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You could watch the web cam at Point No Point Lighthouse that up-dates every 10 seconds to view the ship when it is in that area and then time the ship to arrive at Edmonds.

http://uslhs.org/about/point-no-point-vacation-rental/webcam/point-no-point-lighthouse-webcam-time-lapse-video

Thank you so much for jumping in and giving me that info so quickly, what service! I am just not sure I understand what I am seeing. The Maasdam docks at "AS-steam dock."

I have no idea what that means.

Check this web site: http://cruiseportwiki.com/Juneau

It shows the Maasdam in a very good location to visit Juneau.

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Nope. Soda only, and usually fountain soda, at that.

Canned soda is given if the form doesn't come in fountain style (e.g. caffeine free diet Coke).

Ruth is correct on the fountain or canned diet Coke, however on the Statendam earlier this year I found the sodas were served in a tall glass. Even with ice the drink was 18 ounces or more.

I've read the posts and need some clarification. The way I understand it, a $50 credit for a soda card costs $25, and that card can be used to buy either by the glass OR by the can, but cans would cost a little more. Is that correct? Also, if buying during happy hour, can the same soda card be used to then buy two cans?

 

Last question ... is there any advantage to buying the soda card now, rather than waiting until we are on the ship? Thanks everyone.

The $50 credit for $25 is correct. However this is for soda by the glass only. They may pour the soda from a can but you will get only a glass. To get an unopened can of soda falls under a different beverage card. I found you cannot even get an glass of soda at a poolside bar and carry it to your table, a server had to carry the glass to the table. I believe when buying an unopened can of soda it will cost more than a glass.

I purchased the cards before our cruise as I believe they were not available once we boarded the ship.

My experience on the Statendam this year was completely different than the other posters. I felt the $25 dollar card where you get $50 dollars’ worth of sodas was a great value. In all cases I received at least 18 ounces of soda in a tall glass. All of the drinks came from a can. The unused value left on the card was refunded to me at the end of the cruise, that is, if you do not use at least $25 worth of soda, that money is refund. After you spend $25, you can figure the rest of the sodas from that card are free and the remaining value is not refunded. The cost for a glass of soda including the gratuity was $1.77. That means a can of soda in the glass works out to about $1.18. Roughly 28 drinks can be bought with a $50 card.

In anticipation of just that situation we always go prepared with envelopes and on the front I put our name & stateroom number. With that information an employee can always check with their supervisor if necessary. Since Princess had the same type of Hotel Service charge and pooling plan this system has worked well for us for years.

This I believe is the best way to handle any concerns one may have about tipping.

There are several bus companies running bus service between Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Quick Shuttle and Amtrak are two of them.

http://www.quickshuttle.com

http://www.amtrak.com

Check Expedia for other options.