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Ya - nothing in the planner - but I've also learned to not trust the tech when offerings are new or expanded. Especially cruise-line tech. Thanks in advance for any updates of note

If anyone happens to see if they're offing scuba diving excursions yet I would be grateful of a mention in this thread :). I know the scuba shed is up, and it was supposed to be on the horizon but I can't find anything. We sail in a month'ish

Pretty sure if you don't have a passport (and have never had one) you don't have a nexus - so that's not terribly useful advice. The OP will need a passport to enter Canada on the cruise ship. From the Canada.ca website Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States must show these documents for all methods of travel to Canada: a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States) The OP is going to have to bite the bullet and have a passport to cross the border from Canada to the US.

check https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports find your port, date, and ship and it'll give you an idea of times

Not leaving the ship because you don't want to, vs not being able to because of the ship's inability to get your chair off are two very different scenarios. The OP did not say she got the fees refunded because she didn't leave the ship - more because they were unable to support her disembarking at a port of call. If you choose not to leave the ship then that's a choice and under no circumstances are you entitled to a refund.

I would wager a guess that they're aiming to have it open prior to World America next year (at the latest)

The non-smoking casino room on Allure definitely has card games in addition to slots... and it was heaven in there with no smoke!!!

Honestly - we've been blessed to cruise with a genie on four cruises - and the way the prices are going we're booking with some other cruise lines for similar experiences for less than half the price. Our days with royal, sadly, I fear, are numbered.

Awesome following along - we, too, are on the July 2024 cruise with our teen boys and we can't wait for some hiking in Norway! Thanks for taking the time to write this!!

Also - if you book in advance you have to pay up front (for something that's included in your fare, which kinda sucks) and it can be a hassle getting a refund - although the genie would typically handle that part too. Genie's have tables held in each restaurant so they can get their suite guests in to the restaurants as it's generally assumed these guests won't eat in the MDR or the jammer for most (if not all) meals.

This isn't unique to the French and Champagne. Scotch - can only be called scotch if distilled and matured in Scotland... otherwise it's whiskey - The Champagne producers were smart and protected a brand... just like Disney, Sony, Apple, Bourbon (must be made in the US), etc.

I was a victim of a cancelled WJ flight for my trip to Maui - what I can suggest - start pricing out a backup - fully refundable - flight. If you can afford it - then book it. You can cancel up to the time of departure - and do not cancel it until you are 100% sure you're boarding. Prices will only go up from here, especially if they issue a strike notice. Air Canada prices were jacked up to 5 times what we paid for our flights on WJ and we ended up driving to Seattle and flying from there.

The bus suggestion is going to be the most cost effective and efficient. The train is incredible, but the times of the trains are inconvenient - hence the Amtrak bus option 🙂 Flights between SEA and YVR are prohibitively expensive, and while a sea plan sounds like a good idea you are VERY limited in the luggage you can bring... so keep that in mind.

Wow - we paid less than that for two rooms (one interior and one balcony) each with two passengers for the 13 night Norwegian cruise also out of Amsterdam on Jewel. That price is bonkers

Jetski's are usually around $65 - for 30 or 60 minutes, I can't remember. And they will have weight limits - typically around 275 for one person - this is for safety reasons.