Northern Aurora

I am not interested in booking it -- I am curious as to what group it is!

I have been following that "blank spot" in the Summit deployment schedule, and just checked again this morning. We have the Summit September 19, 2025 Panama Canal crossing booked and were hoping to board in Vancouver for a Pacific Coastal prior to the transit. And I agree with @scrapcreator -- so few Pacific Coastal cruises and now another potential cruise is gone. Anyone have any insights as to what group has chartered?

In April we were B2B in Japan on the Millennium -- and Cafe al Bacio did indeed have two types of mini-sandwiches. I remember years ago when the old Cova Cafes and then the Cafe al Bacios had a selection of mini-sandwiches mid-day before rotating out to sweets in the evening hours. We spent 40 nights on the Edge last fall, and while one of the MDRs was used for the Elite and higher Captain's Club breakfast one of the other ones was used for a sit down breakfast. Regarding dinners, last fall we only dined once at Eden -- hopefully they were having an off night as the meal and service were not great. If the weather is nice the Rooftop Grill is great. And while we prefer Sushi on 5 we did enjoy Raw on 5 several times. But the lunches at Le Grand Bistro were absolutely excellent -- love that lobster bisque and its puff pastry cage.

Much can change between now and early 2025. But the Skagway Brewing Company doesn't open until about 11 AM with their bar opening earlier. I wonder if the Westmark Skagway hotel offers breakfast? It has a been so many years since we stayed there I have no idea regarding the current situation, particularly after the pandemic, which played havoc with the hospitality industry in Alaska.

I didn't pay attention since as a Zenith member of the Captain's Club we always have the premium package. But I was simply happy to find it as I love it.

I am sorry -- but I do not understand this post. What crew appreciation is included in what package?

We boarded the Millennium on March 28th for a B2B. Someone on a future cruise (who is actually on the ship as I type this) asked me to check if this was possible. I was told by two different staff members that it was possible, but didn't do so myself.

I love the San Pellegrino Naturals and purchase it at home. We were B2B on the Millennium boarding on March 28th for the first time I found it on a Celebrity ship. It was listed on the Ocean View beverage menu and was also available in the Retreat Lounge. Flavors included lemon, orange and grapefruit.

@PghCouple: I just quickly checked the Cruise Lines Agencies of Alaska which has the port schedules for cruise ships in Alaska. In Juneau the Luminosa will be docked at the S. Franklin pier which is right downtown. In Skagway you will be at the Broadway Dock; this is not the dock which is impacted by the rock slide. In Ketchikan you are scheduled to dock at Berth #3 which again is right downtown. The day in Tracy Arm Fjord is scenic cruising. Your husband should have minimal issues with using his scooter to get off the ship. You just need to find easily accessible activities. In Juneau the Alaska State Museum is relatively close to S. Franklin or you could go out to Mendenhall Glacier where some of the paths are paved (if my memory is correct). In Ketchikan the Tongass Historical Museum is close as is the South East Alaska Discovery Center. The Lumberjack Show is also close; we have never attended some some find it to be a hoot. I am also curious how accessible the lower level of the Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour is. A frequent poster to the Alaska forum has taken this tour, and if you post a new thread asking the question about accessibility he likely will see it. In Skagway the Broadway dock location allows easy access to the White Pass and Yukon Railroad if he can step up. The town itself is essentially becoming a museum as the National Park Service is acquiring more and more of the historic structures. That stop in Victoria is in the itinerary to satisfy the PVSA requirements. I am assuming that you will be at Ogden Dock which is about a twenty minute walk from downtown. About two weeks ago we returned from a five week trip to Japan (24 nights on the Celebrity Millennium in addition to land travel). We always break up long overseas flights, and on the return overnighted in Seattle at an airport hotel before flying home to Fairbanks, Alaska. We ended up talking to this guy seated right beside us in the hotel restaurant. It turned out that he was an engineer officer who was preparing to board the Luminosa to start his contract for the Alaska season.

Which Alaska ports are on your itinerary? At times, due to congestion in the harbor, ships will tender but at the bulk of Alaska ports the ships dock.

@PghCouple: I don't have any opinion regarding which port to use for the helicopter tour, but just want to comment that Alaska is ADA compliant just as the rest of the US. All of the ports will have curb cuts on the sidewalks, restaurants will be accessible and so forth. While you do not mention the specific ports you are visiting, Skagway may be an issue as while there are curb cuts and so forth the boardwalk sidewalks are rather narrow and are also very full of people. But even in Skagway your husband can enjoy the programs at the National Park Service (films and displays).

What is "fishy?" Apparently the Edge is returning to Kona as someone is experiencing a serious medical emergency. You need to be thankful that you are not that person with the medical emergency and be more understanding of the situation.

What is your concern? While I don't know the specifics of your Alaska itinerary the glaciers you will visit are in the headwaters of very deep fjords. Actually, I am trying very hard to remember any Alaska major glacier which is not at the head waters of a very deep fjord. No extra cautions measures required.

Two parties of 4 would work well at Le Petit Chef as the "cadence" of this venue is so different than a more traditional dining experience. People are seated, the lights dim and the animated show begins. So conversation ceases as folks follow the animation. The course is served, and then the process is repeated for the next course (dimmed lights to show the animation segment followed by normal lumination as the course is served).

@cruisetonowhere10: You do not indicate where you reside, but just want to comment that Key West deserves more time than a cruise stop. We spent four days in Key West several years ago (pre-pandemic). We were cruising out of Miami so flew down a few days early, rented a vehicle and drove to Key West for four days. Many interesting things to so and see, great food, fun place. And the drive through the Keys is so interesting too -- and we even saw one of the little deer! Just an idea.