lax19

We are using:

https://alaskacruisetransfer.com/ 

There are options that you can google. 

Thank you for your review.  My wife and I will be sailing Northbound on the Coral in August.

1) Is smoking allowed in the casino> If so, does it float out to the International Cafe?

2) Is Sushi served anywhere on the ship?

Thank you

Just added a photo.  Didn't realize there were big and small lifeboats.

https://photos.google.com/u/1/photo/AF1QipMrC2DPpDns7RKTNcok-f4dq9IRT6Qt6J8IGKoS

Hopefully this link works.  This is from Cabin 4070

16 minutes ago, cruzrbachoua said:

Curious how you are doing this cause when we did this a couple years back but coming from Alaska to Vancouver and then Vancouver down to SFO we were told we had to stay in Canada for a day or 2 for some Act..I believe it is called Passenger Services Act...simply put we were told a foreign flagged ship could not transport US Citizens between 2 different US ports without that night in Canada.  Friends of ours had this issue a couple of years ago where after booking a b2b Classic Canada cruise that started in NY to Quebec then Quebec back to NJ (ship was diverted from NY to NJ due to too much marine traffic). 

 

Has this act been amended or ended?

OP is transferring ships where your situation may have been on the same ship.  That makes the difference.

Coral from US to Canada

Island from Canada to US

We’re planning to stay here in August pre-cruise. Reviews here and on line are positive. 

How about a one way car rental to FLL and then do the reverse back home. 

4 hours ago, Michael P. said:

Heading to Alaska on HAL early summer 2019.  Do not want to interrupt my pull up/chin up work out.  Is there a pull up bar in the gym? Thank you. 

On the Eurodam, The last pull down machine had a fixed bar at the top for pull ups.

Don't know about purchasing wine...but technically, you will board the ship in Whittier (some 60 miles SE of Anchorage). You may not stop in Anchorage, but head straight to Whittier from Denali. 

Do you have an itemized listing of your costs and can you compare them to your credit card statement (if you paid with your credit card)?

Is it possible that Princess (or Station Casinos) applied your $200 deposit to the cost of the upgrade and additional passenger instead of giving you OBC?  If so, you are not losing anything.

Itunes - search for "Ship Horn" then select the Ringtone tab

I’ve used Prime Time several times in the Los Angeles area. Last time they picked us up at our hotel near Long Beach airport and took us to San Pedro. You can reserve on their website but probably best to call them with your situation.

17 hours ago, panoramaofthepast said:

I am a veteran cruiser who has cruised with family and friends before. One thing we have done to is agree ahead of time that we do not have to do everything in lock step! If some want to go biking  and some want the beach, split up and go. Then at supper you can regale each other with the tales of your adventures! 

 

Beware of group paralysis!  100% agree that you don’t have toll do the same thing at the same time.  If you wait for the group to decide, you most likely do nothing. As panoramaofthepast said...it’s ok to split up and do separate things.  

My preference would be to fly. About a one hour flight. The price does vary from $100 to $300 each way.

The train gives you a relaxing journey through some amazing scenery. 

Price out your options and see want works best for you.

We parked there last June. As Luvteaching stated, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Quick service to and from the pier. 

Do you want to head to Anchorage before 8:45 AM?  The cruise ship docks just after midnight and the transfer leaves 8 hours later.

One thing to remember about airfare...regardless of the change fee, you still pay the difference in fare if you change your trip. For a last minute change, the fare difference could easily be more than the change fee.

Unfortunately, Victory is a "technical" stop for Alaska cruises starting and ending in Seattle The ship is required to make a stop in a foreign port and Victoria fits the bill.  Most ships arrive late afternoon or early evening.  (A few years back I found a cruise that arrived in Victoria at noon). The ship may offer an excursion to Butchard Gardens. The gardens are stunning in the evening, plus the sun sets at about 10:00.  Otherwise, there is enough time to head to downtown Victoria and wonder around the harbour area which is very lively at night.

Another option is to disembark in Victoria, spend the night then explore the next day. You would have to work with the Cruise ship and Canadian immigration to arrange this. You would also have to arrange your own transportation back home.

Costco is located approximately 4 miles from the cruise port.  Not sure if taxis hang out at Costco, but you could Uber back the the port.

Costco Address: 3900 Dublin St, New Orleans, LA 70118 - using Google maps will give you an idea where it is compared to the Cruise Port.

Here are prices for Uber from SeaTac to Pier 91. (https://www.uber.com/fare-estimate/)

Thanks Tom

Would this impact those heading to Pier 66 (NCL) more than those going to Pier 91 (all others)?

It's usually in the $2.50 to 3.00 range for a can of pop which includes the automatic 18% gratuity...(Pepsi products on NCL.)  

I would guess each terminal would be different. At the Julia Street Terminal in New Orleans, there was a stand selling pop for $2.00 a bottle (Coke and Pepsi products)

4 hours ago, ProgRockCruiser said:

"that group of tough-guy accountants in the hot tub ... that you don't want to hang out with. "

That's why I avoid cruises after April 15th.....

4 hours ago, coevan said:

Since someone has to be 25 in the cabin, not going to be a problem. I'm not quite sure what you think college students would do to interfere with your cruise. You are making quite a generalization. 

Per Carnival Policy:

Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation. For additional minor age restriction guidelines while on board, click here.

Guests Under the Age of 21 MUST travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older

Most college graduates are over 21.