travel cruising the world grand princess alaska around the ship

This was our second cruise on the Grand Princess so we were quite familiar with the ship... but were not prepared for the surprises.
Because of CoVid, the ship was only about 2/3 full and masks were required inside at all times.
It didn't seem to matter to some passengers and I tested positive with CoVid on the 6th day of the 14 day cruise.
We had already visited Ketchikan where I had a good time kayaking Clover Pass, walking around Juneau and Skagway, and enjoying Glacier Bay.
Princess moved us to an isolation deck with a balcony stateroom and we spent the rest of the cruise quarantined there.
Princess did their best to provide us with anything we needed including room service, dining from any of the restaurants, and free internet.
With the balcony, we still got to see Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay the second time... this time with sunshine.
Still, not the way to enjoy a relaxing vacation...

travel: 2022 - July 6 - 20


This cruise has earned an over-all four star (very good) rating from
Travel Fanatics Unlimited
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Docked at the Skagway, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.


    
Senior Officers and our Princess Medallions, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.



Outdoor pool on an overcast day, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.



Good production show in the Princess Theater, British Invasion, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.



Production show, British Invasion, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.


    
Meet-and-Greet with sled dog puppies, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.


    
Anniversary towel sculpture by our cabin steward for our 45th, and Lynn dressed for formal night celebration,Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.



We played trivia every chance we got until we were isolated, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.
I won this aluminum water bottle and Lynn won a travel bag for first place for one of the games.
We tied for first another night, but lost the tie-beaker.



Before CoVid quarantined us, we were on a winning streak with these prizes, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.
We won a water bottle and a tote bag for 1st place in trivia, 1st place medals for Lawn Bowling and Charades, and a set of coasters.


    
Our cabin door signs after quarantine to a balcony stateroom... and a get-well gift from guest services, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.


    
Two invitations for cocktails and lunch with the captain that we were unable to use because of CoVid, Grand Princess, Alaska, July 2022.




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