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As a professional working in the not for profit industry for the last 35 years, I have spent my fair share of time in both "flop houses" and "homeless camps." I definately cannot say that the Observation Lounge looked like either of these actual, very real crisis locations. Was it crowded? Yes, at times. Did the people enjoying their time in a location, that provided both shelter and food, which they had paid for, seem to be enjoying themselves, as they had the right to? Yes, yes they did. Please consider, rather than throwing around hyperbole, a statement such as..." it was so crowded with people who got there and claimed crairs before I was able to claim my own chair."

Glad you had a good time. We were on the ship a week ago. I did not go to the Spa, however I visited the Observation Lounge at least once a day sometimes more. I rarely stayed past getting coffee. Like with all my other Alaska cruises, they keep common areas like this so dang hot I had to get out. I only got coffee and a muffin when it opened at 5:30. A great time to be there with hardly any other cruisers. We thought the crew was very friendly and loved the food at both the specialty and main dining rooms. We wandered thru the buffet once the whole cruise.

On a recent cruise we, a party of five, often discussed the salt an pepper mills. After I gave a tutorial the first night on how they worked two of my companions figured them out. Two others contunued to fight with them every night, making it much harder than it needed to be.

Well, the good news is that I did not get covid, the bad news is that I got a viral infection. I had a previously scheduled doctors appointment this morning where he confirmed it. What a great time! I'm planning on doing it again next year, just not the viral infection!

I'm watching them dock. One week and it will be us!

I have friends visiting this weekend and we are going to a live performance tonight. Brunch for 8 in the morning. I have a new boss starting on Monday. Breakfast meeting, manicure, pedicure on Thursday. I fly out with my traveling companions on Friday morning, transportation arranged. Luckily everything I need to pack is ready (clothes, medication, money, passport, phone and chargers) and sharing a room with my luggage. Documents printed. I have gotten my travel money broken into the denominations I want. We are staying near the airport and I have our shuttle scheduled. Our arrival at the pier time is 9:30, I will be awake at 3am (time difference). This will be both the longest and shortest week. Okay, now what?

I take $500. 50 - 1's, 20 - 5's, 10-10's, 5-20's, and 3 - 50's. I use a lot of 1's and 5's. What ever I come back with goes into the envelope for the next cruise.

We had 80+ days in Alabama this week and I had my air conditioner running. I am SO looking forward to this Alaska weather!

We bought the salty licorice when in Sweden. I did not care for it. I'm not sure how I feel about the chocolate covered but I will try it. I look forward to trying a variety. We have 3 stops in Iceland so maybe buy some at each to decide what to stock up on to bring home.

We have 3 stops in Iceland, so I guess I will buy all different kinds to try them. The cruise is in May. I may save room to bring alot home!

I was telling a friend about my upcoming cruise to Iceland. His stemother is from Iceland and they visited right before covid. He got all excited about the licorice and said they visited a candy factory near Reykovik and had the best licorice ever. I have tried to google it but have not found it. I have found that licorice is popular and available everywhere so I will be bringing some home. Any suggestions on the best place to buy and/or the best brand of licorice? Thanks!

I enjoyed reading your recent review to learn more about the Bliss, I got many great tips. We are on the Bliss April 22 (Alaska.) My plan is to make our reservations first thing after boarding while my group waits in the Observation Lounge. Where was the reservation desk on the Bliss on the first day?

I will be on this cruise with a small group of friends. I just signed up for the meet and greet. It's my 5th Alaska cruise but everybody elses 1st. I get to be the guide, "we're walking...we're walking!" I have been packing for weeks now and have the days numbered on my calendar. See you there!

I have used the sam PCC since I started cruiseing on NCL. He has been fantastic, he knows who I am and my situation. He has been accessable and promptly returns phone calls. He has been of great help when the situation warrented it, such as assistance with how to manage our first booked post covid cruise when my husband passed away. Recently I booked an Alaska cruise alone with 4 friends, 3 cabins. He was helpful to all parties. On a spur of the moment decision I called to make a reservation on a transatlantic cruise to Iceland. I left a message and got a call back from another PCC. My PCC had gotten a promotion. When I spoke with the New Guy he told me that My Guy was right beside him. I feel comfortable with New Guy and if he doesn't work out I will call My Guy. I will stick with PCC.

I am looking for a good Puffin tour. We will be in Iceland May 22, 23, 24 & 25. Akureyri, Isafjordur and Reykjavik. Any suggestions?

I was recetly on my first Carnival Cruise in 5 years. My traveling partners were first timers. I LOVED the seaday brunch in the old days. My favorite was Hey Porkchop! I also liked the eggs benedict with salmon which they still had. Is it as great as it used to be? No. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Did my friends like it? They loved it. The skillet cake was yummy. Next time I'll try the french toast.