Coral Princess 7-Day Southbound Alaska. D631 - Fiji Suite

We were getting hungry as it had been a long time since breakfast. They probably have the best location in town, as one of the last things you pass before returning to the docks. We could have just waited until we were back on the ship, but the fish & chips sounded really good and could smell the seafood while walking past.

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After that, it was on back to the ship.

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Tuesday - The main dining room menus & it was Italian night.

Tue-I by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

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Since we had eaten such a late lunch, we were not that hungry. Didn't really want to go to the MDR for dinner, although the spaghetti really sounded good. We decided to take advantage of a suite perk, and order from the MDR menu for room service. It was nice to sit outside while dockside, watching everyone come back from town:

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Wednesday - Juneau. The daily patters:

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The port guide:

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Wed-H by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

When we planned & booked this trip over a year ago, we figured this would probably be our last Alaska cruise. We wanted to do any & everything we wanted too in case it was. We booked the Helicopter Glacier Walkabout excursion. You fly over & land on a glacier, then put on crampons for a hike along the glacier.

We had been looking forward to this excursion all year. The weather did not look too good when we got off the ship. Wait 10 minutes. Yep, it changed, went from bad to worse and they had to cancel the trip for safety reasons.

Since this was our 4th trip, we had done several of the other excursions, and not sure what we would have picked & if anything was even available. We just decided to spend the day in town and head back to the ship early.

We knew tonight was formal night, and had no plans to eat in the MDR, since we had decided not to bring formal wear.

We know we could have went anyway, as read all the threads about it :)

These are MDR menus:

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We had reservations at the Bayou Cafe for the evening. Since our stop in Juneau didn't work out as planned, we didn't really feel like sitting through a long dinner. Just wanted to eat & head to one of the bars for a while and listen to the bands.

The lobster dinner still sounded good, so what to do, what to do.......

I know :D

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It was too cold, windy and raining outside to sit out there. We don't care what or where we eat, as long as my Bride & I are together. We were done eating in 20 minutes, and off to enjoy the evening.

Thursday - Ketchikan.

The Daily Patters:

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Thur-D by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Thursday - Continued:

The port guide.

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Thur-G by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Thur-H by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

We were off the ship early and went to find our excursion station. We booked the Misty Fords Wilderness Cruise & Flight.

"This unique tour of the Misty Fjords National Monument combines sea and air for a complete Alaskan experience."

My Sweetie was looking forward to the catarmaran trip to Misty Fjords, and the sea plane trip back would just be the icing on the cake. The weather was cloudy, but much higher ceilings than yesterday and was also looking forward to the sea plane flight. We found the representative and she checking everyone in, and conversing with someone on the walkie-talkie. I am thinking, the weather looks fine. Wait 10 minutes, and it will change. Yep, the water was way to rough for the catarmaran trip, and the excursion was cancelled. We can't get a break. They offered just the sea plane trip, and would refund the difference, but the Misty Fjords part is what we were really looking forward too. We didn't try to find anything else as most of the tours had already left.

So, we walked around town and back to the ship early after shopping.

Glad we had the AIBP :D

Thursday.

The MDR menus:

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Thur-J by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Thur-K by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

We had decided to go with Club Class dining on this cruise, as normally go with early traditional. Well, that and it was the first cruise we had been on that it was offered.

I have to say, we really liked it, for both lunch and dinner.

We didn't have to be there at a certain time, or try and be there early when they opened, when the lines are long. We walked up & was taken directly to a table for two.

I was trying to remember the table set up. There was around 12 tables for two, 4-5 tables for four, and a couple tables for six.

It looked like they used the tables for six, for both 4-6 people as needed, and seemed to work out well, as no one was waiting.

Friday - Sea day:

The Daily Patters:

Fri-A by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Fri-B by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Fri-C by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Fri-D by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Friday - MDR menus:

Fri-E by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Fri-F by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Fri-G by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Saturday - Vancouver.

Since we were in a suite, we ordered room service for breakfast. It was a relaxing way to end the trip.

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The Log of the cruise:

Sat-A by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-B by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-C by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-D by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

This was the disembarkation infomation:

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We did not plan on flying home until the next day, so took the excursion to Stanley Park, the swinging bridge, salmon farm, and dropped off at the aiport. We were staying the Hilton, which had a free shuttle bus to/from the airport. This worked out well for us, as we really liked seeing a little of Vancouver while were there. The next morning, the trip was over as we flew back home.

One last set of scans, the port Guide for Vancouver:

Sat-E by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-f by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-G by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

Sat-H by Cool Runnings, on Flickr

We sail on Saturday and I'm extra excited for it now! Glad you mentioned room service breakfast on debarkation day - I'd forgotten that's an option and am thinking that's what we'll do to enjoy every last moment of our suite. Thanks for a fantastic review!

Thanks for a great review!! You said you used a limo to get from Anchorage to Whittier. Who did you use, and what was the cost?

Thanks!

Thanks for a great review!! You said you used a limo to get from Anchorage to Whittier. Who did you use, and what was the cost?

 

Thanks!

It was Anchorage Tours and Transfers & the cost was $280 for up to four people.

We sail on Saturday and I'm extra excited for it now! Glad you mentioned room service breakfast on debarkation day - I'd forgotten that's an option and am thinking that's what we'll do to enjoy every last moment of our suite. Thanks for a fantastic review!

We put the card out on the door the night before and it was delivered on time. I am not sure if they are answering the room service line that last morning or not.

Thank you for the time and effort. Really enjoying. We set sail June 2019.

You have gone to a great deal of work to post all the gorgeous photos, plus the Patters and the menus. Thanks so very much for everything ! I really enjoyed reading your excellent review.:D - EBC

I really enjoyed your review and seeing the patters. We sailed on the Coral to the Panama Canal several years ago and will be sailing her again in Alaska in May 2019 - I can't wait! We have a mini-suite with Club Class and usually order room service for breakfast on our balcony, it might be too cold for that on this cruise but we'll see. 

Again, thank you for the very informative review!!