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DH and I were just having this very conversation. And no waste on port days when you're not onboard to drink.

The Vista, while a shorter cruise, has a better itinerary (IMO) because it includes HMC. Also having the Havana cabin would be a plus. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Most recent approval - Approved/applied same day I submitted it (about a week ago) for B2B coming up in Sept on Venezia: 2 booking numbers - 1st leg is 7 day, 2nd leg is 6 day Rec'd $50 for 1st leg (the longer 7 day) Rec'd $100 for 2nd leg (the shorter 6 day) Rec'd $150 total

Better practice a lot - you know there's an oral quiz at the last security station - those failing the quiz are denied boarding. 🙄 Wouldn't that be awful - I think half of us would never be allowed on a ship, lol. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Good question - I haven't seen one nor did I receive my 100 day medallion.

@AncientWanderer you need to cruise with my friend @Tk_cruiser she loves both the duck & escargot, neither of which I eat. She does quite enjoy them on vaca now that she's cruising on HAL.

@Tk_cruiser we won't have popcorn on our cruise; although, it was offered on one Lynne & I did but available only during the movie. I don't remember which ship or itinerary - she got some, I did not. But I'd definitely try it if it was offered. And I would not take 5 bags!🤔

Very curious how this plays out, if you update as to final results and what port. Thanks; safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

@Tk_cruiser are you here?

@Chelle111213 congrats on scoring not only a free aft balcony but Terrazzo - nice! When are you on Venezia? We are B2B NYC Sept 16-29. Not free, paying ALL of it, ugh and green for you, but very much looking forward to it.

Enjoyed the review and the "ride along." Sorry it has to end w/a journey into road traffic - safe travels.

Hey @fraj1 congrats on selecting a ship - every stage of a cruise is exciting and you seem to be thoroughly working through each of them and I have no doubt yoh will be rewarded with a fabulous trip. For cabin location, we prefer a true aft as the wake views are simply stunning. In AK, we've been blessed with whale sightings during breakfast and sail a way more times than I can count. I also find the sound of the water very soothing, so aft is perfect. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Yes it was 10043 - my fat finger, lol. It was awesome - have recommended it many times. Had a thermalpass and loved the convenience.

Appreciate your detailed info @Hlitner I know it will help us considerably when we also board board in Yokohama for the Apr 27 2024 TP. @Gail52 seems we're going to AK and Seattle together!! We are still working on our pre cruise details trying to pin down exactly how many days prior we will be able to spend. It will be 2-3 days only, so we're looking to maximize our time. The flights we were looking at have tripled in price and we don't want to book hotel til we secure flights, so things are a bit in flux. After reading about shipping luggage, would it be wise to have the 2 big suitcases shipped from Haneda to Yokohama so we only have carry-on w/2-3 days clothes to worry about? We are anxious about schlepping luggage on public transport as it will be just my sister & I to deal with it. I will have more luggage than her as my husband is joining me in Seattle for the next leg to AK, making this a 23 day B2B for me. Also, we understood we didn't need anything beyond our passports, including no visa. What is the QR code process you're referring to? I've clearly missed something. @Gail52 if you don't have excursions finalized for the couple days before 27th, we'd be open to a small group tour. Thanks!

Shoot - hopefully we'll both find a couple more.

Good job - consistency is admirable!!

And back to our own little lives for the rest of us, lol! My turn is far too far away - Sept Venezia NYC.

You've gotten spot on directions to the restroom closest to the tender dock at Bar Harbor; as for the rest of the town - there are shops and restaurants everywhere that would provide facilities with minimal expense on your side. ie buy a soda, use the restroom. It's a lovely walkable town. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Your faculties may still be intact - it's possible there's just a delay in Viator updating their site. I have never had an issue with any tour or other service I've booked through them. If you got the email confirmation from them w/your e-ticket, I would feel very confident you are booked. Especially if you see the charge on your account. As for booking through Viator vs directly w/the tour operator - really no different than booking w/TA vs directly through an airline. One has the convenience of seeing options from multiple providers in 1 place (which also provides 1 point of reference for summaries) and may find value in clicking through that way. No wrong way, just different ways/preferences. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Getting to both Bar Harbor and Portland gets my vote. Either will be lovely. We are going on our 3rd CA/NE cruise in Sept. It's on Carnival, previous have been on HAL and Princess. LOVED both of them. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

I think his shoes are wearing shoes and he's blowing out of his left one...

I think that one's in Time Out - or doing a tornado drill.

Thanks - will you follow up with your thoughts after you go? We'd like to do this, which would require canceling what we have for Kennebunkport, so all the feedback we can get to help us make our decision is appreciated. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

I may have missed it in here and the map on their website is blurry so not much help - can anyone tell me how far the station for the Maine Narrow Guage Train is from the cruise port?

Hey @jdaviddo you have availability for Wed Sept 27? Our ship gets in late at 1:30pm, leaves 8pm. Thanks!