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  1. Got the offer early March  yes we were already Yacht club, Did not receive notice that we got the cabin just showed up on my documents when I went to do my online checkin.  It was expensive, probibly close to what the originally cost, but its our 40th anniversary we have been reciently  blessed in so many ways  You only live once right?

     

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  2. Sailing April 23 on the seashore won bid for Royal Suite  Question  Are the cabanas at poolside complementary for this room?  I know they are for the Owner's Suite.

    How about at Ocean Cay?  I doubt it, but can't find any info  Thanks

  3. good morning all  I am currently booked on the Seashore April 23  I received the HC discount when I booked.  I see that this cruise qualifies for the 5+15 discount for Voyagers Club of which I am a member,  Does anyone know if I can get the VCou discount as OBC?  Thank you

  4. Does the Spa on the Seaside offer any "specials" while on board the ship ? or is it really better to prepay for services prior to boarding.  Doesn't look like the whole menu is available to prebook.  Can anyone answer ?  Thank you

  5. Cruise is scheduled onSeaview on April 6. Wanted to print my e tickets today 21 days out. Went thru checklist and hit print.  web page said successful. Nothing has come to my e-mail account though.  Does it take a day  or so, or should it be immediate.  Thanks

  6. ten steps away from shakers there is a sitting area that no one was ever using. Also on the sun decks not near the pool their were plenty of seats. If you can plan the $$, spa passes give you a nice quiet area, with regular lounge chairs and the "coveted" hot tile loungers, along with the therapy pools and saunas,

  7. . Just off breakaway 9/17 sailing. Had a Haven suite. 5 sea days felt like a cruise to nowhere due to shortened port time. Loved it. Most relaxing time ever. Haven area almost empty all the time. A few children in the pool on day 1 after that, only saw them in the halls and main areas. Purchased a spa pass. Always full, could only get heated loungers on day one. The attendents were clearing towels off saved seats. Basically one activity at a time. Spa/saunas or heated seats. I think that's fair. Wouldn't call people chair hogs, but it is right not to save seats. Don't think I'd get the pass again though. We had Jacuzzi tubs and a sauna for use right in the Haven. I'd do the whole thing again in a heartbeat.

  8. We were not charged anything extra on the UBP, although it showed on the receipt, my gratuities were included.

     

    As I said, our weather was extremely out of the ordinary (per the locals) keep your eye on weather.com We did not need heavy coats on land, but it was pretty brisk most times while we were sailing.

     

    Jeans were permitted in all dining areas, but I think Tsars was the exception, with the need for more formal dress.

     

    We were scheduled for a catamaran trip to see whales, but the 5hr trip was cut short after an hour because the generator went out. We were refunded the full amount. Unfortunatly we did not have time to rebook anthing else, so

    we walked around the city. It was cute and quaint.

  9. Back from a wonderful week on the Jewel. The weather in Alaska was unseasonably warm and dry. Few things I want to share.

    -had the all inclusive package, internet 250 free min. each

    -photo package, 20 prints, any size, each......They have wonderful photographers doing beautiful shots, unfortunately, we did not have clothes/makeup to do great portraits, if you have this perk, plan to have a session done, just to take advantage of the package.

    -Drinks, yes, each bar area had its own 5-7 specialty drinks, but if you wanted something not on the list, they could make it for you. noticed that they did not "peddle" drinks in the lounges, like they used to and sometimes you had to hunt down a server.

    -Specialty resturants food was ok, nothing spectacular, think applebees, and Olive Garden. Also, many times drinks were not offered.

    Main resturants we only had lunch in Tsars. Some of the waitstaff totally rude.

    Overall, the staff was more than friendly and helpful.

    Ports of call were charming. Do not miss Mendenhall Glacier. In Skagway however our Catamaran out to see the whales and wildlife had to turnaround an hour into the trip, because of engine trouble. Our fees were totally refunded, as non-refundable credit.

    Taking food from the buffet......saw a few folks with full plates in the elevators, no one seemed to stop them. You were also able to take your food from the buffet into La Cucina for breakfast and lunch, great extra seating. Only saw a 1 coffee cup and small dish sitting where they should not have been.

    Port presentation.....skip it, unless you want to know all about the jewelry stores. At the Skagway talk, the man actually said, "You can see plenty of whales from the ship, so go to Diamonds international"

    DO NOT MISS RANDON the guitar player, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Jim Croce kind of music. Best on the ship if you like that music. Piano players voice was horrid, as was Fire and Ice. The Illusionist was a hoot. I personally did not care for the acrobats, but my husband was enthralled.

    Pools are heated. But the outside activities were canceled a lot. Very windy and cold on deck, even though the ports were warm.

    Bingo was back to papersheets, no more machines, (yea!!) I won $450.00

    Slots were loose the first two days, after that, very tight.

    Deal or No Deal $19.95 a card, not worth it IMHO needed two matches for a instant pull tab, three got you a 8x10 picture (that now gave me 41 pictures) prizes went up from there, didn't see anybody win more than that.

    Ship was immaculate, bedding very comfortable, loved it.

    Would do it again in a heartbeat.

  10. Thnaks for all the imput, My mother in law passed away early this morning. We have made all arraingments for Wednesday of this week. Hubby is so loking forward to this trip. We will be going afterall.

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