Georgia_Peaches

Thank you hcat!!! so very helpful!

I think my invite got lost in the mail 😂! On a serious note, would it sound like sour grapes if I said it seems an extravagant, and perhaps frivolous use of environmental resources for just 600 people?

Yes, I guess this will have to be our plan B. I don't think we'll stray too far, though.

Ohhh, thank you for this reminder! It's in the bag...along with everything else and the kitchen sink 😁.

Sounds spectacular! I would like to put this cruise on my 2026 list.

So it would seem from the comments that I am not the only one who has struggled with packing for Alaska. I wish I could pair things down like @cw2go or @WrittenOnYourHeart…but it is not to be…at least not on this trip. I have seen my way clear to remove a black out sleeping mask from my carry on…whoopee! After making final payment, I began in earnest my quest for stylish Alaska clothes that would provide both function and practicality with a modicum of cuteness sprinkled on top, without breaking the bank. Easier said than done but I managed to get inspiration from Pinterest and a handful of YouTube videos. For this trip I purchased slouchy socks to stick out of the end of my rain boots (also purchased new), several pair of exercise pants (yoga style), and a few moisture wicking tunic tops, as well as rain gear and a black puffer jacket from Lands End. I then added a bunch of basics that were already a part of my wardrobe…to include a sweater, flannel shirt, tank tops (for layering)…and some dressier soft pants and tops for evening, jeans, a dressy jacket, walking shoes, sandals, hat, gloves and a bathing suit. WHEW! But then I read that the indoor spaces on the ship are hot, so I threw in a few short-sleeved tops and then a dress, for good measure. Now here’s where it gets good…since I live in a mostly mild climate in winter with plenty of heat in the summer, the vast majority of my wardrobe is geared toward keeping cool. I didn’t own a lot of layering pieces because I don’t layer! I’m happy to report that my entire Alaska wardrobe ran me less than $100 because the vast majority of it came from my local Good Will…to include my Lands End puffer jacket which was priced at $9.99. However, it turns out I am considered a senior citizen (at age 56) and on Tuesdays I get 50% off…I can’t wait to sport my $5 jacket on glacier day…not to mention the other things I saved from going into a landfill somewhere. Yay!

You have my utmost respect and admiration 😊.

Well it seems we may have hit our first snag. Was taking your advice about getting our own tickets to the gardens and while on their website, noticed that they close at 5 PM. Edge doesn't arrive in Victoria until 5:30...so we will miss the tea as well 😌. I could have sworn we arrived at 3:30 but I guess I confused the time with something else.

Great tip! Thank you. We are taking the train but we're only going one way...up. The return trip will be via bicycle 😎.

We sorta threw this in as an after thought...I'm really glad we did!

Wow! Sounds awe inspiring...getting more excited by the hour! Thanks for following along...would love to see a bald eagle!

Yes, it is! Juanrod you were right there cheering us along! So glad to have you back! And yes, layering seems to be the key!

There was actually a 6 nighter on Edge prior to the current one you are following. We will be the third sailing. I'm sure they are still working out the kinks. I don't anticipate a boring cruise 😊.

Last night I was watching a documentary on the Norwegian Joy's trip to Alaska. Same itin as ours. They showed clips of their sail away party up on the pool deck. Looked like a lot of fun! One thing I noticed was the weather appeared to be warmer and nicer...looked like it was a late summer time frame and people were in the pool and in summer attire. Maybe a sail away party on our cruise is weather permitting?

I'm going in with an open mind ☺️. I think we have some pretty cool excursions planned...and we haven't been "excursion people" much in the past so again, something new! I need to look into one of those running cruises!