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Victoria, Canada

Posted on July 9, 2023 by patmathews

July 9, 2023 Victoria is Western Canada’s oldest city. In many ways it still has an English image. The tourist economy is the second largest industry here and it employs thousands of people and generates billions in economic impact. Here … Continue reading →

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Prince Rupert, Canada

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 7, 2023 Prince Rupert is a port city in British Columbia, Canada. It is on an island that is linked by a short bridge to the mainland. It sits on the very edge of the wilderness and the main … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan, Alaska

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 6, 2023 We had a 12:30 arrival into Ketchikan and there was time for a traditional end of the world cruise white elephant sale in which Ray serves as the auctioneer. You cannot believe the amount of “stuff” that … Continue reading →

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Sitka, Alaska

Posted on July 6, 2023 by patmathews

July 5, 2023 Yesterday was a great July 4 on the ship. It started out with a special breakfast for the members of the President’s Circle in the Oceania Club. We were joined by our cruise directors for the voyage, … Continue reading →

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Seward, Alaska

Posted on July 4, 2023 by patmathews

July 3, 2023 July 1 was Canada Day and there was a celebration in Horizons. They made this cake and many Canadian passengers wore their colors and flag regalia. We also got the word from the Captain that we were … Continue reading →

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Dutch Harbor (Unalaska), Alaska

Posted on June 30, 2023 by patmathews

June 30, 2023 Last night we had the first of the two Oceania Club cocktail parties that we are invited to during every segment. They need to have two because out of the 560+ passengers, only 50 have not sailed … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on June 29, 2023 by patmathews

June 26, 27, 28, 28 and 29, 2023 Yes, the dates are correct. We are in a 5 day Pacific crossing from Japan to Alaska. And we had an extra Wednesday, June 28 because we crossed the International Date Line. … Continue reading →

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Kushiro, Japan

Posted on June 26, 2023 by patmathews

June 25, 2023 This is our last port in Japan before we begin the 5 day journey across the Pacific to Alaska. We do cross the international date line so we will actually be moving forward 7 hours, and having … Continue reading →

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Hakodate, Japan

Posted on June 24, 2023 by patmathews

June 24, 2023 These last three ports are new to us and are in the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido. Here are some shots of our arrival. It was rainy but cleared up as soon as we left the ship. … Continue reading →

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Aomori, Japan