Bee Guy Posted July 13, 2019 #76 Share Posted July 13, 2019 We are on the Radiance 5/15 and a poster on the roll call says that Glacier Bay has been added to that cruise (I think Skagway was dropped). How does Glacier Bay compare to Tracy Arm? I loved Tracy Arm, but am not familiar with Glacier Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2019 #77 Share Posted July 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, Bee Guy said: We are on the Radiance 5/15 and a poster on the roll call says that Glacier Bay has been added to that cruise (I think Skagway was dropped). How does Glacier Bay compare to Tracy Arm? I loved Tracy Arm, but am not familiar with Glacier Bay. Glacier Bay is supposed to be one of the best places to visit on an Alaska cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted July 13, 2019 #78 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) I have a May 29, 2020 northbound Radiance sailing booked and it is still showing Skagway and not Glacier Bay in my cruise planner. Wonder if they are still adjusting schedules or some will not change. On the RC main page (to book a cruise ), it shows GB as replacing Skagway and still includes Hubbard Glacier at the end of the cruise for that sail date. Now there are two sea days/glacier viewing days. The excursions I have booked for Skagway are still in my cruise planner. Edited July 13, 2019 by Marylandteachergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2019 #79 Share Posted July 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, Marylandteachergirl said: I have a May 29, 2020 northbound Radiance sailing booked and it is still showing Skagway and not Glacier Bay. Wonder if they are still adjusting schedules or some will not change. I'd think that it's possible they would have conflicts on certain dates. It would be very lucky if all itineraries could change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted July 13, 2019 #80 Share Posted July 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: I'd think that it's possible they would have conflicts on certain dates. It would be very lucky if all itineraries could change. I don't know whether my cruise planner is correct or the main RCCL booking page itinerary. One reflects the addition of GB and elimination of Skagway, the other (planner) reflects original itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2019 #81 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Marylandteachergirl said: I don't know whether my cruise planner is correct or the main RCCL booking page itinerary. One reflects the addition of GB and elimination of Skagway, the other (planner) reflects original itinerary. I'd take that as you are going to GB and the one that shows the original itinerary has not caught up. Thinking positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted July 13, 2019 #82 Share Posted July 13, 2019 23 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: I'd take that as you are going to GB and the one that shows the original itinerary has not caught up. Thinking positive. That means we have three ports instead of four, and two glacier viewing days/three sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 13, 2019 #83 Share Posted July 13, 2019 People have now reported receiving the email on Ovation sailings in June and August. Of course, the website isn’t updated yet. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted July 13, 2019 #84 Share Posted July 13, 2019 And Serenade will not go to Glacier Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 13, 2019 #85 Share Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Saab4444 said: And Serenade will not go to Glacier Bay? Not sure we know that for sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanF65 Posted July 13, 2019 #86 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Some people on Ovation on FB have this updated itinerary, they are reducing time in Victoria And in typical Royal It fashion some are getting that itinerary for sailings in the next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 13, 2019 #87 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) When you go on rccl.com and bring up July 31st 2020 for Radiance, this pops up on screen, looks like the same itinerary though when we booked a while ago........... You think maybe it means we are in for a itinerary change too? CRUISE ITINERARY There are a few changes to this sail date's itinerary. We hope you're as excited as we are about this in your updated vacation plan. Day 1 (Departure) Seward, Alaska (Set Sail) Day 2 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Alaska Day 3 Juneau, Alaska Day 4 Skagway, Alaska Day 5 Icy Strait Point, Alaska Day 6 Ketchikan, Alaska Day 7 Inside Passage (Cruising), Canada Return Vancouver, British Columbia (Return) Edited July 13, 2019 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jholzhauser Posted July 13, 2019 Author #88 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I keep checking, no additions yet for my June Ovation sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted July 13, 2019 #89 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, AlanF65 said: Some people on Ovation on FB have this updated itinerary, they are reducing time in Victoria And in typical Royal It fashion some are getting that itinerary for sailings in the next few weeks. Isn't that the email that was sent that is incorrect? That changes the cruise to 8 nights instead of 7 nights. I thought there is an additional post after what you have posted that corrects this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted July 13, 2019 #90 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, reallyitsmema said: Isn't that the email that was sent that is incorrect? That changes the cruise to 8 nights instead of 7 nights. I thought there is an additional post after what you have posted that corrects this? Fri - embark Seattle Sat - at sea Sun - Juneau 12pm (you can't get to Juneau without sailing through the Alaskan inside passage) Mon - Skagway Tue - Glacier Bay Wed - at