jcollin Posted April 25, 2023 #126 Share Posted April 25, 2023 48 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: Definitely walkable. How much luggage will you have? It’s about 7 blocks. The port is at the convention centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcollin Posted April 25, 2023 #127 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Thanks, How much luggage will I have? The minimum. How much will my wife and daughter have? That's a different story. We'll make sure to check out the walk when we get there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 25, 2023 Author #128 Share Posted April 25, 2023 It’s a downhill walk, so that should help. Sidewalks are wide and there are pedestrian signals at every cross street. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Happycrafter123 Posted April 25, 2023 #129 Share Posted April 25, 2023 13 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Hi. I haven’t done either. I don’t eat crab as I’m a vegetarian. Ah, forgot about the food thing. I’ll be really interested to hear about this excursion and how you find it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 26, 2023 Author #130 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Went to Costco today to buy some sunscreen. They didn’t have the kind I like but some Doritos made it into the cart. What didn’t I buy? These! (Price is in Canadian dollars.) I just received an email response from the Concierge Desk assuring me they would be provided. The reason why I wrote to the pre-cruise Concierge Desk was to ask that all the decorative pillows be removed from the main bedroom. My dad is very easily overwhelmed and for some reason a bed with a crap ton of unnecessary pillows sets him off. I was trying to avoid a pillow scene but they didn’t acknowledge that in their response. I always tell him to be grateful but that doesn’t help. He doesn’t like being grateful: he likes to grumble. 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 26, 2023 #131 Share Posted April 26, 2023 3 hours ago, YVRteacher said: The reason why I wrote to the pre-cruise Concierge Desk was to ask that all the decorative pillows be removed from the main bedroom. My dad is very easily overwhelmed and for some reason a bed with a crap ton of unnecessary pillows sets him off. I was trying to avoid a pillow scene but they didn’t acknowledge that in their response. I always tell him to be grateful but that doesn’t help. He doesn’t like being grateful: he likes to grumble. Your dad is definitely my soul mate. Maybe it's a British (Welsh) thing. I, too, become overwhelmed with pillows and cushions. At home, we have a huge cuddler chair that has 6 throw cushions and the first thing my kids do when they sit is throw them to the floor. That stresses me out. But so does them sitting on them and putting their gross kid feet on them. I just like them for decoration, but no touching. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 26, 2023 Author #132 Share Posted April 26, 2023 That’s what my dad does! He likes only one pillow on the bed and the first thing he does when entering a hotel room or cruise ship cabin is throw the pillows on the floor. Then I follow behind and pick them up and put them in the closet because I can’t stand mess. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 26, 2023 Author #133 Share Posted April 26, 2023 PS-I’m free for coffee or drinks this weekend… 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted April 26, 2023 #134 Share Posted April 26, 2023 7 hours ago, YVRteacher said: That’s what my dad does! He likes only one pillow on the bed and the first thing he does when entering a hotel room or cruise ship cabin is throw the pillows on the floor. Then I follow behind and pick them up and put them in the closet because I can’t stand mess. Maybe it's a guy thing! I throw the pillows in the floor too...then my husband yells at me and I place them in the closet. Hmm...ok, maybe it's a lazy guy thing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadeki Posted April 26, 2023 #135 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I don’t want to hijack your thread. we were on the Bliss in January and had the same experience as you. Thus week we are in the haven on the Jewel. It has restored my faith in cruising. The Courtyard butler is fantastic. The ship does not feel full when we go out of our comfort zone. And the captain has the best announcements. you and your dad are going to be sooo happy. yesterday we went to play deal or no deal. The wifi crashed halfway through and they had to refund everyone’s money. I felt like I really left a winner. Nancy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted April 26, 2023 #136 Share Posted April 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, nadeki said: I don’t want to hijack your thread. we were on the Bliss in January and had the same experience as you. Thus week we are in the haven on the Jewel. It has restored my faith in cruising. The Courtyard butler is fantastic. The ship does not feel full when we go out of our comfort zone. And the captain has the best announcements. you and your dad are going to be sooo happy. yesterday we went to play deal or no deal. The wifi crashed halfway through and they had to refund everyone’s money. I felt like I really left a winner. Nancy Who is currently the Captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadeki Posted April 26, 2023 #137 Share Posted April 26, 2023 I forgot to add. They have been making crepes in the buffet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 26, 2023 Author #138 Share Posted April 26, 2023 30 minutes ago, nadeki said: I don’t want to hijack your thread. we were on the Bliss in January and had the same experience as you. Thus week we are in the haven on the Jewel. It has restored my faith in cruising. The Courtyard butler is fantastic. The ship does not feel full when we go out of our comfort zone. And the captain has the best announcements. you and your dad are going to be sooo happy. yesterday we went to play deal or no deal. The wifi crashed halfway through and they had to refund everyone’s money. I felt like I really left a winner. Nancy I love that you shared this! Thank you. I had a feeling the Jewel would restore my faith in NCL. For the Bliss, I still had a great vacation. Just so many things went wrong