Mr and Mrs CIQ

I'll be in my Tux on the May 30th sailing of the Westerdam celebrating our 32nd anniversary. I also wear my Tux on all formal nights. Other nights, it's suit and tie.

We (cruisers) are the only reason the dress code has not been enforced. It seems we have allowed the standards to drop below what was in the past.

We are on the May 30th sailing of the Westerdam in Alaska. We think the same as you about the formal nights. Wish you safe travels.

I sure hope he made it and either way has time to report back, especially if waiting for him (and possibly others) was, in fact, the reason departure was delayed.

 

For the record, it was warm & sunny all day today in Atlanta...just goes to show you, weather may be the least of your worries where last-minute air travel is concerned.

After missing day in Rome due to missed connection in ATL, we never fly day of again.

Hope OP made it as NA is taking lines up now.

Always keep in mind all-a-board time for the ship. It is not the same as departure time.

OP could also do the luggage direct.

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How does it work when you return to Port? Do you have to call P&G or are the shuttles there and continually picking up returning passengers?

Park-n-go goes to the returning ships on a constant basis. If a shuttle fills up at a stop, they will call another to pick you up. We are pleased with their service.

Really never a long wait.

Does anyone have a place that they recommend that is less costly than parking at the pier but is still convenient? We will need to park for seven days during our upcoming cruise and was hoping to save a little.

 

Thanks for your help.

We use park-n-go. Very reasonable rates and great service. Just outside the gates at FLL.

https://bookparkngo.com/

We are here for sail-away. Hope everyone has safe travels.

We asked our PCC and she stated some, very few, 45 days out, but most start at 30 days out.

Another vote cast for the Embassy Suites on 17th street. Has an evening reception including beer, wine and mixed drinks along with snacks. There is also a full breakfast included within the price of the room.

We used the hotel shuttle to transport us to the water taxi near the 17th street bridge and then pick us up at the 15th Street Fisheries after a good meal.

Go into the lobby and arrange a shuttle to the port for the time you want.

Yes, we have stayed in one of these rooms. The rooms are on the upper floors. Not all rooms have port view,as ours faced the opposite side. You do get a Keurig in the room and also a code to use at a vending machine. For my situation it was not worth the extra money as we only got a couple bottles of water.

We are here.Wishing everyone safe travels.

Just made it. We are here.

I'm not seeing movies listed on the programs---don't they have them everyday anymore?

It shows Elsa and Fred at 700 and 900. Top left of the St Thomas on location.

Yes - I have done this several times. The issue is, that the Signature Suite qualifies for the Double Mariner Days anyway. If you went from any "non-suite" to any "suite", you would not.

 

DaveOKC

Thanks for the reply.

If you get a "paid upgrade" offer from HAL, your Beverage Package and any other items you got with your booking would stay. I still would confirm this at the time with HAL however, just to be safe.

 

You would not get the double Mariner Days credit for booking a suite however.

About the double Mariner days. If you paid full price for a Signature suite, then purchased an upsell, would you get the double days?

We stayed at Embassy Suites on 17th Street. We paid a couple of dollars for them to transport us to the water taxi location. They also returned to pick us up when we got back.

Personally, I never felt that the words "Juneau" and "fine dining" should be used in the same sentence. There are some of the more expensive and/or newer restaurants I haven't visited as I tend to stick to my usual spots when I am in town. However, here is the list of the ones I would call a bit off the beaten path for tourists:

 

1. Sandpiper Cafe: Actually, this is not a terrible walk from the cruise ships. It is a short walk behind the GoldBelt hotel. This place seems to be frequented by mostly locals and occasionally Coasties. I think the person(s) that run it might have actually been to culinary training. While there is nothing really "Alaskan" on the menu, they do put out good food using ingredients and combinations you don't find in most restaurants in Juneau. Personally, it is one of my favorites in town. The downfall is that they are only open for breakfast and lunch

 

2. The Sandbar: This is a place out on The Valley (toward the glacier) off of Industrial Blvd. It has been quite awhile since I've eaten here. It was kind of a dive the last time I was there and I wouldn't be surprised if it still was. However, they have the best halibut Fish and Chips in the entire town. If you are looking for deep fried halibut, this is the place.

 

3. The Hot Bite: I recommend this place with hesitation. This is a little hamburger shop at Auke Bay. On a nice sunny day, this is kind of a neat place to grab a burger than go watch the harbor. It was probably been over 10 years since I've eaten there, but they used to have really good burgers in my opinion. Now a days, I'm seeing in reviews that they quality of their food seems to have taken a turn for the worse.

 

4. McGivney's: This place is actually a sports bar out in The Valley right next to Super Bear grocery store. Again, nothing particularly "Alaskan" about their food, but they serve very solid bar food (burgers and such). By lower 48 standards, the bar is small (especially for a sports bar) and the beer selection is lacking, but it is a nice place to hang out.

 

These restaurants I like, but there is no need for a car:

 

5. Twisted Fish: This restaurant is located right by the cruise ships, on the other end of the big lot by the tram. I think they have a decent fish and seafood selection. If you have a seafood hating person in the group, the selection for them is merely adequate. The restaurant isn't knock your socks off delicious, but it is good to very good, depending on the dish. It is enough to keep me coming back when I am in town.

 

6. Hangar On The Wharf: A nice place if you are looking for decent grub and want to appease the seafood lover and non seafood lover alike. They serve good salmon and good steaks. The windows tend to offer a decent view of the channel (I've had one person say that all they could see was a cruise ship though, but I have not had this happen personally. However, I tend to go there for dinner when some ships have left).

 

A place I would really like to try:

 

7. Island Pub: This one is in Douglas, across the bridge. The place looks like it has very good reviews. I was hoping to make it there when I was in town last month, but with my work schedule when I was in town, I just didn't feel like driving all the way to Douglas to try it. I do have it on my places to make it to when I come back to town this summer.

 

There are a few other places I could mention, but these are the ones that really stick out in my mind

Who said "fine dining"?

Sounds like four lucky people.

We made it just in time.

Wishing y'all a wonderful trip and safe travels.

Another vote for park-n-go. Take the money saved and use it on your cruise. Do not have to wait long and it's easy. Just our opinion. Have safe travels.

We are dancing. Just offered an upsell to a SA Neptune Suite and accepted on our upcoming cruise. We just love our Holland America PCC.:D

How's that for a belated birthday present from Holland America?

Wishing everyone safe travels.

Thanks for the information. Based on what you said I booked us 2 rooms and didn't pay the extra for premium suites. More money to contribute to Casino Royale :D

At least the "free snacks" would be a sure bet. HAHA

Good luck and safe travels.