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Our first Princess cruise we did without a package of any kind. I created a spreadsheet of spending when we got home. Doing the Math, looking at what we spent daily and what the Plus Package is, the Package wins. We didn't drink a lot of alcoholic drinks every day but we did drink a number of Perrier and other cool drinks (Panama Canal cruise, so warm). That added up over time. Not sure if the Premium Package is worth it for us, maybe one day we will try it; not interested in the fitness classes or the specialty ice cream (we split one last cruise and it was still too much). But for now we will sail with the Plus. Happy cruising karen and kevin

Take a walk along Creek Street. Stop and visit Dolly's house. If you enjoy hiking take the "married man's trail" to the top of the hill. Wonderful view of the harbor from the top. We've been to Alaska several times and always find something new to do. Happy travels. K2

We had a friend join us May of last year to do Alaska and she is a BIG fan of Deadiest Catch. The grin on her face when she got off was priceless. She had a great time. K

Wonderful pictures, especially the up close ones of the dolphins. K2

Still happening for me. I get to the last page and get the "Sorry try again later" message. Yes I am Canadian. K2

Had a retinal detachment in Dec 2006, a week later it detached in another area of the same eye. Buckle put in the first time. Second time they did the gas bubble treatment. I was not allowed to go higher than sea level for 6 weeks. Docs told me the chances of it happening in the other eye were good but it has been 17 years, knock on wood. It is scary but treatable. I was told the risk factors were age, near sightedness and pale blue eyes; all of which describes me. K

We've done several early May cruises to Alaska. The weather isn't bad, no need for the parka. Might be a little rainy but other than that quite nice. We did one trip on the train in Skagway several years ago and the snow beside the train was as high as the train. We were on the Coral for Panama and loved the ship. Lots of space and walking areas. Going on her sister ship in April/May for Panama this year. Happy cruising Karen and Kevin

Might want to add some time to the commute out and back. There is MAJOR road work being done on the main highway going out towards the Gardens. This will be ongoing for, we are told, about 2 years. I get to go thru it everyday to go to work and back. 😞 K

As it is an Alaskan cruise, I would chose Sitka. There are many places to see within walking distance of the port (if you are tendered near town.) Victoria is a beautiful place but only having just under 5 hours isn't enough to really get to see much. We had a port day on our Pacific Coastal cruise in Victoria, so we went home and did laundry and checked the mail. LOL Happy planning. Karen

We were on the Crown in May and had a 3rd adult in the suite. My TA booked her a Plus Package when we booked the cruise. Easy peasy. Karen

We'll be on this cruise also. We live in Victoria so short hop to Vancouver to start and another short hop to come back from Seattle. We spent 28 days on the Crown in April/May looking forward to seeing if some of the staff are still onboard. Karen and Kevin

When we were on the Crown in April/May I just asked at Guest Services and I got one. I'd rather carry the map than my cell. Karen

Another vote for the CG here. Haven't had a bad meal there. Only "complaint" is sometimes there is too much food. 🙂 Karen

Same for me. For our 3 booked (1 that leaves in 3 1/2 weeks)the app says Premier and I know I only paid for Plus. Asked my TA what is going on thinking she upgraded us but no; she doesn't know why either. Would be nice if they honored it. Karen

We did a B2B2B this April into May. 1st cruise and 2nd cruise were as Ruby and we were upgraded for the 3rd cruise to Platinum. We just had to go to the Loyalty desk and they made the arrangements and then to GS to get the new sticker. Now to aim for Elite. 🙂 karen