DC Traveler244 Posted August 23, 2017 #276 Share Posted August 23, 2017 We also had this same experience disembarking in FLL a few years ago - no card, no GE. Now we always carry our card if disembarking the ship in the US. Oh dear -- The CBP website says that you don't need the card when you can use your passport at a kiosk. Unfortunately, I didn't see the recent CC postings re Vancouver disembarkation until I was already en route to Alaska. I have my passport with me, but left my card back in DC. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 23, 2017 #277 Share Posted August 23, 2017 No idea what GE is. Is it a us thing? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SailingNomads Posted August 23, 2017 #278 Share Posted August 23, 2017 No idea what GE is. Is it a us thing? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, U.S. Global Entry - expedited passport / immigration control. You have to have your finger prints taken, an in-person interview, and pay a fee. Then you get to use a Kiosk and skip the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 23, 2017 #279 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yes, U.S. Global Entry - expedited passport / immigration control. You have to have your finger prints taken, an in-person interview, and pay a fee. Then you get to use a Kiosk and skip the lines. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red1head Posted August 26, 2017 #280 Share Posted August 26, 2017 We also had this same experience disembarking in FLL a few years ago - no card, no GE. Now we always carry our card if disembarking the ship in the US. We went through this on Aug. 15. As others have said, you need your GOES card to enter the kiosk area. We were through and cleared within minutes. It is the first time we have needed the cards. I'm thankful that I bring them as a matter of course. The regular line was extremely long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #281 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #282 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Kenai fjords Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #283 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Alaska cruise great so far. Left kenai two hours early to outrun a storm but it caught up with us in the gulf of Alaska at force 10 for Monday afternoon and evening. Yesterday in hoonah/ icy strait point was gorgeous weather. Just arriving in Juneau and it's raining! Think we've been lucky so far. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #285 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Zip line. Icy strait point. Great fun! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chairsin Posted August 30, 2017 #287 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Galeforce Love the pics. Thank you for keeping this thread going and letting us know how your cruise is going. Weather in Alaska is always going to be hot or miss but I am glad you had good weather in Icy Strait/Hoonah. Did you go on a private whale watching excursion? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyingScotSailors Posted August 30, 2017 #288 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Galeforce, we have not met you onboard yet. Which picture is yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #289 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Nugget Falls this morning. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #291 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Mendenhall Glacier Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 30, 2017 #292 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Courtesy of my brother! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 31, 2017 #293 Share Posted August 31, 2017 GaleforceLove the pics. Thank you for keeping this thread going and letting us know how your cruise is going. Weather in Alaska is always going to be hot or miss but I am glad you had good weather in Icy Strait/Hoonah. Did you go on a private whale watching excursion? Sent from my iPad using Forums Chairsin Thanks for the comments. I'll try and post when I can. We had a great time at Mendenhall this morning. We just took a cab. The rain was intermittent and made for some great misty shots! In icy strait point/hoonah we would have loved to have gone for a private small boat excursion and received a great recommendation but they were scheduled that day around two large celebrity vessels that were in port at different times and couldn't accommodate us. Anyhow we had a great time on the zip line and then a lovely walk to hoonah and back. Everyone was so friendly and we found it a very nice place. Tomorrow we have a flight booked over glacier bay but the forecast is for rain all day so I'm doubtful it will go ahead. On a brighter note, the longer range forecast is much better. Let's hope it's right. Forecast for 73f in Ketchikan! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 31, 2017 #294 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Galeforce, we have not met you onboard yet. Which picture is yours? These are just random people from the viewing area. My camera was far too precious for me to take on. Though they did say people would be fine with an slr. Wish I'd known that beforehand so hope that's useful for people going forward. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted August 31, 2017 #295 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Haines. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galeforce9 Posted September 3, 2017 #296 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Lucky to make it up Tracy arm yesterday. Had a superb day in Sitka today with visits to national historical park to see totem poles, raptor centre and a superb wildlife watch independently organised. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted September 3, 2017 #297 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Amazing pics, galeforce. Today's first one could win prizes! Beautiful composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isklaar Posted September 3, 2017 #298 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Wow, Galeforce, fabulous photos! Thank you for posting them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare frantic36 Posted September 3, 2017 #299 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Galeforce, I totally agree with Lincslady. The first and second photos are competition worthy. It looks like you are having a good time. Did you manage to go with Paul in Sitka? We had an amazing afternoon with him. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwn Posted September 3, 2017 #300 Share Posted September 3, 2017 galeforce9, Stunning pictures!! There is no color like iceberg blue! Thanks for sharing. Assuming we can find gasoline to get out of the Houston area and Texas, we start our trek to Vancouver on Wed to meet the Sojourn for her last 2017 Alaska trip. So excited. Did anyone do any of the catamaran or zodiac trips? How were they? Think we will do the crab feast, the ATV and jetboat trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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