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Cruise Port of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a popular embarkation port for cruises in Asia.

Useful Links:

Discover Hong Kong (Official Tourism Site)
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Ocean Terminal

cruisetravelmama

⚓️Living 6 months per year on cruise ships with my husband @captain_tony_ruggero
📍Currently onboard Discovery Princess 🚢
❤️Mom of twins
Perseverance Trail in Juneau is a moderate hiking Perseverance Trail in Juneau is a moderate hiking trail with stunning views. ➡️ The sign at the beginning of the trailhead indicates that Perseverance Trail is 3 miles long (4.82 km). ➡️ The AllTrails app details that the hike is 7.5 km (out and back) from the trailhead with approximately 375m of elevation. (4.66 miles with 1,230 feet elevation). ➡️ You can either choose the route towards Red Mill Trail or head straight, towards Granite Creek Trail. There are plenty of options, depending on how much time you have. ➡️ The AllTrails app indicates that the hike takes 2 hours and 38 minutes (out and back). This is a loose estimate based on which route you take. ➡️ From the downtown cruise ship terminal, it’s about a 45 minute walk to the Perseverance Trailhead on Basin Road. ➡️ Perseverance Trail is a former rail line (named for the mine it once serviced). It quickly climbs up above the Gold Creek valley. ➡️ Highlights include spectacular canyon scenery and the views of the thundering Ebner Falls. ➡️ Along the main trail, there are turnoffs for other trails including a short hike down to the top of Ebner Falls or the turnoffs for the strenuous Mount Juneau or Granite Creek hikes. ➡️ Continue on the main trail and the terrain becomes flatter with gorgeous mountain views. ➡️ Practically whenever there is a fork in the hiking trail, there will be signage with a trail map posted, to help you navigate. ➡️ Watch for bears, but generally there’s little cause for concern, as there are plenty of other hikers and bikers on the trail. #juneau #juneaualaska #alaska #alaskaadventure #hikes #cruise #cruiselife
Last night was the premiere of Viva La Musica for Last night was the premiere of Viva La Musica for this new cast on Discovery Princess. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏
Enjoy a tour of The Enclave on Discovery Princess. Enjoy a tour of The Enclave on Discovery Princess. The Enclave is located in the Lotus Spa on Discovery Princess (and other Royal Class cruise ships, too). It currently costs $169 for unlimited use on a 7-day cruise. Do you think it’s worth it? Would you book it on your cruise? Here is some information about the Enclave on Discovery Princess: 🚢 Hydrotherapy pool with cascading rain shower and therapeutic jets around the pool 🚢 Hammam Turkish-style steam bath, including a large warm, marble slab. Temperatures in this room are between 104 - 122 F. 🚢 Caldarium Roman-style ceramic steam chamber with heated walls, floors and seats. Temperatures are between 104 - 122 F. 🚢 Laconium dry sauna has temperatures between 122 a 140 F. (Inside not shown in video) 🚢 There are also 12 heated stone loungers. 🚢 On Discovery Princess they have a cap of 75 guests that can book the use of The Enclave for each cruise. #spa #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #alaskacruise #cruise #cruiselife #spalife #spalifestyle
Today was our last morning in Endicott Arm and Daw Today was our last morning in Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier for this contract as we will go home in Seattle. ➡️ Every cruise in Endicott Arm to Dawes Glacier offers a different experience. Some days are sunny, others cloudy. Some days we get close to the glacier, others we don’t, due to ice concentration. ➡️ The scenery changes throughout the Alaska season as well in regards to how much snow is in the mountains and wildlife. ➡️ Next summer Discovery Princess will cruise in Glacier Bay National Park instead of Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier. 🚢 What has been your best glacier viewing experience from a cruise ship? #discoveryprincess #princesscruises #cruise #alaska #glaciers
