Meruwe Posted August 10, 2013 #26 Share Posted August 10, 2013 May I recommend 13 Coins? It's close to the Seattle airport. It's a fancier restaurant so plan to dress nicely or you'll feel way out of place......( not tuxedo's but not baggy jeans either)....... Steak and Seafood are their specialties. Google them for their address and more info....... Thanks, Steve-O! Appreciate the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieB65 Posted August 11, 2013 #27 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Did the ship use tenders in Juneau? I read sometimes it docks and if it tenders it's better to book an excursion through CL to avoid tender ticket lines. We will be on the Solstice Aug 30 and are still on the fence as to book excursion independently. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted August 11, 2013 Author #28 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Did the ship use tenders in Juneau? I read sometimes it docks and if it tenders it's better to book an excursion through CL to avoid tender ticket lines. We will be on the Solstice Aug 30 and are still on the fence as to book excursion independently. Thanks The Solstice did tender in Juneau. You can still book an independent excursion. Just have to plan well, and don't plan for the excursion to start too early, so that you have time to disembark the ship. If you happen to be in a suite, they will give you priority tender status, and also if you are Elite (Captain's Club). The tendering process is a well oiled machine. They are moving lots of passengers very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMK Posted August 12, 2013 #29 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Did the ship use tenders in Juneau? I read sometimes it docks and if it tenders it's better to book an excursion through CL to avoid tender ticket lines. We will be on the Solstice Aug 30 and are still on the fence as to book excursion independently. Thanks Debbie, I think you are going to be docking in Juneau. We are on the sailing one week before you 8/23. Our sailing is tendering in Juneau, and from what I have read the Solstice tenders every other week. If this is still the case, then you will be docking. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringtheory Posted August 12, 2013 #30 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks for the great review! We leave this Thursday for the same cruise! Did you try to use cell phones at all in any of the ports in AK? I know service will depend on your carrier and that it probably will be spotty, but just wondering about others experiences. Again, thanks for the great review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazul Posted August 12, 2013 #31 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Wondering if you went to the captain's club before dinner if there was a cocktail hour with other elite or suite guests, or if you received coupons to use at other bars and, if so, how many did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted August 19, 2013 Author #32 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Wondering if you went to the captain's club before dinner if there was a cocktail hour with other elite or suite guests, or if you received coupons to use at other bars and, if so, how many did you get? We only went to one event. But - there were events every evening. No coupons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKL Posted August 20, 2013 #33 Share Posted August 20, 2013 We were on last weeks sailing of the Solstice and tendered in Juneau. They said they would start handing out tender tickets at 1:30 in the Entertainment Court on Deck 4. I got in line at 12:30 and there were about 15 or so people ahead of me. They started early at 1:15. We got tender ticket #8 and had just enough time to go to our stateroom and get our stuff before they were calling our number. I recommend having somebody get in line early. Only one person has to get in line and they give you as many tender tickets as you ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 21, 2013 #34 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Enjoyed your review. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd4iu Posted August 22, 2013 #35 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Can you tell me the name of the raft company you used? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted August 22, 2013 Author #36 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Can you tell me the name of the raft company you used? Thanks! Ocean Raft Alaska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayaal Posted August 24, 2013 #37 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Which Rafting tour company and specific package did you book your Skagway rafting tour with? Thanks for all the great info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromvest Posted August 31, 2013 #38 Share Posted August 31, 2013 We will be sailing on the Solstice May of 2014. 1.Could you please tell me which Pier Celebrity Solstice sails from and 2.What time did you disembark the ship on the return? How long was the drive from the Pier back to the airport? We are trying to figure out what is the earliest flight we can safely book to fly back to Dallas? What time was your flight? Thanks! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted August 31, 2013 Author #39 Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) We will be sailing on the Solstice May of 2014. 1.Could you please tell me which Pier Celebrity Solstice sails from and 2.What time did you disembark the ship on the return? How long was the drive from the Pier back to the airport? We are trying to figure out what is the earliest flight we can safely book to fly back to Dallas? What time was your flight? Thanks! Julie Hi Julie. The Solstice sailed from Pier 91. We disembarked the ship around 930am. We could have gotten off earlier if we needed to. The drive to the airport was about 20, give or take. Our flight departed Seattle at 1230. I wouldn't recommend booking a flight any earlier than 12. It's just safer that way. Often, flight times change from when you purchase them. Especially, if you purchase way in advance, like we always do. Edited August 31, 2013 by Boo's Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted August 31, 2013 Author #40 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Which Rafting tour company and specific packagedid you book your Skagway rafting tour with? Thanks for all the great info! Ocean Raft Alaska. They only have one tour. 7 days a week. May - Oct. A 2 hour tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromvest Posted September 1, 2013 #41 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thank you for the info. This helps so much in our planning process. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKL Posted September 2, 2013 #42 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Can you please tell us what charter company you used in Ketchikan for the salmon fishing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMK Posted September 2, 2013 #43 Share Posted September 2, 2013 We will be sailing on the Solstice May of 2014. 1.Could you please tell me which Pier Celebrity Solstice sails from and 2.What time did you disembark the ship on the return? How long was the drive from the Pier back to the airport? We are trying to figure out what is the earliest flight we can safely book to fly back to Dallas? What time was your flight? Thanks! Julie Hi Julie, Having just getting off the ship on Friday (8/31) around 9:15, we were not in any rush, we had a redeye flight back home and we rented a car to tour Seattle. But I will say the lines for taxis were extremely long, so judge your timing for your flight. People were self embarking as early as 7. You will love the cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted September 3, 2013 Author #44 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Can you please tell us what charter company you used in Ketchikan for the salmon fishing? Thanks. We booked with Aurora Sportfishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBKL Posted September 4, 2013 #45 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks. I believe you said you had to contact another company for the 2nd boat? Was that Aurora or were the original company. I appreciate your feedback. I see a lot of recommendations for Northern Lights however they don't work on Sundays and that is when we're in Ketchikan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted September 4, 2013 Author #46 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks. I believe you said you had to contact another company for the 2nd boat? Was that Aurora or were the original company. I appreciate your feedback. I see a lot of recommendations for Northern Lights however they don't work on Sundays and that is when we're in Ketchikan. Aurora is the first company we booked with. Not sure of the 2nd one. Everything happened so fast with finding them, booking, etc... We have fished with Northern Lights before. Ken is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecruzer Posted September 6, 2013 #47 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Could you comment on Celebrity solstice night-life please...was there a lively dancing/ nightclub area in evenings and any themed parties? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMK Posted September 7, 2013 #48 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Plenty of nightlife on the ship, one night there was a 60's party, the following night they had a 70's party. They had a dj playing in the nightclub. The martini bar had a lot of action going on every night. Lots of fun! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecruzer Posted September 7, 2013 #49 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Thanks so much! Sounds perfect, planning to book tomorrow for 2014 August, and you review has helped me greatly :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneypug Posted September 9, 2013 #50 Share Posted September 9, 2013 We are in the final stages of booking our ak trip for June 2014. Based on your past trips and this is our first trip-would you recommend seattle rt or Vancouver to anchorage ? I love everything I read about the solstice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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