jennaja

Thank you! We're really looking forward to it. Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

Oops. Didn't mean to post this twice. The post disappeared, so I thought I needed to start over.

We're staying at the Auberge, so it may be easiest to roll our luggage over to the port. Thanks for all the info!

I was reading posts on the HSL board describing the horrendous boarding experiences at Canada Place so far this season, when I received an email from HAL, informing us that the Vancouver Marathan will also be taking place the day we board. There will also be 3 ships in port that day (5/7/23). Does anyone know how many runners are expected to take part, and whether their route goes past Canada Place? Any tips for dealing with the madhouse?

I was reading on the HAL board about the horrendous boarding experiences people are having at Canada Place, when I received a notice from HAL that the Vancouver Marathon is taking place the day we board. Does anyone know if the marathon path goes past the cruise ship terminal, and approximately how many runners there usually are? Any tips for dealing with the crowds of passengers that will be trying to board that day? There will be 3 ships in port.

Thank you for your thorough and very enjoyable trip report! If you have a chance, would you mind asking a crewmember how many passengers will be on the 14 day sailing on May 7th? We will be also be boarding with 3 ships in port. I understand there will also be thousands of Vancouver Marathon runners near the port that day.

Can lunch at the Pinnacle Grill be booked ahead, or only on board? I am not finding an option for our cruise in a few weeks.

Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful answer! We were hoping to visit Gastown - sounds like that's best done during the daylight hours.

Yes! I meant the 5/7-5/21/23 sailing. If you have a chance, can you ask how many passengers or % of occupancy is expected for that sailing? Good Grief! I better make sure I didn't accidentally book our flights for the 14th!

Vancouver is my absolute favorite city on the planet. I'm sure there are changes that have occurred since the pandemic - nothing is the same as it was in the "before times". My elderly mother and I are travelling together. Are there areas that locals would suggest that we avoid? We used to feel very comfortable exploring the downtown area, as well as North Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay. Due to poor flight times, we won't have much time for exploring before our cruise, but want to make the most of the time we have. We would also like to find a nice place for dinner the night before our cruise. We're staying at the Auberge. Also, what time does it normally get dark in early-to-mid May? Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

I do recall seeing a Terminal City Club Hotel years ago - didn't pay much attention to it though.

Safe travels,and have a wonderful trip! If you have a chance, can you ask a crew member how many passengers or % of capacity they're expecting for the 14 day Alaska sailing departing on 5/14/23?

Thank you for this info! We usually try to stay at the Pan Pacific for the convenience, but got a relatively good price on the Auberge using a Price breaker deal. The description says it's about 2/10ths of a mile from the pier, so I feel like I should remember it.

We have done this on 2 cruises so far. Such a luxury to be able to pack less for the trip, and to go home with minimal laundry to do.

Totally worth it to me not to drag home piles of dirty clothes that need washing!

We're going on a 14 day Alaska cruise on the Niewu Amsterdam in May. Can anyone tell me the current price for the laundry package, and also the "fill the bag" price? Thanks!

Looking for transportation options/estimated prices between the Vancouver airport and the Augerge Hotel downtown. We're going on a 14 day cruise, so will have 2 largish suitcases and 2 carryons between us. Although we have been to Vancouver many times, I don't remember this particular hotel.

I know that Princess has onboard do-it-yourself laundry options. Since our last sailing with Princess, we have gotten used to the luxury of using HAL's laundry package. Just stuff your dirty stuff into the bag, and it comes back beautifully laundered, pressed and folded the next day. Does Princess have a laundry package or pricing for bags of laundry, or is it just on a piece by piece basis? If they do have a package, what's the cost?

Thank you! Are you currently onboard the Royal? If so, would you mind asking how many guests and crew are expected on the 10/16/22 sailing? Also, was the boarding process smooth and quick?

If you are so easily upset, you may wish to make use of the "ignore" button.

A friend has offered to drop us of at Pier 27 on the day of our cruise, but it will probably have to be early in the morning. How early are the porters at the pier to accept checked bags? Thanks!

$90 pp for the cruise.

Have you considered using a local travel agent, where you could meet with them in person? The local auto clubs still have travel agents in the office. I suspect they would help you get OceanReady if you booked your cruise through them. A lot of long-term cruisers have a hard time with the technology.

I received the upgrade offer the day after I booked, and my bid was accepted 1 or 2 days later. I didn't book the cruise until 15 days out from sailing though.

I don't remember, and already deleted the email. If it wasn't the minimum bid, it was very close to the minimum. I bid $60pp for the premium balcony, and that bid was rejected.