A fairly easy “hike” in Ketchikan, Alaska is t A fairly easy “hike” in Ketchikan, Alaska is the first part of the Carlanna Lake Trail. ➡️ The Carlanna Lake Trail is a hike through a rainforest/wooded area to a serene lake with majestic mountain views. ➡️ The Carlanna Lake trailhead is about a one hour walk from Berth 4 in downtown Ketchikan. ➡️ From the cruise ship berth, walk down Tongass Ave, past the McDonald’s and Safeway. Turn right on Jackson Street, which is a staircase that eventually turns into a road. Then turn left onto Baranof Ave and walk to the end of the street. Turn right on Canyon and walk to the end of the road, which is where the trailhead starts. ➡️ The walk/hike from the Carlanna Lake Trail trailhead to the initial view of the lake is about 500 metres. ➡️ The trail starts uphill from the trailhead on a wide gravel path up to the lake. ➡️ The trail continues on the upper side of the lake for another kilometre. That part of the trail is narrower with some bushier parts. There are three separate lookout points on the lake. ➡️ The lake is a bit murky in colour with a muddy bottom. Although it may not be a place you want to swim, it offers gorgeous views. #cruise #ketchikan #ketchikanalaska #alaska #hikes
Spotlight Bar was the production show last night o Spotlight Bar was the production show last night on Discovery Princess. 🕺💃This show is so incredible and fun to watch. Last night will have been my last time seeing it until we come back at the end of September. 💃🕺I look forward to also watching Viva La Musica on Skagway night, which will be this cast’s first time performing it together on Discovery Princess. 🚢 What’s your favourite production show on cruise ships? #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiseship #dance #entertainment #singers #theater
Tonight was our last Welcome Onboard Party of this Tonight was our last Welcome Onboard Party of this contract on Discovery Princess. 🚢 This is our last cruise onboard before we go home for our vacation. We will be back on Discovery Princess on September 28th in Seattle. 🚢 Is there anything you would like to see me post before we leave Discovery Princess and Alaska? #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife
Here was the view from the Bridge of Discovery Pri Here was the view from the Bridge of Discovery Princess this morning. We had an extra lookout perched on top of the mast on our way to Victoria. #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #seafarer #birdphoto #seafarers #navigator
Cope Park is an easy walk from downtown Juneau. Co Cope Park is an easy walk from downtown Juneau. Cope Park Trail offers beautiful views of Gold Creek and Cope Park Beach is a great spot if you want to do a cold plunge. ➡️ Part of Cope Park Trail is closed due to a landslide but the first part of the trail is accessible from the park with pretty views of Gold Creek. ➡️ Cope Park Beach is located on Gold Creek with a small, flat gravel area. The water is crystal clear and very cold. But, on the few warm days that Juneau gets, you will see people in the water. Or if you want to do a cold plunge, this is a great place for a dip. ➡️ The walk to Cope Park takes about 20-25 minutes from the cruise ship dock. The “beach” is near the parking lot. The Cope Park Trail starts near the parking lot as well. 🐻 Fun Fact: I’ve seen a black bear on two different occasions in Cope Park. Once at the end of the Cope Park Trail (last September) and again three weeks ago near the bottom of the stairs. 📍There are a couple of ways to get to Cope Park. I usually walk up Franklin Street. (There’s a set of stairs at the end of Franklin that you walk up, as well). Then, turn left on 7th. You’ll see a set of stairs on your right. Take those stairs down to Cope Park. #juneau #juneaualaska #hike #hiking #cruise #cruiselife #alaska
Did you know that you can take a tour in Endicott Did you know that you can take a tour in Endicott Arm and get even closer to Dawes Glacier than the cruise ship gets? ➡️ Although Discovery Princess gets pretty close to Dawes Glacier (when the conditions are good - low ice concentration and good weather), taking a tour boat from the cruise ship can get passengers up to 1/4 mile from the glacier. 🚢 The tour costs about $500 and lasts about 6 hours. 🚢 On June 18th, I did the Endicott Arm excursion (I posted a few reels on June 18th and 19th, if you want more info on that tour). 🚢 Would you take this tour or would you rather stay onboard the cruise ship and see the glacier from the comfort of your cabin or out on deck? #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife #discoveryprincess #princesscruises #alaska #glaciers