sea Thur - Victoria 12pm In my very humble opinion, this changes the game making Q a legit choice for those wanting to "experience Alaska" more than the original itinerary... may also increase Q bookings now as well (higher $$). Wow, image the photography & video in GB from Northstar and top deck OV?? (Twangster, I bet you're looking at booking, right?) Good for all of you who get this change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted July 13, 2019 #91 Share Posted July 13, 2019 On most Tuesdays there are already two HAL ships scheduled for Glacier Bay. As the entries per day are limited to two ships I do not see any room for Ovation or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted July 13, 2019 #92 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Hoopster95 said: Fri - embark Seattle Sat - at sea Sun - Juneau 12pm (you can't get to Juneau without sailing through the Alaskan inside passage) Mon - Skagway Tue - Glacier Bay Wed - at sea Thur - Victoria 12pm In my very humble opinion, this changes the game making Q a legit choice for those wanting to "experience Alaska" more than the original itinerary... may also increase Q bookings now as well (higher $$). Wow, image the photography & video in GB from Northstar and top deck OV?? (Twangster, I bet you're looking at booking, right?) Good for all of you who get this change The email quoted above has them disembarking on Saturday, not Friday. That was sent out in error and then later corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 13, 2019 #93 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Saab4444 said: On most Tuesdays there are already two HAL ships scheduled for Glacier Bay. As the entries per day are limited to two ships I do not see any room for Ovation or am I wrong? I just looked at the HAL itineraries, and for our week on Ovation, HAL has one each for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (maybe an extra one Friday). Contracts were renegotiated for the next 10 years, beginning 2020, and additional cruise lines including RCI were awarded passes. Maybe with additional contenders, HAL has less passes. There are only so many to go around. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted July 15, 2019 #94 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I am getting very confused by the RCCL web site. Yesterday they had a number of cruises in June 2020 going to Glacier Bay. Today no cruises in June 2020 to Glacier Bay. I was willing to consider RCCL for Alaska however I am now not sure. Anyone know what is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 15, 2019 #95 Share Posted July 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, LB_NJ said: I am getting very confused by the RCCL web site. Yesterday they had a number of cruises in June 2020 going to Glacier Bay. Today no cruises in June 2020 to Glacier Bay. I was willing to consider RCCL for Alaska however I am now not sure. Anyone know what is going on? They are still updating those itineraries. I just popped onto their site and saw cruises sailing GB, but not all that should be available. I suggest dumping your cookies from your browser, or using another browser. Another alternative would be to call to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted July 15, 2019 #96 Share Posted July 15, 2019 This is what I am seeing for northbound Radiance in August 7, 2020. Hubbard Glacier is not Glacier Bay, correct? CRUISE ITINERARY There are a few changes to this sail date's itinerary. We hope you're as excited as we are about this in your updated vacation plan. Day 1 (Departure) Vancouver, British Columbia (Set Sail) Day 2 Inside Passage (Cruising), Canada Day 3 Ketchikan, Alaska Day 4 Icy Strait Point, Alaska Day 5 Juneau, Alaska Day 6 Skagway, Alaska Day 7 Hubbard Glacier (Cruising), Alaska Return Seward, Alaska (Return)Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 15, 2019 #97 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) Glacier Bay has finally appeared on my calendar when I log into my RCI account, for the Ovation sailing. So, yes, the Ovation will be going to Glacier Bay on the sailing that leaves 5/22/2020. Of course, the new bookings on RCI still show Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier for this sailing. Is anyone surprised? lol Edited July 15, 2019 by barbeyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 15, 2019 #98 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I have been checking the website in various ways the last few days. I am seeing the changes being made on section at a time. It may take them a week or two to have everything lined up correctly. We are booked B2B on the last 2 Radiance sailings of the season, 8/21,8/28. We are now going to GB instead of Skagway. For us this is great news. For some that want to see Skagway, it is a disappointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 15, 2019 #99 Share Posted July 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, Blizzard54 said: I have been checking the website in various ways the last few days. I am seeing the changes being made on section at a time. It may take them a week or two to have everything lined up correctly. I’ve been doing the same, and figure it will take some time to have it all straightened out. Enjoy your sailing thru Glacier Bay. I know we will. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelplus Posted July 15, 2019 #100 Share Posted July 15, 2019 On 4/1/2019 at 9:54 AM, jholzhauser said: Hi all! I was reading Royal Caribbean Blog the other day and a post came up about Glacier Bay. It was announced that RCI has been given permission in the 2019-2029 Alaska seasons that ships will be allowed into Glacier Bay. My question is, do we think they will alter current itineraries to travel to Glacier Bay instead of what current sailings are doing? I'm interested to see anyone's speculations on the topic! Great news for us West Costers! I will look at their itineraries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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