Victoria, B.C.

The final port of call on our cruise was Victoria, B.C. We have been up to Victoria a couple of times before, so we were not particularly excited for this stop. We ended up having spectacular weather, some of the best paella we have ever eaten and a glorious sunset.

The Empress is not only a fun place to stay, but I have heard they have an amazing afternoon tea service.

Paella is quite possibly my favorite food in the whole world.

Then back on the boat to arrive early in Seattle the next day.

A day at sea

The one thing I was most anxious about for our cruise was our days at sea. I was concerned I might feel bored, trapped or worse yet sea sick. I am happy to report I was none of the aforementioned. How did we spend our time you may ask?

We lucked out with sunshine both days we were at sea, so we spent a lot of time out on the decks soaking up the rays and dining al fresco.

We kept ourselves on high alert searching for whales, porpoises and beautiful scenery.

We found all the spots on the ship where we could be alone and enjoy the sea.

We got dressed up and ate fancy dinners. Three courses really should be my new standard for dinner time.........or not.

We enjoyed the sinking sun, the color changing clouds and the most beautiful sunsets.

Lesson learned: if you like being out on the water than a day at sea is not a bad way to go.

Icebergs and cocoa

Early in the morning we cruised through Tracy Arm. The scenery was breathtaking and made every minute of lost sleep completely worth it. We braved the elements with hot cocoa in hand while we reminded ourselves it was Summer.

Juneau

In Juneau we walked around town, picked up some of the famous glacial silt soap and checked out the Mendenhall Glacier.

Our ship, the Celebrity Infinity

Mendenhall Glacier

We really did not try to match, it kind of just happened.

Juneau on Dwellable