corgigrl

Exactly the same hibachi experience. Same menu, same portions, same “show”. Just much cheaper for lunch. We did both lunch and dinner on the Harmony last year (a couple days apart) and just happened to get the same chef for both. His spiel wasn’t as entertaining for us the second time as we already knew all his jokes.

Just one of the hundred or so photos I took.

Best way by far to see Denali is by air. It is pricey, around $400-$500 per person, but oh sooo worth the cost if you can do it. We lucked into an awesome flight in early May 2023 and the weather was perfect. Highly recommend.

Definitely Glacier bay! Longer and closer viewing time, more glaciers, more wildlife and park rangers on board!

Can’t figure out how to flip the image, sorry!

cIf this is a bucket list trip Glacier Bay is definitely a must. We did a one way itinerary on Princess last summer and it was the highlight of the cruise! Most glacier viewing is 3-4 hours max including the time to sail in and out, but Glacier Bay was an all day event at least 6 hours. I’m sure either line you are looking at would be a good choice. I’d probably chose based more on port times and ship. We loved having a balcony so we could pop in and out easily and have a quiet, private place for viewing.

I always enjoy wandering around the waterfront in Seattle. Haven’t been inside the aquarium for several years, but I remember it being decent. It’s not far from the ferry terminal as well. If you do visit the waterfront be sure to check out Ivar’s Acre of Clams on Pier 54. There is a sit down restaurant and and also a walk up window outside. We always get our fish and clam chowder to go and sit in the covered, heated outdoor seating and watch the ferries come and go. I love riding the Washington state ferries. It’s a nice low key ride with beautiful views. Best part is you can stay warm and dry on even the nastiest day. Seattle Center is also worth a visit. It is pretty pricey to go up in the Space Needle, about $40 these days, but some great views on a clear day. The pop culture museum is also fun. Pioneer Square and the underground tour there is something unusual and fun as well as informative. The guides are great. I never had so much fun while learning history before. There is so much to do and see in Seattle you can’t even begin to see it all in such a short time. Have fun!

I had a similar experience. When are you sailing? I first tried to book shortly after final payment and I was charged. I backed out of the reservation. Tried again about six weeks before sail date and bingo, the credit applied, no problem. Not sure why, but if you are a ways out try again closer to your sail date. Doesn’t hurt to try…

Our first cruise was on the Song of America. Christmas 1987. I remember well tendering in. There was not much there, just beautiful beaches, a small marketplace and a couple lunch spots. Locals hanging out in small boats, selling shells and trinkets. Took our kids back in the early 2000s. Still no dock, but they had wave runners to rent and an aqua park. Returning next week on the Harmony of the Seas. Looking forward to seeing all the changes. When did they build the pier?

And they do it every week, twice! 😏

We were on Navigator for a three nighter that turned into a cruise to nowhere last August. Civil unrest in in Mexico that weekend put an end to our planned Ensenada stop. We putted around in the Pacific for three days at a snail’s pace. Probably never even entered Mexican waters.

True for the most part. There are two exceptions that I know of. Dole pineapple pavilion on Oahu grows some and there is fairly large operation on Maui, Maui Gold. They offer a fun, informative tour that includes a “free” pineapple for every guest. Took the tour a couple years ago. Their pineapples are the bomb, very sweet and juicy. You can even order them online, but very expensive!

Bumping up because I’d like to know more about this excursion as well.

I understand where you are coming from. I wanted to avoid that. I did speak to a “DineMyWay specialist”. I was looking for a way to make a reservation for 4 using dining credits from two bookings. How hard can it be? Good to know that it is refundable OBC at least.

Exactly my thought. We will try again after I speak with my sister. We will probably book individually and merge them onboard. I also really don’t want to pay ahead of time for something I’ve already paid for, but at the same time we want to be sure to get the nights and times we wanted. Do you know if you get onboard credit (which I won’t need) or does it go back to the credit card (which I would have already paid off)?