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That's fantastic. HAL should update their web site then because that's not what it says.

That's only correct for a single occupancy room. I imagine the odds of getting one of those on standby are pretty slim though. For a regular room you'll still pay double. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/ca/cruise-deals/standby-program

D Dock is near the mall. About a 20-25 minute walk along the marina from where your tender will drop you off.

It's battery powered and charged via a USB cable so my understanding from reading the Restricted Items FAQ is that it should be allowed, but I'm curious if anyone has successfully brought one onboard.

I booked it as one cruise, but I it's technically a B2B. The only excursion Princess is offering for B2Bers is the 26 Glacier one. The ship will be in College Fjord the day before so I'm not really interested in that excursion. I was hoping to avoid renting a car, but it's sounding like it's my only option. Thanks!

Princess only offers the Portage Glacier excursion if you're getting off the ship in Whittier. I'm getting back on the ship. I went to the Gray Line web site for the Portage Glacier cruise and they only offer a self-drive option and a round-trip transportation for Anchorage option. I've contacted them to see if they offer anything from Whittier but haven't heard back yet. Has anyone been able to book a Portage Glacier Cruise with return transportation for Whittier? Will there be vendors offering this at the port? Thanks!

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/search/?q=starboard&quick=1&type=forums_topic&nodes=33 Take a look at these search results if you want to dig further (your own post will be the first few results but after that there are others!).

I was just on Princess last month. There was an unhosted solo and singles event every day; however, I didn't go to it so I can't tell you how popular it was.

I've been using the CBP and it's great. I didn't realize ArriveCAN was still a thing. Like you though I've applied for NEXUS. Such a long wait!

I've used it in Vancouver and Montreal and it's also available in Calgary and Edmonton. It's getting quite popular unfortunately and I'm finding it not as quick as it was when no one knew about it (of course!).

A large ship like the Bliss will use the local Cabo tenders as well (or maybe even only). I was in Cabo for about six weeks last year and saw the Cabo tenders in use regularly. I suggest you check how many other ships are in port with you arriving around the same time because that will have an impact on your wait time as well (whether all the tenders will be servicing the Bliss that morning or if you'll have to share them). And yes, the tenders dock very close to Cabo Adventures (if that's who you're using). You can search for Cruise Tender Boat Pier on Google maps.

Any specific recommendations? Thanks!

I don't know what you consider "pretty pricy", but there are options downtown like the Holiday Inn or the Hyatt that do day passes for ~ $150.

I was there on Emerald Princess at the end of January. We docked at the terminal but the new buildings and gangway weren't used. We got off the ship as usual and then had to take a shuttle through the active construction to the entrance to the terminal. We weren't allowed to walk. Can't help you on the mall question.

It's not close to the terminal. About 2-3 km away. Search for "Aruba sign (with star)" on Google maps and you can see exactly where it is.