Sunshine Bob

Currently on Eclipse which is one of the "trail ships" and there has been no evidence of vaping in the casino.

It's all about how much data and how quick you're going to need it. Things like Downloading or up loading big files (like video) will challenge the vasic trarrif. If you're working on conference calls or streaming video like Netflix then you should upgrade. If you surfing and doing the odd email or message then the basic is sufficient for your needs.

So, did you get your bags back? Are you going to finish the trip or leave us all hanging here in cyberspace?

Following...

Well , I am 60 this year so maybe 30 years! Kids , life , love..... it's all takes its toll. More so in the last 10 dealing with moving up to the top on the family tree.. To be fair my doctor did reccomend I watched my drinking so I only knock them back if the bar has a mirror now... All the best from a bar in Spain. Hic

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We have one hour and 37 mins connection. Our tour operator has is on the 13:30 out of Vancouver arriving at 15:53 local time into Calgary and then the WS2 leaving at 17:30. As you say there are many flights from Vancouver to Calgary all of which have availability so seems odd that they would squeeze the connection when it seems sensible not to. Presumably it was to save a few dollars... More of an issue is the strikes at Gatwick now!!

What was your routing home please? You said you missed a connection - is that where passengers and luggage parted? We flying Westjet ourselves , Gatwick to Calgary before our tour and Rockie Mountaineer before boarding the Eclipse on the 13th August. Home Vancouver to Calgary to Gatwick...

Thanks.. Its what I hoped for and assumed.

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate that they tot up the bill in dollars and the final payment is due in US dollars but did they charge your card in US dollars (and Nationwide converted it to sterling with no fee) or did Celebrity know its a UK card and charge you in sterling directly exchanging the currency at their own rate? And did you see the "tick here box" when checking in that gave the option (or not its badly written) to have the currency conversion done/not done for you? That smacks of nickle and diming making money on the exchange rate. What I don't want is to present my UK Dollar card and they charge it in sterling meaning I pay for two currency exchanges. Cheers.

As a Brit with a British card loaded with US dollars on a Alaska cruise will I be stiffed with some dynamic exchange rate and charged in pounds sterling or US dollars? I ask as when checking in there was some poorly written tick a box type statement talking about being charged in a "local currency". The question was ambiguous to say the least and (probably deliberately) confusing. Any Brit offered up a Wise or Revolut type preloaded US dollar card have any insight to this please?

Which is included on the classic package....

A couple of things come to mind.. (1) if you're staying in Vancouver before the cruise try to stay in a hotel that will take the luggage from the room straight to the bag drop area. The Pan Pacific is one hotel that does exactly this. (2) if you can't do that arrive by taxi straight to the underground area where the bag drop is rather than having to queue to take the lift down when arriving from the road level. Have a great trip...

Thanks for taking the time to post this, very informative. I am on the Eclipse in 7 weeks doing the same trip.

Can you charge your card to play in the casino and cash it out at the cage?

Thanks for the RM section , I and my better half will be doing the Jasper to Vancouver trip in August and we are now VERY much looking forward to the trip. We will be moving onto the Eclipse after that to celebrate a significant birthday to double down of the vacation fun. All the best

Does anybody know what extra items are on the "expanded" RS breakfast menu available to Aqua Class passengers?

