dave_k58

WE are very happy with our mini on the crown - but I was thinking about bidding for a full suite - the bad thing is that my 25 year old grandson is coming, and insisted on his own room. If a bid on a full suite was accepted, could he cancel his room and join us in the suite? If he didn't, I don't think he would be allowed in the special dining area, which would be a bummer. And why I am hesitant to bid.

will you be on the Aug 25 sailing?

we for sure won't be wearing white and gold.

Glad to hear that about your son. I have a 24-year-old grandson who is joining us on our 11 day Alaska cruise in August. I bought him a nice suit - but now that I think of it - I may have an extra tux that I have outgrown in my old age. I will see if it fits him. Then there will be at least 2 men in tuxes on our cruise. I kind of think formal night is part of a nice cruise.

THanks Hank. I have heard that all the King Crabs come from Russia now. I will check the Ketchikan restaurants.

My wife especially loves the formal nights, and I don't mind them. I would just as soon not bring a tux - but I was curious about how many men wear tuxes on Alaska cruises. There were quite a few on the TA's we have been on.

I hope flannel shirts are acceptible. I was planning on bringing some

WHat port was this and which restaurant? EVen at that price - we may spring for it. Thanks Hank

I hope she is on the Crown for the August 25 cruise

MOst of the people who have done that are in a cemetery. Or ICU at the very least

NOt sure, Suzie but I think only the Royal Class have the deluxe balconies with the sofa(love seat)

If they're sailing from Vancouver they won't be allowed to board

Its a hard "habit"to break

Amen - I wouldn't buy a cruise from NCL

My favorite is an historical fiction novel " Alaska" by James Michener

Except some ships don't have the deluxe balconies. They have a premium balcony but that has a larger balcony and no sofa/loveseat

I always think the same thing lol

We recently took the Grandkids on a Carnival Cruise ( mainly because of the water slides etc) - I thought the service was very good, and the food was also pretty good. There were more "included" venues and I thought the Steak House was excellent, the Italian just as good as princess. There were not kids running amuk all over the place either. I think sometimes Carnival sometimes gets a bum rap. Still, Princess my favorite because in my opinion its a bit more "refined" and more suited to my age group .

I was on a TA on the Sky and didn't notice a covered pool. I guess it's possible, but since it was so cold, i think I would have noticed it

The thing I like most about Good Spirits are all freshly made drinks. At many bars, they'll have a pitcher of some of the more popular " fancy drinks" with the fruit and umbrellas etc. All the drinks are made fresh for you at Good Spirits.

I think this is the best "Live" I have ever seen. The writing is fantastic as are the photos. You must be a professional photographer.

What about US citizens sailing from Vancouver to Alaska on a closed loop cruise?

THank you - it will be me, wife and 24 year-old grandson. He is an expert at Italian cuisine and is really looking forward to his first cruise on Princess( he's been on lots of Carnival). Your pictures and descriptions were fantastic, and I may need to order more than just one from each category and don't care if it costs extra. We have always loved Sabatinis - and I may be wrong, but I think this is a new and improved menu

I have never eaten at Sabatini's - it looks like you ordered everything on the menu. I had thought you could only order one item from each category. This was a wonderful review. Can't wait till our sailing in August on the Crown - and hope everything is just as good.

I read recently that they were going to replace the French Bistro, sur le mer or something restaurant with something else.