Kathleen

We tend to lean towards 2. Semi Formal. Husband usually has suitcoat and tie and I will wear a nicer dress. I would refer to it as "wedding wear" if there was a thing!! Then, if there is time, we always get what we refer to as "our prom pictures" taken. We are both in our late 50s so it has become our inside joke.

@smokeybandit I am encouraged by that news.

We are on Quantum on the October 3 crossing from Vancouver to Hawaii. Lots of time to get this shaken out but it does raise concerns.

@twangsterthis is perfect. Exactly what I was hoping to know in advance. I love this blog and it’s because of the helpful contributors such as yourself. I will now start scheduling excursions!!!

I assume you are asking about the Mt Liamugia Rainforest Hike. Search it on you tube. You will find a video that gives you a good idea of the hike. By all accounts it is a strenuous hike that includes rock scrambling at times. Also when you search read some reviews as those also give you a good idea of the difficulty. I looked at the hike myself. My husband and I hike a good amount in the Smoky Mountains and are used to a good amount of elevation gain per mile. This hike is at the upper end of that. I am hesitant after reading some reviews as I don't like to hike at other's pace, so we may skip this. This is a clip of the hike that I found and there are more on you tube.

We took the tour with Royal Caribbean. We opted to do the small group one which was a max of 12 people. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable of the ruins as well as the flora and fauna. Many of the ruins are long travels from the port. This one is about 50-60 mins on nice CV maintained highways . The ruins themselves were fun to explore and learn from. So many times when they say ruins it’s just a few old structures. These were ruins of a well developed city/community from ages ago. Just a few photos of some of the ruins to give you an idea.

I am scheduled on the crossing from Vancouver to Hawaii October 3. I wonder what the impact will be. Now I’m getting worried!!

We were number 36 on Breezy Bay and this will give you an idea of how it’s located near the water. Can’t see much of the bed but gives you an idea

We really enjoyed the Chacchoben ruins in Costa Maya.

Booked I knew you had spoken of Hubbard Glacier often so I was hoping you might give advice. Thanks.

I am sailing Celebrity next year to Alaska and found there is a an excursion listed for Hubbard Glacier. Having done one other Alaskan cruise, it seemed our Glacier day was just that, viewing from the cruise ship. Has anyone ever does this and how it works. Confused! I’ve attached screenshots to explain the excursion listed.

But does that qualify of Trip Interruption if you were u nable to make a cruise because of it. Would travel insurance reimburse? I generally get RC insurance but really know so little. Having read a good amount on here I thought I'd inquire. Trawick does look promising price wise.

Thank you so much @WAAAYTOOO. It is just another couple so that helps greatly. Entertaining in the suite will be a great plus. It’s a 10 day cruise so we will be able to take plenty advantage of!

Fair enough

I’d edit that, but I got such a good chuckle from it!

We currently have on hold a Star Class suite and are sailing with friends who aren’t. Having sailed Star Class just one additional time, I had a few questions of what they may benefit from and I use that term lightly. First, I don’t expect they will be able to go to CK or the suite lounge but there are some things I was wondering. When we go to the shows, can the Genie add them along with us. I’d hate to have to sit separately. They have the dining package so that’s not an issue and I assume he can add them to our reservations for 4 people. Can they eat in the room with us? They have forgone purchasing the drink package thus far but I assume having bears in our room would be allowed since the refrigerator keeps stocked, or it was on our first Star Class sailing. Any of you had this experience? How was it for you.

and @SharlaIf you had already booked a NRD before the change in rules, does the old rule apply of FCC minus $100 to those bookings? I guess this new policy sweetens the pot for booking at First Cruise while sailing as it is usually only a $100 deposit. Thanks in advance for your answers and patience!!

On one of my cruises, under excursions, once you click on the date and locale, excursions from many different places are listed as this locale excursion. For example I had a Phillpsburg St. Martin excursion appear and list it as St Martin but once you click on it it is clearly an Alaskan excursion by description! This is happening in almost every stop.

Basically the only suite without suite lounge privileges is a Junior Suite.

Do you loose the whole deposit if at the time you cancel you reschedule (i guess that’s technically not a cancellation ) to a new date/time/ship?

You may test anytime Wednesday JUNE 29 until you board as long as you have your negative results ready! Ideally, I like to make sure I test the earliest I can which would mean Wednesday June 29.

Much Thanks!

Can the suite concierge reserve before we board. Is no, is it possible to visit the suite lounge upon boarding to have them place the reservations?

I have used mine as payment towards my cruise in the past. When you sign on to the website there are rewards you can select. We have selected both payment and OBC boxes at different times for cruises. For payment I always try to make sure I redeem 8-10 weeks before payment is due. When it shows up, my final payment is reduced by that amount. The redemption selection for this is $500 or less but to cash out $1000 you can choose $500 twice. Same for on board credit. You can select different amounts to satisfy the amount you prefer.

This brings such hope! Fingers crossed and thank you!