Ditchdoc

Simple things ... bring your wine and cork screw with you. Open the bottle in your room and pour. Carry your glass to dinner if you like. The only down side is when your glass is empty.

Reservations made. Central Park Balcony.
Looking forward to not only exploring the ship and all it has to offer but also .... seeing it decorated for the holidays.
 

I am not sure about a ginger bread house making activity but some ships will have a gingerbread house TOWN set up at the entrance to Windjammer.
 

Lots of guests dress for the season. The main atrium will have a tree often seasonal music is played.
Many guest decorate their cabin door. Some more elaborate than others.
 

Last one
Skagway for for the White Pass Railroad
Icy Point Straight for the many whales in the area
Hubbard Glacier .... well ... for the Glacier
 
These are all standouts that you will remember and talk about for years to come.

I know its an on going debate of 'is it worth it' but even the lower price, it is over a thousand dollars for a week long cruise for two.
I just can not justify it. Especially when I think about what a thousand bucks could stock in my home bar.
Then there is Diamond plus that gets a couple 70 cocktails in a week .... that is typically more than enough for us.
If we get a little crazy, we might have to pay for a couple extra drinks one night but usually we are turning in drink credits at the end of the day for bottled water.
 

Some things children might enjoy ....
Skagway - White Pass & Yukon Route Railway - Adults and children alike will probably love this scene train ride - it is a one of a kind adventure
Icy Point Straight - Forget paying for whale watching - bring binoculars ... at times whales will surface right at the pier.
If you land tour ---
Denali - dog sled training center
Fairbanks - paddle wheel boat river trip
Any opportunity to ride the Alaska railroad

Agree .... these days, when going to MacDonald's can cost $30 for two or Ruth Chris at an average of $100+ per person ...... a top notch meal, eight courses, premium ingredients, wine, good service, live music, luxury atmosphere  ...... its a splurge .... but a nice one.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Reservations made. Central Park Balcony.
Looking forward to not only exploring the ship and all it has to offer but also .... seeing it decorated for the holidays.
 

Reservations made. Central Park Balcony.
Looking forward to not only exploring the ship and all it has to offer but also .... seeing it decorated for the holidays.
 

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

Probably a teen just being reckless.
 
Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
 
Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.

We have done a central park balcony and liked it. Its a nice view and allows you to people watch.
There was very talented acoustic guitar player that would play some evenings in central park and it was very nice to just sit on the balcony, listen, and enjoy a glass of wine.
All in all, I think central park is one of the most amazing things ever put on a ship.