Izena

The website has changed.      One  error is my PUGET sound cruise is listed as a themed cruise.  Should be Tulip but listed as Cival 
war.    

Thanks to all on this site. Encouragement and support.   
loss 1.4.      
 

I keep adapting short term goals rather than looking at wk by  week.  New goal is the next six lbs that will get me half way to over all goal.   

Dave

I looked up one of the cruises you mentioned.  I agree it is strange.  I think it is an error.  I have a trip to PUGET Sound there are two ships and they are staggered.  One leaves on Saturday the other leaves on Tuesday.    If you are interested in one of the cruises with duplicates stick with the ship that is the “regular” for the itinerary.   
 

I agree with Ray.   Chose an itinerary that interestS  you.   I have done Columbia and snake river and enjoyed it.   Looking forward to PUGET Sound.   Then to east coast.  The cruises are very relaxing,  I don’t like crowds or waiting in line.   I enjoy the balcony just sit and watch the scenery.   Welcome to the ACL family.

Thanks to everyone’s support.

Belle thanks for encouragement

1.8 loss this week ( makes up for no loss last week). 

Bigred -  I started  due to health scare(all is good).  You can meet your goal.  It is  1.5 lbs a week .   Set short term goals.  Get a healthy diet routine. ( I’m a sugar addict so had to get all temptation out of house).  
 

Jan -  slow and steady  is great 

Wine -  hang in there.

A hint for those who live in “hot” states.. I’m in Houston area and it has been hot and humid.  I walk 1,5 miles every morning.    What has helped is a mini usb fan that  hangs ifrom my neck.  I tuck the small handle in bra to keep it from swinging.  It has 3 speeds and is easily recharged.   I wouldn’t be able to walk without it.  Got it on amazon costs abt $15.   

Just saw on news about passport renewal delays.  
I sent my passport for renewal in early March. ( at the beginning of covid)   I got my new passport at the end of July (20 weeks later)

I didn’t have any need for the passport but was getting worried it was lost at the bottom of a large bin.  
I live in Texas so  application sent to Austin.
 

i can’t  imagine what the back log is at this time.  I was already planning on starting the process all over  with a birth certificate.

i don’t know if it matters but I suggest taking pictures of your current passport prior to sending.

I’m new to this thread.  Have been watching wt since early July.   Had a health wake up call with  A1C 9.8 ( means diabetes out of control) .  Up to that time I had lost 10# due lack of appetite — I never thought I would see anorexia  as a diagnosis.  No I’m not a skinny Minnie .   As of  last week I’m down another 18lb.  But I’ve stalled out no loss this week.  ( A1C down to 7.5. Goal is 6  this on diet alone no meds)

i have set reachable goals

get to one-derland -  means get out of 200s   DONE

now focusing on the next 25  ( overall need 50 more)

get out of clothes with an X 

I want to commend ACL doing there best for their cruisers.   I like most others had my cruise cancelled x 2 this year.  Had been scheduled to cruise Puget Sound  which has been rescheduled for April next year.  This cruise will be three generations myself, son and granddaughter.  My son cruised last year with me and had a great time.  
 

issue was that I had two cruises scheduled for 2021 already May 13 and September 11.  Booked last year yes early but traveling solo and needed to book early to get a cabin.  I knew when I booked the cruises that if circumstances changed and I needed to cancel I would forfeit $250.    Since I don’t want to cruise  so close together  ( more an issue of leaving my dog  then finances——yes my dog is spoiled rotten)

I had my travel agent cancel the May 13 cruise.  To my surprise I will get all of my  $500 deposit back.  Half needs to be applied to upcoming cruise the other half will be mailed.  
 

I am looking forward to having many more cruises with ACL.   They have earned my loyalty.  

According to cruise critic some river cruise companies are making some changes for safer cruising.  ACL has not announced any changes.

it wouldn’t be unrealistic for no more open seating   Instead being assigned a table and eating with the same people all week.  
 

I am bored and have been making masks.   For all the mask makers  I  have an idea.   I will be bringing 6 extra masks (all the same fabric)

for possible table mates.    It would be fun if other mask makers would do the same.  (if multiple masks are made for same table we could vote —- if that is the case we should bring 8 extra then we could offer another table the masks that are extra)I will also be bringing fabric markers so cruisers could label their masks.   I’m praying my July 25; 2020 Puget Sound Cruise  does not get cancelled.

I have more anxiety about when will cruising resume rather than covid19.   My April cruise was cancelled so I rebooked for July 25.   Crossing my fingers.   I live in Houston area.  So it isn’t practical to book a cruise for August or September due to hurricane season.

i have decided to keep busy making medical masks.   Currently working  on a batch 
that has a nautical theme.  ( thought I would take on next cruise ).   Maybe it would be fun to exchange (new/unused )  masks with others on my cruise.   This is not a financial venture.   I have been ordering sheets to use as fabric (bottom sheets have the added benefit of the elastic).  
 

