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North Star on Quantum of the Seas

Unique to Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Class cruise ships, the North Star is a viewing pod that rises 300 feet in the air above the top deck of the ship for the best 360-degree view at sea. It’s a glass bubble … Continue reading

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Cruise Ship Cabins on Quantum of the Seas

Like all major cruise ships, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas has a variety of staterooms and suites to choose from. From budget saving inside cabins to spacious suites, there’s something to suit every cruiser. There’s a total of 2094 … Continue reading

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ZipRider at Icy Strait Point

When booking the 1pm time for the ZipRider at the Icy Strait Point port stop on an Alaskan cruise on Quantum of the Seas, my sister Barbara and I assumed that meant we would need to jet off the ship … Continue reading

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Icy Strait Point Cruise Port

Icy Strait Point on Chichagof Island is a cruise ship port near the native village of Hoonah, Alaska. Natives of that village are Huna Tlingit who originally inhabited the Glacier Bay area until the rapid advancement of the Grand Pacific … Continue reading

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Quantum of the Seas

Quantum of the Seas launched in 2014, the first of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum class. The 1141-foot-long ship holds over 4000 guests. Unusual onboard activities include a skydiving simulator, bumper cars, and the North Star, an observation pod that rises high … Continue reading

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The Family Cruise

For the last couple years my Christmas gift to my mother has been to take her on a little vacation. She doesn’t need any material things. Time spent together, experiences, and memories are more important. We stayed in cozy little … Continue reading

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