I can't believe it -----WE ARE GOING ON A CRUISE !!!

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08-19-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bob1414

Enjoy your cruise!!! Please keep in mind that it would be a good idea to tip even though it says "inclusive".

Actually, on this line the staff can get in trouble for accepting tips. If they plan something extra special (like revewing marriage vows, anniversary party) then tipping is allowed.

08-19-2011, 04:21 PM

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Janet I know you will enjoy your trip we took one to Alaska for our 25th in 2002. See all you can on this trip Just in case you don't get to go back. We have taken 3 and I was on a curise in Hawaii during the 911. Out of the 4 I have been on my favorite was the Alaska. I hope we can go back some time soon. They have a rail and curise trip that my brother in law took. If you have a good camera they have extra Lenes you can rent to get some good pic of the whales. I wanted to do a fishing Excursion. Hubby was to slow signing us up and it filled up.
We also enjoyed just walking through the nice towns. We met a shop owner from Texas. He winters in El Paso.
I look forward to hearing all about your trip.

We are really studying all the excursion info to make the best choices at each port. Not near enough time, so I want to be sure to do the best excursions.

Also, now I am trying to think of what clothes I need to buy. We live in So. CA so we really don't have a lot of winter clothes.

08-19-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pab58

I'm so happy for you!!!! You are going to LOVE cruising to Alaska!!! It's an absolutely glorious trip!! ;) ;) How long is your cruise? Once you get to Alaska, are you going to do what is a called a land cruise, too? We sailed with Princess Cruise Lines and did a land cruise up to Fairbanks, Denali and then came back to Anchorage where we boarded out flight home. 8-)

We are doing a 7 day cruise. We won't be doing the land tour this time because my husband can't get enough time off. We haven't chosen all of our excursions yet, but are having fun considering all the (too many) choices. From what I am seeing, a traveler could easily spend several days in port and have plenty to do and see. The trip isn't until June 2012, soooo long to wait.

08-19-2011, 05:06 PM

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Please bear with me while I celebrate my good news.

I just booked our first cruise...I am so excited I can hardly stand myself :lol:

We will be going to Alaska next June on the Regent Seven Seas "Navigator" I was able to get our 1st choice cabin that is located mid-ship.

This cruise line is all inclusive...air travel, luxury hotel for the night before the cruise, all gratuities, dining in all the restaurants on board without additional charge,wine/spirits, soft drinks/water/specialty coffees, and excursions are included. They do have some extra special excursions that have a supplemental charge.

They have already emailed us documents, including the dinner menu from one of the specialty restaurants, a 6 page wine list, a 4 page liquor list, and a 30 page spa catalog.

:lol: :lol: :lol: We aren't big drinkers, but we might be by the end of this cruise. :lol: :lol: :lol:

We never have traveled. Oh, maybe a trip up the coast to Solvang for 2 days, but never a "real vacation". This is a big splurge for us, so I am over the moon with excitement.

Between now and then I want to lose a few pounds so I can eat without guilt, and who knows, maybe take a dip in the pool, or hot tub.

Thank you to all who shared their cruise experiences with me and encouraged me to go for it.

Hi Janet, Congratulations! Book as many excursions as you can and you will not have to worry about gaining those ###'s. They usually keep you moving... and sign up for as many of the onboard activities as you can. Sometimes they have craft classes, dance classes, and trivia. I personally think it is mostly the alcohol that makes people gain. If I wanted a special drink if I sat down to do an activity, I order a sparkling water like Perrier or whatever they have.

08-19-2011, 05:07 PM

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Have a wonderful time...I'll be thinking about you! And please share the details with us when you get back. I especially hope you will tell us about the excursions you take. What cruise line are you on, and how many days?

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And what kind of clothes did you get for the trip? I'm sure no one insists on formal wear, but levis and boots are too far down to even think about, so what would be best? Good pant suits? Slacks and light blazers? Good, less than cocktail type dress for dinners? I'm talking older ladies, not 30 somethings who go traveling while "hunting" for two legged game.
Enquiring minds want to know. My sister and I have been discussing going on a cruise. We've already found a nice vet to board our cats.[/quote]

The dress code for Regent Seven Seas is "elegant casual"

What this means is that during the day shorts, sandals, jeans, baseball caps are acceptable.

