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We are on Quantum at the end of September.  Is there a way to communicate with our group while on the ship?  I was on a Carnival several years back, and you were able to message your travelmates through the cruiseship app.

Does anyone have any experience with alaskashoreexcursions.com?  I'm looking to do the whale watching/glacier excursion with them, but I want to make sure they're a reputable excursion company and I won't get stranded in Juneau with no way to get back to the boat.

There are three couples going on an Alaskan cruise in September, '22.  Has anyone used the Shore Excursions Group?  With there being six of us, I think we can do something on our own cheaper than all of us paying for an excursion through the cruise line -- for example, renting a jeep to drive around.  Their website indicates they've never had anyone miss the ship; and if they do, they'll pay the expenses to get you to the next port.  Reviews on Yelp mostly seem good, but some of their European excursions people had issues.

Is there another company anyone would recommend?

12 hours ago, karinad said:

We went on NCL Jade last Sept. We left from Southampton r/t, a 12 day. It was a very nice itinerary which include England, Scotland and Ireland. I think there was 2 sea days and we spent a nice amount of time in each port. I can't say that NCL is my favorite cruiseline , but, I have no complaints about it. The price was reasonable and the food in the Specialty Restaurants was pretty good. Good variety of entertainment, too. It's a very port intensive itinerary and not that much time on the ship. Hope this helps!

Exactly what I was looking for.  Thanki you!

Looking for a cruise in 2020 that will hit mostly Ireland and Scotland.  What are your favorite itineraries/cruise lines?

Thanks all for your information.  I haven't broached it with him yet.  It was just something I noticed on my last cruise (a girls' trip) and realized it might be an issue.  He's also a cop :-)  So being that crowded in by a bunch of people might be an issue -- but being at the back where he can see everyone around him might be a help.

The only thing I would add is while it is true that you only need a certified birth certificate to do the cruise IF something were to happen and you had to fly back, you would need a passport to re-enter the US.  So if you don't have them, I would certainly look into getting them.

Thank you for the replies!

I just went on Carnival if that helps any!  

I'm not too concerned with the buffets, et cetera as he's not closed in by people as we were at the muster drill.  I don't have PTSD and being closed in by people like that was a bit much -- I'm only 5 foot so being surrounded by people was a bit claustrophobic.  The rest of the cruise I think he would do just fine as it's not the loud noises, et cetera that will get to him.  

While this is not a disability cruising question per se, I would like to know if arrangements can be made for those who suffer from PTSD.  My boyfriend while not officially diagnosed is a combat veteran and having to stand like sardines during the safety briefing I think would be extremely uncomfortable for him.  Before I start planning a possible cruise, I wanted to get as much information as I can about this subject.

Thanks in advance for any information.

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I read his contacting DA and courthouse and took that to imply the DA's are always at ' the courthouse' which is silly

 

The BiGGER point i s why didn't he consult his attorney?

 

 

 

I hope he re t urns to tell us how he made out.

I work at a courthouse in Texas and the DA WILL NOT speak with a defendant that is represented by counsel. Can you imagine the trouble they would get in?

Cards are only sent to address on file, usually home address. For security.

Not necessarily. Back in January I was leaving on a Thursday morning for a conference. Someone had used my card at 2AM and they were shutting it down. I told them I was leaving for a long weekend. They actually sent the new card to the hotel and I was able to get it there. Now, this was in the same state just a different city so I don't know if that made a difference.

Why in the world should you feel guilty? I swear, I see this all the time at work. Parents on the cusp of retirement giving up and sacrificing for their GROWN children- I just don’t get it

Ditto. My mother will call me and say "I'm spending your inheritance by.." and I say GOOD FOR YOU!!! She earned it. It's not my money. I hate that parents scrimp and save after they've scrimped and saved just so their grown kids won't have to pay the dues that the parents did.

I have a little different thought on it. If the child that caused the accident was doing something they shouldn't have been and caused the accident, then I think there is partial blame and there should be some restitution.

 

for instance, if the child that was running was doing so in an area that you should not be running or if the child had been told to stop running then this accident was preventable. If running in a park or schoolyard I agree it was a true accident that was probably not preventable but running on a ship is not something you should be doing so I think there is some blame and perhaps some monetary responsibility.

 

Maybe I have been watching too much Judge Judy... :confused:

This. I get irritated with all the running that kids do -- in inappropriate places. Kids constantly run IN CHURCH and never get corrected. Outside, at a park -- perfectly good. But in a restraunt where people are carrying food, in church, in a business -- parents tell your kids to walk!!!!

Thank you so much for all the replies. I guess one of my biggest questions is does the train stop and allow you to get off and walk around the town? I'd much prefer a trip like that than just pretty scenery and get off and go on a cruise -- been on an Alaskan cruise before. While I very much want to go on another one, I'd rather join it with a hop on/hop off type of rail vacation than just get to the port. So any input there would be very much appreciated.

Anyone done one? I saw them on Amtrak and am really interested in doing the one from LA to Vancouver, where you ride the train from LA, get off in Vancouver, and then do a cruise to Alaska.

Has anyone used Amtrak to book this or did you just do it yourself? Thoughts on this type of vacation???

The only thing I can think of that wasn't mentioned is maybe a list of allergies, medical procedures done in the past (like if they've had surgery to remove appendix or something) -- anything that an ER doctor would ask that your caregiver might not know or remember in a stressful situation.

When you get on board, go to the purser's desk (or whatever it's called). They'll have a list of the Catholic churches in the area and they'll tell you which Masses (times) you can make to ensure you're back to the ship on time.

Check with the purser's desk. They will have a list of churches and service times -- and they'll be able to tell you which ones you can attend with time to get back to the ship.

I say go for it -- just be prepared for people not wanting to attend either for financial reasons or just because.

 

We planned our 25th reunion and did the traditional dinner/family picnic thing and had to cancel because of lack of interest.

 

There will be people who cannot afford to go, but I personally get pretty fed up when I mention doing something for a group and they say "some people might not be able to afford it." Okay. Well, some can. Doesn't mean the group can't do something else more low-key; but I've found some people are going to complain and boycott any plans so do what a group of you want to do!

Sorry. Had no clue this thread was so old when I replied. I don't look at the post dates :o

I say go for it -- just be prepared for people not wanting to attend either for financial reasons or just because.

We planned our 25th reunion and did the traditional dinner/family picnic thing and had to cancel because of lack of interest.

There will be people who cannot afford to go, but I personally get pretty fed up when I mention doing something for a group and they say "some people might not be able to afford it." Okay. Well, some can. Doesn't mean the group can't do something else more low-key; but I've found some people are going to complain and boycott any plans so do what a group of you want to do!

I always use my phone -- just put it in airplane mode. It's what I use at home so I'm used to listening for it.

is there anyone sane in the fathers orbit who has some influence on him? It might be worth having the kid tell the story to an aunt who has a chance of talking some sense into him. The dad might win the battle of keeping the kids off the trip, but everyone else will see that this will destroy his relationship with the kids and hope fully someone will talk some sense into him.

I think this is a good suggestion BUT I would be very careful about putting the kids in the middle of it. Their dad is being a total a$$, but he's their dad and should not be put in a position of trying to use others to influence him. He knows they want to go and the kids know the dad's being a jerk.

Just my two cents.

Titanic :cool:

I have no information related to your topic, but I would guess that none of the hotels in Galveston offer hotel shuttle service -- the distance is just a bit too far for that.

The Queen Mary -- just because I've always wanted to go on one of those kind of cruises :-)