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Looking for opinions on Denail pre-cruise.  We have done a couple of Alaska cruises.  Considering May 24, with a 7 day cruise preceded by Denali or just the 14 day cruise.  I read the Denali itinerary and it is a lot of 6 AM starts.. and moving from one hotel to another.  Just would like to hear from people who have done “Denali”…. Leaning toward 14 days of ship pampering…. But I could be overthinking this.  TY

Probably covered already.. but I ended up going down this rabbit hole while researching Silver  Nova for Alaska next year.  The Nova has a different dress code than the other ships.  

On 5/20/2023 at 7:52 AM, FLgemini said:

Here in the U.S., you can slice and dice trip insurance to give you peace of mind where you need it most. The prevailing thought though is never take cruise or airline insurance off the bat (usually comprehensive which is combo trip cancel/interruption/medical). You can shop online for more cost-effective options.

 

Most of our travel is international with multiple trips a year. We get an annual multi-trip medical plan for less than $500 with good coverage (though coverage is usually is reduced though for anyone over 70). I'm too risk adverse on the medical because of age, physical condition and klutziness. Most U.S. health plans (including Medicare) don't cover ANY overseas illnessess, accidents or transportation.

 

For trip cancel/interruption, I only price for trips over a certain $ amount that would hurt should I have to back out before or during the trip. I mean, we're talking Regent here. Cruise fares in certian classes for extended voyages run in the tens of thousands per person. That would be a big hit to the wallet. To keep trip cancel/interruption insurance manageable, I price WITHOUT including airfare. If we had to bail, even on a non-refundable ticket, we could bank that cost as a credit to use on the same airline over the next year---which usually isn't a problem. So any claim filed, would only be on the cruise fare only.

 

Insurance coverage: You do not need it until you really need it.

Thanks for providing that information.  I did not even think about taking an air credit and not have that included in the cost of insurance.  

Seems to happen a lot..

On 11/9/2022 at 8:54 AM, hamasgirl said:

UUNetBill.  We just came back from our first cruise on Splendor.  I hope that I completed the template correctly for our Suite 700

 

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HamasGirl.  Did the balcony on 700 seem like a normal” size?  Cabin is available and thinking of nabbing it.. Thx. 

Same issue..  I’d rather book our flights for better “control”, but Viking Pre-cruise hotel options in Anchorage are “Sold out”.  If we could get a hotel to ship transfer to Seward, I’d be happy.  Think we can handle Vancouver to airport.  It’s just the Anchorage to Seward (and my husband will shoot me if I make this a challenge!)..  

Looking at booking an Owner Suite for Alaska and Deck 6 and Deck 8 are available.  (Deck 7 taken..which I get..Rooms above and below).. We have never sailed on Oceania or the Regatta.  Looking for any opinions on which would be better in terms of location/noise, etc.  We sailed an Aft cabin years ago in Alaska  on Regents Mariner and loved it. It was a Penthouse C.. not a full wrap.  This is a big deal cruise so Im hoping for great advise.  Thanks.