Cruising in the Sun: Upcoming Cruise in September, 2010

In September 2010 Mom and I are taking a repositioning cruise. The Norwegian Pearl is on the Alaskan run all summer and in September they reposition it to California. Mom and I get onboard on the 19th of September.

We spend a day in Astoria, Oregon and a day in San Francisco. We have picked the following side trip in San Francsico:

San Francisco, California
Note: For all San Francisco tours, the order of tour stops and scenic drive routes may vary to avoid congestion.
Tour Code: SFO_01
City Tour with Dim Sum Lunch
Approximate Duration: 5 ½ hours Level 1, Meal
Your tour begins with a drive along the Embarcadero by the Ferry Building towards downtown San Francisco. Continue on to Union Square and then head toward the famous Nob Hill for a photo stop and a visit to Grace Cathedral. Continue to the Civic Center and view City Hall. Then it’s on to Chinatown for a Dim Sum lunch at one of Chinatown’s popular restaurants. After lunch, ride through the streets of North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, and
Ghirardelli Square and by the Palace of Fine Arts. A photo opportunity is waiting at Vista Point, just across the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge. Then it’s on to Golden Gate Park and Alamo Square (time permitting) before returning to your ship.

When we get to LA we decided to do one of the tours and then go directly to the airport to catch our flight home. This is the tour we have decided on for LA

Tour Code: LAX_03
Los Angeles Overview Ending at the Airport
Approximate Duration: 3 hours Level 1, Debark
Drive past the Los Angeles Coliseum, the University of California, the Museum of Natural History and through the downtown area of Los Angeles. You’ll have time to stroll through the Mexican handicraft shops and cafes along Olivera Street, one of the oldest streets in the city before driving along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards. At the famous Manns Chinese Theater you’ll see the hand and footprints of famous movie stars. Continue on to the Farmers Market where you’ll have some free time to enjoy lunch on your own or do some shopping before ending at the airport.

We are getting excited!! We did a cruise three summers ago with Lynne and Jude and did the Alaskan run on the Norwegian Sun. I'll post that trip soon along with pictures.

The cruise was a blast! I'm just going to add a few pictures and a link to a slideshow. :)