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Cruise Raider

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    Celebrity and Princess
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    Alaska

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  1. I so understand that! At least we have prop 13 and no state taxes on social security. If those go away, so do we. 😞
  2. But, but .. the weather! Can’t beat that, especially the last few days! And isn’t it so nice to live this close to a cruise ship embarkation port. Those are both important factors in why we choose to pay the big bucks to live here.
  3. We usually try to stick with a travel budget so book an obstructed OV room on deck 8. We then go to deck 7 and pop in an out the entire morning .. can go from side to side depending on where the scenery is the best at the time. If we get a balcony, we tend to hang out there. It’s kind of an all morning site seeing adventure so, we get something hot or drink. Be aware, there will be no paper coffee cups, paper napkins or anything disposable that day so an insulated mug is a great idea. We tend to like the port side and the Caribe deck balconies are great for a family. But either way, you will see what Peter you don’t see on the way up and the captain will make a full turn quite slowly when you get to Majorie Glacier. You will also see the Grand Pacific Glacier in the way up and back but closer on the way back out of the fjord. The whole day is amazing! I would probably plan the early morning hours on the balcony and deck 7 after you’ve left the Majorie Glacier. For photographs of the Grand Pacific Glacier, which is spectacular, I would try to be on deck 7 unless you have a starboard side balcony. You can pop in an out on deck 7 in between.
  4. Single days are available but it is pricey. But, you’ll still save overall if you’re only going to use it for a few days.
  5. But the Lobster on the sea and shore is 4 oz instead of 12 oz. And I really hope this isn’t fleet wide .. that lobster appetizer is gone as is the concerto seafood pasta. We don’t eat tons of food but would like to see those things that made us book at The Catch back on the menu.
  6. Yes, but be sure to go to guest services as soon as you buy the upgrade. You should get it back as refundable OBC, if they are still processing it the same way.
  7. While chances are very low, there are most likely cases of last minute cancellations on many cruises that are sold out. One cancellation on a better cabin category can set off a domino effect for upgrades.
  8. Sorry .. my error in the name. I believe it’s called Alfredo’s on the Majestic but I believe it is the same as GiGi’s by Alfredo’s. I really don’t know the difference. anyway, it is on deck 6. I also used to love Sabatini’s but that was before they changed their menu. I loved the filet of sole they used to serve and now it’s a fish or a recipe that just doesn’t really appeal to me. Did they also get rid of their fondue soup? That was also one of my favorites but they didn’t had it last time I was there. I so prefer the Catch by Rudi to all other specialty restaurants on Princess but Harmony came in as a distant second for me and Crown Grill is in third place.
  9. We go to Alaska frequently and it is rarely down to 30° in the summertime during the hours the noodle bar is open. But, you can always take your soup inside the Horizon Court if it’s chilly out. While we don’t tend to be outside in the chillier weather, we oftentimes eat outside when it’s 50°. That’s when a good bowl of soup is the best!
  10. No but there are some specialty dining items you can order from the app during dinner hours.
  11. Funny you mention that. We were on the Grand a few years back for our 25th and we were refused a table for two on our special anniversary. My DH is still steaming about that so many years later. We tried to go to specialty but they had no openings, at which time, we just tried to go to Alfredo’s .. ovens were broken so we were forced to go to the buffet. Ugh! If it were now, we’d order over the app and sit in a nice spot in one of the lounges with our special orders.
  12. That is where we differ! Never too cold for the Noodle Bar! I love a nice bowl of noodle soup, whether it is warm or frozen over! but yea, I’ve heard Harmony might not survive but I do love that place .. not quite as much as the Catch by Rudi, though so, I may not be helpful in keeping it afloat!
  13. I would have to say, of all the ships we’ve been on, the Majestic is my absolute favorite. I do love the Discovery but there are just things about the Majestic that just absolutely wow me! The Hollywood Club (if that is what they call), is similar to the Sanctuary but without a charge. Then, there is the Noodle Bar where you would normally find the outdoor pizza station out by the pool. Not to worry, there is also GiGis pizza sit down inside. Plus, they have an additional specialty restaurant, Harmony, which not everyone loves, but I do. They also have the Catch by Rudi, which is absolutely spectacular. I am trying to think if they have Sabatini’s .. I’m going to say no but if I’m wrong, someone will jump in to correct me. They do have a Vines but no Crooners but there is piano and other wonderful entertainment outside the Crown Grill. She really is a spectacular ship! I hope you love her as much as I do.
  14. you can always just purchase it via the website or app beforehand or on the ship but you are right, it is a gamble that they will announce the price increase in advance.
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