We wake up, pack our suitcases, and prepare for the long trek to the ship. Just kidding—it’s only 2 blocks! We arrive a bit early, drop off our suitcases, and are told to return around noon. With some time to kill, we head to the FlyOver Canada experience, just a few flights of stairs or a quick elevator ride away. I snagged tickets on the Viator app for about $25 each—saving a few bucks. Plus, when charging things in Canada, the conversion to USD usually means a lower price than CAD. Bonus!
The entire Fly Over Canada experience takes about 30 minutes, with the actual ride lasting 10-15 minutes. You start with a short film for 7-10 minutes, then line up to get seated. If you’ve been to California Adventure next to Disneyland, it’s pretty similar. After the ride, we wander around for a bit and then head over to check in.
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| Alongside the Canada Place where the ships dock. |
People had already checked in, and the Disney ship was also in port. It was like a game of "pick your adventure"—Seabourn Line or Disney Line. We headed to a room with chairs set up in an orderly fashion. They had row-by-row seating, and the place was super organized. There was flavored water if you were thirsty, and maybe even champagne—but we didn’t check out the drinks, so who knows?
Once onboard, we went straight to our room and couldn't stop oohing and aahing. It was amazing! The bathroom was huge, with a separate shower and bathtub, plus two sinks. The room itself was spacious, with a walk-in closet, safe, slippers, and lots of little extras. There was a mini bar set up, a fresh bowl of fruit, a bottle of welcome champagne, a couch, two small tables, and a balcony with two chairs and a little table.
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| My Makeup Station |
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| Walk in closet /safe. |
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| Sitting area w/Mini bar set up. |
After unpacking, we set out to explore the ship, which has 11 floors. We were on Deck 7 forward, home to Seabourn Square, a relaxing area with a coffee bar and snacks like cookies, pastries, and gelato. Deck 4 is where the Restaurant is—beautiful and no lines. Deck 5 has "The Club" with a sushi bar open every night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and a band plays in the evening. There's also a little casino, though we never saw anyone in there.
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| Casino open for business. |
Deck 8 is "The Colonnade," their buffet area for breakfast and lunch, but dinner is sit-down. Deck 8 also has the pool area and "The Patio," where they host "Earth & Ocean" pop-up lunch and dinner. Deck 9 is for Spa & Wellness and the Gym. Deck 10 is the Observation Bar, all the way forward, with a great view. They serve afternoon teas and have an evening bar with an entertainer and appetizers.
As we cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, we’re settling into our next 11 days on the high seas—or rather, the smooth sailing of the Inside Passage. We’re spending our days leisurely discovering the ship, eating delicious food, sipping on drinks, soaking up the stunning views, and absolutely loving life.
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| The Golden Hour Light |
Click on the text "Sail away from Vancouver" on top to see a few quick shots, not on the main body if you see an ad.
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