that it was evident the management was not great and the cutbacks were impacting passengers on an overly full cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadeki Posted April 26, 2023 #139 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Just now, YVRteacher said: I love that you shared this! Thank you. I had a feeling the Jewel would restore my faith in NCL. For the Bliss, I still had a great vacation. Just so many things went wrong that it was evident the management was not great and the cutbacks were impacting passengers on an overly full cruise. My feelings exactly. This week is just do amazing. My mom and uncle are enjoying being spoiled in the haven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 26, 2023 #140 Share Posted April 26, 2023 13 hours ago, YVRteacher said: PS-I’m free for coffee or drinks this weekend… You want to go see an opera? I can get you tickets if you're interested. I work all weekend as the show opens Saturday, but after May 7th I'm free as a bird.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #141 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I’m on a cruise😀! We leave May 1. Otherwise I would have said yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrihall128 Posted April 27, 2023 #142 Share Posted April 27, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 8:31 AM, YVRteacher said: Please let me what ones you take on your upcoming cruise. Thanks to a friend’s inspiration, I’ve started matching my books to the places I’’m cruising. Have you read "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah? It's set in Alaska. Also, since you're also from the PNW, have you read "Snow Falling on Cedars" by David Guterson? I remember I read it on a UK cruise many years ago, and it transported me to the San Juan Islands. I would literally forget where I was when I was reading it. I have read it since, and it did the same. His writing, although a bit long-winded, was magical to me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrihall128 Posted April 27, 2023 #143 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I live in the general Seattle area (about one hour from the port), but I cannot convince my husband to take an Alaskan cruise. We live right by the water, and we regularly see wildlife, water, and mountains on a daily basis. Since you also live in the PNW (Vancouver, right?), do you feel like it's different enough to make it worth it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceilidh1 Posted April 27, 2023 #144 Share Posted April 27, 2023 46 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: I’m on a cruise😀! We leave May 1. Otherwise I would have said yes. We open our show Saturday - April 29th! Hit me up if you want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #145 Share Posted April 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, sherrihall128 said: Have you read "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah? It's set in Alaska. Also, since you're also from the PNW, have you read "Snow Falling on Cedars" by David Guterson? I remember I read it on a UK cruise many years ago, and it transported me to the San Juan Islands. I would literally forget where I was when I was reading it. I have read it since, and it did the same. His writing, although a bit long-winded, was magical to me. Yes, I’ve read them both. I love Kristin Hannah! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #146 Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, ceilidh1 said: We open our show Saturday - April 29th! Hit me up if you want... Oh, I get it! Yes, I would love to go to the opera on Saturday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #147 Share Posted April 27, 2023 6 minutes ago, sherrihall128 said: I live in the general Seattle area (about one hour from the port), but I cannot convince my husband to take an Alaskan cruise. We live right by the water, and we regularly see wildlife, water, and mountains on a daily basis. Since you also live in the PNW (Vancouver, right?), do you feel like it's different enough to make it worth it? Alaska is always worth it! I go every year. It makes me feel alive! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #148 Share Posted April 27, 2023 PNW is an American term that doesn’t apply to British Columbia. We just say West Coast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrihall128 Posted April 27, 2023 #149 Share Posted April 27, 2023 46 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: PNW is an American term that doesn’t apply to British Columbia. We just say West Coast. Haha! I guess it's all north to us. Good to know. I've only been to Vancouver once, and I've never been to Victoria (even though I'm only an hour away from the ferry as well). Vancouver was so pretty--I'd love to go again one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27, 2023 Author #150 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) When we first started cruising in 2010 my dad was retired and had the time to do all the bookings, research and planning. Since 2020 I have taken over those roles. Cruise Critic advice paid off last week. I had been following the prices for this cruise and saw a big price drop. I phoned the cruise consultant I use with NCL and left a message. Then I emailed. The next day I phoned and emailed again. No response. I phoned the general NCL number and the person I spoke with was amazing. Right away she said “yes, I can help you with this.” Today I received an email from NCL and we have a future cruise credit for $2083. This is for May 8-15. Unfortunately we did not get the future cruise credit for the first week (May 1-8) because the day I phoned and spoke to someone it was 13 days before the cruise and no price adjustments or future cruise credits are given within 14 days of sailing. I didn’t know this. Now I know. It pays to be a smart consumer. Note: the price difference for May 1-8 is $8000. I’m annoyed that the NCL cruise consultant did not return my call on the Monday but there is nothing NCL can do. Hmmm. I can buy a lot of shoes for $2083! (Kidding. That money goes toward another cruise.) PS: I will no longer be using my original NCL cruise consultant. She never did call me back! Edited April 27, 2023 by YVRteacher 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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