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Sailing on Beyond with SO. She is Gluten Free. Does anyone know which Dining Room would give her the most flexibility in ordering Gluten Free.

Should we stick to the Cosmopolitan for most GF availability or should we be safe trying the French, Italian and Med Dining rooms.

thanks for the info

Planning to go to Mendenhall Glacier with relative who uses scooter. Best way to get there??? Taxi, prearranged transfer?? We are a party of six.

What has been the experience crossing into and out of Canada. If we drive ourselves with rental car, is there usually delays at the border? Have passports etc.

Are there taxis available to take you to Mendenhall Visitors Center and available there to bring you back to cruise dock?

I read the Chilkoot Trail was closed but I will follow status.

I think the Whale Watching may get boring for the teens.

Thanks

We arrive at 5:30 to Victoria. If we depart ship around 7:00, what is the best excursion on our own to take so we can be back in a few hours. Would walking ti Inner Harbour or to see the Empress Hotel be worth it. Would enjoy Buchart Gardens, but I think it would be rushed and stressful on such a short port call.

We are doing Solstice in early June. Trying to figure out some decent interesting excursions with our teenagers. Thoughts so far...

Skagway....Lower Reid Falls 

Ketchikan.....Lumberjack Show and Rainbird Trail

Juneau...explore Mendenhall on our own to Nugget Falls

Random thoughts: The Aleutian Ballard was recommended however crabbing is stopped this season. We arrive to Juneau at 1:30PM so any planned excursion longer than 3-4 hours will cut into dinner back on ship and we do not want to do buffet at dinner.  Most whale watches were starting at 4-5:00, so we would be back on ship 8-9:00. Also read on NPS website that Chilkoot trail is closed due to flooding and it needs extensive rehab so those excursions will be probably changed. We did the railroad in Skagway 20 years ago and think the boys will be bored after 20 minutes.

Any input or your thoughts are welcome.

Doing Solstice to Alaska

Wondering if 12 year old kids can use the Solarium pool during the day since it is enclosed and warm.

TIA

no Icy Point on this trip

Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan are our stops.

out of Seattle

open to all the above but which does any stand out above the rest.

Hi

Will being doing an Inside Passage Celebrity Cruise. Have 2 active tweens. Want to do the most appropriate and interesting excursions. I know they would be bored with the White Pass Railroad. I did it years ago and got bombarded by the locomotive exhaust going into the rail cars. Any suggestions for excursions for them. Helicopter is cost prohibitive, and they both do not like salmon......so the bakes are out and a waste for them.

Going on Allure in a few weeks. Want to do a few specialty dining restaurants. My wife has gluten allergy. Which restaurants best cater to gluten free??? Menu Suggestions? Off the Menu?

Trying to book cabin far away from the smoke. Does anyone know the smoking areas?

RCI call center does not know yet since ship in new.

Does anyone know if Celebrity offers Bottled Water for sale delivered to your cabin upon embarkation??? Ie. 6 or 8 packs

We are all well experienced cruisers. The boys will be on their 8th cruise and my wife and I are hitting our 50+ voyage. We are CCL Platinum cruisers but have not  been on Carnival in 8 years. Time has flown......

Wondering what the changes we will see on board...............

3 hours ago, a1m1y9 said:

We sailed Horizon last year April, sure not much has changed in a year so here goes.

Skyride is a must for you and your kids.  Free activity and great views from the Skyride.  Not sure height or age restrictions.  

 

Because of the cost - I seriously would skip paying to do the IMax.  You can always go to the movies at home.  Watch a movie on the big screen on the Lido deck instead one night.  Grab the free popcorn from the bar a few beach towels and settle the boys into a couple lounge chairs and enjoy.  Usually at least 2 age appropriate moves for your boys each cruise. 

 

We had no little ones with us but I would not miss the Dr. Suess waterworks area and some of the other Dr. Suess themed events.  Depending on how mature your kids are this could be the last year they might these brightly color Suess area are cool.  You might consider paying for the Dr. Suess breakfast - I have never done it and I have heard mixed reviews.  Just search under Carnival on here and you are bound to learn more about the green eggs and ham breakfast.  Shoots some hoops with the boys on the Sportdeck and a family game of minigolf is fun.  

 

The kids may not like the Playlist Productions but we did as adults.  This would be a great time to put them into the Camp Carnival and let them play with some other kids for a bit.  Not sure your feelings on that.  But my now 26 year old talks about the 2 cruises he went on while younger when he "met all the kids".  I liked traveling and experiencing new things with my kid when he was young, so I did not use it as a babysitter all day.  Just for a few times when I knew he would not enjoy what I was doing.  

 

If you like BBQ, eat at Guy's Pig and Anchor during the day when it is free.  But go there at night to listen to some good music.  As a rule we usually do not go to any restaurants on ship where you have to pay, except the Steakhouse.  We do not go to the Steakhouse each sailing but have on special occasions that coincided with the our cruise.  Hint:  Do the Steakhouse on the 1st night and I thought Cruise Elegant nights to receive the free bottle of wine.  If I recall Horizon has the Italian restaurant that you can pay at night but during the day it is free.  We usually hit the lunch Del Capitano at least once.  No standing in line at a buffet, food delivered to my table.  Just remember to grab your drink before going in to the restaurant.  It reminds me of when Olive Garden does your "build your own pasta" special.  

 

I am not sure if this is your first cruise or the first of your boys but a tradition I started with my son was to buy the nicer model ship from the gift shop and ask if the Captain can sign it.  They look at you funny, maybe even object at first but I have never had it refused.  I believe last time I had to take it to the Guest Services area.  It was a great ship souvenir for him and used to display them in his room.  At 26, who knows what he and his wife do, probably in a box somewhere, and assume he no longer buys the ships.  But when the box is opened, he will remember his cruises with Mom.  Ok, bit too nostalgic.   

 

Most of this you probably already know but saw you were unanswered on your questions and thought I would help you out.  

 

Happy Sailing!

Thanks for your input. We will be sure to have a great time

Going on Horizon next week. Any last minute on board suggestions and must do”s? Traveling with wife and 2 boys ages 9 and 10. Anything we should pass on?? Overrated?

TIA

Hi

Does anyone know who the current Horel Director and Captain is on the Horizon??

Just trying to get an idea of which European River Cruise caters to more middle aged people (50-55). I am a well experienced ocean cruiser but am trying to attempt a river cruise next summer. I just want the right fit for myself and SO.

Does HAL still have the on board laundry special. I remember it was $20 for a bag a few years ago

any idea if it is per stateroom or device?

Sailing on the NA in a few weeks. Any update or tips on internet packages ? 

TIA

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I would hire a private driver or a taxi from the pier for a number of hours.

 

 

 

How old are the boys?

ages 9 and 10

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