After trotting through US customs and final cruise check-in, we were allowed on board about 11:30 (on Sunday). We checked out our stateroom then wandered around a bit to get the lay of the land, so to speak. Our luggage arrived in short order and we quickly unpacked so we could head back out to hang over the railings and take pictures. Well, Theo hung over the railings, I like to keep all my body parts on the ship side! Anyone who has cruised knows about the lovely evacuation drill, so once we all proved we could follow directions, we got underway.

A nice view of Canada Place with our hotel in the background.

One look back at beautiful Vancouver as we cruise into English Bay.

Heading under the Lion’s Gate suspension bridge — and waving farewell as we go.

Some pretty scenery. The shoreline as we headed north into the Inside Passage was just amazing. Mountains thickly wooded with beautiful cedar trees and occasional rock outcroppings.

Tugboat pulling cargo. We saw many such boats — some pulling logs and some pulling cargo containers.

Lighthouse.

Amazing sunset at about 10 pm.

Passing a southbound cruise ship.

Today (Monday), we continue our cruise through the Inside Passage — tomorrow our first stop is Ketchikan.

Jean