Celebrity Cruises: 340 Blu Menu Items 22 December 2020 Jump ahead to menu items: Breakfast Continental Bakery & Griddle Eggs Juices & Smoothies Kids Appetizers Entrées Desserts Dinner Starters Entrées Desserts Blu Breakfast Menu All breakfast items are available every morning at breakfast. Breakfast hours can vary by ship and whether you are in port, but generally breakfast in Blu runs for 90 minutes between 7:30am to 9:00am or from 8:00am to 9:30am. No reservations are required or accepted to dine at Blu for AquaClass guests. Breakfast: Continental There are 14 continental breakfast items, 11 of which are vegetarian. Item V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Blu Parfait V granola, low-fat yogurt, blueberry compote Cereals V daily selection Cold Cuts and Cheese Combination Cottage Cheese V Cucumber V sliced Fresh Grapefruit Half V Fruit and Cheese Plate V Muesli V Radishes V sliced Salami sliced Seasonal Melon Fruit Plate with Berries V Smoked Salmon Plate capers, red onion, chopped eg Vine-Ripened Tomato V sliced Yogurts V daily selection Breakfast: Bakery & Griddle There are nine bakery and griddle options, all of which are vegetarian. Item all bakery and griddle items are vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Bagel Berry-Pecan Pancakes Vermont maple syrup, wild berry compote Croissants freshly-baked Danish freshly-baked English Muffin French Toast muddled fresh berries Muffins freshly-baked Toast wheat, rye, white Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes Vermont maple syrup, wild berry compote Breakfast: Eggs There are five different egg options, four of which are (or can be) vegetarian. Item V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Asparagus Frittata V fresh herbs Egg Benedict toasted English muffin, sauteed spinach, ham, hollandaise sauce Eggs (2) V prepared to order Omelet V asparagus, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, parsley, provolone, red onion, scallions, smoked salmon, spinach, sweet bell peppers, sun-dried tomato, tomato, Virginia ham Omelet (Egg White Only) V asparagus, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, parsley, provolone, red onion, scallions, smoked salmon, spinach, sweet bell peppers, sun-dried tomato, tomato, Virginia ham Breakfast: Juices & Smoothies There are nine juice and smoothie options at breakfast. Item all juices and smoothies items are vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Apple Juice Blu Berry Blast pomegranate juice, wild berry yogurt Citrus Obsession orange juice, banana, yogurt, soy milk Cranberry Juice Grapefruit Juice freshly-squeezed Mango Madness mango, peach puree, passion fruit, yogurt Orange Juice freshly-squeezed Prune Juice Strawberry Swirl Bananas soy milk, non-fat plain yogurt Return to top. Blu Kids Menu The kids menu is available everyday in the evening for dinner. The Blu kids menu is identical to the kids menu for the MDR and Luminae. Dinner is served in Blu from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. Kids Menu: Appetizers There are three appetizers on the kids menu, two of which are vegetarian. Item V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Caesar Salad Crudités V hummus, ranch Tomato Soup V basil, focaccia croutons Kids Menu: Entrées There are seven different entrées options for kids, four of which are vegetarian. Item V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Cheese Burger fries Fish Goujons lemon parsley mayo Grilled 4oz Filet Mignon mashed potatoes Grilled Cheese Sandwich V Mac and Cheese V Mini Margherita Pizza V Spaghetti Bolognese Kids Menu: Desserts There are five dessert options for kids. Item all dessert items are vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk Chocolate Mousse Ice Cream daily selection Sorbet daily selection Tropical Fruit Trifle Blu Dinner Menu Dinner is served in Blu from 6:00pm to 9:30pm. No reservations are required or accepted to dine at Blu for AquaClass guests. AquaClass guests may also be able to order off of the MDR menu when dining in Blu (not included below), depending on the ship. Dinner Menu: Starters There is a rotating selection of seven starters at dinner each night. There is always at least one rotating vegetarian option, too. Overall, there are 99 different possible starters, including 41 vegetarian dishes. Item V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Almond-Crusted Baked Brie V organic pepper jelly Ancient Grains Tabbouleh V broiled feta, parsley, tomato, orange, lemon olive emulsion Andalusian Green Lentil Soup chorizo, carrot, pearl onion Angus Beef Carpaccio black truffle aioli, herb salad, garlic chips Arugula Salad V