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We were in Skagway yesterday on the Grand and saw the narrow landslide area. We docked on the other side of the harbor entrance. It was closer to downtown not like anything is far away in Skagway.

June 22nd.

I told them I only will accept if they keep me on the same side of the ship as my current balcony (right/starboard). And they complied.

First time I've accepted an offer from a cruise line to upgrade that cost me $. This time on the Grand Princess north bound from Vancouver to Whittier in a week. I had a Baja balcony BB with internet, gratuities, drink package. The offer was a Club Class mini-suite on Dolphin M1 + retained internet, gratuities and drink package all for $199 pp/$398 wife and I. 7 nights, so about $28 pp per day. We don't drink, so I'll give the wine away. Maybe Class Club dinning, in MDR but different section, will be worth it. We will see. Only downside, balcony is not covered, and we are cruising AK 😬. If you see a guy in a rainsuit with binocs standing in the rain on Dolphin deck on his uncovered balcony, that's me getting my money's worth. 😁 My wife and I have not had a vacation together in 2 years and last cruise was in 2018, so I decided to take it, what the heck. It's only $$$ (I have not told her yet...). Let's see how it goes. Safe travels everyone.

This was a couple yrs ago, but Step 3 is what caused a delay for my wife of about 3 weeks (something in her background check they saw and they brought up in the interview). Mine was conditionally approved w/in a week. We then just scheduled our 1-1 interview and they had many openings in central FL. We love GE, since TSA-Pre is part of it. We plan to use GE when we go through the immigration stage in Vancouver for our NB Grand cruise in 2 weeks. How to Apply for Global Entry | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov) It’s easy. Just follow these steps: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. Regardless of your age, you must have your own TTP account. Log in to your TTP account and complete the application. A $100 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application. After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, then your TTP account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview. You will need to bring your valid passport(s) booklet and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your machine readable permanent resident card.

Thank you.

Great post and pics @dhanakorn. I'm on the northbound cruise as well on the Grand in about 15 days. My sister lives in Anchorage and she will be picking me up at the port in Whittier (and she knows about the tunnel and fare). Can you please let me know when the gangway opens for your cruise for general debarkation? (If you hear or read it.) The app is not letting me choose my time to leave the ship. Thanks again for your time sharing your journey.

Thank you to the folks and workers who explained in detail the process. For other, here is the link to the port cruise schedule. Cruise schedule | Port of Vancouver (portvancouver.com) I'm going out on a 3-ship day. I'll pack my patience 🙂 .

That's what I did as well for my June cruise. We arrive at 5pm night before. Pricey, but should be nice. Check out at 12pm and I got the 12pm boarding group on the Grand Princess. Leaves some time in the AM to explore and walk around.