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They say to keep your hand carried item with you - your meds and important papers will be in there. Not sure if I want it under the bus. But again, the riverboat is not like the train or the bus with room under your seat. I know they have done this millions of times and it all works out but I like everything spelled out before I leave home.

Thanks so much skynight for taking the time to reply. Yes, you have it correct. That is what I figured would happen. We have been trying to do this for three years and I screwed up not going in a day earlier. We always go two days early for cruising and earlier if there are a lot of sea days right away. As with everyone these days, the airlines have been playing games so things could still change. I wish the land portion itinerary was available for us now. thanks again.

Yesterday, Princess finally updated the itinerary telling us we will be staying at the Riverside Lodge in Fairbanks. Figured that was where we would be but I was waiting for it in writing. We are doing the Riverboat cruise the morning after we arrive. It says it is 8:00 to 1:00. Then we have a 3 hour coach ride to Denali Wilderness Lodge. Next, it says we have the afternoon at our leisure!! ON the bus!!!??? What time does the bus leave? As soon as we get off the riverboat ? Check out time is 11:00 - so I assume we must take our hand carried tote on the riverboat - and some bags go toward the ship and others to the Denali lodge. Our flight arrives at 8:30 pm but I know others come in much later. When do they plan to fill us in???? I am a planner and want to know things up front. We have friends that live in Fairbanks and want us over for a BBQ - don't think that will happen but we would like to see them for a few minutes. Will there be any time when we get off the riverboat? Can anyone fill me in our your experience. Last time we did this, we left from Anchorage so this is completely different. I really appreciate any replies. Thanks