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If you do go to the beach in Cabo, the walk is easy, but can get hot. A water taxi from the tender dock (Cabo is a tender port) to the beach only costs a few dollars and are available near the dock. We usually walk there, and water taxi back. On the taxi ride, they will go by the Cabo rock arch if you ask. Walking, about 2/3 the way there, there is a indoor mall. Great place for a free bathroom stop if needed. There are also bathrooms near the tender dock. Bring your camera to the beach since you will get great photos of your ship from the beach.

No matter what the weather is like in Los Angeles, it will be cold and windy as you head north on your return to L.A. from the Mexican Riviera. Have done this cruise many times in January and never has the last day at sea been warm enough to stay out on deck.

Been on Alaska cruises several times. Our favorite port is Skagway and we love Hubbard Glacier.

It gives you a preview of what to expect during the cruise. However, we have found it to be lightly attended and a show we do not miss attending.

On our January cruise, MDR photos were included, just not specialty restaurants.

For price comparison, this is what Royal Caribbean is charging (2024 cruise). Why the Adult price is less then the child price I have no idea.

Not matter the weather, take a rain poncho to the falls. The mist from the falls will get you wet. Also, bring something to dry your camera lens afterwards.

If you do buy the tickets at port, either get in line early, or wait until later in the day. For us, the line to buy tickets took over an hour and moved slow. The good thing was, the line for the actual gondola was quick. Made me wish I had pre-bought tickets and not waited to see what the weather would be like at the port.

Definitely Mendenhall over panning. You can pan in any Alaska port. Not all ports have an easily accessible glacier.

Yes you can. It will be posted as a non-refundable credit.

One hint, have your credit card ready when you arrive. The are now using the method where you insert your credit card on arrival to the parking lot, and then use the same credit card to exit (there will be a employee by the exit machine to assist you if needed). Makes the line go faster when leaving and no parking stub to misplace.

We had a no show and the pre-paid tips were refunded by the 2nd day of the cruise. The taxes were refunded 2 days after we got off the ship. All went to the original credit card used.

On Navigator, January 16, 2024, also exactly $20

Navigator had them on our January 2024 cruise

Navigator of the Seas has it. $29 on sale.