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Aug 14

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Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier

By Heart2Heart | Alaskan Cruise | No Comments

We had 2 more days on board the ship. And each day we visited a glacier.

Arrived at our next destination – Glacier Bay, Alaska View from the aft ( rear) of the ship

( www.nps.gov) Southeast Alaskan Wilderness
Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park is part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site—one of the world’s largest international protected areas. #GlacierBay #GlacierBayAlaska #Alaska #CrystalCruise #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 Margerie Glacier. A National Geographic moment #H2HNationalGeographic at Glacier Bay. Watch from beginning to end with sound. Glacier calving. It happened exactly when we were in front of it #GlacierBayAlaska #Alaska #Glacier #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #CrystalCruise #UNESCOWorldHeritageSite

You can also view whats happening from your room, just open your tv 🙂 That is a lazy ay but only because it was quite early in the morning. But some people really stay outside and watch the view on the way to the glacire

The last stop of our cruise. Hubbard Glacier. Hubbard Glacier. The most active glacier. We could not go too near because it was too icy – 75 miles long and covering over 1,350 sq miles in area, it is North America’s largest tidewater glacier- one which reaches the sea. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300 foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. (Reflections magazine Crystal Cruises) #HubbardGlacier #HubbardGlacierAlaska #glacier #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #Alaska #CrystalCruise

Aug 13

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High Tea at Palm Court

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Making the most of our last day on the ship- Mom has been wanting to try the high tea but had no time. High tea in the Palm Court Sunset Deck on board the Crystal Cruise @crystalcruises #CrystalCruise #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #Hightea #H2HHighTea Many of the guests on the cruise are senior and they like to dress up. Mom is always dressed haha. Take note she likes her pleats by Issey M. so she does not have to press/iron them anymore. She has several which she uses to travel! Travel tip from mom!

I tried and wore a dress haha!! There is an evening they set aside for formal night where they all dress up even in gowns and coat and tie and outside in the lobby, they have picture taking by a professional photographer. So make sure to prepare for that it’s a nice souvenir

Aug 13

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Skagway Alaska

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Arrived at our 3rd port of destination – Skagaway. We went up to the 13th floor of the ship to a most spectacular surrounding! It was breathtaking. Skagway – A small town with 20 streets and 5 Avenues. Now with a population of 900 people and 2,500 during the summer to cater to the tourists that come on ships. In the 19th century there was a gold rush in Skagway. #Alaska #Skagway #CrystalCruises #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 Even if you just hang out here and just sit down – breathtaking!! The photo does not show it at all

There are many tours but the one my friend Aileen recommended was the White Pass train. We were trained out after the Rocky Mountaineer haha!! so we did not book this but I am sure it is beautiful!!

If you are walking downtown, make sure to check out the Red Onion Saloon and just peek. During the Gold Rush, many men came over and so there were a lot of ladies entertaining them 🙂 during that time

Skagway, Alaska

Aug 12

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Main Dining Room at Crystal Serenity

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When you book your cruise, you will have to select your dining time. There are 2 seatings for dinner – 6pm and 8pm. This will also determine the time of your show because you take turns in eating and watching shows. If you eat at 6pm you will watch the first show at 8pm. Then those who eat at 8pm will watch the next showing at 10pm Love the plate liners. They change every now and then Just like how you have your butler and maid, you have your servers in the dining room And they are soon to be wed!!:-) There are 2 sides in the menu all the time – Modern Cuisine and Crystal Classic. It’s overwhelming! You can order anything and everything and as much as you want. You can also ask for half portions so you can try more. If you are a big family it is better so you can share and taste more dishes. In the beginning I thought it was the same menu throughout the cruise and so you get to try other dishes each time. But no! The menu changes every meal – lunch and dinner and everyday it changes!! And the food here is good. Don’t eat in Nobu every meal! 🙂 There is a cheese cart which we did not anymore get to touch because we have so much food already on our table Wine is included and there are some drinks that you can just pay for if you prefer

Aug 12

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#SmartGalaxyNote7 Pre-order!

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Smart offers Samsung Galaxy Note 7, registration for the much-anticipated gadget starts on August 6Leading mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) unveils its unbeatable offers for the much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Beginning August 6, pre-registration links are up for both Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity. For Postpaid, Smart offers the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 at Surf Plus Plan 999, with a monthly cash-out of P1,200 for 24 months, for a total of just P2,199 a month. With Surf Plus Plan 999, subscribers can enjoy the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with supersized 5GB data for all their surfing needs, 30 call minutes and 100 texts to all networks, plus free data access for the app of their choice every month—be it Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube, among many others.

