Cruising with kiddos

It will be interesting to follow for sure. We have cruised several times during hurricane season, but this is the first time it might affect our trip.

Just got back from Alaska. I agree with much of the above. The Spirit does have the roof closed unless the weather is really warm. You can for sure use the pools/hot tubs. Deck 3 is a great covered deck to be outside, but out of the rain if you happen to have a rainy cruise week. Everyone says layers. Every cruise will vary, but when in the fjords, you will likely need an underlayer, a t-shirt, and a long sleeve (flannel, sweatshirt, etc.) However, this is going to depend 100% on the weather you are used to. It was around 50 degrees in Glacier Bay last week. We were in t-shirts (midwest residents) and some were in winter coats (coming from Florida.) If you have a great naturalist, their lectures are worth attending! They will give great insight on what to look for / watch for to help you spot that whale spout or the cute sea otters! If you are interested in nature and history, they also will have a lot of great information to share with you! Binoculars are a great thing to have along! Scanning the shore line and ocean for wildlife is a great way to enjoy your day! Have a great time!

Good morning! I am looking for first-hand experience with boarding in Whittier, Alaska for a southbound cruise. The ship doesn't sail until 8 pm. Whittier is tiny compared to most other embarkation ports. If you board the ship at 1 pm, are you allowed to board, and then get off to explore the town? Thanks in advance!

Hello! New to Holland, not new to cruising. I am trying to learn all I can before we cruise. We will be sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam if that matters. I have recently read a couple of things, but they are pre-covid blogs. I am wondering if anyone can confirm two items for me. I read that you can get a free (included in your cruise fare) waffle cone? Can anyone provide more info if this is still true and if so, where do we find this? (It will make the hubs and daughter extremely happy, but I don't want to tell them about it until I confirm it!) Also heard that they have a nacho bar? Can anyone confirm that? Thanks! I have a ton more questions, but I am working through the boards now and trying to learn!