Racer2016

Planning a cruise through inside passage.  Looking at two options.  One includes Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier and the other includes Glacier National Bay.  What is the difference between the two?  Any advice and/or opinions is welcome.

Thank you!

5 hours ago, Anubi said:

I didn't feel that it was a hard sell but they were not surprised that we said no to the entire package.  But it was such a waste.  They had prepped the entire package, edited the video and printed everything, there were lots of 8X10's and 4X6's .  Of course, we went though all the pictures and viewed the video before they told us the cost, so if you consider that kind of pressure hard sell, then perhaps it would be.   What really bothered me was that I told them that I really wanted the video, it was very well done, but they wouldn't go below $700 on that.  I told them that if I didn't get the video before we left, I would attempt again once the cruise was over.  But when I contacted Princess after we got home I was told the video had been erased the day the cruise ended and was no longer available.  I wish they had told me that it had to be purchased on board; I really feel like I missed an opportunity there.   

 

Ok, enough bitching.  🙂  

 

I believe you can do your own vows.  I recall being asked that when we were contacted prior to the ceremony.  They also asked if you had rings or if you had any specific preferences.  It was very well done.   

Thank you for all of the great information Anubi and congratulations on your vow renewal.  After reading all of the posts, I think we will stick with the basic package.  I excited to learn we have the option of writing our own vows.  It sounds like this will be a very special experience for us.

15 hours ago, pjrockman said:

Loved every aspect of it for our 30th on the Royal Princess in 2016.  The basic package is great.  Others recently report high prices for the extra picture and or video package and say that there was no rate sheet.  Attached is the rate sheet given to us in 2016.  It wasn’t bad and worth the price to us.  We got package 2 and the video for $479.  Number of proofs were about 150.  So, ask if they have a price list when you board.

 

Enjoy, Paul

Thank you for sharing the price sheet Paul.  We were interested in the basic package.  My budget may be in trouble if we find some amazing shots in the extra photos.

Thanks!

Racer2016

On ‎9‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 5:37 PM, Daniel A said:

We did the vow renewals package on a Panama Canal trip this past spring.  It was worth every penny for the basic package.  You don't get to pick the day but on embarkation day you will be asked to meet with a ship's officer to discuss your preferences.  They will do their best to accommodate your preferences but timing is subject to the Captain's availability (as mentioned above.)  After the ceremony, you will have a photographer and a videographer take you to various locations on the ship for more photos.  You don't need to purchase the additional photos - they are outrageously expensive in my opinion.  It will take a day or two for the photography people to hit you up for the additional photos.  Be prepared, but enjoy the vow renewal ceremony - it was very special.

Thank you for the information Daniel A.  We are hoping to do the ceremony on our actual anniversary which will be the day we sail through Glacier Bay.  Fingers crossed...

3 hours ago, Fuzzyape said:

We haven't done what you're looking into.  But let me say congratulations on the 20th anniversary!

 

Enjoy the cruise and the renewal of vows.

Congrats!

 

Counting down the days!

Thank you Fuzzyape!   We are definitely counting down the days!

Hello Cruisecritic community,

My husband and I will be taking an Alaska cruise on the Ruby Princess.  We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary as we sail through Glacier Bay.  We were considering purchasing the vows renewal package for that day.  Has anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks!