ScottC4746

Those $17 prices are killing me. I am used to paying $5 for a well martini at my local Elks Lodge. I tend to go into sticker price shock when I order a drink outside the lodge. LOL

Yes the OP, i.e. me, was confused.

I know this sounds like an oxymoron but I don't want to know too much about the cruise, even though I have asked some questions. I still want the wow factor when I board without knowing what I will see.

I forgot, as you can tell by my distaste of being sung at on my birthday, I am very much an introvert. With everything that goes on in Eden at night with the performers, I wonder if it might be too much. Sometimes I wonder if I am on the spectrum just not diagnosed yet. I really get uncomfortable being pointed out by a comedian or up-close performers.

I just realized that in 30 days we fly out for our cruise that leaves in 31 days. No to try to get 31 more days of sleep. LOL

That is one pro/con is the no curtains. PRO: Don't have to worry about the edge flopping and not closing properly CON: With no curtain, does the frosted French doors do enough to keep the light out at night?

That was one of the pros I was thinking. Mexico and Caribbean usually too hot and humid to enjoy them but with the VV I figured shouldn't be a problem.

We used them in 2022 from LAX to SEA and was disappointed. When we booked, they offered only Delta non stop. Knowing American, Alaska, and United offered nonstop at the time we went with it. The return flight was so painfully late we had to sit in the airport for hours with no access to the airport lounge with Delta's new rules, we could no longer buy a day pass. We are doing the same cruise again and booked direct with American. Since I have lounge access with them we can use Alaska's lounge in Seattle.

As I understand, about a week prior to your cruise, the app will have the full schedule, subject to change, of activities and events. Sometimes it will appear several weeks prior.

We have been on Celebrity (X) once on the Solstice coming from RCCL. We tried HAL as we were over the pool parties and theme park vibe RCCL is heading to but we were too young for HAL. The sidewalks roll up about 830 PM but other than that we loved it. We then tried X and we are hooked. Our Activities Director was Giuseppi who sadly actually works at corporate but he was finishing out the season. I was always switching the TV on first thing in the morning to watch him give highlights of the day. You will LOVE X. I speak of the Solstice so not sure about your ship, but once we quit going to the buffet, the food quality was so much better. They did B, L, D daily in the main dining room. Live shows were great - comedian not so much. I thought I would miss the bingo games as X does not do them but Deal or No Deal, which we did not participate in and I was glad they weren't pushing bingo or their game down our throats. The adult pool was a nice escape from the music and what few kids were on our cruise. Being Alaska it was also warmer too. Do a couples pedicure on a sea day. DH and I did it and it was so relaxing to watch the sea go by while getting the tootsies pampered. They don't sell it that way, we had to schedule two at the same time.

We have an upcoming cruise on the Edge in a Concierge Cabin with a VV. I have heard they are a love/hate thing and it is our first time to get one. What do you consider the pros and cons of them?

Thanks. Actually I should have researched more before I posted. As I was waiting for a response, our port city Ketchikan has a parish that will meet the ship and shuttle you to Mass and back to the ship.

My birthday is a At Sea day on an Alaska cruise. We usually have issues paying extra for specialty dining or eating in the ports when all our meals are included. Call us odd, call us cheap, I know the haters will make their comments. Anyway, moving forward... What restaurant would you recommend for dinner for my birthday. It is just the two of us. DH does not eat red meat or salmon. I will eat anything you set before me except rocky mountain oysters. LOL. I also hate being sung at on my birthday so want to let the staff know, but want to keep it low key. Any other suggestions on how to spend my birthday?

We will be on the Edge at the end of May and Sunday on the cruise is a port day. Other than Sunday, there is no Holy Day of Obligation during the cruise. Will there be a Catholic Mass aboard the ship or should I find a local parish nearby?

I believe they are surcharging everywhere even regular bars. The premium package as I understands only covers up to $17 drinks but looking at the menus on the apps a majority of what I am interested in is north of that price.