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PJS Taxi if I remember correctly.  My sister is up at 5 am regardless so there is no stress. Is it actually possible or not is the question.  Just comes down to when they actually open the gangway if it opens at 6 then it can very easily be done. 

My recommendation to the family is to enjoy the extra day in Alaska and fly out the following morning however my sister would like to get back home that day. 

Able to do self disembarkation so as soon as the gangway is in place good to go.  Asking for my sister who is up at 5am everyday anyways.  The 11:15am flight is the last flight of the day that would not require overnighting it somewhere before getting back to Alberta Canada. Not stressed over the ship arrival time it would just be what time do they actually open the gangway.

Dock at 12:30am.  Asking for my sister who is always up at 5am anyways.  Just wondering if Princess would restrict people leaving the ship before a certain time?

Trying to catch a 11:15am flight out of Anchorage at 11:15am.  I will arrange for a private transfer to get me from the ship can I get off the ship at 5:45 or 6:45? According to the Alaska department of Transportation the tunnel opens outbound at 6am during the summer. I am willing to handle my own luggage. Sailing on the Royal Princess.  Any flights later than this would require a overnight to get back to Alberta Canada. 

Trying to catch a 11:15am flight out of Anchorage at 11:15am.  I will arrange for a private transfer to get me from the ship can I get off the ship at 5:45 or 6:45? According to the Alaska department of Transportation the tunnel opens outbound at 6am during the summer. I am willing to handle my own luggage.

On the Royal Princess do they sell day passes in Alaska for the Enclave?  Do you get access to the Enclave with a treatment in the spa?  If so do hair stylings count towards this?  How long do you get access if they do provide access with spa treatments?

Just wondering if Princess puts the stuff in the cruise planner on sale such as Spa services and excursions?  I have gotten some good discounts on RCCL on Cyber Monday and just booked a cruise with Princess yesterday so haven't had a chance to watch prices on the planner yet. 

Has anyone been able to arrange a private transfer for pickup at 6:45am from the ship?  This would enable access to the 7am tunnel opening getting to Anchorage in time for a 11:15 flight.  Flying to Alberta Canada so no other flight options that don't require staying overnight somewhere other then ones even earlier that morning. 

On 4/25/2023 at 4:22 PM, wolfie11 said:

You can plan on 3 hours at least from your tunnel time.  First tunnel opening is 0600, but I don't think they disembark people that early.  Next tunnel is 0700, which would be iffy.  Depends on how fast you can get thru the airport.  

Google maps shows 90 minutes.  Is google maps that far off?

Ok Thanks doesn't seem like there is any drawback to booking 2 7nights b2b so will check the price and go from there.  

Looking at booking a cruise to Alaska next summer half the group is only doing 7 night north and the other half are doing 14 nights return.  There is very limited cabin selection for the 14 night cruise however looked at booking 2 7 nights b2b and there is more cabin selection even some of the same cabins are available both directions that aren't available when booking the 14night..   What is the disadvantage of booking 2 7 B2B rather then one 14?   If we are able to book the same cabin can we just leave our stuff in the cabin between cruises?  If we have to switch cabins what would be the procedure for that?  Would you have to check-in at the terminal for the second cruise or could they just do that at guest services? 

On 11/20/2023 at 5:30 PM, memoak said:

Reserve class dining is only in one dining room and on all grand class and Royal class ships I have been on it is always in the midship deck 6 dining room

 

What is reserve class?

20 hours ago, wallyj said:

Yes, if you feel you will be using ‘room service’ often to justify the Ocean Now activation fee, then as long as you use Ocean Now to order food/items to your cabin/location, then you will not incur a ‘room service’ fee. The $5 room service fee is charged for each stateroom ‘Phone’ call for room service, unless you have Plus or Premier. 
 

@memoakresponse above assumes you are still ‘calling’ using phone for room service.

Yes so if you ordered food or drinks to you more then three times you would be money ahead correct?  What food can you order from the Ocean Now?  Full room service menu?

On 11/15/2023 at 9:58 AM, memoak said:

No if you use the phone to call room service you will pay $5 each time unless you have a package 

Would this work as a work around?  Pay the Ocean Now fee $15 then use it to order food to your room for free, hence bypassing the room service fee? 

Can you set up a standing reservation for each night?   2 tables of six for the same time each night? Traveling with a group of 12.

On 10/7/2023 at 8:35 AM, BlueRiband said:

As I read it, No.  As of this writing the "At Ease" program brochure reads, " ..there is no protection from cancellation fees within 72 hours of sailing date." 

How about 1 week out?

Would the Cancellation Fee Waiver Program enable some of my group to cancel last minute if they put in new Covid restrictions last minute? 

16 hours ago, Host Hattie said:

There are pictures of Daily Programmes from Queen Elizabeth's Alaska season this year in this thread which will give you some ideas.

 

 

Thanks this was very helpful.  Looks like it might be hard to find a late breakfast onboard?  Since you filled out the form for Canadian customs in Victoria does that mean you didn't have to do customs in Vancouver during disembarkation? I would love to try Cunard for the classy feal and good food but not sure as the entertainment really doesn't seem to match my taste either not into sitting listening to live music or dancing.  

Do they bring in comedians or magicians or acrobats for the main show or just more sophisticated entertainment? Do they run a lot of trivia and other group activities during sea days? 

What is Cunards normal cancelation policy (booking from Canada) in regards to the deposit?  Looking at doing a cruise to Alaska next year with 5 other couples.  Half the couples aren't vaccinated for Covid so they are concerned about what happens if vac requirements are brought back in.  Would the Cancellation Fee Waiver Program work for that?

Yes have cruised most of the main lines before.  Looking for good food, good service, good main theater evening entertainment and a beautiful ship.  Was thinking Celebrity might be a step up in class from NCL/RCI but from recent reviews it sounds like maybe it isn't?   

Looking at maybe booking Queen Elizabeth for next summer to Alaska.  Have cruise most of the main lines RCCL/Celeb/NCL/Princess/HAL  what can I expect different on Cunard would be booking Inside/OV do I still have access to most of the ship with that category of cabin?   Looking for good food good main theater entertainment.  

Looking at booking the Solstice for Alaska next Aug however reading the board it sounds like Celebrity is tanking?  Should I look closer at our other options of NCL Bliss or RCL Brilliance? 

41 minutes ago, Asawi said:

Depends on where in the world you are. 

Canada

Is the deposit refundable as well?  When is final payment for a balcony cabin to Alaska