February 28th, 2015 - Saturday - Starbucks beckoned this morning so I went down and did the honors. We relaxed and planned out the morning arranging for a late checkout around 13:00. Netflix released season 3 of House of Cards so a few episodes were consumed before we go dark with internet :-) We relaxed poolside and finished off those fantastic ribs from last night's dinner... it's a tough life!
We checked out late at 13:00 and caught a quick ride down to the Long Beach Pier. This is the location of the old hanger that housed the Spruce Goose many years ago and is now Carnivals departure point. It is also right beside the Queen Mary display/hotel which is the most recognizable landmark (should I say seamark?) in the area. A Russian Submarine is also located close by and you can tour through the cramped inside. This submarine was in Victoria many years ago and we had already done that tour. If you're a marine buff in any way and not claustrophobic then it's a must see.
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| The Queen Mary |
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| The new Carnival building... formerly the home of the Spruce Goose |
We were told that there was a debarkation issue and there was a long lineup to board the ship. We joined the line and chatted with various other cruisers as we worked our way into the building, through security and then finally to the check-in desk. Quick and efficient processing at that point and we headed onboard the ship. Both Kelly and I had been on the Miracle back in July for a last minute Alaskan cruise so we quickly became reacquainted with it’s amenities. We unpacked our bags and met up with Kris to show him around as best we could remember. A quick lunch and then it was time for the safety drill.
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| About to head off from Long Beach. Kris looks very comfortable:-) |
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| And away we go! |
We then found a nice spot to view the sail away but with the cool ocean breeze we didn’t stay too long. Our dinner time was 6pm in the Bacchus Room and we were quickly welcomed and introduced to our dinning room waiter and staff. Dinner was good then it was off to Guess That Classic Rock Song in the Phantom theatre. We teamed up with Kris but didn’t win :-(
A quick stop at the casino to try our luck and then a walkabout to burn off some dinner calories.
Off to the room to retire and a look see at the events for tomorrow’s sea day.
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