hearts of palm, feta cheese, sun-dried tomato, toasted pine nuts, white balsamic emulsion Asparagus Cream Soup mushroom panna cotta, pancetta crisp, lemon oil Baby Spinach Salad roquefort cheese, bloomed craisins, toasted pecans, proscuitto, black pepper emulsion Balsamic Grilled Portabella Mushroom Salad V field greens, fried goat cheese crouton Blu Cheese Soufflé V candied anjou pears, port wine reduction Blue Caesar Salad parmesan, sprouts, tofu, creamy smoked garlic dressing Braised Beef Short Ribs chive pancakes, orange candy Cannellini Bean and Grilled Asparagus Salad V citrus sesame dressing Cannellini Bean Bisque Italian sausage, focaccia crouton Caprese Salad V sliced buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, pistachio pesta, balsamic glaze Charred Sugar Snap Peas V buttermilk chili aioli, orange zest Chicory Salad V endive, walnut, honey vinaigrette Chili and Corn Broth V cilantro, red peppers Chilled Creamy Celery Root Soup caviar, crispy potato chips Chilled Cucumber Yogurt Soup crab, basil oil, mint Chilled Lobster Salad shaved hearts of palm, lemon herb aioli, black caviar Chilled Pumpkin Soup duck confit, lemon zest Chilled Seafood Cucumber Salad wonton crisps, saffron vinaigrette Chilled Sweet Pea Soup crab salad, toasted almonds Citrus Cured Salmon shaved baby fennel, chives, sprouts Country-Style Chicken Soup parsnip, green peas Crawfish Bisque cajun crème, andouille sausage Creamy Crab Bisque flying fish roe, scallions Creamy Zucchini and Coconut Milk Soup V jalapeno, mint Crispy Beef Tartare shaved hard-boiled egg, capers, red onions, parmesan Crispy Boursin Cheese V roasted red peppers, toasted cashew dressing Crispy Corn Fritters V scallion avocado chutney, sun-dried tomato aioli Crispy Crab Cake baby arugula, smoked tomato vinaigrette Crispy Iceberg Wedge cherry tomatoes, chives, shallot rings, bacon lardons, gorgonzola cheese Crispy Shrimp Feuille de Brick frisee, green apples, tangerine curry dressing Crispy Sweetbreads applewood smoked bacon, fried tomatoes, shallot-banyuls reduction Cucumber Gazpacho V watermelon, mint, toasted pepitas Date and Pancetta Mixed Green Salad V sherry vinaigrette Dijon-Crusted Mussels roasted kale, piquillo pepper aioli Eggplant Tapenade grilled bread, nicoise olives, lemon confit Endive and Apple Salad V walnuts, gorgonzola, white balsamic herb vinaigrette Fennel Orange Salad V watercress, walnut vinaigrette Field Greens Salad V roasted vidalia onion, meyer lemon dressing, feta Goat Cheese Soufflé V pickled mustard seeds, shaved asparagus salad Grilled Calamari shaved fennel, lemon confit, sourdough Grilled Chicken Salad orange, bibb lettuce, chives Grilled Spanish Octopus brava sauce, artichoke hearts, fennel pollen Grilled Squash Salad V basil vianigrette, pine nuts, feta Grilled Tamarind Glazed Quail sour cherry gastrique, tabbouleh salad Grilled Vegetable Caponata V pine nuts, feta cheese Heirloom Tomato Salad V balsamic, pickled shallot, grilled crostini Honey-Glazed Turkey Cobb Salad diced avocado, hickory smoked bacon, honey dijon dressing Iceberg Lettuce Salad toasted almonds, warm bacon vinaigrette Kale Caesar shaved parmesan, focaccia crouton, caesar dressing Lump Crab Martini masago, avocado, cucmber, crispy spiced boondi Macadamia Nut Crusted Sea Scallops sweet pea puree, fennel salad, pink grapefruit emulsion Mediterranean Salad V crispy pita chips, pepper, pomegranate vinaigrette Mezze Plate V hummus, bab ganoush, toasted pita Mixed Baby Green Salad V cucumbers, shaved jicama, mango, lime dressing Mixed Green Salad V heirloom tomatoes, marinated feta, toasted pumpkin seeds Moroccan Spiced Chicken Chickpea Soup lemon crem fraiche, green pea shoots New England Chowder potatoes, corn, bacon Pear Waldorf Salad V celery, romaine, sultana grapes, walnuts, creamy dressing Pickled Beet Salad smoked chicken breast, frisee, curry emulsion Portuguese Caldo Verde kale, chorizo Ricotta Tortellini Chicken Soup charred carrots, chervil Roast Heirloom Beet Salad V pickled shallots, toasted almond pesto Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque shredded pork belly, charred corn Roasted Red Beet Bisque fennel, crème fraiche Roasted Tomato Fennel Bisque V asiago grilled cheese crouton San Daniele Proscuitto smoked ricotta, micro mache, fig preserve Sauteed Escargot parsley herb spaetzle, smoked pancetta, roasted garlic Sauteed Fish Cakes pressed avocado, wilted greens, chili oil Sauteed Frog Legs roasted garlic, chipotle chile sauce Seafood Ceviche scallops, shrimp, cucumber, pickled ginger, tomato, sesame oil Seafood Terrine Salad V crispy chick peas, herb vinaigrette Sesame Crusted Tuna Salad soy beans, soba