Brentt_M Posted August 4, 2021 Author #401 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Got off and walked around ISP a little bit, bought a few souvenirs and headed back to a ship. It was an absolutely gorgeous evening! 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted August 4, 2021 #402 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Hi Brentt: Wonderful thread to date, thank you (and your two sidekicks) for taking us along. The rainbow pics were beautiful! Have you used your thermal suite pass at all? Would love to hear details... is it busy? crowded? quiet? relaxing? worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 4, 2021 Author #403 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, julia said: Hi Brentt: Wonderful thread to date, thank you (and your two sidekicks) for taking us along. The rainbow pics were beautiful! Have you used your thermal suite pass at all? Would love to hear details... is it busy? crowded? quiet? relaxing? worth it? I love the thermal suite! Definitely worth it to me. The 1st day I went it was a little crowded but cleared out quickly. The 2nd day it was not busy at all. I think it really depends on when during the day you go. This trip it has been very quiet, but last trip there were 3 ladies that were there it seemed like all the time on the ceramic loungers and they chatted and laughed constantly. That was extremely annoying. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownieCruises Posted August 4, 2021 #404 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Are you able to hear any of the rangers talk from your balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 4, 2021 Author #405 Share Posted August 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Wjpenterpriese said: Are you able to hear any of the rangers talk from your balcony? Kind of, but it was a challenge sometimes. However, you can have it broadcast on your tv if you want. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted August 4, 2021 #406 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Brentt_M said: Here is what it looked like getting off the ship in ISP. Were ship shore excursions let off the ship first or did they meet on the pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentt_M Posted August 4, 2021 Author #407 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, dobiemom said: Were ship shore excursions let off the ship first or did they meet on the pier? Met on the pier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted August 4, 2021 #408 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 7:20 PM, canadianbear said: I heard they were building a new “shelter” for the eagle. Wonder where they’re keeping her until it’s done. You're talking about Lady Baltimore! She was shot by a #$%&%& poacher on Douglas Island in 2006 which ultimately caused her blindness in her left eye. They built a new mew for her atop Mount Roberts in 2019, replacing the old one, but there were some issues with permits and having her live in there during the summer. Unable to find recent info. When not at Mount Roberts she lives at the Juneau Raptor Center Old New 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted August 4, 2021 #409 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, dobiemom said: Were ship shore excursions let off the ship first or did they meet on the pier? 3 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Met on the pier Thanks. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted August 4, 2021 #410 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Loving this thread. Thanks for sharing your cruise. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 4, 2021 #411 Share Posted August 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Got off and walked around ISP a little bit, bought a few souvenirs and headed back to a ship. It was an absolutely gorgeous evening! Nice pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridentnyc Posted August 4, 2021 #412 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Has anyone had any experience with the “Premium” internet package? Wondering if it makes sense given how spotty the onboard internet seems to be, wonder if the faster speeds would ever be realized. Also, I assume the “Social” (cheapest) package works just fine for email, although it seems HAL wants us to upgrade at least to the “Surf” package for email. We don’t have the “Have It All Package” as it really didn’t make sense for us. Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Louis Sal Posted August 4, 2021 #413 Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Here is what it looked like getting off the ship in ISP. I hated this even pre-Covid, being packed in a line on the staircases. Yuck. Always glad I wasn’t claustrophobic, but even so, I never felt comfortable. St Louis Sal 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridentnyc Posted August 4, 2021 #414 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, St. Louis Sal said: I hated this even pre-Covid, being packed in a line on the staircases. Yuck. Always glad I wasn’t claustrophobic, but even so, I never felt comfortable. St Louis Sal I agree completely, assuming one can wait it out a bit, even with scheduled shore excursions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted August 4, 2021 #415 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tridentnyc said: Also, I assume the “Social” (cheapest) package works just fine for email, although it seems HAL wants us to upgrade at least to the “Surf” package for email. Social is limited to sites like Facebook, Twitter, and the like. I don't think Cruise Critic is included, but I've never had that package so I'm not sure exactly what is included. Email is pretty much blocked unless you get the surf package 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted August 4, 2021 #416 Share Posted August 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, St. Louis Sal said: I hated this even pre-Covid, being packed in a line on the staircases. Yuck. Always glad I wasn’t claustrophobic, but even so, I never felt comfortable. St Louis Sal Big ships.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 4, 2021 #417 Share Posted August 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, Tridentnyc said: Also, I assume the “Social” (cheapest) package works just fine for email, although it seems HAL wants us to upgrade at least to the “Surf” package for email. No, Social does NOT work for email. Nor for internet. Only for a very few social sites like FB. If you want email or internet, you need the Surf package. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 4, 2021 #418 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, kazu said: No, Social does NOT work for email. Nor for internet. Only for a very few social sites like FB. If you want email or internet, you need the Surf package. I assume it is possible to upgrade; anyone know how much that would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelker Posted August 4, 2021 #419 Share Posted August 4, 2021 8 hours ago, Brentt_M said: Here is what it looked like getting off the ship in ISP. And of course there HAD to be someone who wasn't wearing a mask!!! 🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridentnyc Posted August 4, 2021 #420 Share Posted August 4, 2021 23 minutes ago, Boytjie said: I assume it is possible to upgrade; anyone know how much that would be? Plans are: “Social” $14.99, “Surf” $24.99, “Premium” $29.99 all per day, one device only at a time. 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 4, 2021 #421 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tridentnyc said: Plans are: “Social” $14.99, “Surf” $24.99, “Premium” $29.99 all per day, one device only at a time. 😱 29 minutes ago, Boytjie said: I assume it is possible to upgrade; anyone know how much that would be? It depends on the length of the voyage. Shorter cruises are more costly per day than longer ones. This is B.C. (Before Covid) but gives you an idea. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGEDad Posted August 4, 2021 #422 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) On 8/3/2021 at 1:00 AM, OhioLair said: trying to get a peak at Cabin 4045 or 4046 layouts. Can you see if you can get a photo for me? Hmmmm 4046 looks like a normal cabin to me, Listed as as 2 lower beds, 1 sofa I use CruiseDeckPlans.com for my room data/position, and some cabin photos/videos Edit: But I see now that someone has postulated you may have been thinking of a different HAL ship - in any case - now you have at least two resources for cabin info. I also have at least one open when booking cabins Edited August 4, 2021 by RGEDad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctobie Posted August 4, 2021 #423 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 10:28 PM, Brentt_M said: $5 minimum - $500 max Thanks. Good to know the higher table minimums haven't affected the cruise casinos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted August 4, 2021 #424 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir PMP said: Big ships.. ? It’s clear you don’t like the larger ships but I have seen this on smaller ships too. Are there no people on the smaller ships or do people not get off the ship? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir PMP Posted August 4, 2021 #425 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Florida_gal_50 said: ? It’s clear you don’t like the larger ships but I have seen this on smaller ships too. Are there no people on the smaller ships or do people not get off the ship? On smaller ships all is ten times more organized.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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