ronkeykong Posted August 22, 2023 #101 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Hey, alright, we did this cruise in May, Seward to Vancouver. It was our first NCL and first Alaska. Really enjoyed it. NCL "Free at Sea" worked out great for us. Flew in a couple of days early and ride shared and walked around Anchorage. Go see the earthquake park, it's very interesting. A ride share guy gave us a bar / food recommendation of F Street Station. We sat at the bar by the kitchen area. Had a great meal and atmosphere. Lot of locals we talked to also. Flights back for us were at 2030 from Vancouver to Seattle, and then 2330, I think, to Austin arriving 0620 on a Tuesday. I couldn't have really gotten better tickets for arrival in Austin any other time. They had some, but they were early in the morning on Monday, which we could not have made. This should be fun! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted August 22, 2023 #102 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) I second the recommendation of F Street Station for EXCELLENT EATS in Anchorage! Edited August 22, 2023 by Hogladyrider 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 22, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted August 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Lupush said: Greg, this may have been answered but curious as to your reasoning moving to NCL and other cruise lines? What were the primary drivers behind your decision? Price. I was going to go on a Celebration cruise this month but the price doubled between January and March. I do have four Carnival cruises booked next year. Two were booked a year and a half ago when they had a great sale. Then the other two are on Jubilee. When the Celebration cruise price doubled, I went ahead and booked Jubilee for next August while it was still at a reasonable price. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 22, 2023 Author #104 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Here are a couple clips from the other night. Just before this one they released 72 huge beach balls so you can see some of that. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted August 22, 2023 #105 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ronkeykong said: Go see the earthquake park, it's very interesting. A ride share guy gave us a bar / food recommendation of F Street Station. We sat at the bar by the kitchen area. Had a great meal and atmosphere. Lot of locals we talked to also. As an Alaska Local... I will 2nd F Street!!! Best Calimari in Anchorage & love the Halibut (both meal & sandwich) plus many other menu items... Very relaxed atmoshphere & if you like cheddar cheese - there's a huge block on the bar to enjoy. Cheers -- Von & John OK - I see now this is really a 3rd for F Street... Edited August 22, 2023 by Von & John 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blarko Posted August 22, 2023 #106 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: Here are a couple clips from the other night. Just before this one they released 72 huge beach balls so you can see some of that. My brother is a huge Metallica fan. He has traveled all over to see them, even to other countries. At Christmas, in addition to the half dozen other trees he puts up, he puts a tree in the basement that’s a Metallica tree. Black tree with all Metallica ornaments. It’s pretty cool. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #107 Share Posted August 23, 2023 6 hours ago, Von & John said: & if you like cheddar cheese - there's a huge block on the bar to enjoy. . hold on. A huge block of cheese…on the bar? Like public access cheese? Everyone getting in it? I do like cheese, but I’d have to skip that party. 4 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #108 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Should I be printing a boarding pass and luggage tag somewhere? I don't see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommapadraig Posted August 23, 2023 #109 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Should I be printing a boarding pass and luggage tag somewhere? I don't see it. Once you finish checking in on the app (or I think on line..I-always use the app) on the last page your should see download edocs. You can print from there. Edited August 23, 2023 by Mommapadraig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #110 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Just now, Mommapadraig said: Once you finish checking in on the app on the last page your should see download edocs. You can print from there. I've been checked in. You print from the app? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #111 Share Posted August 23, 2023 You should be able to print from the website but all I see is print vacation summary or print booked items. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I got it. there's a little "download edocs" link next to edit check in. But it's small and almost the same color as the background. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasdan Posted August 23, 2023 #113 Share Posted August 23, 2023 @Saint Greg have you heard anything on your upgrade bid? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 23, 2023 Author #114 Share Posted August 23, 2023 37 minutes ago, dallasdan said: @Saint Greg have you heard anything on your upgrade bid? I haven’t. I’m guessing that means I didn’t win but I think it did say 1-14 days out. Unless I’m thinking Princess. But if that’s the case and they could do it 1 day out I’d have to scramble for new docs in anchorage I guess. