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I wish that had been suggested when I called. Even now, the one that was available for my sailing is now marked unavailable, so that's fun! I would hope that if we had to pay for an upgrade, it would honor the difference within the new cruise itinerary, not from what we originally were paying when we signed up 15 months before the sailing.

I appreciate your advice and the details you included, thank you! What path did you take to book on the phone? It seems like when I call it is just a let's see and wait.

Not sure why this posted twice- apologies- also meant to pluralize rebookingS

My husband and I, as well as his sister and her husband, were booked on BL for April 6th next year. I'm a teacher, so that is my set spring break. The only comparable cruise is the Eastern Antilles. I find it frustrating that for those of us who are restrained by the dates are limited by the category booking. We were all booked in an inside cabin. If there aren't enough, we have to pay the difference for a window. The difference would be nearly $1,000. Alternatively with these rebooking rules, if we have the flexibility of dates, we could rebook a cruise that is $9000 and not pay a cent more if there is insider cabin availability. It just doesn't make sense to me that there aren't some adjustments for limited travel dates. That is the point of me booking the BL well in advance- that is what fit within my vacation time. Is anyone dealing with something similar? Again, I'm not complaining with the offerings given for rebooking, it just seems like it works for those with more flexible schedules.

My husband and I, as well as his sister and her husband, were booked on BL for April 6th next year. I'm a teacher, so that is my set spring break. The only comparable cruise is the Eastern Antilles. I find it frustrating that for those of us who are restrained by the dates are limited by the category booking. We were all booked in an inside cabin. If there aren't enough, we have to pay the difference for a window. The difference would be nearly $1,000. Alternatively with these rebooking rules, if we have the flexibility of dates, we could rebook a cruise that is $9000 and not pay a cent more if there is insider cabin availability. It just doesn't make sense to me that there aren't some adjustments for limited travel dates. That is the point of me booking the BL well in advance- that is what fit within my vacation time. Is anyone dealing with something similar? Again, I'm not complaining with the offerings given for rebooking, it just seems like it works for those with more flexible schedules.

Can you please see if there are unposted new itineraries for April 6-14th, 2024? I submitted a request for April 6 Eastern Antilles but I noticed today my cabin category is no longer available so I'm not sure what that will mean for us.

We have TSA PreCheck. We are planning to pack carryon only. We will line up early to disembark, it is not our favorite thing to do but the next flight is many hours later and with flying back to the east coast, it would put us coming in after midnight. With work commitments, it's tight. We are going to try to make it work. Thank you so much for the tips and advice- it is much appreciated :).

Yes- he isn't interested in trolling, he feels like it is too passive and often (in our experience) it involves "taking turns" reeling in fish. He would love to find a guide or small group that go to a river to fish. When we did a RCL cruise in 2010, he did a fishing excursion to a river through the ship but nothing like that is offered in the cruise planner. He also brought his own gear and did some fishing himself in Skagway. His most successful experience was in that trailer park right near the port.

Thank you! Do you happen to know if that significantly impacts getting to the airport (in your experience maybe)?

Thank you!

Thank you! We have an early flight home so wanting to know how likely it is we will be able to make it there with in time. We have TSA recheck and plan to pack carry on only.

You are so right- I keep mixing them up having been on both before and find them so similar. Thank you!

Hello all, My husband and I are going on an Alaskan cruise round trip from Seattle in August 2023. We did a northbound Alaskan cruise back in 2010 and are excited to return. I have a few random questions that I am hoping to gain some insight from those who have experience so in more recent times. 1. Does anyone have any info on how much a Persian Gardens/Thermal suites pass for two people costs for the 7 day trip? 2. Any tips on river fishing excursions (there appears to be only trolling offerings with the ship) in any of the following stops: Ketchikan, Juneau, or Skagway? Preferable ones that are not private excursions as those tend to be especially pricey and it will likely only be my husband fishing, making it that much more expensive. 3. If the ship is slated to be back to Seattle at 6am, what time do you think/know walk offs will commence? Thank you so much for any information that can help us best plan for this trip!