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I see that one can make a certain number of reservations to dine at the specialty restaurants.  Is that the same if one is in a penthouse suite and wants to have in-room dining?  Still the limit?

 Yes, it is the Cruisemapper page I’m looking at.  https://www.cruisemapper.com/amp/wiki/761-cruise-ship-passenger-capacity-ratings
   Thank you for the njhorseman explanation.  Very helpful.  👍🏼

Are there many lines and crowds on Oceania’s small ships?  Their passenger/space ratio is similar to the mega ships, which I find crowded.  
Thank you. 

We always overnight at SeaTac prior to flying and leave the car at the hotel or other secure parking. It’s not cheap, but it works for us since it’s a 3 hour drive to SeaTac.  

Thank you. 
Jim, the back-to-back option has certainly crossed my mind… more than a few times.   But 20 nights?🤔    Okay, twist my wrists.  My husband isn’t as keen about that idea.  
But it certainly eliminates several steps (transfer to or from Anchorage, overnight in Anchorage, shuttle back to Seattle…).  Keeping it simple is highest priority. 

We’ve cruised Alaska many times.  We’ve either cruised RT out of Seattle or Vancouver. Easy for us since it’s just a drive. I But the logistics for a Biking cruise seem daunting for someone who is ‘walking challenged’. We could fly to Anchorage, but what would be the easiest mode of transportation to Seward? Then once we disembark in Vancouver, how would we get back to our car in Seattle?  Seabourn has RT out of Vancouver (easy), but we’d love to cruise with Viking. Any ideas or suggestions?

Thank you

We definitely could use the agent we’ve used before.  She’s good, but not for suggestions, options or ideas. 

I looked at the Oceania website, but couldn’t find a link to their preferred travel agencies.  is there such a thing?

Our TA just takes what I tell her we’re interested in and books it.  They’ve always offered good shipboard credit though.🤷🏻‍♀️

Interesting.  Thank you.  Sounds like the 'CruiseFare' only is the way we should go.  

Thank you.

We were on the Riviera before and had an ADA balcony.  Was quite nice, but the balcony was itsy-bitsy.  It's mainly the bathroom setup that's important (grab bars, area to sit while showering). He can use a walker around the cabin, so I think we can do fine wherever we are. An ADA cabin just helps me help him just a bit better. Hopefully, Oceania can provide a shower chair. 

Looking at the Regatta deck plan, it doesn't show what cabins are ADA.  Are there any?  Looking for standard balcony and above. 

Thank you!

Hello from the coast of Washington Coast.  We're looking at a Regatta, Alaska cruise.  I called Oceania today (30 min. hold time), so I'm hoping you can offer advice without me calling them back.  

We don't need air (just a drive to Seattle).  And was told a $600 credit per person.  BUT is that only if we book the 'OLife' rate or is it also deducted if we book just the 'Cruisefare' rate?  I see two different rates listed on the Oceania website.  

Thanks so much.

Thank you for all the great feedback.  We decided to go with Seabourn.  Yes... it is quite a bit more money, but with all the add-ons with HAL, I guess I can justify the cost difference. Still significantly more, but in this case, it sounds like you really do 'get what you pay for'.   I had our TA look into a June, 14 night cruise (Seabourn), and just about gave up - it was that expensive.  But then I looked at the August, 14 night cruises, and I figure we can save close to 3k by changing dates.  

   TWODJS, I see you're from Port Angeles.  We're from Westport. Perhaps we'll see you aboard the Odyssey! 

Personally, I could not do an inside - no matter the size.  Any natural light would be a huge bonus... to me.  

Thank you for the information.  Quite helpful.  

I posted a similar question awhile back to no avail.  Anybody?

Looking at cabin numbers 6225, 6228, 7088,7087.  

Would sure love to see some pics.

Thank you!  

And HaPpY NeW YeAr!

Another side not:

Keeping things simple is key.  Hubby is ‘walking challenged’, so we’d prefer staying at a place so close to the ship that no transfers are needed.  So parking and overnight right at cruise are would be ideal… if there’s such a thing. 
Thanks again

We want to drive to Vancouver and spend the night before our cruise.  Are there any nice hotels that include secure, gated parking? Like a ‘park and cruise’.   Would love to be near the dock, but don’t know if there are any hotels that would meet our needs.  We’d be leaving it for 10 nights.  Suggestions?

Thank you.

Thanks for the information.  We love, love Viking too. It’s our preferred line.  But cruising with them means a flight. We enjoyed Oceania, but in many ways, it seems closer to the mainstream lines.  
we’ve cruised with HAL out of Seattle and Vancouver.  While Seattle is easier to get to, I much prefer Vancouver cruise routes. 
I think it comes down to Volendam and Seabourn’s Odyssey.  Tough call.  

Debating between a few lines for an Alaska cruise.  We've cruised with HAL many times, and enjoy their casual atmosphere.  Love their walk-around decks too.  But not the crowds.  

  Seabourn Alaska cruises are convenient for us (no flights).  And their passenger/space ratio makes me believe that crowds won't exist.  But no walk-around deck. 

Has anybody cruised  both HAL and Seabourn (Alaska)?  I'm curious how HAL dress compares with Seabourn on an Alaskan cruise.  Some friends cruised with Seabourn and thought it was fairly casual.  But they are 'fancier' than we are.  My husband is also 'walking challenged' and would be using a wheelchair around decks. I already know that HAL is 'wheelchair' friendly'.  

I'm also considering Oceania Regatta RT out of Seattle. But we've cruised aboard the sister ships of Regatta and know the 'open and airy' feeling and space is more limited compared to HAL (thinking Zaandam).

Thank you.

Debating about taking an Alaska cruise.  Can’t cruise before or after peak season, so I’m curious how many kids you encountered during one of the June, July or August cruises?  Did you find the ship crowded and cramped in general?

Thank you!

Hmmm…🤔

Just a thought: I’m curious if those battery operated wheelchairs are considered a ‘scooter’

We’ve done back to back Alaska cruises before (not w/Viking). I believe we received some slight discount for booking B2B. Seabourn also does RT out of Vancouver.  Never cruised with them however. 
 

Curious if there’s any monetary benefit to booking a back-to-back cruise?  Looking at an Alaska (Vancouver back to Vancouver) cruise. 
Thank you!