Grandma7

I might still keep one of the reservations just to get the Dover sole. I had the Morimoto epic lobster 2 nights ago in the MDR. Oh Lord it was so good! It was the four tails with some flavorful butter sauce. It was too much, but I forced myself to finish it...don't like to waste food😅

I plan to order it again next week towards the end of the cruise. I will try to remember to post a picture of it!

Have you always had to pay extra for the Dover sole muenier? I had reservations for today on NS but with the increased price along with paying $15 for the Dover sole I think I will cancel. Not much interest me otherwise.

Yes, hairdryer is in desk. It is one that you have to hold the button down constantly for it to be on. Some have suggested carrying a rubber band to put around it so your hand doesn't get tired.

My daughter and granddaughter walked around while there and got some of the donuts behind the main building? . They are the mini donuts with so many flavors and hot! Wonderful! The boys went on a fishing boat. When us girls went back to the ship (RCCL) we went to a lounge to play cards and all of a sudden there were alot of whales swimming and showing of all around the ship! I mean so close you had to stand and look down out the windows to see them. Then you could see all the whale tour boats flying in to see them. We got a free whale show! Honestly, I think either Juneau or Icy Straight Point would be great for seeing whales!

15 hours ago, abbiep said:

Thanks for your replies.   I have decided to go with Jayleen’s In Juneau.  Since this is a short stop we are just going walk around the port and enjoy the scenery.

Me,my daughter,sil and 3 grandchildren went with her last May. Had a wonderful time and she was absolutely fantastic! 

3 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

The ships have about 15 daily menus to choose from. I am not aware the ships are directed to us any particular set or selection of those menus.

 

Get the Navigator app. You will be able to follow the menus being used in advance of your boarding.

How far in advance of your cruise will you be able to see the menus on the app? Thanks.

I take it that these new prices do not include the gratuities? My prebooked reservations for the specialty restaurants  are the same or higher than those new prices listed above!

For me, I always arrive the day before the cruise on an overnight flight from Atlanta. I cannot sleep on a plane so I arrive tired and wrinkled. I have done the shared shuttle to Civi,which was not bad, but I usually do the private transfer to Civi. I just want to go to my hotel,take a 2 hour nap, then walk around awhile then have a nice dinner. I will take an Ambien before I go to bed and try to help my body get use to the time change. Yes, there is nothing special in Civi, but there are a several nice restaurants and I feel safe walk walking around alone.(I tend to travel solo). I do love Rome, but why stay at the airport hotel? The cost for a taxi into Rome and back is fairly expensive. I would stay in Rome and put they money towards a shared van to Civi on cruise day. You can often find others on your roll call to share a hotel pickup transfer. (I think I saw you on a roll call this morning) I will be on that TA,too.

I just looked on my Navigator app and it offered the 14 day option. I am booked on the 14 day TA on niew Statendam Nov 26th.

What is the Hydro pool area like? Does it play spa music or anything relaxing? Is it the type of place you would feel comfortable in just relaxing and reading for an hour or two after getting out? Thanks.

I am excited to keep up with your post. I will be on Niew Statendam on the November TA. I would love to hear more about the foods you order...like were you able to taste the lobster in your dumplings,did the lobster bisque have much flavor etc. I will be traveling solo, so will not be able to share dishes and try more options . Sorry your tour was canceled and hope you find something interesting to replace it with. Sounds like you are the type to go with the flow and just enjoy yourself! Hope you have fun!!

Well, the train doesn't leave until 6:45PM. So if you don't care about arriving late to Anchorage it might be worth it. It must be nice to get up and stretch yours legs if you need to, but I would guess I would just sit and watch the scenery. I took the Park Connection Motorcoach because it left at 9:45am and I did not want to have to rush off the ship. Hollands bus left much earlier. It was a very pleasant ride and they made a 15 minute stop to see some scenery. They will drop you off at the airport or downtown.

Just booked for Nov 26th cruise

 Booked Pinnacle, Canaletto,Rudy's, Tamarind and Nami Sushi!

Tamarind is $29 plus 18%. It is strange though....... I noticed in fine print under Pinnacle and Caneletto that extra appetizers would cost extra(different prices for them) but did not see this under Tamarind. This was noted on the app when I was checking prices.

Thanks! I had been looking on website.  I did not see Rudy's on the app though.  ???

Is it a nightly thing on Niew Statendam?

Yes, I am booked for November. The website just says "additional caharge". When I go to my booking it says it is to early. Can't find prices anywhere.

I was wondering if the prices have gone up since I was on last summer. I did see where they are charging for an extra appetizers now. Thanks!

I seem to keep alternating between them. I love  Celebrity for the smoke free casino and the Cafe al Bacio which is overlooking the atrium and great for coffee,tea, and socializing. I love Holland for the music,especially BB King's and the chamber music they offer. As far as food, I love Murano's on Celebrity and Tamarind on Holland. Otherwise,in my opinion the food is fairly equal. People dress the same on both. Oh, and I love the Solarium on Celebrity, a peaceful adults only place to relax and swim! Really can't go wrong with either.

Just said dry dock maintenance.

Well just got email with notice that Nieu Statendam 2023 TA  is leaving 3 weeks later than intended due to maintenance. Leaves Nov 26th and returns Dec 20th. Only giving $100 OBC. I booked this a while back, but will be probably be canceling. Too late in the season for me I think with Christmas  so close.😪

I just got on board today.  I have $250  from Holland and about $150 from my agent plus the Loyalty 50.00. They yold me I can't use sny of it for casino or cash.

I just tried to have $50 put on my key card to use on slots. I know the OBC from Holland cannot be used but I thought I read on Cruise Critic that I could use the OBC from my agent for this. Lady at the customer service said NO OBC could be used for casino or cash. Thanks for any thoughts!

Alaskan cruises are much more casual. I don't see near as many suites. I agree with above post....slacks and button down shirt will be fine. Heck, even just a polo if he wants. As long as he is not in shorts and flip flops😁

Hallelujah!! Thanks to you all😊

I was on a Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise in June with grandkids. I live on east coast and am early riser, so on the cruise the latest I could make myself sleep was 4 am. Room service would not make deliveries until 6 am. I thought I would go crazy 🥴 needing my coffee!!!  There was NO WHERE to get coffee before 6am. Holland advertises 24hr room service on their website...do they REALLY do it?? Will I be able to get coffee and pastry at 4am?? I will be on Aug. 28 Alaska cruise on NA and am stressing 😳 already!! Thanks for any information.