Tag Archives: Seattle

Seattle Center

Posted on August 28, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

The highlight of the Seattle Center is the symbol of Seattle itself, the Space Needle, built for the 1962 world fair, as was the Seattle Center itself. Back then it was the tallest building in Seattle, but now it’s not … Continue reading →

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Seattle Waterfront

Posted on June 26, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships in Seattle dock either at pier 66 or pier 91. Most start and or end cruises there, but sometimes Seattle is just a port stop. Pier 91 is nearest the cruise parking for cruises beginning and ending there, … Continue reading →

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Seattle Underground Tour

Posted on March 27, 2020 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Royal Princess docked in the center of the waterfront activity at Seattle’s Pier 66. This pier is so much nicer for a port stop than being stuck out at pier 91 where ships often board for cruises usually heading out … Continue reading →

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Cruising Through the Ballard Locks

Posted on September 25, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

  People take cruises through the Panama Canal and marvel at the 3 sets of locks they pass through as the ship transits the canal.  You don’t have to go all the way to Panama to find locks.  Seattle Washington … Continue reading →

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Seattle Tourist Attractions

Posted on September 7, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Many Alaska cruises start and/or end in Seattle. Anyone who has some extra time there can find numerous things to see on or near the waterfront. Some attractions are even free, such as the Gold Rush Museum in Pioneer Square. … Continue reading →

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Seattle Great Wheel

Posted on June 29, 2015 by LBcruiseshipblogger

All summer long Alaska-bound cruise ships come and go through the Port of Seattle.  For passengers with a bit of time before or after a cruise, Seattle’s waterfront area offers quite a variety of things to do. Walking along the … Continue reading →

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Fishermen’s Terminal, Seattle

Posted on July 21, 2014 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Sometimes Plan B Works Out For The Best We recently had the immensely enjoyable opportunity to join Un-Cruise Adventures on the first-ever sailing of their new Washington Coastal itinerary on one of their original expedition vessels, the Wilderness Adventurer.  Some … Continue reading →

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Boating with Dogs

Posted on June 23, 2012 by LBcruiseshipblogger

It’s summer and boating season has arrived.  John’s boat spent a number of years in Canada, so it’s been ages since we’ve gone boating.  We recently had a rare Saturday that we both had free on a sunny day so … Continue reading →

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InnerSea Discoveries part 1, Seattle and Juneau

Posted on September 19, 2010 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Safari Quest InnerSea Discoveries – the Uncruise There’s an old saying that states if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Normally that is the truth, but once in awhile it’s not. When the offer came to … Continue reading →

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