NonnaTLC

On 12/6/2021 at 10:45 AM, bigbenboys said:

You can use the app to see menus. See my post above. I've gotten a sunburn in Juneau late May by the pool. We are back on Millie in June 2022.

Hi, 

Are you speaking of the Celebrity app?  

TIA!

NonnaT

58 minutes ago, bigbenboys said:

You can use the app to see menus. See my post above. I've gotten a sunburn in Juneau late May by the pool. We are back on Millie in June 2022.

THANK YOU! 

We definitely will be bringing Sunscreen,  as our granddaughter in law looks like Casper, lol!  

I have a quick question...

We are sailing AK inside passage in May (definitely too cold to swim outside!) in AQ1 which means Blu dining.  How are we able to order from MDR?  Do we need to ask for menu, read it in advance (it seems they used to give you an advanced menu in your room at the start of the day) or is it automatically given to you as you sit to dine?  This is our shortest cruise ever, only 7 days, so we probably will not want to do any specialty dining.  (Although Sushi sound absolutely divine!)  

TIA!

34 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

They forget to mention the lines are discounting the wildly inflated prices over 2019.    The same category suite on my January sailing on a 20 year old ship is still priced 3x what it was when I reserved it.

WOW, just WOW!

12 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Most items at the Spa Cafe are complimentary.     The smoothies are covered by the Premium Drink Package -- not sure of the regular one.

 

They have a delicious Tomato and Mozzarella plate

 

Definately trying that on May cruise!

That makes me feel great!  It's the same nonsense on planes.  Take your drama somewhere else+

20 hours ago, Julma said:

I went to Casino and used my OBC on slots, cashed it out and gave cash to crew.  I tipped the normal crew and some that probably rarely get tipped (the woman who makes sure the bathrooms are clean) and they were all very appreciative.  

FABULOUS IDEA!!!

6 hours ago, Kramer995 said:

Hello! 
 

I am looking at ordering an unlimited photo package for $239 on the cruise planner. Is this the cheapest, or will there be better offers once onboard? 
 

thanks!

Did you ever find your answer, I cannot find it anywhere, let me know what you found out please!  And thank you!

LGW59

I know you probably think I'm dense, but there are only 4 previous posts to scroll to.

I totally give up navigating this...

I cannot find it anywhere!  I find this particular forum difficult to navigate. 

Thank you!

Quick question to add...

Is it a bit more casual on the Alaska cruises?

Is it ok to wear nice jeans and a sweater?  Or do we need to step it up?

Of course it needs to match, otherwise John Jones would be using Sam Smith's vaccination record.

I doubt the absence or addition of a middle initial will cause you to be banned.  

Just sayin'

@keels81

Jealous!

All of you have been so helpful!  I really appreciate that everyone has so much to share...

Now, I have to find the forum that has the shore excursions, lol!  I really seem to struggle with this particular travel site.  I do much better with Disboards for WDW!

Thanks to all, and Sparkle on! 

NonnaTLC 

"And it was by far the most casual of all:.

We are eating in Blu almost every night, can the gents wear jeans and a pressed flannel shirt tucked in?  Or do they need something a bit dressier?  I am trying to pack as little as possible.   I can always pack pretty scarves for over my Turtlenecks, but the guys are more limited.  

@dkjretired

We are in cabins 1115 and 1117, that was part of the whole point in booking those balcony rooms.  We can go to the deck of course, but I thought because of the crowds visibility would be poor.

"As far as the glaciers go, you will be able to see well from your balcony. The captains usually do a complete turn of the ship in the bay, so everyone gets a great view."

WOW, so happy!

Thank you!

11 hours ago, lobsternight said:

We have done Alaska many times, nothing wrong with ocean view.  We do balconies now, and won't do inside anymore.  You are right in that May will probably be chilly, so pack many layers.  Definitely go on deck for the glaciers. Lots of good excurions to choose from, though some can be quite expensive.  Would suggest Taku lodge salmon bake out of Juneau, if not, get some fresh king crab at Tracy's Crab shack then head over for a Duck Fart at the Red Dog Saloon. Will agree that Millenium Class ships are the perfect size.

We have a balcony, will we need to go on deck to see the glaciers, or will our balcony be perfect?  

Thank you All!

We are arriving in Fairbanks the Monday before we board Millie to drive to Denali, then plan to work our way down to Seward by Thursday. (Ship boards on Friday) We did book a seaplane tour to dogsled, but nothing else so far.  I plan to look into the other tours you mentioned.  It is my understanding that once on board we can only do Celebrity sanctioned/arranged tours.  We will probably only have the Alaska opportunity once, so want to take full advantage of our time there.  

And thanks for the tip about waterproofing!  

Sparkle on!

ETA, I'm very close to your mom's age!  Zip lining is definitely on my bucket list!

NonnaTLC 

On 5/28/2021 at 4:11 PM, Barsnikel said:

Just booked our first Celebrity cruise (Alaska - Millennium on May 13, 2022).

We have sailed numerous times on Carnival, Holland America, and NCL... but never Celebrity. Never been to Alaska and never been on Celebrity, so this should be fun.

 

Any "secrets" I should know about ?  🙂  Things they don't tell you.. ?

 

I'll trade you Celebrity secrets for Carnival secrets  🙂

We are booked right after you on May 20, 2022, Millie Alaska, so following.

We've only been on 2 other cruises, but adore Celebrity.

@CoatRackOfDoom

ANYTHING you can tell us about the shore excursions would be try helpful!

We are A1, so dining in Blu and have a great veranda.  Any other tidbits would be greatly appreciated!

Sparkle on Everyone!

NonnaTLC 

We have used the laundry services and found them to be very fast and our clothing was perfectly pressed and clean.  In fact, we had such a good experience that I'm planning on packing knowing I can rely on their laundry services, and pack less.  

1 hour ago, hcat said:

 

No US Gov Req for a Vaccine Passport

 

Recent comments by Gov officials:

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the US government will not require Americans to use vaccine passports to prove they’ve been immunized against the coronavirus.

 

Jen Psaki..Press Secy: 

"The government is not now, nor will we be supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential. There will be no federal vaccinations database and no federal mandate requiring everyone to obtain a single vaccination credential," Psaki told reporters at a briefing."

 

Seems this will be left to pvt enterprise in some way shape or form,

The government can do whatever they like, however, so can cruise ships.  It's a business, if you don't like their rules, don't cruise.  And no there is no vaccine passport, but we all received documents verifying our vaccinations.  I'm thinking that is what will be required to cruise.

Always X

Never again NCL

Never Princess or Carnival (the age group)

Willing to try RC and Oceana

We also look at itinerary,  but food is VERY important to DH, and service by staff also important. 

If everyone is not required to show proof of vaccination, I will not be cruising.

End of story.