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We did the 26 Glacier tour last May. They take you so close where the cruise ship cannot go. Absolutely worth it.

Just approved for upgrade from interior to partial obstructed balcony. 27 days out of sailing on Enchanted Princess February 26. Cost was 385.00 for 10 days.

Try to keep it brief. Loved the ship (other than the tacky shower curtain) . Hollywood Conservatory was great. Pool was heated. Great viewing but always busy. Ate in dining room every night. Only couple of nights was it just ok. The rest of time loved it. Had same waiters and table for 14 days. The service was impeccable. If there is something you would like instead of what is on the menu just ask and they will accommodate if they can. Did lots of excursions. Seen lots of whales, otters, seals, eagles but we did not see any bears. Did the 6.5 hours wildlife/glacier excusion in Anchorage/Whittier and it was great. . Only down side of whole cruise there was a lot of colds, coughing, . Elevators were packed at busy times. Very few wearing masks. People we talked to after cruise some got covid some just a virus some bronchical. Our cruise was sold out and being 14 days bound to catch something which we did on the last day. Our first cruise to Alaska was 7 days straight up 20 years ago and wanted to do it again and glad we did. Just a work of advice people looking to go to Alaska. Glacier Bay and College Fiord are a must see. Only doing the inside passage is ok but just not the same.

You have absolutely nothing to lose by asking your cabin steward of the possibility of getting a lounger. We did and on the 2nd day one magically appeared on our balcony. Don't ask don't get. Good luck.

Go into your account and see of the upgrade your stateroom option is on there. If it is will show the options available to you.

Don’t give up hope. Some don’t hear until a few days before cruise.

Upgrade was for a 14 day Alaskan.

For those who are waiting to hear about their bids. Just had our upgrade bid accepted 30 days prior to sailing on Majestic to Alaska. Had 5 bids in, obstructed balcony, balcony, obstructed deluxe balcony, deluxe balcony and premium deluxe balcony. We were in an entry inside stateroom that was comped through the casino. Got the deluxe balcony for a bid of 600.00 each. Would not normally bid as we are fine with an inside but we have done Alaska many years ago in a balcony and the scenery is breath taking so bid a bit extra for the deluxe and premium balcony as I new the ship is almost full.

sorry hernonmom4 I misread your posting. I thought you were talking about the Royal Ship from Princess. My mistake. However my statement about Glacier Bay still stands. Don't miss it.

Cannot comment on RC but if you are going to Alaska , Glacier Bay is so important. It is absolutely stunning to see. We have sailed on both the Epic and the Royal. Had good cruises on both but would pick Royal over Epic. (our personal preference). Alaska is all about the scenery and wildlife. I would suggest the balcony . If you are getting a guarantee you probably cannot pick between starboard and port side.

I hope that NCL never goes to the same menu every day fleetwide.

Just of Prima If the dining room on the Dawn has the same menu all week like the Prima I would definitely upgrade. We only had 1 on our cruise and had always enjoyed the MDR but not so much now with the same menu every day.

Good that you have done the research. It saves a lot of time when you get on the ship.

When on the Prima we had a later time at a restaurant that did not work for us so we contacted the restaurant directly and asked if the could get us an earlier time. It took a couple days to get back to us but they were able to move us up.

Just a heads up on the bars. They all do not carry the same beverages. Some you can only get draft beer and some only bottled. Some only certain liquors and some not. Best to do a little research on which ones carry what so you do not wait in line and then be told you cannot get your drink at this bar.