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Thanks. How about an unopened bottle of wine that we carried on from Vancouver?

I’m disembarking in 2 days at Seward and renting a car to go in land myself. Anyone know if I’m allowed to grab a few pastries to go? Or is there a customs that makes you declare that and takes it away?

I know I have seen a list of which specific dock in each port a ship was going to but can’t seem to find it now. I’m on Westerdam right now and we are headed to Skagway. I wanted to see which dock we are going to be at. Any help

appreciated.

I leave on my cruise tomorrow with a depart time at 3 from Vancouver headed to AK. How early can I drop off my bags and walk around downtown Vancouver?

Anybody know if casino chips or OBC are refundable before I board. I know I would lose the $100 Amex credit but just wondering in case I change my mind.

Thanks!

On 3/3/2019 at 12:28 AM, SFO PETER said:

Can someone please post the link?  Many thanks.   I don't get the notice but can usually add the promo to my card when I use the link.

By the way you can purchase $500 in Casino Chips as well.    The casino will give you $500 cash when you get on board.

Where do you get the Casino Chips?  I logged into my HAL account and can't find Casino chips. 

Think at that point it would just be easier buy $500 in casino chips on the AMEX and cash out as a previous poster mentioned.

3 hours ago, DaveOKC said:

Is the Shipboard Credit refundable if you do not use it all?

 

Also - can it be used in the casino?

 

Thanks

If it’s refunded to the CC couldn’t AMEX take back their credit?

Thanks for feedback!  You guys had me leaning one way, then the other way and I think i'm once again stuck in the middle.  4.5 hrs in a train seems like a long time.  But it's the only way to get to Bennett lake!  

Not a bad idea. Thought about that but I don’t know if I want that much cash to carry around. But for $100 it’s worth it!

If I buy $500 of on board credit and use $10 will I get $490 back? Sorry to write that like a math question. 

Any insight on Chilkoot Tours Bennett Lake Tour vs. the Yukon Rail/Bus.  They are around the same length and price and both go to Emerald Lake.  The Bennett Lake one spends more time on a train vs a Bus.  I'm torn so any small tidbits would help! 

How do I know if I will need to tender at each POC. I’m on Westerdam leaving Vancouver Aug 11th. Headed to Ketchikan, Skagway, and Juneau. 

So I read another thread about the mixology and beer tastings HAL does on sea days. I’m a bit worried I’ll get bored on the 3 sea days of my 7 day Alaska cruise. What other activities will the Westerdam have on a NB cruise to Alaska?

Are those classes and beer tastings on every HAL cruise? I’m on Westerdam headed to Alaska in Aug.

I’ve sailed with Carnival long time ago on end before. Does it help me at all in my up coming HAL cruise?

thanks for everyone that helps and has helped me with my random questions on this thread

How do I know if my cruise will have high tea? And what days? I’m on 7 day Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seward.

So I’ve read thru many pages and people talk about dining times. I’ve been on 2 previous cruises CCL and NCL.  I’m now booked on the Westerdaam NB from Vancouver to Alaska. My parents and my wife make up my group. My question is what’s the advantage of choosing early or late dining. And what happens if I miss my time of want to change for a day? Also I saw a lot about shared tables. I don’t remember those in my last cruises. Is there option for waiting for my own table of 2 or 4?

I am sailing in Aug. Do you know when they might extend this? Do I have to buy before Feb 28 like current deal or will extension extend that date too?

Thanks for the replies.    So for the restaurants do my parents have to go with me?  They typically just prefer the regular dining so may not join us. 

And thanks for the common sense answer of them buying the internet package and giving me the username and pw.  Should have thought of that!

Any idea if they can pay for my gratuities?  

Is there a way for my parents who have a lot of OBC due to promotions can transfer the credit to me, staying in another room. Or are they allowed to pay for like premium dining for me or pay for my internet package? Thanks!

Thanks. That confirms the :04 only departures on Sunday. How reliable are the commuter trains?

Did a little more research on this site (https://www.sj.se/en/home.html#/) and it looks like on Sunday (the day myself and TravelAPor will be there) it only runs 04 past the hour. The cost is less than $6 per hour. That seems pretty reasonable. The get to the ship on time I would need to leave at the 17:04 train. That would give me an extra 2 hrs in Stockholm versus the tour.

Also what is the cost per person to take the Train back to Nynasham?