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  I read that cabins over Torshavn on starboard on deck 3 and cabins over tenders on deck 4 are noisy. 

18 minutes ago, Insanityx4 said:

This topic has definitely gone off course but is getting interesting!

I like the way it is going😉. Here is a Celebrity link sample:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lYvbGYBf2WB3jSFTVuliFltauVnhdqfheWJTeFujSbs/htmlview#gid=1676706228

What is also great is that cabin topic is a sticky, so you do not have to search for it:

I think it's an excellent idea to have a topic dedicated to cabin information, both good and bad. For example Celebrity board has a topic and comprehensive spreadsheet where one can check on mostly every cabin, especially because cabin reviews are no longer available.

1 hour ago, Peregrina651 said:

Viking does not permit two included tours in the same port. That's probably the reason for the error message.

Yes, I know that. That is why I asked… In Holyhead there are 2 included tours: Beaumaris and Scenic Anglesey. PRH mentioned they went to both, hence my question about how it was possible…

On 6/3/2023 at 11:57 AM, PRH said:

on Holyhead, we did the morning “Scenic Anglesey.”  Nice one—there is a stop at the town with the longest name at a huge market.  But your scones from the little produce shop outside—cheaper and much fresher than those inside.  The orange flavored gin is outstanding.  Then “BeauMaris on Foot” which included an excellent afternoon tea.  Lovely little town and amazing castle.

Were you able to do two included tours on the same day? I get an error message when trying.

On 3/15/2024 at 8:00 AM, CDNPolar said:

I've been around for a little bit and I have never seen specifically this category of forum.

Yes there were direct links to cabin reviews, I didn’t just imagine it:

On 12/17/2023 at 10:02 AM, mariners said:

Now, I still wouldn’t book this cabin, but that’s because there is a bright light that shines all night on the veranda, and it’s not one that can be turned off.  

Do you remember cabin#, we are in 6028 for our next cruise, but we can move if this one is noisy. 

58 minutes ago, FetaCheese said:

You can edit post for about 15-20 minutes.  Just delete your copy, then save.

I know I can edit, I did not think that saving an empty post would work as delete, I will try it next time I mess up.😂

• I accidentally posted on a wrong board and was not able to delete my post. So the question I have now is why I can’t delete my own post🤷‍♀️

I believe some time ago I was able to see cabin reviews by ship and category with photos. They were a kind of subsection under ship reviews where I could select "cabin reviews". I’m not able to find those anymore. Were those removed?

I believe some time ago I was able to see cabin reviews by ship and category with photos. They were a kind of subsection under ship reviews where I could select "cabin reviews". I’m not able to find those anymore. Were those removed?

Thank you Linda. I will ask to switch to under lanai area while still available, should be quieter there. 

We got cabin 6052, looks like it is located under the pool grill. Anyone stayed in this cabin? Noise issues?

Thank you all for your help! I really do appreciate it!

Sorry for all the double posting (unfortunately not possible to remove), just was trying to answer my own question. I found this great blog: https://www.earthtrekkers.com/denali-road-closure-things-to-do/#:~:text=Denali Park Road is closed at mile 43%2C at an,causing the road to slump.

In a nutshell it says: 

Many of the Denali’s best experiences lie beyond mile 43. Without being able to travel deeper into the park, you will be missing out on the best views of Denali and some of the best hiking trails.

If you only plan to visit Denali once in your lifetime, consider postponing your visit for a few years.

16 hours ago, Dancing Shoes said:

The road all the way into the park is still closed.  They are saying maybe into 2026. Happy planning.  

How much of Denali is not accessible because of this road closure? Should we wait until 2026?🤔

16 hours ago, Dancing Shoes said:

The road all the way into the park is still closed.  They are saying maybe into 2026. Happy planning.  

How much of Denali is not accessible because of this road closure? Should we wait until 2026?🤔

14 hours ago, Dancing Shoes said:

The road all the way into the park is still closed.  They are saying maybe into 2026. Happy planning.  

How much of Denali is not accessible because of this road closure? Should we wait until 2026?🤔

1 hour ago, GTJ said:

Delving a bit into the weeds here, Holland America Line utilizes its own transportation and hotels, operated by corporate affiliates, while Celebrity Cruises utilizes third party transportation and hotels. More specifically:

 

Holland America Line and Princess Cruises use mostly railcars owned by a corporate affiliate, Tour Alaska, Inc., which are bi-level glass dome cars. All trains are distinct from those offered by the Alaska Railroad. It has four rail routes: (1) "McKinley Explorer," Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali, operated daily, (2) "Denali Express," Whittier - Denali, operated Saturdays, Sundays, and alternate Wednesdays, (3) "McKinley Express," Whittier - McKinley, operated Saturdays and alternate Wednesdays, and (4) "HAL Cruise Train," Whittier - Anchorage, operated Sundays. Trains (1) and (2) use Tour Alaska, inc., bi-level glass dome cars, while trains (3) and (4) use Alaska Railroad single level glass dome cars. Where needed, tours use motorcoaches operated by Royal Hyway Tours, Inc., also a corporate affiliate.

