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3 minutes ago, allyfree said:

No... just a simple request to swap 2 guests - A&B in one cabin, C&D in the other but we agreed that A&C, B&D would work better in terms of the different excursion times we are all doing ... they wanted £35 per cabin!

As others have stated, just get an extra key for each room when you get on board from guest services.  There will be no charge.  We do this all of the time.  

The Courtyard Pioneer Square is very close as well.  That is where we are staying the night before we catch the train.

On 6/14/2023 at 8:04 PM, teachingforme said:

We rented the dune buggies and had so much fun. One of the dune buggies was an automatic. The front seats are way easier to get in than the back seat if you get a 4 seater. Basically you step on the seat, hold on to the roll bar, lift other leg and scoot down into seat.  

 

I was able to get into the back seat (not a pretty site the first time but it got easier). My 77 year old dad was also able to get in the back seat.

Thanks so much for reporting back.  We will be there in one month.  I am really looking forward to this.  We have the automatic booked.  

Thanks so much.  I hope I don't have to do that.  The interviews in Nashville are always booked so far out.  Last time I had to get mine in Miami before I went boarded a cruise.  I guess time will tell.

There has been a lot of posts about passports.  I just wanted to pass along my experience regarding Global Entry.  Mine and my husbands both expired last year.  We both have a credit card that covers the cost of renewal.  We submitted a renewal for my husband and with in 48 hours his had been approved, and had his new card within a couple weeks.  So I applied for mine middle of July and my application still says pending.  So the process for renewing these are all over the board it appears, just as passports are.  I just thought I would pass this along; if you need to renew, do it in plenty of time.  We have a transatlantic, and would love to use it next May.  

Beautiful pictures.  Thank you for sharing.  Looking forward to sailing on her In October to Hawaii.

I discovered this sometime within the last month.  Not exactly sure when requirements for  transatlantic were dropped; but I was very happy; since I already had a transatlantic booked for next April.  I love transatlantic cruises.

On 6/14/2023 at 8:04 PM, teachingforme said:

We rented the dune buggies and had so much fun. One of the dune buggies was an automatic. The front seats are way easier to get in than the back seat if you get a 4 seater. Basically you step on the seat, hold on to the roll bar, lift other leg and scoot down into seat.  

 

I was able to get into the back seat (not a pretty site the first time but it got easier). My 77 year old dad was also able to get in the back seat.

Thank you for reporting back.  I am looking so forward to this.  Luckily I did get the automatic booked.  Not sure who will be doing the driving; but I have not driven a manual for a long time, and I did not want to have to relearn here.

On 1/29/2023 at 3:05 PM, scottca075 said:

 

The question is for Kauai.

 

Avis/Budget had a shuttle in October.

Sorry.  I guess I need to get my eyes tested.

I booked a car at the following Budget location.   It looks like it is very close to the cruise port.  They are not open as late as the airport; but I am ok with that.

3 hours ago, teachingforme said:

They are a 5 minute walk from the port per my conversation with Aaron the owner. We booked 3 buggy's for our group and they send you a map of places to visit/see. When we get back from our June trip I will write a review. But already happy with the level of customer service received.

 

Thanks.  I did book it.  i had tried to call; but did not get an answer.  Aaron called me; since they missed my call.  He said to look for an email, and he could see my reservation.  I agree.  Great customer service so far.  Super nice guy.  

On 1/22/2023 at 6:57 PM, teachingforme said:

I found this rental agency. They rent dune buggy's for 4 or 8 hours. We are looking into them for our June trip.

 Big Island Buggy Rentals | Self-Guided Tours with Street Legal Buggies | Kailua-Kona

Thank you for sharing this.  We have a car rented in October through Costco; but I think we are going to change it to this.  It looks like this is right by the port.  

