12thman

Good to know. Thanks!

For New Years do they do anything? This doesn't include Christmas but the sailing is more expensive then the week prior.

I've never done a holiday sailing, the cruise I'm looking at stops at Cococay does Royal have a fireworks show for New Years?

This first one is directly across the Seattle Center, that's where the Space Needle is located. To get to the port you'll need to book a shuttle. https://www.staypineapple.com/hotel-five-seattle-wa?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMB&utm_term=hf Next this one I've not stayed at but it's closer to the port https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/seahwhw-homewood-suites-seattle-downtown/?cid=&WT.mc_id= Another option is to check out some air bnb's city of Seattle limits them and I've never used that service anywhere. Another option is Trip Advisor. Hope that helps. I'm sure you'll enjoy the cruise especially if it's your first.

What's your budget for hotel? Seattle is very expensive in the downtown core. I live here and did the Ovation this past summer and was very disappointed with the ship and the itinerary, so much so we moved our two Alaska sailings from Seattle to Vancouver B.C. it's more expensive for me to travel to B.C. but the itinerary has Hubbard Glacier!!! That's what you see in Matt's video with all the ice surrounding the ship. Your not going to get that out of Seattle. Our first cruise with Royal was on Allure in a crown loft and we are hooked on the newest and best ships Royal has to offer except when it comes to Alaska. Alaska is different because you want to see outside as much as possible. The ship's entertainment was good on Ovation but I'm not going to miss it. We've never sailed on a older, smaller ship but we are very excited to be this time because of the itinerary. For us the itinerary is THE most important aspect of cruising Alaska. If you let me know what you budget is I'll give a few suggestions. Just beware Seattle has decided to cut the funding of police here and it had a huge effect on the number of police officers that have left and crime has soared. They don't respond right away unless it's life or death situation. If you get robbed expect to wait a long time for an officer to come and take your report. Seattle like many cities has a large homeless population and many live by tourists areas because they can panhandle and the city is very liberal and let's homeless camps pop up where ever. Even right across from the court house. The camp became such a problem that court employees had to be escorted from their cars to inside. There's many beautiful and wonderful places to see in Seattle just be careful.

With this new requirement would one be able to cancel their cruise for a full refund?

We are looking at that as well.

Came across this video of the construction at various stages. Interesting to watch.

Thanks!

@CruiseGusThanks for the information.

Port of call. Be there for 8 hours.

For first time you have no reference like we did so it maybe worthwhile. But don't except to see anything amazing, that's why I suggested the glacier and dog sled excursion. We haven't done it but it looks much better. Maybe do something with the salmon bake and something else. If it's your first time don't think you'll be disappointed. We had memories of how much larger and further out into the bay it was.

Mendenhall Glacier was okay it's receded so much it was a disappointment this past season. There's a picture of what it used to look like in the visitor center and that's what I remembered. The Salmon bake was very tasty and more than enough food for everyone. Maybe an excursion to a glacier would be better or the dog sled ride? Looking at doing that next year.

Anyone have suggestions for things to do in Puerto Rico that doesn't include water activities? We did the bus ride that went around Puerto Rico and found it very disappointing. Looking to put together a few places to go, maybe a Private Journeys tour. Thanks in advance!!

Any word what the Royal Theater is getting? Don't have twitter.

@tonyfsu21you got a star class upgrade!? From which category?

@jack_4321where did you find the photos?

Anyone know what insurance company sells travel insurance with coverage for 247 days? Allianz only covers 90 days max.

Serious question, does anyone know how to fill prescription overseas? I'm not able to get a year's supply before leaving only 3 months.

Were you stationed there? We were. Loved living there!

Yes it is I didn't read what's included as there's no way for me to go. Are you going?

Can you imagine how you would have to get your laundry done? That's not included!!

Thanks!

We need another cabin just for all the clothes we would bring!! Our entire closet!!