Approved postpaid pre-orders from August 6 to 19 will also receive a free Samsung battery pack and clear case. This is for the following Smart Wireless and Business Centers: SM Megamall, Rockwell Powerplant Mall, SM Aura, SM North EDSA, SM Baguio, SM Clark, Festival Mall, Molito, SM Cebu, SM Davao, and the Smart Online Store. Those who pre-order and get their applications approved via the Smart Online Store can get their Note 7 units as early as August 17.

For Smart Infinity, two Galaxy Note 7 devices may be enjoyed with the Roaming Plan 8000 (24 months) or a Galaxy Note 7 and a Galaxy S7 for the Roaming Plan 5000 (30 months). Members may experience their new devices with discounted outbound roaming rates, 15GB data allocation and a hefty monthly consumable allocation. New Plan 5000 and Plan 8000 members from August 6 to Aug 19 will also receive a complimentary Level Box Pro speaker.

To know more about Smart Infinity’s exclusive offers, existing members may contact their Infinity Relationship Officer or the Infinity dedicated hotline *800. For new membership, call 848 8806.

“Smart Infinity ensures our members enjoy the latest gadgets and fast mobile data that they deserve. The Galaxy Note 7 coupled with Smart’s ultra-fast LTE technology is definitely a worthy addition to our line-up,” said Julie C. Carceller, Head of Smart Infinity.

Smart’s announcement followed Samsung’s simultaneous launch events for Unpacked 2016 in New York , Rio de Janiero and London on Aug. 2, with new groundbreaking features that push the boundaries of mobile productivity and security.

“Like Smart’s thrust towards breaking barriers, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shatters the limits of smartphone technology with its newest features. We are very excited to welcome the Samsung’s latest flagship to our portfolio and offer it to subscribers with our supersized data plans,” said Kathy C. Carag, Smart Mobile Business Head.

“Time and again, Samsung has surprised us with stylish innovations in its Galaxy Note series, which allows users to be more creative and productive with an easy swipe of a finger or a slide of the S-Pen. We can’t wait to see and experience the groundbreaking features in this latest device, which subscribers can surely optimize especially now that we are beefing up our LTE network across the country,” she added.

Galaxy Note 7 carries the latest innovation—the first ever Iris scanner for added security, alongside the enhanced S-Pen with higher precision and responsiveness. Note 7 is also the world’s first mobile HDR video that can take footage in sharper colors and with high dynamic range. It also carries superior DSLR like Real Pixel Camera with the first ever dual photodiode sensor (2PD) in mobile, providing superfast autofocus and brighter and clearer images with f/1.7 lens that is excellent for low light. It is water and dust resistant, has an expandable memory up to 256GB and runs on an Octa-core processor for smoother graphics.

Be among the first to own Note 7, visit smart.com.ph/note7 or smart.com.ph/infinity/samsungnote7 to register.

Aug 12

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Pinoys on Board Crystal Serinity

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We LOVE all the Pinoys on board!! We are so at home here since there are Pinoys all over. Out of the 500 staff on board, half are Filipino. #CrystalCruises #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #H2HProudtobePinoy

Dennis and Sigi, Sheila and the 3 Sushi chefs Edgar, Joseph and Sherwin – at Nobu The Silk Road Sushi Bar on board the Crystal Serenity @crystalcruises Some of the Sushi chefs here went to @nobuhotelmanila

The best service ever! Benjamin Montoya is the famous server in the Galaxy lounge so you will see him at night when you watch the shows, but during the day he is assigned in the Lido deck. Nat Villame from Davao has been with Crystal Cruise @crystalcruises for 17 years and has been to 140 countries!!
The longest Pinoy staff in Crystal is Chef Noel who was a pioneer ever since the cruise started. He is in the kitchen behind the scenes.
#CrystalCruises #H2HProudTobePinoy #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #H2HPeople Arwin and Val are in Computer University

Marlon and Andres are in Trident Bar and Grill making burgers and sandwiches Gerald is the ice cream guy and Rosanno is in the Lido deck – Taste, Trident and Lido Cafe Pines on board Crystal Serenity (5)

