Thank you so much for this thread - it has helped me immensely in finalizing my rough outline of what my 2024 cruise is going to be! I have a July 2024 cruise on a courtesy hold with Celebrity, northbound out of Vancouver. I think booking the package in Seward with Harbor 360 & Major Marine makes all the sense in the world, and I'm so excited! I'm going to call them as soon as I decide to proceed with my deposit and see if they'll let me book my 2024 reservation. Thanks for that tip!
From what I've been reading, booking the 8.5 tour is best, but I also saw their warning about seasickness and it's making me a little nervous. No one in my party is particularly prone to it, but I'm wondering if anyone who sees this who has done this tour - how bad are the waves? I know it'll vary day to day, but does anyone know if things like the pressure bands or ear patches may be sufficient for a cruise like that?