Shogun is off to Alaska

[Shogun]

Hi Folks,

 

I have gone and done it, booked a cruise on The Diamond for June 2008,

 

The more I look at the Princess DVD on Aslaka the more I want to go , how to I make it through a year of waiting.

 

Thanks to all that gave advise on Alaska.

 

 

yours Shogun

[Druke I]

Enjoy.

 

Alaska is an experience!

[stellalimelight]

Hi Folks,

 

I have gone and done it, booked a cruise on The Diamond for June 2008,

 

The more I look at the Princess DVD on Aslaka the more I want to go , how to I make it through a year of waiting.

 

Thanks to all that gave advise on Alaska.

 

 

yours Shogun

 

I love the Diamond Princess. Enjoy!

 

Shelley

[bjkTX]

We took the Diamond to Alaska and loved it - hope to do it again!

[tequilasunrise]

Bet you will have an amazing trip! The NW coast of North America is so beautiful.

 

Grats! :)

[Colo Cruiser]

Congrats on the booking. :)

[tapia]

Congrats on booking Alaska--I'd suggest you go over to the Alaska board, LOTS of helpful people over there!

 

The planning is fun in itself!

[spongerob]

Did you book the Rockies tour also? You're in for a treat if you did.

[LeeW]

Hi Folks,

 

I have gone and done it, booked a cruise on The Diamond for June 2008,

 

The more I look at the Princess DVD on Aslaka the more I want to go , how to I make it through a year of waiting.

 

Thanks to all that gave advise on Alaska.

 

 

yours Shogun

 

Actually, its easy - we took two cruises between booking the Alaska cruise and when we go this Fall.

[silverfoxcruiser]

We did an Alaskan cruise on HAL a few years, and are planning to go again, probably in 2008. You will absolutely love it, the light is so pure and beautiful!! Silver P. S. I agree -- go check the Alaska board. I read it sometimes just to relive the wonderful experience.:cool:

[Shogun]

Hi Folks,

 

Just now we are planning to be away for three weeks, I week, Princess tour including the Rocky train, a cruise then a week in Alaska.

 

This will be one of a few trips that I want to do over the next ten years,

 

other ones include

 

Asia

 

Aus and NZ

 

 

South America

 

while I would love to do more, health, age and money will mean I will be happy with what ever I am able to fit in,

 

May be just may be a world cruise, but if I do it will only be the one.

 

yours Shogun

[Lynda90]

You will absolutely love your cruise. I've been on the Diamond to Alaska 3 times and will probably go 3 more times. Enjoy!:p

[LoveThisCruisingThing]

Be prepared to become an addict. I went to Alaska last year for the first time and also first cruise. Loved it! Knew it would be at least two years before another cruise. However, the last email Princess sent me in Dec...was too much to refuse. I am headed to Alaska on 7/20 roundtrip from San Franisco (which was supposed to be the last year from SF but not anymore LOL). You will LOVE it. Enjoy.

 

Grace

 

chanting: no more cruises for two years no more cruises for two years.

[miss honey]

We sailed on the Diamond to Alaska last May and loved it. We booked again for May 10,2008. It was a very laid back cruise, and the scenery was unbelievable. Carol

[Romy40]

Are you looking for a traveling companion??!!! ha ha ;)

 

ENJOY!

[Shogun]

Hi Folks,

 

Thanks all, for those who have been on the Diamond, what is different between her and say the Golden or Grand.

 

Have been told that folk do not dress up as much for formal nights for Alaska is this true.

 

What would be the one trip , or thing that you would not have done, if you know now what you did not know then.

 

 

On a down note wife has not been to well nothing major just long list of things one after another, then she has been told to go to an eye hospital as they have found a problem., so the cheer her up I have moved from my normal; inside cabin to the Hong Kong suite, have I done the right thing, what will see be happy.

 

yours Shogun

[Shogun]

The double missing post,

 

yours Shogun

[tequilasunrise]

Hi Folks,

 

Thanks all, for those who have been on the Diamond, what is different between her and say the Golden or Grand.

 

Have been told that folk do not dress up as much for formal nights for Alaska is this true.

 

What would be the one trip , or thing that you would not have done, if you know now what you did not know then.

 

 

On a down note wife has not been to well nothing major just long list of things one after another, then she has been told to go to an eye hospital as they have found a problem., so the cheer her up I have moved from my normal; inside cabin to the Hong Kong suite, have I done the right thing, what will see be happy.

 

yours Shogun

 

The Diamond is a little bigger than the others you mentioned, and imo a little bit grander. It is beautifully decorated, with lots of sculptures and paintings. Color scheme is mostly red and gold. Check out the casino even if you don't gamble--it's a jungle theme. Nice spa too if you like spas. There is an indoor pool, nice for Alaska (Golden has this too, Grand doesn't anymore because of MUTS--Diamond does not have MUTS). There's lots of mosiacs in the pool area too. The disco is in the same general area, but not up quite as high, and it has an outdoor deck off it, with a great view.

 

I haven't seen the suites, being an inside cabin person. But I can't see how it could be bad, and of all the itineraries anywhere, this is the one where you want to have a large balcony. Alaska is all about scenery and wildlife; even being from the Pacific NW where it looks about the same I'd say it's spectacular. Cabins I think are very similar to Golden/Grand.

 

When we were on her, people were more lax on formal night than I've seen elsewhere. But, that was only one cruise with one set of people, I don't know if it's a trend. I'd take my normal stuff, I think you'd look better dressed up a bit rather than down.

 

Hope your wife is feeling better very soon!

[bjkTX]

I'm not a "detail" person, but we've been on the Golden, Diamond, Grand and Star Princess, and I found them all to be very much the same in layout and for what was available. I'm sure there are differences, but fairly minor since I was at home on all of them after being on the Golden. The decor is probably different (DW would have noticed) - but they were all beautiful! The Diamond was especially nice since we were on her to Alaska when she was very new - and I'm sure she still sparkles. Our next cruise is on the Coral and we're looking forward to seeing all the differences on that class of ship.

 

Shogun - I hope everything works out ok for your DW in time for your cruise - what a treat the suite will be!

[Shogun]

Hi Folks,

 

Thank you for all your information, and kind words for my wife,

 

everyone who goes to Alaska appears to have a different must see , must do,

 

anyone here want to list theirs,

 

yours Shogun

[kaycascade]

Hi Shogun,

 

We have just returned from a 14 day cruisetour with Princess. We cruised from Whittier to Vancouver on the Diamond Princess for the last 7 days.

Wonderful time!!!!! Recommend this to everyone.

The Diamond Princess still has the new ship appearance and is grand and great.

We were in a mini suite on the Emerald deck and appreciated our balcony as we had great views of calving glaciers, sea lions, dolphins, and whales, not to mention the snowclad mountains and the beautiful blue sky.

Your wife will thank you for the balcony.

 

Kay

 

p.s. Remember the binoculars

[Shogun]

Hi Caycascade,

 

Can you re post board appears to be acting up in that I see you have posted but can not see your post.

 

 

Thank you

 

yours Shogun

[Shogun]

Hi There, Caycascade

 

This board is a bit off I see your post was number 19 but was not there, I posted nr 22 and yours appears as post 21.

 

Oh well atleast it s there.

 

yours Shogun

[Shogun]

Hi There Kay,

 

Great to hear you had such a great time, did you do any land tours.

 

Thanks for the tip.

 

yours Shogun

[cjnky]

Come on over to the Alaska forum on CC and you'll get more answers than you have questions!!:)