Aug 11

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Tracy’s Alaskan King Crab Shack

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One of the highlights of the Alaskan adventure! Tracy’s Alaskan King Crab Shack! Make sure to dine here when you go to Junaeu. We had lunch here “The Deadliest Catch” – the Alaskan King Crabs at Tracy’s King Crab Shack @tracyscrab are from the fishermen on the show! It’s worth it!!! ? #TracysKingCrabShack #Alaska #AlaskanKingCrab #deadliestcatch #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 WOW!!! We ate inside 🙂 Large King Crab bucket – Half of an Alaskan Bering Sea Red King Crab – 3-4 large legs, 1 killer claw and feeder claw ( over 3 lbs) at @tracyscrab Tracy’s King Crab Shack in Juneau #deadliestcatch #AlaskanKingCrab #Alaska #TracysKingCrabShack #H2HCrabs #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 Yum! Tracy’s Famous King Crab Bisque – homemade cream based bisque with all fresh ingredients and King Crab. Gluten free. Served with garlic rolls. They also have it on top of Jasmine rice at Tracy’s King Crab Shack @tracyscrab in Juneau #Juneau #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #H2HCrabs #AlaskanKingCrab #Alaska #TracysKingCrabShack Alaskan Crab roll Of course Mom went souvenir shopping!! haha!! They can ship it to you anywhere in the USA!!!!

Click below to go to their website

Aug 11

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Dog Sledding in Junaeu Alaska

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We realised we took the wrong tour so we looked for a booth to accommodate the real Dog sled tour!!! And you need to take a helicopter to do this! A most beautiful sunny day! They say it’s very rare and we were so lucky. Juneau is the 2nd biggest city in the USA and it’s the capital of Alaska. Aerial view of Downtown Juneau, the cruise ship port, and Douglas Island from the helicopter #Juneau #Alaska #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 So beautiful from above!! They call this Alaskan Sand #Alaska #Juneau #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 There are 100,000 glaciers in Alaska #Juneau #Alaska #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #glaciers In the Norris glacier, they set camp for the Summer (3 months in the year) where 203 dogs live with their masters /trainers and 4 staff and 3 managers. They are transported by helicopter since there’s no other way. Dog sledding with 12 Alaskan Huskies and their master Nathan in the Norris glacier #dogsledding #AlaskanHuskies #Norrisglacier #Alaska #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 This is the real dog sledding we were looking for! 🙂 We have to stop in between for the dogs to rest

Aug 11

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Musher’s Camp Juneau Alaska

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Our next port was JuneauI asked around from friends and family who have been here and they all recommended the Alaska Sled Dog We went to the Sled dog Musher’s Camp. This is where they train and raise the Siberian huskies puppies 🙂 We rode a dog sled with 16 dogs pulling us #Juneau #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #musherscampalaska #AlaskanHuskies Though the kids enjoyed this and I could see they really loved the dogs, this was not the dog sled excursion my friends were talking about. So we went back to town and scheduled another tour! Await in the next entry

Aug 10

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Room Service on Crystal Serenity

By Heart2Heart | Alaskan Cruise | One Comment

Aside from having so many option on board the ship, there is still an option for room service!!

If you are in a Penthouse room, you can order room service all you want including the 2 premium restaurants. So even if you are only allowed 2 seatings for the trip for example, not to worry because you can order for room service 🙂 That is my tip for those of you who like to eat Nobu every day 🙂

Because we are late risers and always have to rush to prepare for the morning, Room service is the best bet for us! Just fill out the form at night and put it outside your door or give it to your butler 🙂 Our butler Crunch sees me in pajamas! haha!! Second time we had our breakfast by he balcony because it was a beautiful sunny day at Juneau our next stop! After this breakfast we never had breakfast anymore because we had to diet! haha 🙂 This all you can eat cruise is very fattening so if you do not control yourself you can easily gain 10 pounds in 1 week! View while having breakfast!!!!
Silk Road ( Nobu) room service – King Crab claw tempura, Rock Shrimp tempura, Wagyu sashimi, O Tori and Grilled Australian Wagyu Beef Rib Eye from Greg Norman Signature Ranch on board Crystal Serenity @crystalcruises #CrystalCruise #H2HAlaskanCruise2016 #SilkRoadbyNobu We also ordered from Prego the Italian restaurant!