 

Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International use railcars owned by a third party, Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., which are bi-level glass dome cars. These cars are attached to a regular Alaska Railroad passenger train. The Alaska Railroad uses its own bi-level glass dome cars, as well as traditional single level coaches and other cars. The Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., cars are known as the "Wilderness Express," while the Alaska Railroad cars are known as the "Denali Star." These cars are used on a single route: Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks, operated daily. Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International also contract with the Alaska Railroad for a train on the route: Seward - Anchorage Airport, operated Fridays. This train uses Alaska Railroad single level glass dome cars. Where needed, tours use motorcoaches operated by Premier Alaska Tours, Inc.

 

The notable distinctions are that Holland America Line can offer rail service directly to and from its port in Whittier, while Celebrity Cruises requires the use of a motorcoach on the segment between Seward and Anchorage. Additionally, Celebrity Cruises can offer rail service between Denali and Fairbanks, while Holland America Line requires the use of a motorcoach, or Alaska Railroad service, on the segment between Denali and Fairbanks. Finally, Holland America tours typically include only a single rail segment, regardless of tour length. Celebrity Cruises tours are not limited to a single rail segment, and some tours include multiple rail segments.

 

If one were to make individual arrangements, outside of a formal tour, the Alaska Railroad can provide rail service on the routes Seward - Anchorage, Whittier - Anchorage, Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks. Tour Alaska, Inc., will sell individual tickets on its Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali train, and Premier Alaska Tours, Inc., will sell individual tickets on its Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali - Fairbanks train. The Park Connection motorcoach service also operates on the routes Seward - Anchorage, Whittier - Anchorage, Anchorage - Talkeetna - Denali, and Alaska Cruise Transportation motorcoach service operates on the routes Seward - Anchorage and Whittier - Anchorage.

Thank you, I already decided on HAL. We probably will take organized tour.

4 minutes ago, oaktreerb said:

It sounds like you really want to go Celebrity.

I was, but now leaning to HAL

2 hours ago, AKStafford said:

Instead of an organized cruise tour from the cruise line, would you consider putting together your own trip using a rental car for the land portion of the trip? There's nothing on a cruise tour that can't be booked independently, often for cheaper.

That is what my husband keeps saying, I have to plan and book, he will drive... We did many DIY trips and I know it might be cheaper, most importantly, it gives you flexibility. I have to think about now🤔

1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said:

Every HAL ship has an indoor pool.

Celebrity thalassotherapy pool is big and free adults only pool, I think one need to pay for spa on HAL.

1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said:

The first, commonly mentioned point is that Celebrity doesn't sail Glacier Bay. HAL does.

 

Also commonly mentioned is HAL (and Princess) have been in Alaska much longer, with a much greater number of ships and have a much greater infrastructure for the land tour portion, with hotels, buses, etc.

Thank you Bruce, I’m aware that HAL and Princess doing Alaska much longer and own lodges in multiple locations (some reviews are stating that those lodges are old and in desperate need for repairs). Celebrity is using some of their lodges, it also uses hotels. What I like about Celebrity tour is that they use Wilderness express on basically all legs of the tour, where HAL is mostly using buses. I also like Celebrity ships as they have inside pool, useful for cold climate. But Glacier Bay is definitely something I would consider.

We were booked on Celebrity 13 days Cruisetour before Covid, it was cancelled. Now we are looking to book a Cruisetour again for 13-14 days and trying to decide between HAL and Celebrity. By any chance anyone experienced both and can compare, looking for opinions but specifically for Alaska and tour. We sailed with both lines and liked both😊. TIA

On 7/29/2023 at 4:11 PM, SVP123 said:

We will also be doing the DIY Arctic Train trip in August.  Can you ask Scott about his trip to the train station from the cruise port.  How far did he have to walk from the shuttle bus stop in town to the train station?  

Tips for Arctic Train: train boarding started very early, like 30-40 minutes before 11:40 departure. Take the left side on your way to Bjørnfell as it is narrated. Also some seats do not have windows. We switched sides on our way back to Narvik.