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Topic: Blast from the past!

eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-18-2011 12:32 AM

I disembarked NORWEGIAN PEARL on Sunday after a cruise to Alaska. I'll probably do a little write-up but overall it was average at best. Loved Alaska but probably won't be returning to NCL until they introduce one of their new ships.

Anyway while docked in Skagway I really enjoyed seeing a reminder of the cruise industry that once was. On the cliffs that were adjacent to the pier were painted logos and names of various cruise lines and ships that have visited Skagway over the years. Some are quite old and have survived fairly well considering the weather in Skagway. I noticed there were no recent "tags" which means either the ships today just can't be bothered, or it's considered too dangerous. Such a shame as it's really a unique reminder of the cruise industry in the early 80's into the late 90's. Such a variety of ships, being old and new. I forgot how good we had it back then. You could cruise on a classic or a modern new ship, your choice!

Ernie

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 05-18-2011 12:34 AM

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eroller
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posted 05-18-2011 12:36 AM

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P&OOfficer
First Class Passenger
Member # 5124

posted 05-18-2011 03:42 AM

Wow. That should really be made a World Heritage Site!

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 05-18-2011 06:22 AM

When I was there every week aboard REGENT SUN, we oftened hiked up to the top of the "mountain" just above all these rocks. There is a large lake located way up there, in the back, which provided a nice, quiet respite from passengers and tourists in town.

Rich

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DEIx15x8
First Class Passenger
Member # 14958

posted 05-18-2011 08:27 PM

wow, that looks like such a cool site to visit. Thanks for sharing all the pictures!

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reeves35
First Class Passenger
Member # 6021

posted 05-18-2011 09:25 PM

I would assume this practice is no longer considered correct. The idea of painting rocks in an unspoilt environment with what some would consider graffiti is not acceptable. These day cruiselines operate very much on the "take nothing but photos and memories, leave nothing but footprints in the sand" policy...probably a good thing

Brad

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