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Quick question...

 

I know the deal with fruits and veggies, but what about canned meats? Specifically, can you bring Spam onboard?

 

I need it for a mixer. I found an amazing drink recipe that you wouldn't believe unless you tasted it.

To each their own!!

You're right...can't believe it 'till I try it!

I like biographies and such. Not really into the romance novels. I do like mysteries too. Any suggestions? I'm going on a 7 day cruise with a forcast of rain, so I'll need to occupy my time with a book that will hold my interest for a while. :) Thanks

A bit biography, mystery and true story - Every Woman's Nightmare!

Ok, I'm going to give an overview of MY OPINION. This is my opinion only and should be taken as such.

 

If you are going on an Alaskan cruise thinking it is going to be like a Caribbean cruise, think again. It is in no way shape or form the same. If you go for the ship and the scenery, you will be a happy camper. If you go for the party/funship atmosphere.......you will be sorely dissapointed.

 

If you go for wildlife.........remember it is WILDLIFE. You have to be patient. Wildlife doesn't come out on command. Don't stay on the ship or in town while in port........or you will come home complaining you didn't see anything. Choose excursions that increase your chances of seeing what interests you. I wanted to see wildlife and lighthouses......so I tried to make it a point to plan accordingly. Also, I know a lot of people want to see salmon running and such........don't book in the early summer....

More salmon=more bears........again, book later in the season.

 

Most of the ports are considered to be rainforests. Rainforest= rain+trees. If you don't like rain........don't go! If you want to see the most beautiful, untouched scenery you will ever see, do not miss an Alaskan cruise!

 

If you love to hike and experience the great outdoors, GO! GO! GO! Every stop had a plethora of guided as well as unguided hikes. Even in Skagaway, the train made a couple of stops to let hikers off in the mountains.

 

Alaskans are very down to earth people. They are very patriotic and religious and they displayed proudly. You don't see a lot of fluff......what you see is what you get.

 

Last but not least.........do your research! I found a wealth of information on the Canada and Alaska boards here. This is not a cruise that you can plan as you go. There is so much we would not have even known to see had it not been for the research I did on Cruise Critic. I can easily see going on this cruise and hating it because we stayed inside the port cities instead of getting out into the surrounding area.

 

Thanks for letting me relive my cruise. I hope it was't picture or detail overload. I know how much I love every detail.......but have been told I sometimes give TOO much. Again, forgive my typos....I know I saw several, but can't change em now!

Just have to tell you one more time that I loved your review!!!

Wow!! You did an awesome job on your review. I loved all of the pictures. I really enjoy our hot weather vacations, but someday we will travel to Alaska.

So happy to hear that you enjoyed your travels in Canada too!!!

Thanks for posting the pictures. I was looking for a mini fridge - did I miss it?

I will be on the Conquest 9/7 & would like to know if the buffet on the Lido deck has a menu. Thanks.

Taste of Nations will be listed in the capers each day. At each serving station there is a listing of the offerings. Enjoy.

I always like a happy ending!

Pineapple Gal--Thank you

I will now be enjoying my favorite chilled soups along with a few other items you have posted.

Thanks so much!!

Payd:) :)

I'll second the strawberry bisque...and gazpacho too. I'm not a fan of soup but during our 4th cruise I just couldn't get enough! The gazpacho was so good I thought about cancelling the rest of my dinner order just to get a couple more bowls of it.

Thanks pineapple gal!!

:) :)