SDuckers

Thanks for the report and the amazing pictures. DH and I will be on the Odyssey Sept. 16-30, so I am really appreciating your reports!

I noticed this ad in the PlayBill when we went to see the touring Broadway production of Frozen last weekend. FYI for anyone thinking of an Alaskan cruise next summer!

DH and I will be on the same cruise you are going on. I have pre-ordered the jacket to be delivered on board (I told DH to order his own, LOL). I also ordered rental waterproof pants. I saw no need to buy something like that that I will only use this one time. Look forward to meeting you on board!

We are scheduled to cruise on the Odyssey in September. I sure hope these issues have been resolved before we embark!

No sure if there is a USB port on the TV that might allow this, but there isn't any iPhone dock in the room to play music. You could bring along a small portable Bluetooth speaker to play your music.

For me and my husband, the appeal is the pampering. If you ask for something, the crew will attempt to make it happen if at all possible. Staff learn your names and preferences within a day or two of being on the ship. The rooms and beds are very comfortable. Food is very good. I guess I am wondering what matters most to you in selecting a cruise line? You said food isn't what drives your decision, but seem unusually bothered that dinner isn't served before 7.

This thread makes me think of the old Downton Abbey episode where Lord Grantham was criticized for being "casual" for wearing his tux to dinner rather than white tie and dinner jacket. LOL

You might ask if they could pick up the game on one of the reserved TV channels. I don't know if the "special event" sports channel is set in stone in terms of what they show or could be selected if enough people requested it.