noodles, soy vinaigrette Shaved Fennel and Citrus Salad V baby mache, blood orange emulsion Shaved Romaine Salad V apple, cabbage, orange honey vinaigrette Smoked Bloody Mary Gazpacho V heirloom tomato, celery leaf Smoked Salmon Tartare creamy champagne, dill dressing, seeded lavash Smoked Trout sweet potato fritter, lemon thyme mousse, herb salad Snapper Avocado Ceviche chili oil, sour orange dressing Snow Crab Avocado Timbale arugula, grape tomato Spanish-Style Poached Egg crispy potato, serrano ham, parsley salad Spiced Chicken and Coconut Soup scallions, shitake mushrooms Spicy Roasted Plantain Soup V green chiles, cilantro Spinach Salad V goat cheese dressing, walnuts, pomegranate seeds Sweet Red Bell Pepper Soup corn, shrimp ragout Sweet Yellow Corn Velouté chile oil, cilantro, chorizo Tuna Niçoise Salad green beans, cherry tomato, fingerling potatoes Tuna Tartare herats of palm, toasted walnut oil, shaved romaine Tuscan Acquacotta Soup poached egg, crispy pancetta, grilled onion Vegetable Summer Rolls V pea sprouts, Asian sweet sauce Vichyssoise seared shrimp, charred leek oil Warm Feta and Braised Figs V lemon olive oil, grilled flatbread Warm Goat Cheese Napoleon V eggplant chips, tomato chutney, opal basil salad White Gazpacho toasted almonds, green grapes, smoked bacon Wild Mushroom Arancini V manchego, leek puree Wild Watercress Salad V walnut bread crouton, black pepper cranberry dressing Dinner Menu: Entrées There is a rotating selection of six entrées at dinner each night, plus three “classic” entrées that are available every night (chicken, salmon, and steak). There is always at least one rotating “daily vegetable” option, too. Overall, there are 87 different possible entrées, including 18 vegetarian dishes. Item A = Always Available Classic V = Vegetarian Accompaniments and Details Angus Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells black truffle whipped ricotta, shaved reggiano Atlantic Salmon Filet A lightly broiled and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Blackened Ahi Tuna forbidden rice, baby bok choy, spicy onion, white sesame seed vianigrette Bouillabaisse lobster saffron broth, shrimp, mussels, calamari Braised Beef Short Ribs collard greens, mango chutney, ginger-spiced phyllo crisp Braised Osso Buco prosciutto, spaghetti squash, haricots verts Broiled Dorade sauteed artichokes, sauce nicoise, arugula salad, lemon confit Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin aged cheddar polenta, wilted swiss chard, crispy shallots Cabernet Braised Short Ribs horseradish mashed potato, red onion marmalade, brioche croutons, haricot verts Charred Veal Loin cauliflower puree, grilled zucchini, porcini mushroom ragout Chimichurri Flank Streak Salad arugula, charred grape tomato, coriander lemon vinaigrette Cinnamon Duck Confit butternut squash puree, parsnips, carrots Cracked Peppercorn Crusted Tuna Salad watercress, dijon vinaigrette Cured Mallard Duck Breast Salad baby hydro greens, plantain croutons Daily Vegetable — Artichoke Heart Fricassee V carrot, beet-infused couscous Daily Vegetable — Basil Ricotta Lasagna V portabella mushroom, pesto Daily Vegetable — Basil Risotto V toasted pine nuts, tomato concasse Daily Vegetable — Brie and Fresh Mozzarella Mac and Cheese V roma tomatoes, parmigiano herb crumb Daily Vegetable — Butternut Squash Tart V goat cheese, ancho, pepitas Daily Vegetable — Cannellini Bean Cassoulet V grilled baguette, celery root rouille Daily Vegetable — Eggplant Roulade V honey, sherry vinegar Daily Vegetable — Heirloom Tomato Tart V avocado, casava Daily Vegetable — Leek Vegetable Tart V sweet bell peper coulis, asparagus, mushrooms Daily Vegetable — Poached Baby Vegetables V lemon-butter sauce Daily Vegetable — Red Wine Cavatappi V kalamata olives, garlic Daily Vegetable — Sautéed Asparagus Ragout V morels, wild mushrooms, dry riesling gelee Daily Vegetable — Spaghetti V vegetable bolognese, parmesan, basil Daily Vegetable — Whole Wheat Penne V lemon, artichoke, pine nuts Dijon-Glazed Salmon Salad mizuna greens, pickled vegetables Duck Confit Ravioli bordelaise, minced pickled shallots, mache salad Fennel-Crusted Pork Belly Salad olive romesco, fennel pollen, manchego Fettuccini Vongole manila clams, chardonnay clam broth Five Spiced Crusted Tuna grilled asparagus, horseradish mashed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, natural jus Grilled Lamb Chop Salad rocket, goat cheese, red onion, roasted red peppers, balsamic glaze Grilled New York Steak Salad mixed green salad, herb vinaigrette Grilled Octopus Salad arugula, pumpkin seeds, radish, lemon vinaigrette Grilled Rainbow Trout roasted sweet corn puree, smoked