scousergirl3

hi...thanks for info. I guess you went oct 2023. We are going in 6 weeks, and didnt even consider the storms or closures. We looked up temperatures etc and decided we could cope( we live in Canada so have warmclothes) This is our 3rd Alaska cruise so we were lucky to see whale breaching and bubble feeding on our first excursion out, but brother is coming with and this is their first Alaska cruise. Oh dear hope it will be ok. 

At least we will still have the rest of the trip over to Hawaii.....

On 3/16/2023 at 8:56 PM, eileeshb said:

I’ll be sailing in October and trying to decide between 2 whale watching excursions.

I’d be booking via NCL but from some digging I figured out the excursion providers 

Discover Alaska’s Whales - smaller boat run by Gastineau guiding

Whale watching & wildlife quest - bigger boat run by Allen Marine.

 

I’m hoping someone has experience of either of these companies and the likelihood of excursion cancellation if it’s a bit rough. Heavy seas aren’t a problem for me but I know some companies are more conservative than others. There is a greater chance of inclement weather in October hence my concern. 
(And before anyone asks it’s the only month I can sail for an Alaskan itinerary due to work)

Hi..did you find any whalewatching in juneau. We will be there Oct 11 and usually book on pier. Guess that might be chancy so late in season. Any info please 

hi...did you do the terminal testing or use the self  pcr lamp test with video? I have heard that canada border gave people issues as the heading address was mississauga and dates made been taken in mississauga impossible. So they had difficult time getting in. 

9 hours ago, melbur said:

Did the pier testing last Sunday at Ft Lauderdale, although the tab was picked up by royal, it was fast and efficient. Had the results in about 45 minutes by email. I wouldn't hesitate to do this again even if it is on my dime!

Hi.. we are leaving and returning to Barbados and so are little concerned about the partner on the pier. I have emailed RCL but no answers yet and it is 4 weeks away. We might go with the self testing/video offered via AC. Friends returned in Jan from a holiday (not cruise) in Mexico, used this method and all was good. 

Was a copy on the cell phone sufficient  for entry as printing out on board or on terminal might be difficult. 

5 hours ago, xcell said:

Maybe it's a smaller ship but my friend was just on the Mariner of the seas and it had 2500 out of 3100 onboard.  

we got off Mariner 3 days ago after 2 cruises. It sailed at 1400 out of 3800, then 1700 out of 3800 by what waiters said. it was pretty uncrowded, lovely!

We have been to most of the caribbean, but always come back to Cuba (15 times). Barbados, St Maarten, Cozumel. Costa Rica was good but beaches dont have the same appeal. 

Love cruises too, must be 18 by now, but prefer to use them for exotic trips now....India, Africa, Vietnam, Japan etc. 

Fell in love with Bequia on Grenadine cruise but havent got back  or stayed for a proper trip there.