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Sadly we have. There were the "Sand Sitters" at Labadee who kept moving closer and closer to our clam shell while chain smoking even though the beach is not a designated smoking area........There was the, "Elevator Drunk" who leaned on me for 10 floors. There are always the "Stair Sitters", who manage to come late to every show and then sit on the stairs in everyone's way. There are the "Elevator Jumpers" who simply cannot wait for people to get off, before plowing in. Don't even get me started on the "Chair Hogs" LOL. I understand your frustration and I often share it but, I generally do not engage. No one is going to ruin my cruise. No matter how much of a butt they are.

Your answer is my favorite! Especially not to let these things ruin my cruise!! Karma will eventually kick some bootie! Enjoy life!

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It's been three weeks and mine still haven't shown up! :(

Don't stress!! Sometimes it doesn't show until you are on board. I bring the print out of my OBC points purchase as a backup just as I do my zero balance of the cruise. I've not had any issues for the OBC on several sailings.

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For domestic flights, the prices will not be much different than booking direct with the airline.

Thank you.

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I appreciate everyone's comments about Air2Sea. I wondered if I could get more information about using A2S from continental US to Alaska. Have never used the service and DH is leery. We have always had positive experiences with Royal so I was okay with using A2S.

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Ask guest services when you embark on Harmony. If the person doesn't know they can find out.

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I know the Allure has an actual store on the boardwalk. Oasis has a mobile cart & u have to ck the Compass for times when it is available.

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Not the same but the final payment was wrong. Seems after making a final payment for a Nov2017 cruise that the email verification sent to me still showed a balance. What...? Turns out the system recharged us for the drink package. I asked to be sent a "0.0" balance sheet but they couldn't do it. They said they could see the 0 balance in the system but couldn't email it. Luckily I'm paying ahead of the final date so I have some time to get a 0 balance copy. If I can't that's another story at a later time! Just a reminder to always check and get copies!!!!

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You are so right about meeting people and making connections. It's nice to know someone thoughtful like you is out there in the world spreading happiness! Great report too!

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Thank you Erika. Your review was awesome and I'm thrilled with your information as both Bob and I are planners! I found out (long story short) that we have the same 6B tour without a stay in Talkeetna. One question - how did you pay for things in Canada? USD or Canadian?

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Thank you for a wonderful review. We have sailed on the Radiance previously but June 2018 will be our first Alaska trip. We are taking a Southbound with a cruise tour since it is just the 2 of us. Your review was helpful and I jotted down quite a bit! Happy cruising!

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I was getting a bit confused about where you were each day compared to our future itinerary. I realized we are scheduled for an overnight stop in Talkeetna at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge (with washers!). We do not have an over night in Anchorage and it appears we stop there for a couple of afternoon hours for lunch. Did you stop at or stay in Talkeetna? Btw-Plus1 cruiser is me Martha!

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Please birdylady continue with your review even if getting pictures into it is too difficult. Many of us just want to know what your cruise was like! We are doing the same in 2018.

 

Kay

Agree!! So excited to read your review!

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Very happy for your enjoyable anniversary cruise! We love each ship for the differences it has to offer. It is funny to us now but we said we wouldn't want to an Oasis class ship. We would never do an inside balcony. That there would be too many people. Then We tried it just to see and loved it all! Especially the evening crickets and soft music and twinkling lights from the Central Park balcony. Try something different! You'll never know unless you do! Happy cruising!

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Thank you for such wonderful detail. Love following!

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Why do you feel that paying for an expensive room should give perks beyond that room?

Star class is not just the expensive room as you stated. It is similar to an all inclusive. Drink & dining package, seating, assistance, Starbucks, thermal spa day, room service,

etc. someone mentioned it was like an airline first class - very much so. We probably will only do it that one time we did it. Next cruise is a back to a regular outside stateroom and Windjammer!

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A lot extra on Oasis class ships.

I know! I must have worked 100 of hours of OT over 18 months and 2 garage sales to pay for my star class recently. OMG. IT WAS WONDERFUL!!

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I don't post often but moved to reply to this post...So your sailing for free but you can't sit in the front row. Tantrum. Such a shame something so small makes you that upset. Life is short be happy. Besides Star class paid for the privilege and you did not.

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They have several pre-cruise land tours, we might just be doing different ones (ours is 7B, supposed to arrive in Alaska on 6/16 but like you might go a day early). To be honest, Alaska was my wife's idea and I'm just going along for the ride. She's done all the research and I've only chimed in with minor opinions (like no, I'm sorry, but you know I'm out of shape and cannot do a 7-hour hike that includes climbing). :) I'll get more involved over time.

 

Nice to meet you too.

Too funny. Although it is kind of working that way on our planning adventures too. Hubby is currently designing a Vegas (his Mecca) itinerary for December with friends. I'm working in Alaska. We'll have to meet up on the cruise! I'm sure there will be a M&M. [emoji851]

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Same here. Which one? We're doing the 6/22 sailing (with 6-day land tour beginning 6/16).

Hi OCSC Mike - that's the one! My res says land tour begins 06/17/18 & cruise begins 06/22/18. We hope to fly 06/16 for an extra day arrival. Nice to meet you!

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Doing southbound in June of 2018 and just enjoying everyone's experiences and hoping to learn a lot as well. We added the 6 day land tour on the front end through RCCI. Thanks for your info and have a great time!

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We are doing the cruise only this next time. We will be doing the Southbound Seward to Vancouver with 20+ cabins of family & friends. Actually booked our first ever "group" cruise thru a TA to get the added OBC for everyone.

 

We sail 06.08.2018. Having done both a cruise and a cruisetour previously I would choose to do the land portion on our own in the future just due to the costs and down time of the organized tour.

 

Some of our group will go a week early and do a DIY land tour on their own. Unfortunately my DH changed jobs at the end of 2016 and now has limited vacation time he can only take a week at a time so our usual 2 week trips are cut back to only a week [emoji22]

 

 

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Thanks so much for answering. We are taking our 1st Alaska cruise 06/17/18 with a 4b land tour. I understand about the vacation time challenges. I needed permission to take more than 1 wk at a time. This thread is very helpful already!

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We have done early June twice and had good weather both times. The second time was actually a heat wave!

 

We're booked again for June 2018. Love the baby animals we saw, the weather and some of the best prices of the season.

 

 

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What cruise date in June? Are you adding a land tour?

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Make sure to make reservations for all the shows especially the comedy show because it has limited seating. We just did a 7 day Allure and enjoyed all the shows! Have fun!

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Oh and do have breakfast there as they offer items not available elsewhere on the ship.

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Coastal Kitchen is wonderful and is like your own personal specialty restaurant. Very nice of you to cancel the MDR reservations so others can enjoy that time.

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