Alaska Cruises to Begin in July

[Ombud]

33 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said:

Per their VP of Sales: “They go on sale 8am PT/11am ET tomorrow – May 21”

 

Is this an Elite window??

[c-boy]

2 hours ago, donaldsc said:

 

The text that I have highlighted in red is a really big "if".  What if Canada doesn't approve or congress does not go along with the PVSA modification.  Also will there be many Alaskan tourist destinations that will staff up and set up for a few weeks of cruising from just 3 ships.  Don't get your hopes up too high.  

 

DON

well if suspicions come to fruition then we will revisit your post and congratulate you for your clairvoyance,  if  not, then drinks are on you.

[Sea Hag]

I'm glad to see they're requiring vaccinations.

[Astro Flyer]

27 minutes ago, Ombud said:

Is this an Elite window??

It didn’t say it was for Elite bookings only so it should be available to everyone.

[Ombud]

Just now, Astro Flyer said:

It didn’t say it was for Elite bookings only so it should be available to everyone.

I'm ready, now I just have to wake up on time 

[nocl]

1 hour ago, memoak said:

If there is no foreign port does that mean the casino will be closed ?  My recollection is that NCL cruises in Hawaii did not have gambling 

Again the law reads that these cruises are to be considered as foreign cruises.  The same as if they were stopping at a foreign port.

[2 cruises a year]

12 minutes ago, nocl said:

Again the law reads that these cruises are to be considered as foreign cruises.  The same as if they were stopping at a foreign port.

The Casino is closed even in foreign ports.  International Waters is where the casino opens.  I'm sure they will make it our far enough for a brief go at Lady Luck.

[Jasperdo]

Concerning traveling through Canadian waters to get to Alaska from Seattle...

 

I'm far from an expert, but I believe the Canadian order specifically states that Innocent Passage is allowable through Canadian waters. Which means that cruise ships will be able to transit through Canadian waters in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Outbound traffic is on the Canadian side, and inbound traffic is on the US side. Seattle cruises hardly ever sailed up the Canadian Inside Passage anyway, opting for the faster route out in the Pacific Ocean.

[2 cruises a year]

1 hour ago, memoak said:

If there is no foreign port does that mean the casino will be closed ?  My recollection is that NCL cruises in Hawaii did not have gambling 

The NCL cruises in Hawaii never get out into International Waters.  They are always in U.S. waters between the Islands.

[2 cruises a year]

2 minutes ago, Jasperdo said:

Concerning traveling through Canadian waters to get to Alaska from Seattle...

 

I'm far from an expert, but I believe the Canadian order specifically states that Innocent Passage is allowable through Canadian waters. Which means that cruise ships will be able to transit through Canadian waters in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Outbound traffic is on the Canadian side, and inbound traffic is on the US side. Seattle cruises hardly ever sailed up the Canadian Inside Passage anyway, opting for the faster route out in the Pacific Ocean.

That as well as the size of the Royal Class ships.  They rarely made the narrow passage through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

[cruiseesusee]

Our booking was just transferred to the Majestic. We also have this option if we don’t want the booking that was transferred to Majestic.

 

Bonus Future Cruise Credit.  Sail with us again by accepting our special higher-value Future Cruise Credit (FCC) offer of 100% value of cruise fare paid as a refundable FCC, plus a Bonus non-refundable FCC equal to 10% of the cruise fare paid.

 

Does anyone know if this means that if we already paid  $2000 that we would have $4200 or $2200 to use in the future? 

[2 cruises a year]

7 minutes ago, cruiseesusee said:

Our booking was just transferred to the Majestic. We also have this option if we don’t want the booking that was transferred to Majestic.

 

Bonus Future Cruise Credit.  Sail with us again by accepting our special higher-value Future Cruise Credit (FCC) offer of 100% value of cruise fare paid as a refundable FCC, plus a Bonus non-refundable FCC equal to 10% of the cruise fare paid.

 

Does anyone know if this means that if we already paid  $2000 that we would have $4200 or $2200 to use in the future? 

Paid is the key word there.

Edited May 21, 2021 by 2 cruises a year

[CynCyn]

Still know that August is a long way away and anything can happen.  When I booked this cruise, it included Endicott Arm.  Now, it’s Glacier Bay!! How fabulous is that?

[DeeniEncinitas]

🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

I am not new to cruising BUT NEW TO PRINCESS.

This is happy times to all who are 

wanting to sail The Alaska Cruises!

🌺I am booked on Ruby for Panama Cruise from FLL to San Francisco! 3/12/22!! Doing Oceania prior doing  the Carribean 

and following HAL SFO to Australia. So far Princess has a nice board.

Denise😊

[jeeper2]

33 minutes ago, CynCyn said:

Still know that August is a long way away and anything can happen.  When I booked this cruise, it included Endicott Arm.  Now, it’s Glacier Bay!! How fabulous is that?

