The Seaview Bar
Hi All!
Anita and April are looking forward to the cruise and meeting everyone! The cruise is officially called "Kris Brown's 4th Annual 70th Birthday Cruise." Even if you don't know Kris - you will know her by the end of the cruise :) We have a few other birthdays to celebrate that week too!
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MEDALLION AND OCEANREADY
If you haven't joined the Facebook page, here is the link:
Alaskan Cruise Attendees - August 2023 - Discovery Princess - Kris's 70th | Facebook
HARBOR CRUISE IN SEATTLE: Several of us have booked a harbor cruise on Saturday, 8/12 at 4:05 PM. It's just an hour and should be fun! Here is the link. Seattle Harbor and Elliot Bay Narrated Cruise 2023
Be sure to select August 12 at 4:05 if you want to be with our group. It's priced at $40.79
We have a group link for Chihuly and The Space Needle, but waiting for August 12 to open up. I will post that info when I get it.
Here is a link to other excursions in Seattle
THE TOP 10 Seattle Tours & Excursions in 2023
BOARDING DAY - AUGUST 13, 2023
In the past, we would all wear matching T-shirts on the first day to recognize each other. The prices have gone up significantly on shirts and postage, so last year we all wore red flannel shirts. Everyone bought their own and you can find them through Walmart, Amazon, etc... for under $20.
This year, we've opted for yellow flannels. If you don't like yellow, I apologize. You don't have to do it, of course, but it sure makes it easier to find the others in our group! Feel free to bling it up. A few of the gals were talking about moose hats or headbands. Feel free to do whatever you want to do - just have fun!! I will make nametags. Please try to wear your nametags during the cruise :) It makes it so much easier for people like me who can't remember names.
ROOM NUMBERS
I will not be handing out a list of room numbers. Not everyone wants their room number shared and if someone loses the list on the ship, it's not good for a stranger to find it. Please feel free to exchange room numbers with your new friends!
GROUP PICTURE
We are lucky enough to have a wonderful photographer in our group, Karmen Henry. She has generously offered to take a group photo. We will have to figure out the time and location once we get on the ship, so we will try to get the word out.
COCKTAIL PARTIES ON THE SHIP
There will be 2 cocktail parties.
The first one will be a "Meet and Greet" on Monday, 8/14 from 3 PM to 5 PM
The second one will be "Aloha in Alaska" on Friday, 8/18 from 3 PM to 5 PM. It will be hosted by Shari Kreitz and Cindy Wiseman. Feel free to wear a Hawaiian shirt, muu muu, etc...
Both will be in the "Take 5" Jazz Lounge
DINING ROOM
Dinner will be at 5:20 every evening in the Ketchikan Dining Room. You don't have to come to dinner - but please try to make it the first night so we can get acquainted. You can wear the yellow flannel into the dining room.
If you don't like something you're served, whether it's too well done, etc.. please just order something else! They don't care. Really! Don't be shy! That's kind of the point of a cruise. If you're still hungry after a meal - order something else. Order 2 desserts.
Go get an ice cream. Head upstairs for pizza. You get my drift :)
EXCURSIONS
Hopefully, you've set up an account online and booked your excursions by now.
MEETUP SPOTS ON THE SHIP
We usually try to set up a place for people to meet up. We've chosen the Good Spirits Lounge on Deck 5 and The Seaview Bar out by the pool on Deck 16. Things might change - but that's the plan for now. If you're looking for others to hang out with, give those places a try. On our last cruise, a lot of people hung out in the buffet and played games, so hopefully there will be a place to congregate and play. If you don't know anyone, pull up a chair and play!
FORMAL NIGHTS
Here is the "official" answer from Princess:
https://www.princess.com/learn/faq/pre-cruise/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise/?accordion=clothing-recommendations
THAT BEING SAID.... You will rarely see a tux or formal gown on a cruise nowadays. If you like to dress up, then go for it! Personally, I just wear something black and stretchy and comfortable. I've seen men dress in slacks and "nice" shirt - no tie or jacket - on formal nights and nobody's going to bat an eye!
