Have you ever wondered what it is like going on a cruise vacation?
Over the next few minutes I'll show you what's on offer while cruising the Alaskan
Inside Passage.
This is the ultimate in hotel accommodation, where your room takes you on your journey.
Depending on your budget, many options are available. We chose a verandah stay room.
During your first day on board, one of the activities everybody joins in is the lifeboat
drill. The Titanic certainly made its mark on ocean travel.
Facilities on board are many and varied. There are plenty of sports, gym facilities, swimming
pools and areas to relax in, including areas like this, the library.
There's food and entertainment on board to fully occupy your every waking hour, and that's
before you look outside your door.
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While you're enjoying yourself, the hard-working crew keep the wheels turning and the ship
on course.
Back on the pool deck, the entertainment continues, with the talented staff giving us ice carving
demonstrations.
Occasionally you have to break long enough to admire the scenery.
Back on board, the tour of the kitchen is on offer.
On the tour, you can see where all those delicious meals are being created.
We also had a glimpse at the ship's signature restaurant.
During your cruise, there are plenty of opportunities to disembark and take a look around.
You get to see many of the interesting places that you visit along the way.
In the evenings, the entertainment continues, with cabaret shows and music.
In the evenings, you get to see many of the interesting places where you can enjoy a
When major holidays occur, the ship's crew makes the effort to celebrate the theme of
the day.
The 4th of July saw an outdoor barbecue cookout, followed into the evening by a vast array
of gastronomical dessert delights.
The cabin attendants do their best to make your stay special.
Little touches like these towel animals are one of those little surprises that offer you
amusement through your day.
There
are so many things to do on board that you can't fit them all in with only one week.
Our arrival in Vancouver came all too soon, I know we'll be definitely planning to go
to dinner this weekend too so let's just look forward to that.
