Diggerof4

Just got back.  Of course you know layers.  Fleece rain jacket was my buddy as well as a fleece jacket and sweat shirt.   Take along maybe 2 long sleeves and mostly short sleeves.  Jeans, sweat pants, bathing suit, 1 pair of shorts, leggings. Try to limit your night time to a couple pair of pants and different tops. Really no one cares!  IF I did my 7 day again, I would have only taken 3-4 dressy tops and the same 2 black pants. WATERPROOF SHOES! hiking socks.   Hope this helps. And... we are from MN.  PS.  Glad we took a hat and hubby took gloves.  throw a portable umbrella in there too, Count on everyday being raining, that way if it doesn't, it will be even more lovely. Most of our crew carried a back pack.  We did a sling bag and wish it was a back pack.  Depending on what you are doing, take snacks.  

I have looked everywhere, made several calls, tried live chat (after and 1 hr and 1/2, I gave up). Tried speaking to my vacation planner,  I did reach someone else and he never called back, google,  checked on here.  Any help or where I could go look, please let me know!
Question: 
When you purchase a drink package and you are on shore (still during your cruise), you are able to use your drink package at certain participating vendors (ie; bars, restaurants,) and that will count towards your daily drink total.  Example: in the Caribbean, Princess does have a private island where you are to use this, as well as some other vendors as well. 
I read where Alaska was going to be doing this as well.  But I am not sure which town or which vendor.  Has anyone heard anything?  
If you have,  do you know which vendor (s) it is and/or town (s).  This is will be factor in purchasing the package.  
Thank you so much in advance !!!!   Happy sailing!!!

8 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

No, you cannot.  Carnival GC’s are only good on Carnival ships.

Sad face.... But happy face - means I have to take another cruise.  LOL 

13 minutes ago, Roberto256 said:

I googled, and found lots of hits...

 

...including a previous cruise critic thread.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2328921-using-carnival-gift-cards-on-princess/

Thank you so much.  I see this thread was from 2016. I knew there where business model changes in 2018 and 2019.  BUT! thank you for answering my question.  

Have several Carnival gift cards (have not used yet) and my group decided to go with Princess instead of Carnival.  
Since they are the same now, can I use my Carnival gift cards to pay off my Princess Cruise?  
Thank you in advance, even Google is not getting my question.   

Let's just hope Seattle can get back it's stats in 2021.  Would love to see the city.  

I lived in Key West for many years. In fact I was there when Mallory Square was a wood pier, when Christmas Tree Island and Monkey Island where trees, not condo's.  We went back and a lot of things have changed. It does seem more crowed than when we lived there (which I know that happens). I remember the cruise ships were approved to arrive when we left. There was a lot of mixed emotions then.  Key West has always been touristy spot, but relied on locals, military and Fantasy Fest as well for income. Maybe it's nostalgic, but I miss seeing the old Key West. OH! and we didn't have iguanas when we lived there. 

18 hours ago, scottca075 said:

Maybe I am being too persnickety, but 4 of the 8 replies have nothing to do with helping the OP choose between the Hampton Inn Downtown, Residence Inn Downtown/Lake Union, Homewood Suites Convention Center/Pike Street, and Residence Inn Downtown/Convention Center.

 

The comment on the free breakfasts at the RI and Homewood Suites is a good one, because if they don't have their normal ones, then the Marriott Waterfront Seattle would be the best choice.

True, my comment was not indirectly to the question, it was just another suggestion in case the OP would like to go another direction.  When I have read other posts, I have gathered so much info on suggestions.  Apologies to the OP, but in a round about way it did up the conversation of construction. (LOL).  Also, OP asked if it was safe, and that was also one of the reason for not staying downtown, in which I went another direction. 

19 hours ago, Glaciers said:

@Diggerof4

 

With the bridge being out they've been talking about increasing the water taxi frequency. You may have lots of options of getting back and forth from Alki.

Thank you. Yes, I heard there was going to be construction. I assume it will be for a while.  You are so correct, I did read an article that did indicate they were thinking of increasing water taxi's and buses.  

We (Mom, Dad and 2 adult children) decided on a VRBO, for the same price or cheaper. However, you have points (totally understand).  We will be staying at Alki Beach and it is only a 15 min water taxi ride that will drop us off right downtown.  We chose a VRBO for several reasons. It was actually cheaper, not only in daily rate (yes including all the fees) also we can make some of our meals, away from downtown (noise, etc) and we have a view of the beach. The bonus, everyone gets their own bed.   We do not want to rent a car, and we are still close to all transportation.  Arriving 5 days before cruise.  Went through Booking.com. If it wasn't this property, we were going to do Lower Queen Anne. 

On 7/22/2020 at 12:19 PM, Prost Seattle said:

http://www.starlinetowncar.com/blog/get-from-the-seatac-airport-to-your-cruise-with-seattles-best-town-car-limousine-company/

 

Their rates line up with what was posted up thread. 

Thank you, I will check it out.  I have called 2 places before COVID.  1 didn't answer and the other VM/with no return call.  

On 2/17/2020 at 4:52 PM, 01bobbieann said:

Will arrange private car from airport to hotel or from hotel to pier - car is $55 total for 4 people, $75 for 5+ because need SUV.