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 23, 2023 #115 Share Posted August 23, 2023 12 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: I haven’t. I’m guessing that means I didn’t win but I think it did say 1-14 days out. Unless I’m thinking Princess. But if that’s the case and they could do it 1 day out I’d have to scramble for new docs in anchorage I guess. My husband and I are also on this sailing. Do not give up on the upgrade yet as another reliable travel site still shows a lot of available cabins. I have a feeling they will upgrade some tomorrow. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci4tony Posted August 23, 2023 #116 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I love the fact that you are branching out, trying other cruise lines. We know we will get a fair and reasonable comparison and assessment from you. I, too, have tried other cruise lines, but I still come back to the Whale Tail Club. There is nothing that says we have to exclusively cruise only one cruise line. Each cruise line has their own unique set of "standards" and "passenger basis". I'm sure this is nothing new. One thing you can watch for while you are in the great white north - keep your eyes to the skies. You never know when you may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Things have been good and active lately - not any means of a guarantee, but as far north as you are, luck seems to find you! AND sometimes your eye cannot see the Aurora, but if you snap a photo with your phone, and dial in the "black point" on the photo, you may see lots of super cool things. THANK YOU for the Metallica clips! They were here in Boise (non stadium) a couple years back - put on a phenom show! Rock on, and stay cool! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julig22 Posted August 23, 2023 #117 Share Posted August 23, 2023 51 minutes ago, marci4tony said: One thing you can watch for while you are in the great white north - keep your eyes to the skies. You never know when you may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Things have been good and active lately - not any means of a guarantee, but as far north as you are, luck seems to find you! AND sometimes your eye cannot see the Aurora, but if you snap a photo with your phone, and dial in the "black point" on the photo, you may see lots of super cool things. I hope so...but the aurora forecast is currently in the pretty dead zone at the moment, hope they are wrong. Plus it's full moon time - but a girl can still hope, I'll be looking! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizMoon Posted August 23, 2023 #118 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I'm here, too - did Alaska a hundred years ago on NCL with a group - we loved it and did a bunch of the things you have planned. Agree, you should see the Earthquake Park in Anchorage (that was an earlier trip on Carnival where we bussed up to Denali for a few days and took the train back) - the Museum has a wonderful exhibit and is small and easy to tour. Sled Dogs/Musher Camp was really fun and interesting, rode the sled and held/petted the pups. You will Love when the dogs are getting picked for the Team - Me! Me! Me! I've seen pictures of what you order for meals and I'm impressed - think you'll be happy. O'Sheehans has a great Reuben and is open 24 hours a day. Also had "Nightly Specials" like BB Ribs sometimes. La Cucina had Affogato on the Dessert Menu on my TA, all of the alternative dining was good - even great Grilled Hot Dogs in Garden Cafe. Hot Chocolate and Hot Spiked Drinks - perfect. Jewel is a good size and easy to get around - Cheers and Cruise On! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted August 24, 2023 #119 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Which day are you flying in? I may pass you in the airport - headed to the Lower 48 for the week... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted August 24, 2023 #120 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Von & John said: Which day are you flying in? I may pass you in the airport - headed to the Lower 48 for the week... You’ll never know even if you did 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted August 24, 2023 #121 Share Posted August 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, purpleally said: You’ll never know even if you did Maybe... If the monkey is out... 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icft Posted August 24, 2023 #122 Share Posted August 24, 2023 52 minutes ago, Von & John said: Maybe... If the monkey is out... Unlikely. He tends to keep his monkey out of sight.😇 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted August 24, 2023 Author #123 Share Posted August 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Von & John said: Which day are you flying in? I may pass you in the airport - headed to the Lower 48 for the week... I get in around 1pm on Saturday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Posted August 24, 2023 #124 Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Nobody has ever seen Saint Greg and Waldo in the same place. He's an International Man of Mystery. Harder to find than a Golden Duck on a Cruise Ship Edited August 24, 2023 by Stallion 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted August 24, 2023 #125 Share Posted August 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Saint Greg said: I get in around 1pm on Saturday. Enjoy your time in Anchorage! The Train ride is generally pretty spectacular... If there are any specific food options your looking for - let us know... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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