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Thank you both.

Anybody that boarded or got off this past weekend know the 7 day price on-board for the freestyle package ?

Actually that is exactly what we were offered last year when we asked about the Freestyle after we found out our HIA didn't include it. As @CruiserBrucesaid above you are actually just purchasing a special cup that has a chip in it that allows you to use the machine(s). That being said, would you be so kind as to post back to this thread the cost of purchasing the Freestyle onboard ?

Can anyone confirm the on board price for a 7 day cruise for the soda package on a ship with the freestyle machine ? Trying to decide on pre-purchase or wait till on the Kdam and use OBC. Thanks.

We were at least a couple of miles out. The excursion is the way to go, it was sold out on our cruise. We talked to a couple of people though that went on it, she estimated they got about 1/2 mile away and it was a calving bonanza. Still impressive from the ship, but maybe have binoculars. We were at the new pier, 10-15 minute free bus ride into the heart of Sitka....be aware they are still working out the kinks on this, so while decently orderly at the ship, the return is out in the open to the elements and it did take awhile for the return shuttle. We didn't do the Pinnacle(did do the filet as room service add on), but there weren't any notices about it being closed. Overall I didn't notice that much of a staffing issue. That being said our lead room steward was on his first assignment in 2 years, he was great but others seemed to be re-learning the ropes.

We were on the first sailing 6/12. Will try to answer any questions people might have.

@BEAV Are you sailing out of Canada or does your trip include a Canadian port ?