Do you mind me asking the name of the private car service?

1 hour ago, Cruising_Addict said:

The US has more than one vaccine that is already in its final human trial stage. Which means that one will be available far sooner than four years. And you can not compare this situation with SARS or MERS. There isn’t the same need for a vaccine for those viruses given that we have been able to contain them effectively with tracing and quarantines. 

I was just recently tested. Not because of symptoms, due to I had to have emergency surgery.  I looked at my labs the hospital performed and they called they called the test SARS Coronavirus 2, PCR Rapid.  Just thought I would throw that out there. 

2 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Some are, many are not.  Still stuck on the ships over there

I am sure some of them are stuck, but I thought there still had to have a crew aboard the ship to keep maintained. Plus I am sure they did a deep intensive  cleaning as well.   The ships aren't dry dock, so I am sure there has to be some staff remains behind. 

On 5/15/2020 at 11:41 PM, EscapeFromConnecticut said:

Diggerof4 - You'd think it might be like that. But sadly, that hasn't been the case for long-stranded crew members - not even close:

  https://news.bloomberglaw.com/coronavirus/nightmare-at-sea-ends-in-death-for-some-cruise-ship-workers

  https://crew-center.com/crew-member-reportedly-commits-suicide-carnival-breeze

I was just trying to make some light humor, because it seems like all I read is so depressing.  Will go on a cruise, or won't you, face mask vs non face mask, ports closed, vaccine ...etc.  Just trying to put some positive humor into the situation.  BUT reality this is all new to us and the guidelines and the future "standard",  we do not have any idea how it will be. I told my DH a couple of months ago with this face mask situation, those who wear vs those who don't.. I never thought I would live long enough to see a new type of predigest. Our cruise was cancelled. We opt for next year from what they offered us, but in the back of my mind I am wondering if I made the correct choice (as in business monetary way)   

Thank you for articles. Oh, and I know I am going to get a lot of backlash on that comment I made about a new kind of predigest.  You will have to separate your thought process.  I am talking how one feels about wearing vs not wearing a mask and how that individual feels.  Again about feelings, not the bio chem of science. 

On 5/2/2020 at 11:49 AM, RomanceMama said:

Maybe if you add some rhinestones. 😉  

Beaddazzel is coming back.  I am buying stock. LOL  LOL   The next Carnival contest, who has the best Beaddazzel mask! 

23 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

The mass media headlines are disgusting.  "Crew Trapped on Ships".. 

Ummm, can I be trapped on a ship ? At least I would have a different place to go on the ship, instead of living room, kitchen, living room, bedroom, living room... LOL   Look at all that exercise!- All those stairs.  Have the chef teach me on how to make specialty dish.  Have some of the other crew members Retts Stone another and teach me another language.  I know, I know, working on ship is a lot different than cruising. 

On 5/1/2020 at 12:16 PM, jordanaire said:

Let's hope and pray that a vaccine will be developed and given to all of us, and those in other countries, so that we can set sail again soon!

You sparked a thought with this last sentence. First, I hope you get to go. That would be wonderful.  2nd:  I wonder if and when the vaccine is produced, I am wondering if that will be protocol to go traveling. It will be considered like a regular immunization, or one of those injection you must obtain to travel outside the US.  Just a thought 

On 3/26/2020 at 8:07 AM, TSUmom said:

My cruise is not until August and it is from Seward to Vancouver.....although I am not in quarantine where I live (yet) I am just sitting back and waiting ever so patiently to see what happens.  I don't plan to cancel and will let the cruise line take care of it if necessary.  Then we will worry and figure out what to do.  We are leaning toward the Alaska railroad tours if they are in operation at that time.  

Just saw the governor of AK spoke today and he said this Friday  4/27 they will start to open restaurants but with some limitations. That's okay, we are still heading towards a reopen 

On 3/28/2020 at 11:07 AM, jhskick said:

My Alaska cruise, 6/26/20, was canceled.  Had whale watch reserved with Alaska Shore excursions sent email 3/25/20 at 9:30 EST to cancel. Received refund notification 1:30 same day credit on card received 3/25/20. With all the negative posts I just wanted to give them credit for great customer service. Thank you.   

Same here. They were so fast. When we rebooked our cruise, I called them up and they we so kind.  I would go with them 100%

just watched it, it is one of the best "We will be Back"  video's have seen.  Thank you. 

8 hours ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

Hold up. Where IS a good place to do the wild thing? Asking for a friend.

Inquiring minds want to know! And can I use my OBC to get a picture of that. 

2 minutes ago, tallnthensome said:

What foreign port Is any Alaska cruise going to go to ? Canada is closed . You should Google “Alaska cruises” under news. This has been discussed pretty extensively ..... no real hope until Canada opens July first at best as planned by their government . 

OH I see.  I am just wondering do they have to go to a foreign port? I think they do. I didn't realize Canada was waiting until July.  Good points.  Thank you. 

22 hours ago, tallnthensome said:

You won’t be cruising Alaska before July, forget it at this point. I’m hopIn to make my Alaska cruise for August at this point. 

Are you sure about that? Where did you read or get this info, it's only because I have one scheduled for June 2.  Oh, I hope you are wrong... but I do have a feeling you maybe right too.  If you can share any info on this please let us know.  Pretty please!

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