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    Whale watching

    in Alaska

    Posted

     

    On ‎1‎/‎16‎/‎2020 at 2:52 PM, Italy52 said:

    In Juneau, we really like Jayleen's Alaska and in Icy Strait, we like Glacier Wind.  Both vendors are well organized and provide an excellent experience.  Here are the links so you can get general information and see reviews.  More reviews can be found in this Alaska thread and in TripAdvisor.

     

    https://jayleensalaska.com/

    https://www.g-wind.com/

     

    The key to Alaska clothing is layers as one never knows what type of weather you might encounter.  We have had beautiful sunny days during our whale watching trips and on others, we have encountered rain (from mist to heavier rain).  If you look at the g-wind website I believe there is a detailed write up about what to wear under the Guest Info tab.

     

     

      I have read some very good reviews on Jayleensalaska.com.  We are trying to see if we can get more people from our roll call to join. 

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    Whale watching

    in Alaska

    Posted

    On ‎1‎/‎17‎/‎2020 at 1:35 AM, martincath said:

    You have 3 'whale ports' so potentially can triple-up on small boat whalewatching - though Juneau and Icy Strait Point are both aiming for the same summer Humpbacks, every trip is different so if this is your priority you should take as many trips as you can fit in. Then in Victoria, if your time in port allows take an Orca-focused tour - use one of the vendors who have Zodiacs as these are fast, so you have the maximum possible chance of being able to reach the pod (all the vendors know where the local resident Orcas are any given day, but if they can't reach them in <90mins they don't even bother trying - so then you have to hope there's a humpback or grey around in range, which is certainly possible in May as some are still on their way up to Alaska and a few have started to hang around near here for the summer instead).

     

    As to clothes - on an open zodiac you'll be given a 'Polar Bear' survival suit to wear, and you'll need it when you're whooshing across the water! Juneau/ISP the whales are so close that boats don't need to be fast, but you do want to be out on deck or opening windows for photos so you want to bring an extra warmth layer - if you're a bit too warm on the bus taking you to the boat, you're probably good for being on the water.

     

    Since you're from Toronto OP, you already have clothing than is more than warm enough - the only question is whether all your good waterproofs are also lined/insulated. If so, you may want to consider an unlined shell - May can be fairly toasty, and it's the statistically-driest month for most of where you're cruising, but it is the PNW so rain is always possible even if it's warm (i.e. heavy coat bad, thin waterproof coat good, just stick on a fleece under it if it's also cold). Don't forget a thin pair of gloves, scarf, and hat - a simple Thinsulate toque that you can roll the scarf & gloves inside takes up very little weight and space, but will make all the difference on glacier viewing days, or if the ship is moving into the wind (thus doubling down on wind chill) and you want to be on deck.

     

    Oh, and sunblock - even if it feels chilly the reflections off the water mean extra sun damage, there's always a lot of lobster-looking passengers after a cool but bright day onboard!

     

     

    Whale watching

    in Alaska

    Posted

    LadyMac72,  Thanks for the info.  I am so sorry for your loss :classic_sad:.  Ours is a handful, he was 10 months there and now is 12 years old (almost blind and deaf).  Hope your Alaska trip is a good one

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    Whale watching

    in Alaska

    Posted

    May 2020 will be my first trip to Alaska.  (Sitka, Icy strait point, skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Victoria bc).  I am obsessed on seeing whales.

    Can anyone recommend the best private tours they have been on?  Also what kind of clothing would you suggest during May on these types of tours.

     

     

    What was your upgrade offer and what did you bid

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    We are in the owners suite with 2 balconies and just received the upgrade advantage program email for a 3 bedroom garden villa. Our current suite already comes with butler, concierge, liquor, etc.

     

    The lowest bid it allows me is $1020.00 US. There is just 2 of us and as much as this sounds amazing opportunity, I am not sure if its worth it. . I am not sure what advantage I would get other than get the larger space and a hot tub outside.

     

    Would welcome your opinion on this one

    Star Sailing April 23, May 21,June 4, 18, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept 10, 24, Oct. 8 &22

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Thanks for posting this. Someone on our Roll Call also gave the heads up about this, but since we booked with a TA, of course we have not received the email yet.:p

     

    That would be my other half that posted it on our roll call :). I am disappointed I will be missing Santorini but when I heard there was 4 other ships at port during the same time,, it would have been chaos

    Star Sailing April 23, May 21,June 4, 18, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept 10, 24, Oct. 8 &22

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    I am not sure if anyone has posted this yet and apologize if it has.

     

    I received an email yesterday from NCL of an itinerary change:

     

    Dear Valued Guests & Travel Partners:

    Norwegian Cruise Line has important information for you regarding Norwegian Star's 7-Day Adriatic & Greece sailings from Venice, Italy of April 23, May 21,

    June 4, 18, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept 10, 24, Oct. 8 and 22, 2017. All guests booked on these sailings need to be aware of this change and travel

    professionals are asked to forward this information to their clients.

