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  1. Since it is early in the season, probably good to wait for more last minute type of deal.  We’re flexible.  I did put a hold on a Regent cruise. But think I’ll cancel.  Although I’ve wanted to give them a try, it’s hard to justify the cost when we really don’t take advantage of alcohol and excursions (But coffee? Definitely yes).  We know the Holland product and they do Alaska so well.  

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  2. We’re on a land trip right now.  During my ‘off’ time, I’ve been reading about Alaska cruises, and I’m leaning heavily towards the 14 night Regent cruises.  However, we don’t want to book until we return home.  So, of course, the current sale will be over.  Curious if this sale is a good one?  Can we expect to see similar or better sales within the next few months?  I suppose we could put a deposit down before this sale ends, but I’d rather wait a bit.  
    Thank you!

  3. If you book with HAL, consider booking at a time when the kiddos are back in school.  There will still be kids, but not as many as in June to August.  We enjoy September.  
    If you book their smaller ship (Is it the Veendam that’s doing Alaska in summer🤷🏻‍♀️), and don’t want to spring for a balcony, you might do fine in an outside cabin on the promenade deck.  Easy access to the outside and (depending on location), you’ll still have an ocean view.  Some people don’t like them because of people walking by.  But we liked them.  
     

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  4. Our favorite cruise was with Viking.  But yes, they are very spendy.  Although we also enjoy no kids, no casino… HAL sure does Alaska right.  We’ve enjoyed round trip out of Seattle and Vancouver (we prefer round trip out of Vancouver).  You might also consider a back to back cruise (14 nights) out of Vancouver.  Very relaxing.  But I don’t believe they have their small ship doing this route.  Also, HAL gets the best docking spaces.   Tough call for sure.  We have done numerous Alaska cruises and are also considering another.  Im looking at Crystal (new to us) or Holland America (their small ship).  

  5. Hello fellow cruisers!  Hoping someone here can offer suggestions and opinions. 

     

    We recently returned from the Oceania Regatta and realize we can no longer cruise on that class of ship.  Much too crowded and not wheelchair accessible.  We found Viking Oceans the most accessible, but not welcoming to those in wheelchairs.  It’s too bad as Viking is our favorite line.  So we’re looking at other lines too (Regent, Seabourn), but I’m curious about Crystal. 


    Are there any handicap accessible restrooms throughout the ship (Serenity)?

     
    Are the doors out to decks (pool, promenade) push open or automated and are there large thresholds?

     

    Are the hallways on the narrow, average or wider range? Would a standard-size wheelchair be able to navigate around the cleaning cart?  
     

    Thank you in advance for your input. 

     

  6. Hello fellow cruisers.  Curious what luxury cruiseline/ship is a good fit for someone using a wheelchair.  We loved Viking Oceans and felt it was one of the most accessible ships we’ve cruised on.  However, I think they, and other guests, would rather not have wheelchair users onboard.  We recently cruised with Oceania aboard the Regatta, and realize it’s time we give up that class of ship - very challenging for wheelchair users. 

      Looking at Seabourn, Crystal (Serenity), Regent or Oceania’s new Vista.  

    Automatic, public ada bathroom doors. Low thresholds, wider hallways, automatic doors into the pool deck area.  These things are important.  

    Perhaps newer ships would be best. Yet, we don’t want to cruise the mass-market, mega-sized ships.  

    Ideas?  Suggestions?

    Thank you!

  7. Hello fellow cruisers. How handicap ‘friendly’ is Oceania’s new Vista?  Are there other luxury cruiseline/ships that would be a good fit for someone using a wheelchair?  We loved Viking Oceans and felt it was one of the most accessible ships we’ve cruised on.  However, I think they, and other guests, would rather not have wheelchair users onboard.  We recently cruised with Oceania aboard the Regatta, and realize it’s time we give up that class of ship - very challenging for wheelchair users. 

      Looking at Seabourn, Crystal (Serenity), Regent or Oceania’s new Vista.  

    Automatic, public ada bathroom doors. Low thresholds, wider hallways, automatic doors into the pool deck area.  These things are important.  

    Perhaps newer ships would be best. Yet, we don’t want to cruise the mass-market, mega-sized ships.  

    Ideas?  Suggestions?

    Thank you!

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