Not necessarily what you are looking for; but if, you do not have much luggage you can take the trolley from the port to the train Station for free.  Then the train to the airport for $2.25 EACH.  I walked off with my luggage.  I saw the shuttle and waited about 10 minutes.  There were only 2 others getting on.  Got drppes off at the Station about 10 minutes later.  Only waited about 5 minutes then I was on my way to the airport.  I actually went a step Further and took the Tri rail to FLL for a few $ more.  I plan on doing this in the future; if I am not in a rush. 

1 hour ago, Wineaux007 said:

I had a tablemate who ordered French Onion soup and could not find any onions in it.  Having said that, if you don't want the onions, they tend to fall to the bottom.  Just spoon out the broth.

I love French Onion soup; but do not eat the onions.  This is exactly what I do.

I am happy to report.  I did not get an email; but did just look at my cruise planners and I have a $50 credit for my 5 day cruise in January when I am sailing single.  I also received the $100 cruise for the cruise we are doing next October that is not a solo cruise; but more than 10 months away.

7 hours ago, Cruise5life said:

I emailed Saturday late afternoon  and got my OBC yesterday afternoon.    
A total of about 24 hours.   
100"00 7 days solo traveler  

Thank you.  I emailed Friday evening.  Still nothing.  I will give it a little bit of time.  Thanks.

I was able to just book Chops for Day 1 lunch.  It was discounted for the Black Friday sale.  I think it was about $49 for 2 including gratuities.

On 11/14/2022 at 5:24 PM, HappyTexan44 said:

 

Nope, originally MN but I didn't discover the real stuff until Texas.   

When I was a young adult my parents bought a Belgium Waffle maker.   We tried "the good stuff" syrup to go with the bother of making the best batter.   It became a tradition to invite people over for waffles the day after Christmas.   They still put the pancake syrup on the table.  I used to warn guests that once they tried the real syrup, they wouldn't be able to eat the fake stuff again.    Eventually I think the pancake syrup was tossed because everyone that came was converted.  

Trader Joes has plastic bottles of real syrup.  If I had to go somewhere cattle air, I'd use little travel bottles.  
 

I agree there sure is a difference.  You get hooked once you try the real stuff.

Ok.  Thank you both.  I thought so.  Yes a 5 night cruise.  I will get it submitted.

I am sailing solo on the Grandeur of the Seas inside cabin 3915.  Would this still qualify for the $50 shareholder benefit?  When I called they said no; because it is single occupancy.

On 11/12/2022 at 7:51 AM, HappyTexan44 said:

Talk to be about the maple syrup.    Is it 'maple' syrup (note the quotes) that is really corn syrup flavored with maple.    Or is it genuine maple syrup that comes from a tree.   

 

My favorite hotel breakfast is when you make your own belgium waffle (so it is fresh) and the real maple syrup I brought from home.   Yes, I travel with a plastic bottle of maple syrup.   

 

I assume I'll want to pack that for the cruise, but if they have the real stuff I won't.   

 

 

 

 

Are you from VT.  We have a friend from there that takes his syrup with him.  There is a difference for sure.

We have done this multiple times, and never have an issue; but we or the others do not get the drink packages.  Like other have said,  each person can have their own acct linked to a separate credit card, and getting the extra key for a room key is not an issue at guest services either.  If they want to purchase the drink package, you should be able to just change the second guest in each cabin to who will be staying there, and they will lose the balcony discount.

I believe there is a freestyle machine on that ship.  Just bring a cup you can refill.  You can get water and ice out of the machine.

Congratulations.  Very exciting.

On 10/9/2022 at 5:40 PM, Swanny2you said:

The night before departing from Vancouver, we booked a room at the Pan Pacific Hotel, right at Canada Place, at the port. We got the Alaska Cruise Package, so they handled our luggage. The view from our room, in the morning, looked down at the ship, and they have a special elevator that goes directly to the port. It was the easiest experience we ever had.  

 

https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-vancouver/offers/alaska-cruise-package.html

Thank you for this tip.  We are looking for a hotel for our cruise next year.