 

That’s probably because the Emerald was going to Glacier Bay.  It is a wonderful change, although I will not be moving over to the Majestic.  I was really looking forward to all the deck space on the smaller, older, Emerald. 

[cr8tiv1]

1 hour ago, 2 cruises a year said:

The NCL cruises in Hawaii never get out into International Waters.  They are always in U.S. waters between the Islands.

 

Pride of America was built without a casino to do the Hawaii itinerary.  This has nothing to do with US waters or International waters.  It is a Hawaii state law that prohibits gambling of any sorts (including BINGO) while in Hawaiian waters.  NCL decided that traveling farther out into International waters so that they could open the casino for a few hours was not worth.  Two of the 7 nights are overnight dockings.  

 

On all of my Alaskan cruises, the casino was open after leaving port.  

Edited May 21, 2021 by cr8tiv1

[caribill]

5 hours ago, Astro Flyer said:

Per their VP of Sales: “They go on sale 8am PT/11am ET tomorrow – May 21”

 

 

 

So that means these are not existing cruises that many people were booked on?

 

If so there will be many very upset people who stayed with their bookings and will now find them cancelled unless Princess moves them to these new voyages.

[caribill]

7 hours ago, Ombud said:

 

Bring crew members to California so we can mass vaccinate them. If J& J they reach full efficacy in 14 days. Start to finish

 

6 hours ago, Ombud said:

The Royal skeleton crew is being vaccinated by Sharp HC off San Diego .... wondering how full Majestic crew will get theirs

 

 

I think the crew joining the ship will be fully vaccinated before doing so.

 

The ship is now virus-free. There is no logic to bringing unvaccinated crew members to the ship and then possibly introduce the virus to the ship and the other unvaccinated crew.

[addie19]

I am excited! I might get to cruise! We are booked on the majestic for august 1st.  I was going to pay in full tonight and book some flights and then.....

 

"There is no age restriction on this series of cruises to Alaska but guests of all ages must be fully vaccinated. "

 

!@$%#$!!!!

 

I'm fully vaccinated, my husband is fully vaccinated, my 13yo just received his 1st dose, but alas, WHAT THE BLEEP CAN I DO ABOUT MY 3 YEAR OLD AND 5 YEAR OLD! I hope, hope, hope, hope that something can be done and I don't have to cancel! 😭😭

 

(I even just looked up to see if I could get them in a vaccine trial! ☠️) and that an EUA would not be approved until september or october at the earliest for under age 12.

 

fyi, my whole family will also be on the trip, so not happening that the little ones can visit the grandparents while we cruise.

 

I'll probably still be paying in full (due jun 2nd anyway) and re-evaluate before 30 days of sailing to do the book with confidence cancellation thingy. I suppose my 13yo would still get to go, he's in a cabin with other family members. He better enjoy seeing his 50th US state!

[Roger88]

3 hours ago, caribill said:

 

 

 

I think the crew joining the ship will be fully vaccinated before doing so.

 

The ship is now virus-free. There is no logic to bringing unvaccinated crew members to the ship and then possibly introduce the virus to the ship and the other unvaccinated crew.

All crews on all the ships getting ready to sail, will be vaccinated. It will be a MUST measure 

[Roger88]

6 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

Pride of America was built without a casino to do the Hawaii itinerary.  This has nothing to do with US waters or International waters.  It is a Hawaii state law that prohibits gambling of any sorts (including BINGO) while in Hawaiian waters.  NCL decided that traveling farther out into International waters so that they could open the casino for a few hours was not worth.  Two of the 7 nights are overnight dockings.  

 

On all of my Alaskan cruises, the casino was open after leaving port.  

It was made for this purpose specifically. I mean I doubt there will be any chances of going back. This thing as Casino tours will always be of interest 

[AF-1]

Good news for those who are going to cruise Alaska this summer.  Have a great weekend

[CynCyn]

8 hours ago, jeeper2 said:

 

That’s probably because the Emerald was going to Glacier Bay.  It is a wonderful change, although I will not be moving over to the Majestic.  I was really looking forward to all the deck space on the smaller, older, Emerald. 

I love the Emerald!  I’m sorry you won’t be moving over.  I hope that things get back to normal, or a new normal with more ships cruising, soon.  

[beg3yrs]

8 hours ago, caribill said:

 

So that means these are not existing cruises that many people were booked on?

 

If so there will be many very upset people who stayed with their bookings and will now find them cancelled unless Princess moves them to these new voyages.

Probably not as many as you think since most were expecting a full cancellation. Now they have an opportunity to sail.

[Ken the cruiser]

Amazing, 5 minutes in and there are no suites to be had on any of the 2021 Majestic Princess Alaska cruises.

 

Update: I take that back. There are some Club Class mini-suites as well as Premium Suites available, but only on the Sep 26th sailing. I guess folks think it's getting a little chilly by then.

Edited May 21, 2021 by Ken the cruiser