floridian1 Posted April 18, 2018 Author #76 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Are winter coats a necessity? Or will a rain jacket with fleece pullover work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmg1956 Posted April 18, 2018 #77 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Are winter coats a necessity? Or will a rain jacket with fleece pullover work? Check out (on line) the offerings by Columbia. We recently bought two hip-length coast that are water proof, have a hood, and removable lining. We are doing our Alaska cruise on HAL's Eurodam at the end of July. Have a GREAT cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunpsyche Posted April 18, 2018 #78 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Gotta cruise again, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted April 18, 2018 #79 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Gotta cruise again, thanks for the tip! You are quite welcome!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted April 18, 2018 #80 Share Posted April 18, 2018 I ended up not packing enough warm shirts. I bought one on the ship and rewore it once I think. Things I didn't forget and were glad I had were: knit hat, waterproof/rain pants, rain jacket, and gloves. The scarf is a good idea too. Things I packed and did not need; shorts, T-shirts not meant for layering, dress and shoes for dinner on the ship--I was too tired most nights to dress up. We had a suite so one was provided but if I ever cruise Alaska again without being in a suite, I will bring a flannel blanket to curl up with on the deck or my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GrammaRama Posted April 21, 2018 #82 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I ended up not packing enough warm shirts. I bought one on the ship and rewore it once I think. Things I didn't forget and were glad I had were: knit hat, waterproof/rain pants, rain jacket, and gloves. The scarf is a good idea too. Things I packed and did not need; shorts, T-shirts not meant for layering, dress and shoes for dinner on the ship--I was too tired most nights to dress up. We had a suite so one was provided but if I ever cruise Alaska again without being in a suite, I will bring a flannel blanket to curl up with on the deck or my balcony. Do you have to book a suite in order to have a blanket provided for your balcony time or can you ask your room steward for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachiekeen Posted April 21, 2018 #83 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Do you have to book a suite in order to have a blanket provided for your balcony time or can you ask your room steward for one? I’m not sure if they provide them or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyskie Posted April 21, 2018 #84 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Do you have to book a suite in order to have a blanket provided for your balcony time or can you ask your room steward for one? I’m wondering if you can get a blanket from “MUTS” - worth a try Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Sky Girl Posted April 22, 2018 #85 Share Posted April 22, 2018 We were on a balcony and asked the steward for the blanket and he happily provided! this was on Princess and in 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaRama Posted April 23, 2018 #86 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I’m wondering if you can get a blanket from “MUTS” - worth a try Sent from my iPhone using Forums Can you please explain what "MUTS" is. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Light Posted April 23, 2018 #87 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Can you please explain what "MUTS" is.Thx Movies under the Stars....on the jumbotron screen on the Lido deck. Blankets are provided for passengers watching the movie. Popcorn provided too. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaRama Posted April 24, 2018 #88 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Movies under the Stars....on the jumbotron screen on the Lido deck. Blankets are provided for passengers watching the movie. Popcorn provided too. Sandy Thanks for clarifying. It has been a while since we have cruised and am being challenged by some of the acronyms used today. I will defiantly check with the cabin steward first and if that doesn't pan out (even if it does!) I will check to see what movies are scheduled. Thanks for all of the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetravels Posted April 28, 2018 #89 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Thought of something else...I’ve caught colds when on vacation and then have to try to find a pharmacy to get cold meds, cough drops, etc. This can be a challenge in non-English sparking countries if you can find a pharmacy at all. Of course, should be easy to find a pharmacy in Alaska however, what do you do on a sea day? The ship really has nothing for colds (I looked for meds on my last cruise ship, to no avail!). So this time, I’m going to include either a small plastic box or a zip lock bag with things like emergen-C, Zicam, cough drops, maybe even tiny bottle of cough syrup or NyQuil. And, like having an umbrella so it doesn’t rain, I’ll be prepared and won’t get a cold this trip!! It was not easy to find a pharmacy in Anchorage when I had a bad cold. The one recommended was far from where we stayed before the land portion of our cruise. I finally found a little Mom & Pop deli with a few cold remedies at an expensive price. Take some of your favorites with you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetravels Posted April 28, 2018 #90 Share Posted April 28, 2018 They are from Mephisto, one of their Allrounder styles with their Mephi-Tex fabric. They will serve me as a sneaker in a pinch, like on a cruise, but I wouldn’t use them for that purpose all the time. These are great for walking and due to the sole, should be fine if we do any light hiking. And then there is the waterproof factor! I’ve got 3 other pairs of Mephisto, and DH has 3 pairs. We both still wear some we’ve had since 1999 as you can send the shoes back to be re-soled and refurbished—they’ll look almost new (of course the renewal will cost money but far less than a new pair). The brand is quite spendy so be prepared! The company’s website was having a sale so I got mine there; do Google around to make sure there isn’t a better price on same or similar style. I did look and couldn’t find any better deal elsewhere; this sale was recent and may still be going on. While you’re price checking, you might come across some other brand that will also serve your needs so keep an eye out! Hope this helps :) I had good luck spraying my shoes with water proofing spray for camping (tents etc.). I bought it at WalMart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GACrusin Posted April 28, 2018 #91 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Hi