UBD in Alaska?

[Working 2 Cruise]

Itinerary is Seattle, at sea, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, at sea and Victoria...

 

Weather is always a crapshoot... What would, in your opinion, be the best evening for this?

 

Thanks!

[Colo Cruiser]

Itinerary is Seattle, at sea, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, at sea and Victoria...

 

Weather is always a crapshoot... What would, in your opinion, be the best evening for this?

 

Thanks!

 

Out of all the Alaska cruises that we have done, over 10 I think . There was only 1 time I would have attempted it. The first week of June, 2009 on the Golden leaving Ketchikan. It was 70. I had a slight sunburn. The Cruise staff and the Capt.(John Foster) said that it was the best cruise weather they had ever seen. It was pretty much 60-75 for the entire cruise with clear skies

But all the others its been too sold and windy.

[Working 2 Cruise]

That's what I was thinking... if we do it, it'll probably be the laightst night, just before arriving in Victoria... might be a little warmer... it's also a great option to the landfall dinner!

[Colo Cruiser]

That's what I was thinking... if we do it, it'll probably be the laightst night, just before arriving in Victoria... might be a little warmer... it's also a great option to the landfall dinner!

 

Victoria can be really windy. You may have to wait longer to book onboard to see what the weather will be.

[RJAM3]

What is UBD?

[Colo Cruiser]

What is UBD?

 

Ultimate Balcony Dinner.

 

Enjoy an intimate, romantic dining experience with breathtaking views and a special meal served by your own dedicated waitstaff on your stateroom balcony. Ulitmate Balcony Dining features a hosted cocktail party, fresh flowers, champagne and a deluxe four-course meal featuring delicate sweet lobster tail or juicy steak among many available delicacies.

 

For those who want to start the day with a romantic meal, opt for a breakfast which includes specialty pastries, fresh fruits, quiche, smoked salmon and other special treats served with a half bottle of chilled sparkling wine. This item may be either ordered onboard by contacting the bell box or pre-purchased as a special service item (item #3009).

 

Available on all ships, the Ultimate Balcony Dinner is a unique Princess dining experience. This item may be either ordered onboard by contacting the bell box or pre-purchased as a special service item (item #3011).

Edited June 11, 2015 by Colo Cruiser

[cheeseclan]

Last year we were on the Pacific and had our UBD on the Skagway night. It was a little cool but absolutely beautiful.

This year we were just on the Ruby and all the nights were wonderful. IT was one of the warmest weeks they had had in quite awhile.

[Working 2 Cruise]

Last year we were on the Pacific and had our UBD on the Skagway night. It was a little cool but absolutely beautiful.

This year we were just on the Ruby and all the nights were wonderful. IT was one of the warmest weeks they had had in quite awhile.

 

Let's hope it stays that way for the next three weeks!

[titansluvr]

We did it the night we left Ketchikan.. Absolutely perfect dinner and scenery!

[Working 2 Cruise]

Thanks! I'll just have to wait and see how it goes!

[RJAM3]

Thank you Colo Cruiser

[Colo Cruiser]

Thank you Colo Cruiser

 

 

Anytime. :)

[Nancyquilts]

If it rains, you can have it inside. We had to, on our first one out of Hilo. Tastes just as good.;)

[HRPro]

We did our UBD on the night we left Skagway. The weather was beautiful but cool and the scenery was spectacular. We ended up having dessert inside but everything else was on our balcony.

[Working 2 Cruise]

We did our UBD on the night we left Skagway. The weather was beautiful but cool and the scenery was spectacular. We ended up having dessert inside but everything else was on our balcony.

 

Thank you!

 

I think that's what we're going to do if the weather is reasonably decent. Thank you all! I really would love to have that spectacular scenery while being served fantastic food! Queen for the day!

[cruisequeen4ever]

We thought it would be wonderful to do on Glacier Bay day, but after being in the cold all day, the last thing we wanted to do was dine in the cold! There have been days it would have been warm enough, but Alaska weather is too unpredictable to plan such an event IMHO. Room Service let us cancel ours at the last minute, but they may not always allow that.

[cruiser113]

We did the land sea, with the cruise first. We did our UBD on the evening we cruised college fjords....which was late afternoon to dusk..............it was amazing

 

We did the champagne breakfast in glacier bay