    The itinerary for above mentioned sailings has been changed. Please see the revised itinerary information below.

     

    Original Arrive Depart

    Sun Venice, Italy 6:00 pm

    Mon Dubrovnik, Croatia 1:00 pm 9:00 pm

    Tue At Sea

    Wed Piraeus (Athens), Greece 7:00 am 5:00 pm

    Thu Santorini Island, Greece 7:00 am 4:00 pm

    Fri At Sea

    Sat Ravenna, Italy 11:00 am 8:00 pm

    Sun Venice, Italy 8:00 am

     

    Revised Arrive Depart

    Sun Venice, Italy 5:00 pm

    Mon Dubrovnik, Croatia 1:00 pm 9:00 pm

    Tue Kotor, Montenegro 8:00 am 2:00 pm

    Wed Olympia (Katakolon), Greece 11:00 am 5:00 pm

    Thu Piraeus (Athens), Greece 7:00 am 5:00 pm

    Fri At Sea

    Sat Split, Croatia 8:00 am 5:00 pm

    Sun Venice, Italy 8:00 am

     

    For guests who booked shore excursions on the original itinerary in ports no longer being visited, these will be cancelled and refunds processed to form

    of payment. New tour information will be available and you can pre-book with our Shore Excursions team or onboard.

    For any guests booked outside of the US/Canada please visit http://www.ncl.com for our local contact information in handling your reservation.

    Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact us at our dedicated support line at (877) 461-1160 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

    ET Monday through Friday.

    We look forward to welcoming you aboard Norwegian Star.

    NCL SUN - Owner's Suite

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    We will sail soon in 1203 (category SB). Realizing this thread started in 2005, is there still a DVD player in this category of suite?

     

    Yes, we were in 1003 and there was a DVD player. We found their selection DVDs very slim and outdated, you may want to bring your own.

    Question About Complementary Liquor

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    Hi all, my DD has booked a DOS for the two of us on NCL Gem for next year. It will be my 50th birthday present from her. Did I mention what a great daughter she is?.......lol Anyway I've been reading on here that one of the perks is that she gets 3 bottles of liquor in the room. I can't find an updated liquor list for her. Does anyone have a copy or a link? Btw, we also have the UBP. Don't know if this makes a difference.

    TIA

     

    Wow, what a generous daughter!

    We just got off the Sun and was in an owners suite. Here is a letter we received: My husband preferred beer so they exchanged 2 complimentary bottles for 2 (6 packs).

    Have fun on your cruise:)

     

    Below are some of the complimentary amenities that will be made available to you, our valued Haven & Suites guests. We have several options and it would be my pleasure to assist you with pre arranging everything for your upcoming sailing onboard the Norwegian Sun on 1/30/16. Please select your preferences from the menu below.

    In addition to the luxurious feather pillows in your suite, you can also select from the following pillow options:

    Pillow Options

    Overfilled Firm - firm but not too hard

    Climarelle - body temperature regulating

    Ultra Foam - deluxe memory

    Reading Wedge

    Hypo-Allergenic

    Coffee

    Regular

    Decaffeinated

    Tea

    Chamomile

    Green

    Black

    Lemon

    Water

    Still

    Sparkling

    Extra Towels

    Washcloths

    Hand

    Bath

    Please choose 3 bottles from the list below.

    Liquor *Please see note below

    Beefeater Gin

    Grant’s Blended Scotch Whiskey

    Smirnoff Vodka

    Jim Beam Bourbon

    Seagram’s 7 Crown

    Bacardi Superior Rum

    Cazadores Blanco Tequila

    Dry White Vermouth

    Sweet Red Vermouth

    Harvey’s Bristol Cream Sherry

    Sandeman Reserve Port

    Jameson Irish Whiskey

    Kahlua

    North & South by Norwegian, Sauvignon Blanc, California

    North & South by Norwegian, Red Blend, California

    Sodas

    Pepsi

    Diet Pepsi

    Sierra Mist Soda

    Orange Soda

    Tonic Water

    Ginger Ale

    Club Soda

    Prepurchased OBC vs Promo OBC

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    As part of our booking promo, we will have $300 OBC from NCL. Additionally, I will be purchasing $2000 in OBC before we sail to take advantage of the favorable exchange rate we are locked in at. My intent is to take most of the $2000 out in cash from the casino to pay for tips, excursions, etc.

     

     

    How does that work as I am not sure I get it? I would like to take out $2000 too and take advantage of the exchange rate too, but if I was to call and ask for the OBC and put it on my Visa, how do I get the favourable exchange rate? yes, I know i'm confused:confused:

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