Let’s learn more about this Temple. Location Address: 200 East 510 North, Manti, UT 84642 History Brigham Young announced that the Temple would be built in Manti on June 25, 1875, and the site was dedicated on April […]
Another location in Utah that you might be wondering why I am talking about this city. Well, read on to find out why. Manti, Utah It is a small town in Sanpete County in Utah. It was one of the first communities to settle. The Ute Tribe leader invited Brigham […]
Yes, Heber City has an Airport. It is small, but it is doable. Let’s talk about it. Located Airport This covers an area of 401 acres and has only one runway with an asphalt surface. It is categorized as a general aviation facility. The Airport and Airway Trust Fund has […]
What is the deal with Heber City, Utah? It is just a tiny little town in Wasatch County, Utah. Let’s talk about what Heber City is all about. Located Facts Origins It was settled in 1859 by the following people John W. Witt built the first house. Some enterprising people […]
