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Thanks for the info, I will be on the Discovery

Hi Guys, My husband and I are soon to be on our Alaskan cruise 25th June. I have read lots of comments of how good the Rock Opera show is. Can anyone tell me if it is a nightly show or only on a couple of nights during the cruise. I really would like to see it and don't want to miss out. Basically wanting to know do I have to line up at the door of the theatre early to ensure we actually get in 🙂 . Would anyone who has done this cruise be able alleviate my fears, and advise how many shows there are. Starting to get very excited for my very first Princess Cruise Thanks for any help

Hi, I understand I am travelling to Alaska and weather can be 4 season in one day. I will be packing layers for when we are off the ship. What I would like to know is how is the temperature on the ship. For example walking from room to MDR, or different bars that we would sit in to have a drink. Is it set to warmer tones or will I need to carry a coat whilst roaming throughout the boat. I am aware if on balcony or outside I will require the coat. This is only for inside areas. Sorry for this strange question just don't want to over pack as we will be travelling for a further 4 weeks around Canada and US which will be summer time, so don't want to bring unnecessary items. Thanks for any help

Sorry I’m confused, I actually paid for the crew appreciation on top of the plus package. Do I go to service desk when I board and ask for refund.

I have been looking to book our dinner times via the app. It only shows 2 choices, Skagway and Ketchikan. Not sure why Juneau MDR isn't on the app. I know they all have the same food. is there a preference I should be picking over the 2 showing or are they much the same just in different areas of the ship. Our room is closer to the bow of the ship and walking the length of the ship isn't an issue for us. Just curious for others opinions on which MDR is your preference. It's just for myself and hubby, we would prefer to book a table for 2 for evening meals. Also if I book in a time now is this able to be changed to other times of MDR's. Thanks for any help/opinions.

sorry you will be before me, we are 25th June

I hope that is the case, I called princes and they told me to upgrade to the new plus package will cost me and extra $10 per person per day. So I really hope you are right and I will still be able to drink what was previously on the old Plus Package with no further cost to myself. fingers crossed.

I'm on the old Plus Package of $12UD per drink, would love to see some of the new drink menus posted to see what I will actually be able to drink. A little scared that I will have to pay extra for each drink now its changed. Thanks everyone.

I just had a look at the cruise I will be going on in June 2023 and fare has gone up over $700.

You could take the Airtrain (1 Line) from airport to Westlake Station then it's a 10 min walk to your hotel. This would be a cheaper option and still 1 hour in travelling. Just a thought, incase you wanted a cheaper option

Thanks for all the responses, I think I will just book the 10.45am bus/train after all.

Hi, Cruising in June 2023 arriving seattle from Alaskan Cruise. We are training it to Vancouver on day of disembarkation. I have been looking at catching the 10.45 am train. Now considering catching the later train at 1.45pm so we can relax in the morning and have a nice breakfast. What is the latest time we can leave the ship. I was thinking if we can stay until around 11am and just take our time might be a nicer way than rushing brekky and getting to Amtrak station for 10.45 am train. Thanks for any advise.

We fly into Seattle 2 days before cruise, I have started to research what to do in Seattle. There seems a lot to do which is great. One of the things I have been looking at, is booking the Agrosy Harbour Cruise that takes 1 hour. Do you think this would be worth it or just a waste of money as I may possible just see the same views as we sail out of the harbour on the cruise. Never been to Seattle before so asking for people who may have either done this or sailed out of Seattle for their cruise and could help me out. Thanks and appreciate any feedback.

Coming from Aus, I get very confused with the tipping system in the US. For our Alaskan 8 night cruise next year we are paying $17.12AU per person. Myself and hubby. I notice a lot of people saying they will also tip extra. The exchange rate from AU to US is terrible so paying extra for multiple staff on top of the crew appreciation charge can become very costly for myself and hubby. What would the normal hourly rate be for cruise staff, and I am assuming they do not pay for food or room whilst on the ship. Is there more staff per passengers or the opposite. I'm trying to do the math of each person paying approx 17.12AU per day and then divided amongst the staff, I would have thought this to be a good bonus on top of their weekly wage. Or do I have it totally wrong and their wage is very low. I have also read for excursions which we pay for in US $$ once converted to AU $$ are expensive, we also need to tip the tour guide. I find travelling to the US from AUS is very expensive lol. Just want someone from the US to explain wages on cruise ships and if they are so low why are so many wanting to work on them. Thanks for all who will answer my query.

I have read many threads from cruisers who discuss getting on the ship early and having lunch. Seattle departure time is 4pm. Anyone who has taken this cruise on the discovery could you please tell me approximately what time they will start boarding passengers. I have a checkout time from my room at 12pm, really don't want to be dragging our bags around seattle for a couple of hours, would be great if we could go straight from hotel to ship and board mid afternoon.