The Collie

I've never purchased a drink package unless it was a bundled offer and is fairly low cost. The only times I had a drink was maybe like 1 glass of wine at dinner and 1 or 2 drinks during a comedy show. Was never a big drinker regardless of what it is.I probably drink more Diet Coke than alcohol. I just throw in my luggage a bunch of the mini cans. The specialty coffees do look good to me but I'm too cheap to buy it.

The exact flight is $35 more roundtrip when booked on Ez Air however can I get the miles for it? Also while I know $35 isn't much what's the advantage going with Ez Air if you already purchased insurance

I usually book a guarantee cabin myself and have always gotten the assignment when I embark (this was on NCL). Half the time I got what I paid for, the other half the time I got a great room.

I only went on Princess once many years ago with family. Normally I travel NCL since they have always been the cheapest for me as a solo cruiser as I've always managed to meet people through the solo cruiser meets and that many are around my age (30s). In any case Princess has the best deals right now for a balcony...something I've never had before and always have wanted. I've been reading up on people who went on the Crown. That was the ship I was hoping to do due to it going to Icy Point and not Ketchikan (already did everything that I have wanted to do in Ketchikan), and being roundtrip in Seattle as the flights to/from ANC are insanely expensive (even the LAX or Burbank to SEA flights are expensive but nothing like the one leg to ANC!). Do you think they are going to cancel all the Crown cruises over the summer due to repairs? I prefer their itinerary to Discovery's tbh. Unrelated, other questions: Are the fitness classes included in most fares for things like yoga and other classes (NCL charges for them)? I looked at the difference between Princess Plus and Premium. Although the price difference is reasonable at only an additionally $25 a day to go to Premium, I don't want to get photos done, don't need wifi for more than 1 device, and don't need specialty dining. Better quality booze would be nice, but it's not something I really need. That said I still am confused by Premier Prizes Play. What exactly is this? In the PP/P plans it includes "crew appreciation" but does this include service fees for alcohol (if there are any fees which again NCL charges)? Does the fitness center have steam rooms available or do you need to pay for this at the spa? The last stop is Victoria. I'm an American. I know in advance you can request to get off at a port early. I'm thinking of spending 3 days in Victoria. Can Americans do this or are they only allowing Canadians to do it? Are you supposed to wear a mask in the hot tub? I know you can now order food on the app anywhere. Does this give you access to the identical food that would be on the MDR menus? Thank you!