Rare jkbec101 Posted November 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Last summer, my wife and her mother were on the Spirit after the Sun cancelled due tot he growler. They were hoping for the park ranger to explain what they were going to see and were also hoping for the blanket and hit chocolate like others have discussed. They felt cheated, not in a give me cruise credit kind of way, just that they were disappointed and felt like they missed out. My question is when booking the next Alaska cruise, does anyone have any tricks or tips to ensure that these small perks are a part of the cruise? Is the park ranger (I think that's who it is) only on certain ships, is the blanket and hot chocolate a Haven/suite thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted November 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I hope someone helps you find the answers you are looking for, but having cruised to Alaska on NCL, I'm nonetheless unclear what you are asking. Maybe be more specific or explain more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted November 14, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Rangers come onboard for the Glacier Bay cruising day. I have not heard of blankets and hot cocoa - except possibly in the haven. I also believe that both Princess and HAL have guest speakers onboard for their enrichment programs. HAL used to offer split pea soup in Glacier Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted November 14, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I was on the spirit in September and park rangers were onboard. They had a presentation, then broadcast during the transit. If you were in your cabin, you could hear the broadcast on the web cam or navigation channels. Never heard about blankets or hot coco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted November 14, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2022 We had hot chocolate w/Baileys or Jaimison on the bow of the Encore in Glacier Bay Oct 22 and May 23. I had about three cups each trip. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare www3traveler Posted November 15, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Blankets and hot coco is a Haven thing at least on the Jewel. Yes, Park Service people come aboard to make presentations. The last time I was on the Jewel the Park Service people had items for sale. Do not remember other than books and maps what they had for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted November 15, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Blankets, hot chocolate with Bailey’s, raincoats and canapés are provided to Haven and penthouse suite guests. There is usually hot chocolate in Spinnaker or on the bow. Every Alaska cruise I’ve done with NCL park rangers have come on board and done a narration, several presentations and the kids’ program. Glacier Bay is a National Park and I believe all cruise ships are required to have a ranger on board. This is me in a blanket on the Haven deck this summer on the NCL Jewel. Edited November 15, 2022 by YVRteacher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted November 15, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2022 You may be able to Do It Your-self - visit the Buffet for the Hot Chocolate and ask your cabin steward for the blanket (perhaps even taking it off of your bed) - now as for the added ingredients to the hot chocolate that may depend on what type of beverage package you have or your billing it on your account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyZolt Posted November 15, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2022 On the Bliss in September, there was hot chocolate if you went out on the deck. Not sure about blankets as we dressed warmly for the occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMateJRK Posted November 15, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2022 4 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Blankets, hot chocolate with Bailey’s, raincoats and canapés are provided to Haven and penthouse suite guests. There is usually hot chocolate in Spinnaker or on the bow. Every Alaska cruise I’ve done with NCL park rangers have come on board and done a narration, several presentations and the kids’ program. Glacier Bay is a National Park and I believe all cruise ships are required to have a ranger on board. This is me in a blanket on the Haven deck this summer on the NCL Jewel. Blankets? We don't need no stinkin' blankets. Just make the hot chocolate strong enough and we're good to go!!! 😎 (Disclaimer: I'm 100% Scandinavian and I don't even feel the cold until it hits about zero) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted November 15, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2022 6 hours ago, bonvoyagie said: I have not heard of blankets and hot cocoa - except possibly in the haven. Deck blankets are available at the towel station. We always pick them up early in a cruise (like embarkation day) before they run out. We make our own hot chocolate with packets from the buffet What we have also seen on multiple recent Alaskan cruise is a soup station on the pool deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted November 15, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2022 11 hours ago, ChiefMateJRK said: Blankets? We don't need no stinkin' blankets. Just make the hot chocolate strong enough and we're good to go!!! 😎 (Disclaimer: I'm 100% Scandinavian and I don't even feel the cold until it hits about zero) Ya you-betcha- you are the type that needs more ice in the fjord to float your boat ! ROFLOL ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jkbec101 Posted November 15, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted November 15, 2022 16 hours ago, www3traveler said: Blankets and hot coco is a Haven thing at least on the Jewel. Yes, Park Service people come aboard to make presentations. The last time I was on the Jewel the Park Service people had items for sale. Do not remember other than books and maps what they had for sale. Thank you for answering my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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