My April 22; Puget sound postponed.   My travel advisor isn’t recommending rescheduling  for  May or June. She suggests waiting.    I am in Houston area and covid19 hasn’t peaked yet.    

On 3/20/2020 at 9:44 PM, Izena said:

My cruise is April 22, Puget Sound.   My travel advisor recommended to wait and let ACL  , cancel.    It is hard to just wait but that is all we can do.  I’m in Texas and corona seems to be hitting it’s peak.   Just stay healthy that’s all that is important at this time.

Update I received call from ACL today.   My cruise has been postponed.   I was provided generous options of which I can think about before my decision.   My travel advisor was correct.  Her advise to wait until ACL  calls.    
 

My cruise is April 22, Puget Sound.   My travel advisor recommended to wait and let ACL  , cancel.    It is hard to just wait but that is all we can do.  I’m in Texas and corona seems to be hitting it’s peak.   Just stay healthy that’s all that is important at this time.

Just found interesting info .    Same for Carnival,  Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.  ( I’m sure others but only interested in those).  New criteria for guests 70 and older must get a Dr,  release that they are healthy enough to sail.  Not sure if this is temporary.

I am scheduled for April 22 for Puget Sound.  I have not received an email from ACL or my travel advisor.   I’m  still fantasizing I will be able to make the cruise.

Thanks for the info.   My cruise is April 22.  My  feeling is to wait.  
 

I am getting excited for Puget Sound  cruise on Constellation April 22.   I am looking forward to a healthy cruise.  I have confidence in the other cruisers and in ACL.   I am traveling with my granddaughter, who is anticipating the cruise.  She has been a frequent travel partner of mine.   Happy and Healthy sailing to all.

I differ with your interpretation.  I understand that there are weather variables.     I think it would be good business practice to keep the clients / passengers informed of changes.  That means ahead of time.  

Beware.   Don’t  privately schedule extra excursions.  The itinerary may change unannounced.   I am scheduled for the Puget Sound Cruise April 22.

i was studying the  stops and shore excursions  looking at possibly scheduling my own excursion.

This is when I noticed  ACL had changed the order of the itinerary.  ( Friday was to be a cruising day and Saturday was to be the day for whale watching paid excursion —-website still shows this schedule  BUT   My account shows Whale watching to be on Friday which I paid for through ACL).   I loved my first cruise but this sort of thing  has  taken the joy  out of scheduling future cruises.  

I am taking this cruise in April 2020.  I asked my TA for info about excursions. Prices are for 2019

Anacortes, WA FREE walking tour

Deception Pass jet boat tour.   $40. Premium 

SeaBear Salmon Tasting Tour. $45. Premium

Whale Museum Tour.                 $20. Premium

Whale Watching Tour.    2019. $99.     2020   $115.   Signature

Butchart Gardens.          2019.  $145.   2020.  $180.   Signature

Walking Tour of Port Angeles.   $20. Premium 

Olympic National  Park.  Hurricane Ridge   $50.  Premium

Lake Crescent of at Olympic National  Park $ 50 Premium

port townsend  downtown walking tour. $15.  Premium

tour of fort Washington.        $50. Premium

poulsbo walking tour.             $40. Premium

Suquamish museum.              $40 premium

Does anyone  know how many of the stops / ports do we have to use a tender?

A consistent complaint on many reviews is poor  to  no WiFi connections. 

I dont think this acceptable.   If carnival cruise line can offer WiFi in the Caribbean,  ACL can certainly do better since they are always in view of land.    The hotel manager on my last cruise implied that ACL just needed to update the system.   If cruisers can get cell service  WiFi can’t be  that difficult.   Cruisers are paying about (varies per cruise and category) $700 a night.   A cruise without WiFi is not luxury.

Poor wifi

   Cruisers can’t research up coming ports for independent site seeing opportunities

    can’t arrange own Uber transportation

   Check in flights

    May not be able to print boarding passes for flights home

    Hotel manager and staff  have issues booking cruises 

    Etc. etc. etc

anyone have ideas on how we can get ACL into the 21st century?    Mass emails, letters phone calls?

I appreciated your post.   I had a great cruise on the Pride on the Columbia River and booked another cruise for the spring w/ friend.   So far no problems yet.    BUT

i also booked 2 solo cruises for 2021 (need to book early if want solo cabin)

I am  starting to have concerns with a 2021 cruise.  It was for May 16 , 6 night.

that specific cruise is no longer listed . It has been replaced with a different ship and different port and 7 nights . Specific itinerary not listed.    My travel agent wasn’t even aware.  She called ACL and they said changes will be confirmed by end of this week.   (Really the change is already in computer)

people beware ... ACL has in brochure.

Itineraries, schedules , routes, ships and staterooms are always subject o change, without notice  due to weather, availability of docks or locks, shoals, River condition, mechanical OR. ANY OTHER  REASON   Times and dates, depart and arrival are subject to changes.