everyone! We sail June 29 to Alaska. I made a trip to REI specifically for shoes, and came out with a pair I love! https://www.rei.com/product/128759/la-sportiva-spire-gtx-hiking-shoes-womens They are waterproof, breathable, fairly light weight and very comfy! I got them early to break in, and have been walking in them regularly. Didn't really need any breaking in. With this being our first trip to Alaska, I appreciate all of the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknursemom Posted April 28, 2018 #92 Share Posted April 28, 2018 It was not easy to find a pharmacy in Anchorage when I had a bad cold. The one recommended was far from where we stayed before the land portion of our cruise. I finally found a little Mom & Pop deli with a few cold remedies at an expensive price. Take some of your favorites with you! There are many pharmacies in Anchorage. I can think of 20 off the top of my head. There is a 24-hour Walgreens, too. Someone misled you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Shoes Posted April 28, 2018 #93 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Hi everyone! We sail June 29 to Alaska. I made a trip to REI specifically for shoes, and came out with a pair I love! https://www.rei.com/product/128759/la-sportiva-spire-gtx-hiking-shoes-womens They are waterproof, breathable, fairly light weight and very comfy! I got them early to break in, and have been walking in them regularly. Didn't really need any breaking in. With this being our first trip to Alaska, I appreciate all of the suggestions! My friend has these and really likes them. I didn't want to pay quite that much and bought a pair of Merrell's Moab waterproof low hikers @ REI. I don't want wet feet for our trip in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted April 28, 2018 #94 Share Posted April 28, 2018 There are many pharmacies in Anchorage. I can think of 20 off the top of my head. There is a 24-hour Walgreens, too. Someone misled you! Also Fred Myers, Costco, Walmart, Carrs, Sams Club, CVS. I am sure that I missed many of the smaller ones. There are 95 of them on this site - https://www.superpages.com/listings.jsp?TPS=3&mergeTopSponsored=true&CS=L&SRC=portals&N=&C=pharmacies&EG=2&paging=1&F=1&OO=1&mp=true&nam=true&MCBP=true&PI=80&adPI=0&np=true&rightrailPI=40. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretty Posted April 28, 2018 #95 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I had good luck spraying my shoes with water proofing spray for camping (tents etc.). I bought it at WalMart. Speaking of water proofer (especially for anyone from uk) I use scotch guard for leather and canvas shoes to waterproof some of my shoes and my messenger bags and backpacks. Works really well. First time I used it I was unsure how effective it would be, and I’d sprayed some suede fashion sneakers, wore them one day when it poured with rain and they were perfect. Water just rolled off, and nothing got through. I buy it on amazon and use it on everything that might go near rain or water! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_cruiser Posted April 28, 2018 #96 Share Posted April 28, 2018 My friend has these and really likes them. I didn't want to pay quite that much and bought a pair of Merrell's Moab waterproof low hikers @ REI. I don't want wet feet for our trip in August.I got a pair of Merrill Moab WP low tops too. They come in wide - I tried several other shoes in wide (not that many choices available - Mephisto & the spires mentioned earlier don't have wide). If it came in wide, I might have chosen Brooks Ghost GTX - the regular Ghost is my workout shoe and super comfortable. GTX means it's got Gortex. Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted April 28, 2018 #97 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Thought of something else...I’ve caught colds when on vacation and then have to try to find a pharmacy to get cold meds, cough drops, etc. This can be a challenge in non-English sparking countries if you can find a pharmacy at all. Of course, should be easy to find a pharmacy in Alaska however, what do you do on a sea day? The ship really has nothing for colds (I looked for meds on my last cruise ship, to no avail!). So this time, I’m going to include either a small plastic box or a zip lock bag with things like emergen-C, Zicam, cough drops, maybe even tiny bottle of cough syrup or NyQuil. And, like having an umbrella so it doesn’t rain, I’ll be prepared and won’t get a cold this trip!! In point of fact, it is not easy to find a pharmacy in Alaska necessarily! We caught bad colds and wanted to pick up some cold medicine while in port in Skagway. There was no independent drug store/pharmacy, just a section in the lone grocery store. The shelves were completely empty of almost all the various cold medications. Remember some of these towns are very, very small and don't get shipments of supplies as often as in the lower 48. Ever since then I bring along my 'cold kit' on all cruises, even Alaska. Don't know if this was stated yet, but an extra pair of shoes. It rains a lot and if your walking shoes get wet you will wish you had them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettay128 Posted May 1, 2018 #98 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I'm following too! FYI you can find waterproof hiking/ tennis shoes on Amazon as well. The waterproof tennies will also serve as my workout shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted May 1, 2018 #99 Share Posted May 1, 2018 In point of fact, it is not easy to find a pharmacy in Alaska necessarily! We caught bad colds and wanted to pick up some cold medicine while in port in Skagway. There was no independent drug store/pharmacy, just a section in the lone grocery store. The shelves were completely empty of almost all the various cold medications. Remember some of these towns are very, very small and don't get shipments of supplies as often as in the lower 48. Ever since then I bring along my 'cold kit' on all cruises, even Alaska. Don't know if this was stated yet, but an extra pair of shoes. It rains a lot and if your walking shoes get wet you will wish you had them. The fact that the permanent population of Skagway is about 1000 people might have something to do with this. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poolwife Posted May 4, 2018 #100 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I have bought 2 pairs of waterproof shoes over the years for wearing in Alaska. I got them both off of Zappos.com. Both have worked out very well and so glad I had them when it was pouring rain in Ketchikan. We just went out and about anyway with our waterproof parka and pulled the hood up and my waterproof shoes and I was fine. Don't let the rain stop you from enjoying the beauty of Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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