irrational_design

Thanks for all the posts everyone! I've got the information I was looking for.

We received an email today about "PREFERRED LIMITED UPGRADE SPECIAL!!"

This is our first cruise and we aren't really sure what this mean. Are these prices per person and per day? We have three people in our cabin on a seven day cruise so it would be $59 x 3 x 7?

We specifically picked our cabin since it would fit three better. When they sent us this offer did they take into account that we have three passengers or is this just something they send to everyone?

Culture shock... when I interviewed for current job (ERP Software Developer) I was wearing suit & tie but when I drove on campus and parked and observed employees walking between buildings I quickly shed the jacket & tie. Was still severely overdressed when I talked to the CEO who was wearing rumpled cargo pants and old white t-shirt (undershirt really).

Yes, I work for a Fortune 150 sporting goods company and the CEO typically wears jeans and a t-shirt.

I have a feeling this is a wind-up--I know that there are some men who do not own a jacket, but how does anyone not know where to buy a jacket????? It's clothing, go to a clothing store or clothing website. But you don't even need to bother to do that.

Thanks. No, I'm not joking ;-) I work as a developer for a large sporting goods manufacturer, so I typically do all of my clothes "shopping" at employee sample sales or the employee store. I probably only go clothes shopping in a real store maybe every 5 years when I'll stop by someplace like Old Navy to pick up a new pair of jeans.

We are going on our first cruise soon (7 night Alaska). I'm trying to figure out what is the minimum amount of clothes I need to buy for dinner. I don't own a jacket or any slacks and I only own 1 collared shirt (I'm a programmer, so I'm in t-shirts and shorts every day ;-)

The cruise will have 2 gala nights and the rest will be smart casual (which apparently means jeans and a collard shirt?).

So, do I need to buy a jacket? I've never bought a jacket. Where do I buy one from? Are there different kinds?

How many collared shirts do I need to buy?

Does slacks basically mean any pants that aren't jeans?

Thanks for any insights!

I've done a little research (ok, a lot, I'm a big nerd). This is my list of shops and things to do/see in Skagway. (I've also got lists for Juneau and Ketchikan if anyone is interested).

I'm interested! Thank you for the Skagway list!