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You have the gist! Patty

If I weren't already booked for the Gk Isles during the same timeframe, I'd jump on the deal! Thanks again Deal Ninja 😉 Patty

I boarded Beyond this past Feb on Super Bowl Sunday, the game was playing in the theater, Craft Social and on the screen at the Rooftop Garden. Made for a Fun Day no matter who you were rooting for, Patty

Premium Wifi is 40% off as well. Not the Deal of the century but still good! Patty

I zoomed in, says chocolate cake on the sign.

I felt the same about the lemon tarts, thought they were spared... but...some days they seemed to be same as days past and other days, they definitely were not! Patty

I was on Beyond in an IV with NO noise issues at all for a full 7 night sailing. Patty

Hi @NorthStarStateCruiser Aka DealNinja, this time my friend who also lives in Mn alerted me before you. I'm on the Feb 15th 2025 Reflection, saved $300 and gained an additional $150 OBC. Thanks, Patty

@NorthStarStateCruiser You're a Deal Ninja! 🤑 Thx for sharing! Patty

Why would you want to happily argue with me when I clearly said I gave up trying to argue the point? Besides the fact that I'm not the one who quoted you?

I'll never understand why so many CC members post that the ports times are all the same but have given up trying to argue the point, a simple search proves how different they can be. The OP also posted on the Celebrity board, hope they get the sailing they are looking for. Patty

Many felt the same way regarding the buffet cut backs in January and the new Room Service Fees. Celebrity makes changes all the time, our only options are that we can choose to accept them or sail another line. Hope you enjoy your sailing and that this doesn't have much impact, Patty

IMO for a first time visit, Princess for Alaska is close to perfect. Glacier Bay, Hubbard and their Naturalists are all amazing. Recommend one way sailings north or southbound. I enjoy the longest port times so that I can explore and spend as much time as possible on amazing tours. Late port days in Juneau will limit you so I'd pick an early arrival port time. I encourage you do your best to avoid getting caught up on ship entertainment or food, all are pretty equal. Alaska is the star and will never disappoint. Enjoy whatever you choose, Patty

IMO Yes, I'd stay over a night or two, explore the city and take that flight from the hotel rather than cruise port.

Comparing Princess to RCCL in Alaska, no contest. Go with Princess. Patty

On my Feb Beyond sailing Cel was no longer using pre-booking reservations for any of the 4 MDR, changed last year. I had them reserved just as extra assurance (In the cruise planner I selected the dining room of choice and time for each night) but once on board, they did not matter. The hostess confirmed there is no longer anything other than MTD on E-class ships. Patty

E-Class is all MTD~ Show up to any MDR at any time. Patty

Depends on the ship and time you arrive to dinner. In my experience, E-class no / M-class maybe. Patty

@AliceS agree with the above, I'll also add that I loved all the light that the room had. It was easy for me to see the ocean at all times no matter where I was in the room. I used it exactly the same as I did a regular balcony. I stood at the rail in Cozumel and watch the pier runners. I had coffee in the morning. My DH sat there scanning his phone while I dressed for the day/night. I don't have a "LOVE" for either an IV or Real Balcony. I use the stateroom layout & amenities to the best of my ability, none of them are perfect. Small boxes that meet our needs for the week or two. I chose the bed by IV option and for me it was perfect. We treated the first space as a dressing room off the bathroom, had plenty of room to open the closet doors and use the vanity without going around the bed constantly. The other end of the room beyond the bed was treated as a very small sitting area to have drinks and watched the world go by. There is no one size fits all to this topic, we enjoyed it and no I wasn't fooled or suckered by Celebrity, there is plenty of information on this feature that I knew exactly what I'd be getting. I did meet others on my sailing that agreed and enjoyed the room. I had no problems with noise, I loved that I didn't hear all of my neighbors conversations or smell their smoke, of all varieties. Many here rave about the SV and that's their prerogative but for me it was a one and done, so hot and loud, I'll never sail one again. I read regularly that you must have a balcony for Alaska sailings and I couldn't disagree more! IMO for Alaska sailings you must get out of port and do as many activities as physically possible and bundle up to be top deck for hours at a time. I've sailed Alaska with a balcony once and have gone back many times interior so that I could put the funds towards amazing tours but that is what's best for me. So to my point, there will always be better for you scenarios, no one is right or wrong! I'll second YOU DO YOU! Patty

No worries, just giving you a heads up. I've done the zip rider and loved it! Patty

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100% Agree! I would highly recommend selecting an Alaska sailing with the most amount of port time and glacier viewings over the ship. Patty

No, I am in Ohio not sure why this state qualifies for a price break but we often do. 🤑 Patty

I gotcha! I did a small review at the time, nothing nearly as detailed as yours but you can see the similarities in the onboard experiences. Beginning of this year there was a lot of change within the cruise line and this forum was over loaded with negative reports so I did my best to set-sail with realistic expectations and I was still disappointed in the food and entertainment. Since that sailing we have opted for more land trips but are keeping what we were already committed to. Up next are Alaska and Greek Isles so for us the itineraries are the focus going forward. Patty

You're welcome! I looked at videos, you may want to as well. It's not really a gondola, more of a low straight path ride thingy. 😜 When we were there last we walked the path, seems that's what the transporter does, maybe it was added for mobility challenged? The Red Gondola aka SlyGlider which climbs up in the forest, that's not free. In my cruise planner, it's $80 Patty