EngrJones

I've done Alaska both with and without a balcony. The ones without were on the Jewel, which has the Observation Lounge and Great Outdoors just like the Sun. If budget/pricing is an issue with the OP, I wouldn't discourage them from sailing the Sun in an inside. Alaska is great no matter how you sail!

That's why I was asking why you thought that a balcony was "required."

What didn't you like?

Doesn't the Sun have a nice observation lounge plus The Great Outdoors deck on the rear of the ship?

This is not what the requirement states. It states every 48 hours until they reach the tenth day since they left China, etc.

My sailing partner had symptoms and I had been a bit congested. Since we had a bunch of the free tests, we both took them. She was negative, but I was (surprisingly) positive! The congestion only lasted for about a day and I felt great the entire time, despite testing positive for another week or so. I read about a lot of people testing positive, but fortunately most postings haven't reported people getting seriously sick or having to go to the hospital. I don't think Covid is anything to worry about for most reasonably healthy people anymore.

Me too!! 3 fun cruises and I never got sick. I did test positive for Covid after the last, but I didn't feel "sick" for a moment.

I tested positive for Covid after my last cruise. I'm glad I did!! I had very minor symptoms (I only tested because I felt congested and had a bunch of those free tests). Now, I've added natural immunity to my vax status. Bring on the next cruise!!!

I think it's one of those as well.

It's not. Besides the MDRs, you'll have The Local and the buffet. I've had excellent dinners in all of them.

Can you fill me in about this? I'll be on GSC next year and was wondering about the clam shells. They don't show up as a shore excursion option for me. Thank you.

Did your trip insurance cover this?