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I fly frequently domestically. Crackers and other dry snacks are no problem at security. Sandwiches probably won't be a problem. Liquids are the problem -- you can't bring bottled water, soft drinks, etc. Anything liquid has to be 3.4 fluid oz or less and placed in a clear, quart sized, zip top plastic bag. There are exceptions for baby formula and medicine. From the TSA website:

 

"Medications, baby formula and food, and breast milk are allowed in reasonable quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint. Officers may need to open these items to conduct additional screening."

 

The website also says containers of the following items larger than 3.4 oz will be a problem: salsa, syrup, salad dressing, creamy dip, peanut butter, jams, jellies, soup, gravy, oil and vinegar and... wait for it... cranberry sauce.

 

You can purchase water, soft drinks, etc. to carry on the plane once you have cleared security. And any food you purchase at the airport ***once you clear security*** is fine to take on the flight.

 

Check the TSA website for more information. Have a good flight!

You can carry on bottled drinks that you purchase after going through security from one of the gate side gift shops... they're a bit over-priced, but at least you'll have something beside what the FAs serve.

@MalervyC - What an excellent review!!! We are already booked in an Aft Balcony, #9200, for the 9-13-14 sailing. We will be celebrating our 26th wedding anniversary while on board... I can only hope our trip will be as wonderful as yours.

We will be staying at the Hale Koa (@ Fort DeRussey) for 4 nights pre-cruise, then will fly back to Phoenix following disembarkation.

Your review gave me a number of things to consider while in the various ports... although, in lieu of your recommendation, I do plan to drive the road to Hana.;) Having never been to the islands, it is one of those must do items on the old bucket list. However, like you & your DH, my DW & I plan to rent a car in most ports as opposed to taking the organized excursions.

If you wouldn't mind, I do have a few questions that I'd like to ask off board... would you be opposed to contacting me by email? If not, send a message to: meetandgreet@earthlink.net

Here is the first day of the daily... more to come.

PGMIL

may or may not work anymore

it used to be for military personal and give you up to 15% off your booking. but today maybe not soo much

:mad:

as for the rest, i cant speak of

The code for Armed Forces discount is just "Military" however, it is only available on select sailings. NCL web site has a link to their .pdf which is updated almost weekly.

What about the Green Tea Cake & Ice Cream in Teppanyaki?

Are there any "catches" to the NCL Soda Package where you get unlimited soft drinks for $6.25 per day? It seems like a good deal considering the cost of drinks on the ship.

 

Many thanks for any info on this.

The only "catch" to the program is that NCL serves Pepsi products... if you're a Coke fan, you'll be disappointed :(

I read a post yesterday where someone posted their itinerary and I found it very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

 

Please post your planned or completed itineraries in this thread. It would be nice to see them all in one thread. I know it will give me a lot of ideas and I'm sure it will help others too.

 

Thanks so much to all those that post to help all of us!!!:D

We leave in less than 6 weeks, packing has begun ;)

Day 1 - Arrive in Seattle early afternoon; hotel & off to Pike Place Market

Day 2 - More sightseeing in Seattle; Underground tour, Space Needle

Day 3 - Jump on the NCL Pearl & get a beer helmet, dinner @ Le Bistro

Day 4 - At sea; dinner at Cagney's

Day 5 - Juneau; touring on our own, DW wants to go to glacier soap shop

Day 6 - Skagway; glassblowing @ Jewell Gardens & tour on our own

Day 7 - Glacier Bay; coffee on the balcony, camera(s) in hand, Teppanyaki for dinner

Day 8 - Ketchikan; Crab Boat tour, then hit a couple of shops

Day 9 - Victoria; undecided, arriving @ 6:00pm

Day 10 - Disembark in Vancouver, pick up rental car, then off to Grouse Mtn & back to Granville Island, dinner somewhere on the town.

Day 11 - Drive back to Seattle by way of Snoqualmie Falls & a vinyard or two, late flight out of Sea/Tac... back to #%*!^@+ reality. :(