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Thanks so much for that detailed message. I will look up John's book on amazon

That is so thoughtful! Let me check out the other links people have suggested. I think 5x8.5 in a good size when you travel 😉

Holy cow - I can't believe you got the book that cheap on the cruise! I thought it would be way more there.

Oh my gosh - thank you so much! That helps a ton. I'm a visual person so this is perfect!

Amazing pictures! So excited to go!

I just got a copy of the highly recommended book from amazon but there was no map in it. I wondered if anyone had one that they could take a picture of and post. 🙂 I've been trying to find one online but no luck so far. We are looking forward to our first Alaskan cruise this May. And speaking of amazon, is there a pair of binoculars that you like that are less than $150 that would be good? I like the ones that you can take photos with too but not sure how well they really work. Thanks! Leah

Thanks for all the great tips! We ended up booking balconies. We are beside friends so can open the door between the balconies and have a nice long one. 😉 Looking forward to May 13th!

Yeah, the reason is it fits our schedules. We've never done Princess or Alaska. Thanks!

Thanks so much. The rooms were actually 528 and 530 so that sounds perfect.

We were told there are balconies available on Deck 15 of the Royal Princess but I wondered if that is too high to see the animals, nature, etc. well. We'll have binoculars, of course. Thoughts? Thanks!

Do they have the national park people do a lecture while in Glacier Bay that you can hear from your own room. For example, you can hear it on your tv on Princess cruises so you can stay on your own balcony. We've never cruised with Norwegian but really want to do an Alaskan cruise in May Thanks! Leah

What an amazing shot!

That sounds good. Thanks.

We're thinking about a Princess cruise the second week of May. It goes to Glacier Bay. Has anyone ever not been able to get in there? It's the whole reason we picked this cruise. Thanks

I totally agree - I'd take an inside before I'd stay home 😉 We're sold on the balcony. Thanks

We've cruised 10 times but never on Princess and never an Alaskan cruise. Just wondering your thoughts on whether it's worth the extra money to get a balcony instead of an inside cabin. We are thinking about Royal Princess. It's an inside passage with Glacier Bay seven-day cruise. Any tips you have would be wonderful! Thanks! Leah

Just booked our cruise last week after a long break because of ...you know... We haven't been on Horizon before or to any of the ABC islands so are looking forward to new adventures! Has anyone used ABC Tours in Aruba? We still need to book something there and also La Romana. This is our 10th cruise and this is the first time that we've never been able to book a dinner seating in the dining room. They said it was all full so we need to do open seating. Has that happened to any of you? I was really hoping for a regular table/waiter since I have Celiac Disease and need a gluten free menu. Thanks!

We are booked on this same cruise leaving Miami Jan.21, 2023. Any tips on visiting the islands? We have a snorkle excursion booked in Bonaire and one through the ship booked for Amber Cove. Haven't booked anything for Aruba but are chatting with ABC Tours. Nothing booked for LaRomana yet. I haven't seen many positive reviews for any tours with the ship or otherwise. Any tips would be great! Thanks! Leah