After 6pm. they ask that men dress in collared shirts and slacks (sports coat is optional), and that ladies dress in a skirt/blouse, dress, or nice pantsuit. This code applies to the restaurant, lounge, club, and casino area. They do not have "formal nights" so formals and tuxes are not required. Of course suits, and cocktail dresses are acceptable. My husband and I are very casual people so a sport coat for him, and a dress for me is probably the most we will do.

Up on deck, or by the pool, or by the outdoor restaurants casual wear (jeans, shorts etc) are allowed 24 hrs. a day.

08-19-2011, 06:39 PM

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Thanks Craftybear for the tip about the apples and crackers. To be safe, we are thinking of getting the presciption motion sickness patches that a QB member recommended.

That might be a good idea. When my hubby went on a cruise with his parents my mother in law was in bed for the first day and a half sick sick sick. She had bought every motion sickness pill, patch, what have you. She knew she would need it and wanted to be prepared. It didn't help. But what did help her was when she finally went down and got the motion sickness pills they had on the boat.
So when we went on our first cruise together my hubby insisted that I didn't need to buy anything. I was so apprehensive. I get sick on swings, car rides, everything. When we got on the boat one of the first things he did was hunt down those special pills they had on the boat for me lol. They worked. Not sure what they are. He is convinced that it was something totally different then what you can buy since his mom was so sick and they made her SOOO much better when the other stuff didn't.

On a side note: I LOVED our cruise! We went as a homecoming trip when my husband came home from Iraq. It was wonderful. So much fun. And the all inclusive is very nice. Having almost everything already paid for makes you vacation easy. You don't have to worry about how quickly everything is adding up! I would go again in a heart beat! Congratulations and happy cruising!

We have been on a cruise to Alaska twice and I would go again...loved, loved it. As for motion sickness I heard you should go to the middle of the ship, where you're less likely to feel the rocking motion. Or, visit the top deck and look at the horizon. Getting some fresh air may help as well. I used the patch behind my ear, it worked very well. By the way, the doctors aboard ship are super nice. My husband had a little virus, our meds weren't working , one pill that the Dr. prescribed and he was all better. Just wished we had gone to sick bay sooner. This was on a cruise on the east coast to Canada.

08-20-2011, 08:11 AM

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That is awesome :) I gained 7 pounds on a cruise, but it was worth the pounds. hehe Have a great time!

08-30-2011, 05:35 PM

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I just finished a 7 day cruise. I have to say that my Husband and I were disappointed in the excursions in Juneau and Ketchecan. The guides were young college kids who were doing it for the summer and could have cared less. In Juneau, we did the glacier and gardens. You can do the glacier on your own. My family members that went with us went on a bus from the port. In Sitka, we did the walking historic tour and had a great guide. Ketchecan was such a short time that I would have just walked around. It was very rainy and cold. Whatever you decide to do, remember to always wear comfortable shoes what you would wear during cold wet weather of winter. I wished that I had taken my hiking boots to keep my feet dry and warm. Email me privately if you want any more scoop. I just did the cruise so it is very fresh in my mind.

08-30-2011, 06:28 PM

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Congratulations - you're going to have a great time.

06-24-2012, 10:38 AM

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Just wanted to update this post. We went on our Alaskan cruise and had a great time. We visited Ketchikan and went on a rain forest adventure excursion. Then on to Juneau where we took a double decker catamaran through Tracy Arm Fjord to see the Sawyer Glacier. On to Skagway where we took the White Pass Scenic Train. Next stop was Sitka where we went on a Sea Otter and Wildlife Adventure on another double decker catamaran. Last day we cruised by the Hubbard Glacier...so beautiful...magestic!

The ship was great. It is a small ship; 490 passengers max. It never felt crowded, never a long line, and the service was incredible. The food was very good which is high praise from me because I am a foodie and love to cook. The weather was great too. We saw orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, bald eagles, puffins, black bears, grizzly bear family (mom, dad, two cubs), and moose.

Alaska really is beautiful....such a great trip.

P.s. Skagway had a great quilt shop. The quilt shop in Sitka was pricey.