Today Discovery Princess visited Dawes Glacier. T Today Discovery Princess visited Dawes Glacier. This is a view from the navigational bridge, but cabins and suites on the forward part of the ship would also have a similar view. Have you been to Dawes Glacier? #glaciers #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #alaska #alaskacruise
The cruise ship’s horn is sounded when there is The cruise ship’s horn is sounded when there is fog. Do you know how often it is used when fog is encountered? 🚢 The Discovery Princess has seen a lot of fog during this Alaska season so far. 🚢 Today is the first sea day as Discovery Princess heads north to Alaska on this 7-day cruise. 🚢 If you have a balcony cabin or you are out on deck, you will for sure hear the horn if there is fog. 🚢 When there are two miles or less of restricted visibility (fog), there will be one prolonged blast on the ship’s horn every two minutes. 🚢 Have you cruised when there is fog? Do you enjoy the experience? #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #fog #foggyweather☁️ #weather #foghorn #cruiselife #alaska
Sailaway Party on Discovery Princess brings the en Sailaway Party on Discovery Princess brings the energy to kick off another cruise to Alaska. #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife #singers #dancers #sailaway #sailawaywithme
Last night the new cast had their opening night of Last night the new cast had their opening night of Rock Opera on Discovery Princess. Here is the list of the singers and dancers, many of them you can follow on Instagram: @jstshea (Guest Tenor) @kerikellyy - Vocalist @the_dan_cassin - Vocalist @marissafems - Vocalist @jessicaldolan - Dancer @maiuucgs - Dancer @mari.yoshida - Dancer @monique.sheri - Dancer @carolisolani86 - Dancer @tiagosweber - Dancer @anettakovbasa - Dancer @hk_eeve - Dancer @vitor.frota01 - Dancer @giles.duncan3 - Dancer ➡️ Also, shout out to @al_lavo and @fittravellerbogyo for helping out this new cast during their first week onboard Discovery Princess. #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #entertainment #shiplife #cruiselife #singers #dancers
What was the First City of Alaska? ➡️ Some in What was the First City of Alaska? ➡️ Some internet sources claim that the First City of Alaska is Ketchikan, while others say it is Sitka. In fact, the first city to be incorporated in Alaska was Skagway. ➡️ Ketchikan was incorporated on August 25, 1900. It became known as “Alaska’s First City” due to its strategic and geographical location at the southern tip of the Inside Passage. ➡️ Fun Fact: Juneau, Alaska was incorporated as a city on June 29, 1900. This makes Juneau older than Ketchikan. ➡️ Sitka was originally settled by Russian explorers in 1799 and then was purchased by the United States in 1867. Although Sitka served as the first Capital of Alaska, Sitka wasn’t incorporated as a city until 1913. ➡️ The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development states that a community must have at least 400 permanent residents to be approved for incorporation as a first class city. The boundaries of the proposed city must also meet the standards in the law. ➡️ According to Skagway resident and historian Steve Hites, Skagwegians petitioned Judge Melville C. Brown to incorporate the town. The petition “described the boundaries, how many houses there were, and that there were, quote: 3,500 souls that lived in Skagway.” ➡️ On June 28, 1900, residents of Skagway voted to incorporate and John Hyslop, the chief engineer for White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, became the first mayor of Skagway. ➡️ Therefore, Skagway became incorporated one day before Juneau and about two months before Ketchikan. This makes Skagway the First City of Alaska! #skagway #skagwayalaska #cruise #alaska #travel #history
