neeliec

We stayed at the Double Tree in September the night before our 18 day Panama Canal cruise. The cost was $169 + taxes for one night.

But that included 18 days parking for our car, free breakfast, free shuttle to and from the pier, a bottle of champagne or sparkling cider, and the use of the shuttle to take us to a nearby restaurant for dinner the night we were there.

The room was very comfortable, the staff great and proximity to the ship was perfect.

I know people have gotten similar rooms for much less, but without the parking. I believe you get that only with a park and sail package. And compared to the cost of a room plus paid parking at the pier, I think our deal was pretty fair.

Pubsinger - we may have heard you perform!

We were on the Stardancer (our first cruise ever) to Alaska......a 7 day R/T out of Vancouver BC back in September of 1986 - would you have been on the ship at that time?

I remember taking a picture of my DH in front of the Stanley's Pub sign because his name is - Stanley! :D

I remember being impressed with the performer at the Pub - so I'm sure it must have been you!

I had the pleasure of working onboard the Stardancer (I was the guitarist in Stanley's Pub) from 85-87. The vessels master was Capt. Kjell Smitterberg ( one of the finest gentlemen you'd ever meet). Great crew and we always seemed to have a great bunch of passengers. I distinctly remember hanging out on the bridge once (in the days when that was permitted)..cruising up a channel outside of Juneau, AK...we were picking up the local fishing boat's radio conversation when we heard one boat say to another "oh my gosh! the biggest milk carton I've ever seen is coming right at me!" We could see a small craft (about 1/2 mile away) hurrying out of the way. She may not have been the prettiest ship..but she was sure fun! I'm very happy she's still sailing.