Sigyn

Okay, just googled it. You were in your tent and it came in and bit you on the shoulder? That's wild. Did you need stitches?

I didn't see that article!

No, it's a brilliant idea! Just ask Darwin!

what??????

I watched a few videos and it does look fun. I guess it's the fishing aspect that disturbs me. I went halibut fishing when I was in Alaska in 1999 and while it was a really cool experience, I got seasick for several hours and it was awful. I know the "dangerous catch" boat doesn't go into rough waters so that won't be an issue, but I think I have PTSD in relation to fishing boats in Alaska! So I'm looking for all sorts of reasons to avoid one now without realizing that's the real reason. Tell me more about what the excursion is like. I'm super curious! We live in Louisville. What part of Kentucky did you originate from? I'm guessing Ashland. (I"m smart like that.) I also lived in California for a long time. Started in Kentucky, moved to SoCal, then moved back to my home state to raise a family.

Sorry, I was just in a mood yesterday. Reading some wacky posts and decided to write my own. 🙂

Why would I joke about such serious things???????? Doesn't everyone want to pet a live grizzly as the last thing they do? 😁

I'd love to pet a live grizzly bear on one of our excursions. Where can I find the best place to do that? 🙂

If you pick the wrong side it will ruin your trip. Just kidding. 🙂

Okay, thanks! My negative view isn't based on reality. I should probably watch a video of people on it. 🙂

sorry - broke no question rule

I just called to see about an upgrade and it's $148 pp to upgrade from Classic to Premium for a 7-day cruise including gratuities.

That was super helpful, thank you! I happened to see that the exact room I wanted on deck 11 for our cruise was suddenly open, and it hadn't been, and I was able to call Celebrity and make the switch at no upcharge. Online, they tried to charge me $289 more pp. So that's the price difference from when we booked.

wait. if I can think of a word...I bet I know. And you intended the five stars. I get it now.

that didn't work. 😞

where do you find the empty cabins like that at? I'm curious about my July 7 cruise. Thanks1

Love Guy's Burgers. Best thing/only good thing about Carnival! I've actually seen some reviewers bash Guy's. I'm like, have you HAD Guy's Burgers?! lol

Millennium

wow. that IS a huge difference. I guess since it's a 13 day cruise that's part of the reason for the price increase, given that access to the thermal spa and Blu are part of it and that's more expensive each day. But still, not worth it. Clearly a supply and demand thing.

No Blu for lunch? Do they think we were raised by wolves?!

Yes, this is what is listed on the Celebrity website: Important details and advisements Wines by the bottle are discounted by 20%. Package prices may reflect an additional tax for certain ports or itineraries. Packages may not be shared, and do not include beverages sold in gift shops, mini-bar or room service. Packages must be purchased for the entire cruise. In the event that the package is purchased onboard, after the first day, guest will be charge for the number of nights remaining in voyage. Packages can be sold until the last two days of the cruise, or at the discretion of the Beverage Operations Manager.

We have booked excursions in all of the ports for our July cruise, except Ketchikan. It's been the toughest one. We are doing a float plane over five glaciers and a salmon cookout at Taku Lodge in Juneau. We are doing a helicopter to a glacier and sled dogs in Skagway. We are doing a whale watching and bear sighting cruise in Icy Strait Point. We are doing the small boat cruise to see Hubbard Glacier up close, ahead of our ship. But in Ketchikan, I'm stumped. My husband doesn't want to do anything too athletic there, like a canoe trip across a lake and a 5-mile hike. He said, "we're not those people" (although apparently I still think we are, in my heart, since I keep trying to book stuff like that.) He's willing to do a 2-3 mile hike through the rainforest, but if it's raining, that would be kinda meh and I know it rains 300 days a year in Ketchikan. He said he'd be happy doing a pub crawl and eating in Ketchikan, but I read that people aren't happy any longer with the crab "feast" at George Inlet. Then I read that Misty Fjords is a must see. But we're already doing one float plane and one helicopter ride. That's expensive. And really, don't want to jump on a flying machine at every port. The lumberjack show holds zero appeal. As does the boat with the crab catch from the deadliest catch. Looking at the stadium seating on the boat and how it's kind of a show seems unappealing to me, particularly since Alaska has shut down crab fishing again this year. Would feel like we're doing something we're not supposed to and I wonder what they even do with the ban in place: https://www.nationalfisherman.com/alaska/alaska-shuts-down-crab-seasons-after-dismal-survey-results I mean, the show will go on, with other crab caught, but it does dilute the whole experience https://www.nationalfisherman.com/alaska/deadliest-catch-returns-in-2023-despite-closing-of-fisheries I would like to see something more real, that feels like Alaska. But have zero idea what that would be in Ketchikan. It's our first port on our trip so that matters, too. Anyway...thoughts? Experiences you really enjoyed that you'd like to share with me?

Thank you! This is our first time on Celebrity.

Is Blu open for lunch on embarkation day, by chance?

ah, but that was for the fancy Retreat guests, right? We're steerage, remember? 🙂