3 Days!

I think we're all set. Everyone going (Deb, Sam, Steven, Saira, Jeff, and childhood friend Deb, Jeff, and Sam) has their documents filled out and printed, flights in place, and passports are ready! It will be SO nice to get away from the heat. Sadly, I see they expect a heat wave including Seattle, our departure port. It is supposed to be up to 100F - very rare for Seattle. At least we will sail away from it!!!

READY!

Countdown!

Only 26 days and we will board the Explorer of the Seas for our Alaska cruise! With the oppressive heat we have had lately it is all the more enticing! 

Our Shuttle

I found this Seattle Shuttle for our inbound trip to Seattle for the cruise. They will pick us up at the airport, secure our luggage, then drop us off at Pike Market Place. They will pick us up at our desired location and transfer us to the ship for our cruise! This will be a great way to spend a few hours, have breakfast, etc. There are so many shops to see, one of my favorites is the Fish Market! This is a great price and for eight of us it works out to just $12.25 per person and $3. per bag! 

Slight Change

We have a slight change in plans. We will be flying up and back with the rest of the family to take this cruise. We decided not to take another Road Trip at this time. We are lacking the energy and the weather is just too oppressive to head out. 

Explorer of the Seas

Deck 6

Right now we are in Cabin 6316, Deb & Sam 6647, Steven & Saira 6651, and Jeff & Kathleen 6649. It is possible we might change these if something is available to get us closer together.  When we first booked for a June cruise, we were closer but then we switched to August and this was the closest we could get. Perhaps after the final payment date there will be other options when people cancel. Either way, we are close enough and it will be great! Not sure how well this deck plan will show up. 

Deck 6

Our Final Payment

Today we made the final payment on this Alaska Cruise. It is just one week but most of the kids are coming along and they can't take off more time than that. Haven't been cruising with the kids in a LONG time so we are really looking forward to it!

RCCL Explorer of the Seas

Itinerary

Alaska!!!

In May 2016, we began planning this Family Cruise to Alaska. A few ups-and-downs along the way but the final payment date is coming up so those who are going to go are pretty much in place now! John and I will be somewhere near Seattle camping and then do like we did for the Harmony Cruise, find a kennel for Tony and a place to park our rig. 

Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Some Nice Stops