WESTIN HOTEL IN SEATTLE
If you are staying at the Westin, the address is:
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-728-1000
It's a 6 minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 15 minute walk to The Space Needle
If you booked the hotel through Princess/April you will have a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel and the hotel to the ship.
There is a cocktail lounge in the hotel called 1900 FIFTH if you'd like to set up meeting place.
Relish Burger Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CRUISE TERMINAL ADDRESS AND PARKING INFORMATION
Pier Address
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal
Pier 91
2001 Garfield St.
Seattle, WA 98119
Port Website: https://www.portseattle.org/
Parking Information
The official Smith Cove parking lot is a secure, gated lot located adjacent to the cruise terminal. Complimentary shuttles run continually between the parking lot and the terminal. This lot also provides over-height and RV parking to all cruise guests.
For rates and pre-payment, please visit https://www.cruiseseattleparking.com/.
Luggage Handling
Prior to arriving at the pier, please attach a Princess luggage tag to all pieces of checked luggage in addition to your personal identification tag. Passengers with Princess Transfers should attach their luggage tags prior to boarding their transportation at the airport. Additional Princess luggage tags are available at the pier.
Upon arrival, take your luggage to the designated luggage drop-off area. Porter Assistance is available. Luggage is scanned and loaded onboard and delivered to your stateroom.
Curbside porters are NOT employees of Princess Cruises. Therefore, we recommend you pack your valuable items in your hand luggage and keep them in your possession at all times.
Luggage storage is available at the Concierge office located on the ground floor as you exit the building.
Operating Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily
Fee: $3 USD per bag (CASH ONLY
Anita and April are looking forward to the cruise and meeting everyone! The cruise is officially called "Kris Brown's 4th Annual 70th Birthday Cruise." Even if you don't know Kris - you will know her by the end of the cruise :) We have a few other birthdays to celebrate that week too!
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MEDALLION AND OCEANREADY
If you haven't joined the Facebook page, here is the link:
Alaskan Cruise Attendees - August 2023 - Discovery Princess - Kris's 70th | Facebook
HARBOR CRUISE IN SEATTLE: Several of us have booked a harbor cruise on Saturday, 8/12 at 4:05 PM. It's just an hour and should be fun! Here is the link. Seattle Harbor and Elliot Bay Narrated Cruise 2023
Be sure to select August 12 at 4:05 if you want to be with our group. It's priced at $40.79
We have a group link for Chihuly and The Space Needle, but waiting for August 12 to open up. I will post that info when I get it.
Here is a link to other excursions in Seattle
THE TOP 10 Seattle Tours & Excursions in 2023
BOARDING DAY - AUGUST 13, 2023
In the past, we would all wear matching T-shirts on the first day to recognize each other. The prices have gone up significantly on shirts and postage, so last year we all wore red flannel shirts. Everyone bought their own and you can find them through Walmart, Amazon, etc... for under $20.
This year, we've opted for yellow flannels. If you don't like yellow, I apologize. You don't have to do it, of course, but it sure makes it easier to find the others in our group! Feel free to bling it up. A few of the gals were talking about moose hats or headbands. Feel free to do whatever you want to do - just have fun!! I will make nametags. Please try to wear your nametags during the cruise :) It makes it so much easier for people like me who can't remember names.
ROOM NUMBERS
I will not be handing out a list of room numbers. Not everyone wants their room number shared and if someone loses the list on the ship, it's not good for a stranger to find it. Please feel free to exchange room numbers with your new friends!
GROUP PICTURE
We are lucky enough to have a wonderful photographer in our group, Karmen Henry. She has generously offered to take a group photo. We will have to figure out the time and location once we get on the ship, so we will try to get the word out.
COCKTAIL PARTIES ON THE SHIP
There will be 2 cocktail parties.
The first one will be a "Meet and Greet" on Monday, 8/14 from 3 PM to 5 PM
The second one will be "Aloha in Alaska" on Friday, 8/18 from 3 PM to 5 PM. It will be hosted by Shari Kreitz and Cindy Wiseman. Feel free to wear a Hawaiian shirt, muu muu, etc...