Skagway Alaska has lots of adventurous excursions Skagway Alaska has lots of adventurous excursions that are categorized as Moderate to Strenuous activity level. ✅ Ocean Raft Adventure (as shown in video 4x speed) ➡️ Moderate Activity ➡️ 2 hours ➡️ Adult/Child $260pp ✅ Adventure Park and Ziplines ➡️ Strenuous ➡️ 3.25 hours ➡️ Adult: $235pp; Child: $180pp ✅ Chilkoot Lake Kayak ➡️ Strenuous Activity ➡️ 6.25 hours ➡️ Adult: $320pp; Child: $275pp ✅ Grizzly Falls Ziplining ➡️ Strenuous ➡️ 4 hours ➡️ Adult: $385pp; Child: $345pp ✅ Klondike Climbing and Rappelling ➡️ Strenuous ➡️ 3.25 hours ➡️ Adult: $195pp; Child: $160pp ✅ Klondike Summit to Sea Bicycle Tour ➡️ Strenuous ➡️ 2.75 hours ➡️ Adult/Child: $205pp
Watch a time lapse video of Discovery Princess dep Watch a time lapse video of Discovery Princess departing from Juneau yesterday evening. 🚢 During yesterday’s departure, @samrwilliamson_ , who is the Discovery Princess Bridge Manager was given the opportunity to drive the ship on departure. 🚢 In Bridge Resource Management (BRM) terms, Sam was the Navigator and the Captain performed the role of the Operations Director. 🚢 Sam maneuvered the Discovery Princess off the dock in Juneau and spun the ship while the Captain overviewed the entire operations and provided support to the Bridge team. 🚢 The Alaska pilot took over the ship from Sam, upon completion of the maneuver, and after the cruise ship was underway. #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife #seafarer #deckofficer
Booking Goldbelt Tram shore excursion onboard VS p Booking Goldbelt Tram shore excursion onboard VS purchasing directly through Goldbelt Tram in Juneau, Alaska: 🚢Should you book this excursion on the cruise ship or wait until the day you are in Juneau and purchase the ticket onsite? 🚢The Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts is one of the most popular excursions to book in Juneau, Alaska. 🚢The Goldbelt Tram climbs 1,800 feet from the cruise ship dock in downtown Juneau through the rain forest to the Mountain House, offering expansive, panoramic views of Juneau and Gastineau Channel. 🚢 Depending on the weather, you may change your mind about wanting to do this excursion. The top station may be in a cloud and the visibility would be poor. 🚢 On the other hand, the views from the top of Mount Roberts are spectacular on a clear day. 🚢 Cost for the daily tram ticket is the same if you book the tram on the cruise ship vs purchasing your tickets the day of the tour at the Goldbelt Tram. Tram Ticket Price: $63 for adult; $48 for children 12 and under ✅ A full refund will be given by the cruise ship for any unused tickets on this tour, so there is no risk to purchasing prior to the call. ✅ If purchasing the tickets through the cruise ship then there’s no need to stand in a line at the Tram to purchase a ticket. However you still need to stand in line for the ride. ❌ If you purchase the ticket online through the Goldbelt Tram, for a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. ➡️ Note: Different video clips show the difference in weather conditions that could be expected throughout the Alaska cruise season. #cruise #juneau #juneaualaska #alaska
Last night was the Welcome Onboard Party which is Last night was the Welcome Onboard Party which is formal night on the Discovery Princess. 🚢 A highlight of a Princess Cruises Welcome Onboard Party is the Champagne Waterfall. 🚢 The Captain and Officers are also introduced at the Welcome Onboard Party. 🚢 The formal night is a great opportunity to get dressed up and celebrate any special occasions. ✅ What’s your favourite part of the Welcome Onboard Party and Formal Night on a cruise? #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseshiplife #champagnewaterfall #formalnight
Last night was the final performance of Viva La Mu Last night was the final performance of Viva La Musica by this current cast. They will be going home in Seattle and a new cast will arrive for their new contract. 💃🕺Thanks to all of them for entertaining us, cruise after cruise! I am so impressed with how they have performed week after week, despite the many challenges they have had thrown their way. 🕺💃Many shows they have performed with fewer cast due to injuries/sickness. Yet, all of their performances have still been amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #princesscruises #discoveryprincess #cruise #cruiselife #dancers #singers #entertainment
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