peppers, lemon verbena sauce Grilled Ribeye Steak warm white bean truffle salad, natural jus Grilled Salmon Filet tomato white wine broth, roasted garlic, fennel, toasted focaccia Grilled Steak Frites salt-and-vinegar home fries, sauteed spinach, brown butter bearnaise Grilled Swordfish pomegranate molasses, sweet potato hash, sauteed spinach Herb Roasted Chicken Breast rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, seasonal squash Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb brasied lamb shoulder in crispy phyllo, green pea melange, fingerling potatoes, pinot noir sauce Honey-Glazed Angus Beef Meat Loaf sauteed green beans, potato mousse Honey-Roasted Squab pearl onions ragout, fingerling potatoes, leeks Lobster Ravioli Thermidor Sytle button mushroom taragon reduction, dijon mustard Lump Crab and Morel Mushroom Risotto green asparagus, lemon zest, parmesan coulis Miso Honey-Glazed Salmon Salad tossed Asian green salad, sweet ginger dressing Morel Mushroom Risotto chicken, English peas, parmesan New York Pepper Streak green peppercorn sauce, caramelized cipollini onions, garlic mashed potato New York Strip Steak A grilled, topped with herb butter and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Orecchiette Pasta V shitake mushrooms, peas, asparagus tips, smoked pecorino Oven-Roasted Lobster Tail whole lobster tail, saffron tomato rice, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc Pan-Roasted Sea Bream grilled artichokes, roasted eggplant Pan-Roasted Veal Chop mascarpone gnocchi, sauteed leeks, mustard emulsion Pan-Seared Filet Mignon celery puree, green asparagus, cabernet confit shallots, olive oil beef jus Pan-Seared Filet Mignon celery root risotto, caramelized onions, red wine reduction Pan-Seared Halibut feuille de brick, yellow corn, lobster chowder Pan-Seared Pacific Salmon green lentils, curried pickled vegetable, frisee, lemon mosto emulsion Pan-Seared Pheasant Breast red pepper coulis Pan-Seared Red Snapper chorizo white bean cassoulet, upland cress Phyllo-Crusted Chicken Paillard sauteed artichokes, kalamata olives, spinach, preserved tomatoes, saffron Pomegranate-Glazed Duck Breast crispy seared duck leg, grilled radicchio, wild rice pilaf, star anise sauce Pumpkin Gnocchi V sauteed arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes, basil pesto, goat cheese Roast Turkey Salad candied pecan, romaine, cranberry sherry vinaigrette Roasted Chicken Breast green lentil blini, wilted spinach, tomato-garlic emulsion Roasted Chicken Breast (Classic) A marinated with thyme, garlic and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Roasted Half Poussin sugar-cane-infused brown rice, grilled pineapple, fresh coriander, natural jus Roasted Leg of Lamb Salad shaved radicchio, lollo rosso, raspberry cabernet reduction Roasted Turkey Breast marble rye stuffing souffle, orange cranberry compote, haricots verts Roasted Wild Cornish Hen crispy okra, smoked tomato chutney, natural jus Sauteed Shrimp with Squid Ink Spaghetti roasted garlic, creamy lobster sauce Sauteed Veal Scaloppini lemon herb salad Seared Barramundi green olive salad, warm carrot fennel fricassee, parsnip puree Seared Duck Breast wilted chard, farro risotto, black cherry jus Seared Halibut farro risotto, herb salad, lemon emulsion Sherry-Glazed Pheasant Breast oven-roasted tomatoes, crispy paprika smoked potatoes Short Rib Manicotti arrabbiata sauce, parmesan, crispy shallots Slow-Braised Colorado Lamb Shank grilled merguez sausage, saffron couscous, glazed carrot au jus Slow-Roasted Prime Rib charred mediterranean red peppers, pecorino mac and cheese croquette Smoked Chicken Breast orzo, basil, parmesan cream Stuffed Chicken Breast sun-dried tomato, sauteed kale, mediterranean couscous Truffle Ricotta Gnocchi V black truffle, poached egg, scallions Tuna Pomodoro spinach ricotta gnudi, kalamata olives, blistered tomato ragout Turkey Breast Roulade sauteed spinach, fig preserve, proscuitto, natural pan reduction Turkey Paillard Salad braised buttered brussel sprouts, aromatic honey barbeque sauce Yukon Gold and Mascarpone Gnocchi V sweet yellow corn, sauteed morels, white truffle oil, parsley cream sauce, manchego cheese Dinner Menu: Desserts There is a rotating selection of eight desserts at dinner each night. This rotation includes: three plated desserts, including one no-sugar-added option three ice cream flavors, including one no-sugar-added flavor one low-fat frozen yogurt flavor one sorbet flavor There are also seven additional “classic” dessert items available every night. This includes: Apple Pie a la Mode Chocolate Cake Chocolate Ice Cream Crème Brûlée New York Cheesecake