Both will be in the "Take 5" Jazz Lounge
DINING ROOM
Dinner will be at 5:20 every evening in the Ketchikan Dining Room. You don't have to come to dinner - but please try to make it the first night so we can get acquainted. You can wear the yellow flannel into the dining room.
If you don't like something you're served, whether it's too well done, etc.. please just order something else! They don't care. Really! Don't be shy! That's kind of the point of a cruise. If you're still hungry after a meal - order something else. Order 2 desserts.
Go get an ice cream. Head upstairs for pizza. You get my drift :)
EXCURSIONS
Hopefully, you've set up an account online and booked your excursions by now.
MEETUP SPOTS ON THE SHIP
We usually try to set up a place for people to meet up. We've chosen the Good Spirits Lounge on Deck 5 and The Seaview Bar out by the pool on Deck 16. Things might change - but that's the plan for now. If you're looking for others to hang out with, give those places a try. On our last cruise, a lot of people hung out in the buffet and played games, so hopefully there will be a place to congregate and play. If you don't know anyone, pull up a chair and play!
FORMAL NIGHTS
Here is the "official" answer from Princess:
https://www.princess.com/learn/faq/pre-cruise/what-to-pack-for-a-cruise/?accordion=clothing-recommendations
THAT BEING SAID.... You will rarely see a tux or formal gown on a cruise nowadays. If you like to dress up, then go for it! Personally, I just wear something black and stretchy and comfortable. I've seen men dress in slacks and "nice" shirt - no tie or jacket - on formal nights and nobody's going to bat an eye!
WESTIN HOTEL IN SEATTLE
If you are staying at the Westin, the address is:
The Westin Seattle
1900 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-728-1000
It's a 6 minute walk from Pike Place Market and a 15 minute walk to The Space Needle
If you booked the hotel through Princess/April you will have a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel and the hotel to the ship.
There is a cocktail lounge in the hotel called 1900 FIFTH if you'd like to set up meeting place.
Relish Burger Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CRUISE TERMINAL ADDRESS AND PARKING INFORMATION
Pier Address
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal
Pier 91
2001 Garfield St.
Seattle, WA 98119
Port Website: https://www.portseattle.org/
Parking Information
The official Smith Cove parking lot is a secure, gated lot located adjacent to the cruise terminal. Complimentary shuttles run continually between the parking lot and the terminal. This lot also provides over-height and RV parking to all cruise guests.
For rates and pre-payment, please visit https://www.cruiseseattleparking.com/.
Luggage Handling
Prior to arriving at the pier, please attach a Princess luggage tag to all pieces of checked luggage in addition to your personal identification tag. Passengers with Princess Transfers should attach their luggage tags prior to boarding their transportation at the airport. Additional Princess luggage tags are available at the pier.
Upon arrival, take your luggage to the designated luggage drop-off area. Porter Assistance is available. Luggage is scanned and loaded onboard and delivered to your stateroom.
Curbside porters are NOT employees of Princess Cruises. Therefore, we recommend you pack your valuable items in your hand luggage and keep them in your possession at all times.
Luggage storage is available at the Concierge office located on the ground floor as you exit the building.
Operating Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily
Fee: $3 USD per bag (CASH ONLY
ITINERARY
Sunday, August 13 Seattle, WA 4:00 pm
Monday, August 14 At Sea
Tuesday, August 15 Ketchikan, AK 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16 Endicott Arm, AK (Cruising)
Wednesday, August 16 Juneau, AK 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 17 Skagway, AK 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, August 18 At Sea
Saturday, August 19 Victoria, BC, Canada 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Sunday, August 20 Seattle, WA 7:00 am
Sunday, August 13 Seattle, WA 4:00 pm
Monday, August 14 At Sea
Tuesday, August 15 Ketchikan, AK 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16 Endicott Arm, AK (Cruising)
Wednesday, August 16 Juneau, AK 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 17 Skagway, AK 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, August 18 At Sea
Saturday, August 19 Victoria, BC, Canada 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Sunday, August 20 Seattle, WA 7:00 am