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I'm hoping to take a quick dip in the sea while on our Alaskan cruise this July. Are there any places that provide easy, safe access to water from the shore at any of the ports listed above? I'm not talking about doing laps, but I would like to experience it once. Thanks.

To each his or her own. I wouldn't mandate or legislate that people not wear helmets, I just don't believe it should be mandated that I do. Same for seat belts...

We're booked for a private tour for the ten of us this July with Harv & Marv's in Juneau. They have been very responsive to my inquiries. We'll see if they live up to their reputation, which seems positive from what I've read of them.

Related question. Can the pre-paid gratuities for Spa treatments be removed or refunded? I think I know the answer, but am curious to see if anyone had any success in removing or at least reducing these so-called "tips".

Had it on Wonder and loved it.

I think I just understood that there is no Johnnie Rockets on Quantum of the Seas. If that's correct, is there any venue that serves real milkshakes? I'm asking about ones made with milk and real ice cream, not those icy ice-milk imitations. Thanks.

The wife asked me what the earliest expected boarding time might be for our 7-night Alaskan cruise coming up this summer. So, for those who've done this or similar cruise out of Seattle, what's the earliest we could expect to board? We're in a Junior Suite if that matters. I'm planning for us to be dropped off at the cruise terminal about 10:00 AM. Thanks.

Bummer about helmets required...I hate helmet laws.

They let you fill bottles with the OJ?! Now that's a great idea! Freshly squeezed OJ is the main reason we go with the Refreshment Package. What kind of bottle do you use?

And Red Bulls too! I drink about three or four of those each day on a cruise!

One cruise, I think it was on Oasis and perhaps Wonder as well, there was a Lavazza machine in our Junior Suite, my wife really liked it, so much so that we bought one for the house. I am not a coffee guy, but I think that's expresso, right?

Related question. What impact does rain have on the bike ride down? Do they cancel it (I hope NOT!) or just take it slower? Thanks.

Oh, I do. I have multiple reminders on my Outlook calendar with plenty of advance notice. I had heard from one of my friends going on the same cruise that he had received an email reminder from Royal, I was curious as to why I hadn't. Thanks.

What's your favorite omelet? I'd be interested to hear some new ideas for one. I usually just have ham, cheese, mushrooms, onions & peppers in mine. If other options are available, I might branch out a bit.