Plain Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Vanilla Ice Cream Overall, there are 94 different possible desserts, including 19 no-sugar-added options. Item A = Always Available Classic NS = No Sugar Added all dessert items are vegetarian Accompaniments and Details After Eight Ice Cream Apple Pie a la Mode A vanilla ice cream Apple Tarte Tatin caramelized granny smith apple puff pastry, caramel sauce Apricot Sorbet Baked Alaska (Celebrity Signature) neapolitan ice cream, vanilla sponge, soft meringue Banana Sorbet Banana-Blueberry Crepe NS warm vanilla sauce Banana-Rum Ice Cream Bananas Foster brown sugar, rum, vanilla ice cream Beggar’s Purse strawberries, bananas, candied lemon Biscuit Croustillant Bittersweet Chocolate Fondant caramelized banana, candied almonds, raspberry coulis Blackberry-Anise Nougat Glace NS Iced parfait, Pernod, blackberries Blueberry Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Pavlova macaroon, coconut lemongrass sorbet Blueberry-Apple Turnover French turnover, seasoned apples, blueberries Butter-Pecan Ice Cream Butter-Pecan Ice Cream NS Café Pot de Crème NS Blue Mountain Coffee, French creamy custard Cannoli Tutti-Frutti NS lemon ricoota cheese, fruit minestrone Caramel Ice Cream Cassis Sorbet Cherries Jubilee burgundy-infused dark sweet cherries, flambeed cherry brandy, vanilla ice cream Cherries Jubilee NS warm cherry compote, vanilla ice cream Cherry Brandy Ice Cream Cherry Vanilla Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Cherry-Brandy Ice Cream Chilled Strawberry Soup yogurt panna cotta, lemon buttermilk shortcake, basil Chiquita Mille-Feuille Banana Napoleon NS chocolate custard, exotic fruit sauce Chocolate Cake A dulce de leche, chocolate fudge Chocolate Cherry Trifle devil’s food cake, black tea chocolate mousse Chocolate Ice Cream A Chocolate Ice Cream NS Chocolate Lava Cake caramelized bananas, coffee ice cream, caramel Chocolate-Chip Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Citrus Roulade NS vanilla roll, lemon cream, berry coulis Coconut Sorbet Crème Brûlée A Croustillant of Apples NS dry fruits Dulce de Leche Cream Catalina infused custard, caramelized sugar topping Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Exotic Fruit Sorbet Flambeed Crepes Suzette Grand Marnier Caramel Sauce Fraisier Sweet Strawberry Cake marzipan, Kirsch mousseline cream Frosty Ice Bombe white and dark chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis Green Apple Sorbet Guava Sorbet Kiwi Sorbet Lemon Sorbet Macadamia White Chocolate Cake mandarin ganache, white chocolate mousse Mandarin Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Mango Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Mango Sorbet Mango-Lime Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt New York Cheesecake A choice of caramel, chocolate, strawberry, peach, passion fruit toppings Olive Oil Cremeux oranges, strawberries, white chocolate crumble Orange Sorbet Panna Cotta Alla Romana NS orange- and lemon-infused cooked cream, raspberry coulis, fresh fruits Paris Meets New York Éclair NS cheesecake cream, berry sauce Passion Fruit Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Peach Almond Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Peach Clafoutis toasted pistachios Peach Sorbet Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pear Cobbler oat streusel, star anise, frozen yogurt Pear Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Phyllo Dough Tulip NS citrus cream, assorted fresh fruits Pina Colada Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Pineapple Sorbet Pineapple Upside Down Cake NS rum soaked, raisin sauce Pistachio Ice Cream Plain Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt A Poached Pear dried fruits, vanilla ice cream, yogurt sauce Praline Ice Cream Raspberry Ice Cream Raspberry Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Raspberry Sorbet Ricotta Cheesecake NS pine nuts, dry fruits Rocky Road Ice Cream Rum-Raisin Ice Cream Sacher Torte Austrian chocolate cake, ganache, apricot compote Sticky Toffee Pudding Strawberry Angel Food Cake mango coulis Strawberry Ice Cream Strawberry Ice Cream NS Strawberry Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Tiramisu double espresso sauce, light mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked biscuit Vanilla Cherry Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Vanilla Ice Cream A Vanilla Ice Cream NS Vanilla Lychee Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt Vanilla Panna Cotta mixed berries, basil syrup Warm Apple Cumble a la Mode Tahitian vanilla ice cream Whipped Passionfruit Curd kiwi, papaya, pineapple, gelee

