The Quick Coach shuttle transported our family to Vancouver from Seattle for our Alaskan adventure aboard the Sapphire Princess.  We were joined there by my sister and her family.

The Sapphire Princess carries almost 2,700 passengers.  Although large, the dining rooms and entertainment areas are smaller and intimate.  Every day was a surprise at the breakfast and lunch buffets.  The items were different each day and the quality of the food items was extremely fresh, well prepared and presented exquisitely.  Our dining room... Read More

Myself, husband, and 2 children ages 14 and 12 had a few days in the Seattle this summer en route to Vancouver for an Alaskan cruise and we made the most of it.

A highlight, of course, was the Pike Place Market, with all types of fresh fish, organic vegetables, fruit, flowers, and restaurants.  Be sure to catch a cup of java at the original Starbucks across from the market.  For breakfast we ate at Lowell’s which had a beautiful view of the Port of Seattle.  For lunch we tried the fresh grilled halibut sandwiches and clam chowder at the Market Grill, which is in the main arcade across from... Read More