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Just returned from Carnival Legend the luggage service wasn't available. My guess is Carnival is all about making extra money. They don't allow you to carry on plastic bottles of water but will sell you a 12 pack of water in plastic bottles you can carry on wine at the port only. We did Lyft to SeaTac with tip is was about $40 for the three of us, we had 3 large suitcases and a few smaller ones.

Booked on a Carnival cruise for mid May, limited time in Victoria 7:30pm-11:59pm has anyone done the "Twilight Highlights & Craigdarroch Castle" tour. The tour is a little pricey but it is the only way to see the "castle". Reading a few reviews it seems it is more of an elegant mansion than castle which isn't a biggie my concern is having an 80 year old with us, and the stairs and long walk. Mom is mobile but a little concerned about the amount of stairs.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, TIA

Yes I know there are a thousand posts about departure time but it is Tuesday, found a flight back to the east coast that is a good price, if I attempt to read through all the posts the fare will have doubled.

The scenario dock in Seattle Tuesday morning in May direct flight back to the east coast on Delta it is at 11:30am flight doable?

Have 2-20 somethings, a 55 year old and an 80 year old who refuses to use a wheelchair and her is pace makes a snail look like a speed walker.

Will Uber / Lyft from terminal to airport and use the luggage check in option at the cruise port.

Hopefully that covers it, TIA

what rental car company did you use that had drop off service to the cruise terminal?

Thanks everyone for your help we booked a May 15 cruise balcony cabin with Carnival, mom will be inside watching the glaciers on TV while the three of us sit on the balcony see it up close. Of course knowing mom she will be reporting in what we are seeing.

Plan on getting some dollar store ponchos to keep with us hopefully it won't rain that much.

Ok the easy part is done booking, now just need to pay for it ;p

Rain is a given in Alaska, but between May and September, and it a priority to avoid- select May..

 

"must do" is not a good reference for YOUR Alaska touring. There are hundreds of tours to consider, few that aren't worthwhile. I'd suggest you looking over a shore excursion list, and find out what is of interest to YOU. Really matter little what someone, raves about. :) With a small list, it's then easy to get further details and recommendations that will fine tune your selections and offer you great choices for your priorities. It's a spectacular destination that is raved about. Determining your cabin selection is an individual process. Rave reviews about each of balcony and ocean views- with some "must" claims, that sometimes are strongly opinioned. :)

 

I'm delighted in using deck space for my priority viewing and delight in cheap price dumped inside cabins. So clearly something for everyone. Be sure to get your mother's input.

Mom is very flexible she is a follower so whatever we decide she will be fine with as long at the TV is working she might not even venture outside until we dock.

I know she would love the train in Skagway not sure if we should book through the ship tours or book directly mornings tend to be a little rough by afternoon mom is ready to go. At 80 just glad she is ready to go.

Planning on taking mom for her 80th b-day on an Alaskan cruise have a few questions (really a million but will just start with the basics)

Checked average weather would rather deal with a little chill than rain, so I am thinking a May cruise, summer months are little more expensive and does seem really that much warmer. May or September?

Are balcony rooms a must or an ocean view just as good. Realistically I don't expect to touch an ice berg but sitting on a balcony freezing sounds like it would be fun (ok different). Ocean View or balcony?

What are must sees

Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria, British Columbia

Tracy Arm Fjord or Glacier Bay?

TIA