Thanks for your reply , I will keep checking the app up to departure and investigate onboard assuming I am unable to book the Napa Wine Lunch before embarkation.

What day is the Napa Wine Lunch and can you book before arriving onto the ship?

Whilst no one can give you a definite answer to exactly how many kids there will be it safe to say two things... (1) there will be more on board than the weeks either side of the one you have booked as the kids are off school that week. (2) there won't be as many as there will be on comparable more "kid friendly" cruise ships like Royal Caribbean, Princess and Disney. If you want kid free then you need to look at 18+ cruise ships like virgin. If you just want to mitigate the liklihood of lots of kids then you should travel outside school holidays.

FWIW there are no one euro bills , its a coin.

Put them in on day 1. Best be safe and not worried , congratulations in advance...

Excursions in Alaska are expensive and booking them through your cruise line are often more expensive. Cruise lines earn good money on these , they are often over subscribed and the Alaska season is short. All of these facts mean that discounts are very unlikely. Our Celebrity Alaska cruise is this August too and we booked an independent whale watching tour when in Icy Straight with https://www.g-wind.com/ . A small independent company reccomended to me by another poster on this forum. The price was about 20% less and its a smaller boat. Be aware when booking independent tours to check what time the ship is due to arrive as unlike Carribean itineraries ships often arrive later in the day.

This is not just a cruise issue , its a society issue - I was in Las Vegas at the end of last year and was gobsmacked by the number of dogs in casinos. If you give an inch you must expect the public to take a mile......