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We're sailing August 4, & booked Pinnacle on March 2; reservations had not been available prior to that. If I go to the Navigator app home page, scroll to Dining, them click "View More", the list indicates which have reservations available. If I just click on the restaurant link, there is a "Reserve Now" button. If these aren't happening for you, I maybe try logging out and the logging in again, and/or Uninstall/Reinstall the app. If none of that works, then I'd probably contact HAL as suggested above. Good luck.

I hadn't been able to find transportation info anywhere on the HAL site/app, although I have since. Looks like we'd have to go from our B&B to the airport to catch it, instead of a nearby hotel for ACT. We are just booked for the straight drive, not the narrated tour. Train would likely be a waste, because at that part of the trip, good chance I'd fall asleep quickly. This bus on Sunday is specifically for HAL, and there's some cushion time wise in case of traffic delay. It should be fine, but hearing from someone that's used then would be welcome.

Experienced travelers, rookie cruisers, sailing out of Whittier Aug 4 after 3 weeks in Alaska. We'll be staying in Anchorage Aug 3, and have booked the ACT Big Bus to the ship. On the one hand, transportation of cruise passengers is the core concept of their business, and reviews are good. On the other hand, I've seen consistent advice to arrive as early as possible, the bus won't be leaving Anchorage until 2PM, and most reviews that specify seem to be from those going to Anchorage after their cruise. So, I guess I'm just looking for reassuring feedback from anyone that's used this service, or whether it's safer to go with the train or another option. Thanks.

Wasn't aware of that. Know we can also do room service, but like the idea of someone bringing and taking away all the dishes for us for those nights.

If I dress comfortably, they may not let me board. I am glad to see HAL is more relaxed than I expected when I first started checking out the various lines. Psychologically, I was prepared to even wear a suit (usually not seen unless someone is getting married or buried), but really don't want to drag it around Alaska for 3 weeks. On an unrelated note, Cruisehive is reporting that 9 unspecified HAL ships will soon add Deal or No Deal to the entertainment offerings at an unspecified future date.

I know jeans are verboten on Gala nights, but what about cargo pants?

Thanks for a timely and informative response 0106, good to see mostly what I expected. I guess "other smoking implements" is just being thorough. We'll be using vape Pods prior to sailing, but would only have a battery onboard.

It took weeks, a bit at a time, and I skimmed posts that seemed irrelevant to us, but I've finally waded through this monstrosity of a thread, and want to confirm and clarify a few things. 3 of us will be sailing Southbound from Whittier to Vancouver Aug 4 on New Amsterdam after 3 weeks in Alaska, visiting the 8 National Parks, which will culminate in Glacier Bay. I've noted that we can order room service off the MDR menu during dinner's 1st hour. Is this true of any other meals, specifically breakfast? I've noted the policy prohibiting bringing beverages & plastic bottles on board, including energy drinks. Any idea if this applies to small energy shots about the size of a motel shampoo bottle & made of a similar material, different than the plastic in beverage bottles? None of the discussions of gala nights or MDR dress codes mention shoes. My options will be hiking shoes or hiking boots; any issue? If we've had dinner elsewhere or in port, but the MDR has an appealing dessert, is it considered bad form to take up space for dessert only (after the peak dining time, of course)? Is unlimited laundry per cabin or per person? I've noted that bags we carry onto the ship ourselves must fit into the scanner; can one assume that anything that can be carried onto an airplane will fit? I'm fully aware that bringing cannabis onboard is strictly forbidden; that is not what I am asking. But we will be indulging prior to sailing and in the ports, and will therefore possibly have a pipe, rolling papers, lighters, or other smoking implements; are any of these likely be an issue? Our bus from Anchorage arrives in Whittier at 3:30, which seems close when considering the advice to arrive early. On the other hand, this looks fairly standard among the shuttle companies in Alaska, and taking passengers to the ports seems to be the core of their business model, so I shouldn't worry, right? Finally, covid restrictions like masks, vaccine records, et al are not an issue at this time, correct? Thanks for looking.