Alaska Cruise -- 06-13 May 2023
05 May: We left Atlanta and flew to Seattle. From there we took Amtrak (train and bus) to Vancouver, BC and met up with the rest of the group, 14 in all. They had a Air BnB and we slept there after and exhausting and convoluted day of travel. The weather was rainy and overcast so there really was little to see in Seattle and our 5 hour trip to Vancouver! 06 May: The weather broke and we had no rain, but cloudy skies with the sun trying to break free at times. We boarded the ship at 11-ish and started to become familiar with the Koningsdam. This is a newer ship, built in 2016 and much different than the other Holland America ships that we have been on. Really nice and a more spacious! The Port of Vancouver We had lunch on the LIDO deck restaurant and a champagne for the Mariners Society get-together. Mom rested a bit and then we had the Sail-Away on the aft section of the ship; drinks and appertizers and dance music....