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@Georgia_PeachesLove the kitty pics!!

I just returned from Alaska, so it will be nice to "revisit" with you. 

Since your time in Victoria is short, take a walk off the ship towards Fisherman's Wharf (it's well marked).  From there you can decide if you want to go on to the Harbour and at least see the Empress and it's grounds. It's all an easy walk. 

Alaska is beautiful,  so half the experience is being out when you're sailing. Hopefully,  the wildlife will be active and your days more sunny than not! (Pack sun screen! Many on my last cruise got sunburns when the sun came out.)

On 5/1/2024 at 10:36 PM, mahdnc said:

Here is a photo that I took of Happy tonight:

Happy assisted me onto the ship today (he was pushing wheelchairs).  We will be seeing lots of each other as we sail up the coast!

Thanks for sharing your travels through the Canal and on to LA/San Pedro! I've enjoyed watching my ship come in!!

The Celebrity Elite Happy Hour is much more similar to the original Diamond Lounge Happy Hour.  There's a limited list of drinks available, rather than the voucher concept on Royal where you can get virtually any drink, anytime, anywhere.

I've sailed in Alaska extensively over the years, both on Celebrity and Royal Caribbean, and the ships have always changed from Pacific to Alaska time.  I would be surprised if the time onboard didn't change to local time.

@mahdnc Have a wonderful cruise!  I did the transit last year on Millenium and loved every minute of it.  Along with several others, I'll be joining Summit in Los Angeles for the beginning of the Alaska season, so can't wait to hear what your comments about the ship!

4 hours ago, time4u2go said:

I'm curious...as a solo cruiser, how do you handle eating in the Windjammer during a busy time (like breakfast)?  If you want to go back for more food, how do you prevent the crew from removing your dishes and thereby giving up your seat?

Make friends with the crew! If you let them know you're alone and just stepping away, I've found they will refrain from clearing and otherwise "save" your spot.

I sail solo 90% of the time. I always say, I'm 'solo', but never alone. It's easy to meet people if you're so inclined - I've made many long-term friends onboard - but, as others have mentioned,  you can do what you want to do when you want to do it. Enjoy!!

Book your daughter now and then have her be a 'no show' if she can't make it.

Adding a 4th person at a later date will be subject to muster station capacity - even if the cabin accommodates a 4th person.  If the muster station is already full, you may not be able to add her.