jandjmom

I am contemplating sailing Legend to Alaska next summer. I notice on the CHEERS program that each drink will trigger a tax while in domestic waters which on an Alaskan cruise would be the entire cruise except the bit in Vancouver. How much is the tax %?

9076 is the exact cabin we plan to sail on next year for our first cruise ever.

Any pictures/video would be welcome!

How private is the balcony? Can anyone see down into it from the Great Outdoors on 11?

Is the view awesome?

Is there much engine noise? How about when docking?

How long does the tub take to fill up?

Have you used the Butler service? Do you have every restaurant menu in your room? Can you really order from anywhere?

Have you used the 'suite' restaurant for breakfast or lunch? Opinions? Advice?

How about the concierge? Did you get prefer seating at shows? Restaurants? Other benefits?

How much would you say is fair to tip con/butler for the week?

Your answers will most likely not sway me from our choice - just wanting to justify the expense :)

Yes, thank you - we are planning the 12-day tour. I am sorry, but I find this listing very vague - how many meals? what type of accommodations? And what does 'so much more' include?

Thanks for replying, papa.

Yes, I have a price. The problem is don't know what is included for the land portion - what hotel, what room type, meals, activities, etc. I would like to plan the budget for wha is not included plus know the value of the inclusions.

For my 50th birthday, my husband and I are planning a 12-day cruise/land tour from Vancouver to Seaward then 5 day Alyeska/Denali tour with NCL Sun. I have many questions:

1) NCL Calls? I have put on a courtesy hold my reservation (repeatedly) and gotten calls from a rep who said they may have a better deal. Are they worth talking to?

2) Land Portion inclusions - I can find a general literary online, but as far as specific information - hotel room type, meals included (type), admission fees, etc. Basically, I want to know how much I should budget for. I assume if it isn't listed, I pay? BTW it states that the 8-hour train ride back from Denali that the bar and meal tab is ours, but not the others.

3) Aft-Balcony Penthouse - yes I plan on splurging. Does this affect the land portion hotel room type as well as airfare? Any land portion perks? The website is frustrating quiet on the land portion.

For example, NCL wants to book airfare for $1200 a person from DFW. I can book first class airfare myself for that price which is 2x coach. Is that price first class or is it that overpriced? I would feel comfortable booking the air with NCL as if there are delays/missed connections, etc, NCL would foot the bill (plan on buying the insurance, too at the 90% level).

Thanks in advance.