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Vancouver skyline as we depart on the Celebrity Century |
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A map of Alaska in Peter's back pocket or as Reuben would say butt pocket |
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More seaplane operations this time photographed from the ship, Harbour Air |
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S76 lands at the Vancouver Heli Port which is next to the cruise ship wharf. |
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A Vancouver Police escort as we leave port. |
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A Harbour Air seaplane overhead |
The ship, the Celebrity Century is a 12 deck 815ft or 248m cruise ship launched in 1995, with a capacity for 1,808 passengers and 843 crew.
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Julia and Reuben as we sail under the Lions Gate Bridge |
It has a displacement of 71,545 gross tons and can do 21.5 knots or 39.8 km/h, the ships Wiki page is here and the Celebrity site for the ship is here.
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Another commercial vessel at sheltered anchor in Vancouver Port |
It was interesting to see the agility of a ship this size depart port without the need for Tugboats.
The ships twin main screws and three bow and two stern thrusters enable the ship to port and depart without the need to use tugs.
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Point Atkinson Lighthouse |
Having said that it would appear that the Vancouver Water Police did accompany and assist in traffic control, intercepting weekend sailors who were skippering their vessels too close to our departing ship.
Once we were under-way it was hard to go below deck as the scenery was riveting, sailing along a calm waterway with blue sky, blue water and lush green mountains on all sides.
The Burrard Inlet is a great waterway enjoyed by many, a funny moment occurred when we were passing Passage Island not too long past Point Atkinson Lighthouse.
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Passage Island, a great place to live on a day like this, |
Peter and I were on the back deck on the upper level capturing photos when we noticed two jet skiers following the ship and looking to catch up with us.
Then as they got closer we started to take photos of them as we were fascinated that they were this far out from shore.
Then they got even closer and we started laughing as we realized they were naked and proud of it :)
I have included three photos of the naked jet skiers to show the series of stages as they approached the ship, I have only selected the safe photos so as not to embarrass you or them, (it was cold water).
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Jet Skiers far from shore. |
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Jet skier shows his best side. |
The two ended up coming alongside the ship to the shouts and encouragement of those in the aft Bar.
After that it was time to go below and get ready for dinner with a funny photo or two to show the girls.
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Making sure that they are noticed they came along side - up close :) |
After dinner I had a chance to take a few more shots and then about midnight I took a photo at very high ISO showing the ship manoeuvring through a tight point in the inside passage.
It was a shame that we didn't have longer daylight to enjoy this part of the journey.
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Sunset Inside Passage Vancouver Island |
The next day was going to be all at sea and the temperature was going to start to drop, but more on that on the next post.
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Midnight first night sailing a narrow part of the Inside Passage |
DAY
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DATE
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PORTSOFCALL
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DOCK OR TENDER
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ARRIVE
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DEPART
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SUN
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11 SEP
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
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D
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4:30PM
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MON
|
12 SEP
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INSIDE PASSAGE (CRUISING)
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C
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TUE
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13 SEP
|
ICY STRAIT POINT, ALASKA
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T
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3:00PM
|
10:00PM
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WED
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14 SEP
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HUBBARD GLACIER (CRUISING)
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C
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10:30AM
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2:30PM
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THU
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15 SEP
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JUNEAU, ALASKA
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D
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7:30AM
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8:00PM
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FRI
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16 SEP
|
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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D
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2:00PM
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8:30PM
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SAT
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17 SEP
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INSIDE PASSAGE (CRUISING)
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C
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SUN
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18 SEP
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
|
D
|
7:00AM
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