Life at Sea

We had four lovely sea days before reaching our first port in Skagway. It was a time to sleep late, go to the gym, enjoy the entertainment, and learn about Alaska at the Enrichment seminars.

One thing Princess Cruise Line does well is hiring a naturalist or expert to present to the passengers. We learned about sea creatures such as orcas, seals, and otters, and how they survive in Alaska.

We dined early every evening to get to the shows. One male entertainer, Todd Adamson, was great. He was in the movie Forrest Gump.

I didn’t expect to use our balcony but we had a lovely morning outside. Princess provides nice robes.

One morning I woke just after sunrise. And yes I went back to bed.

Bruce and I have Nikon binoculars that are ten-power. They’re great for seeing wildlife in the distance. We saw whales from our balcony yesterday afternoon. My lens is a Nikon 18-300, and it’s not quite as good as the binoculars.

The naturalist said look for seaweed and what looks like garbage. I did and when I looked at my photos I actually caught an otter.

Last night I woke hoping to see northern lights. Unfortunately no!

Just some more photos of the breathtaking scenery.

Next up, Skagway!

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