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  1. I was able to get the discount after final payment.  JS were not selling well at the time.  It only lasted 2-3 days then it was gone.

    I had to call RC to get the discount.  They applied the savings as OBC because I had already paid the room in full.

    I have seen the discount offered over the years several times, but usually for interior or ocean view cabins and for only about $50-$100.

    Got lucky with this.  It pays to book early and check often for price changes.

  2. I do not recall the total cost.  I think they do a $39.99 a bag (the bag is one of those hotel laundry plastic bags, not very big) wash and fold deal once per room.  We had two rooms, that was $80.  When my wife and girls discovered the laundry service they used it two more times.  I ended up spending a lot more on laundry then I expected/planned/budgeted. 

    The plan was to wash land based clothes once on the ship.  

  3. Was on Allure for Hurricane Sandy.  Deck 7 at the forward stair well.  Last night was rough with ocean spray up to my balcony.  I did not get seasick, but the captain kept the ship into the wind and waves so there was no rolling of the ship only heaving bow to stern.  Felt like riding a roller coaster.

    Mariner on two days of stormy seas on deck 10 amidship with a good bit of roll forced me to get some sea sick pills.  I am prone to sea sickness, but not other forms of motion sickness. 

    Should be fine as most of my cruises have been.  Only twice did I have to see the purser for sea sick pills. 

  4. So this was at the Vancouver Airport US Customs Station on our way to Seattle following our cruise.  My wife was bringing up the rear when I presented the family to Agent Brown.  From her Judge Dread elevated seat she asked who the last person in our group was.  I replied my wife.  As I turned to confirm  Agent Brown, firmly but politely, told my wife to remove her hat and sunglasses.  I completed my turn just as my wife removed her sunglasses and gave Agent Brown the biggest eat poop look.  I have been on the receiving end of the look many times and instantly knew that Agent Brown was going to have to prove to my wife that the US Customs Service was not to be taken lightly.  "It seems there is a problem with your passport Mrs Stephens.  You and your family please follow me."  She led us into a glass room that she had to open with a key card, directing us to have a seat and wait while another agent investigated the problem.

    15 minutes later another agent used his key card to open the door and directed us out.  With the door open the agent yelled sarcastically, "Thank you Agent Brown!"

    Our flight was delayed for two hours.  I'm curtain that Agent Brown had our bags unloaded and searched or at least my wife's bags.

    My wife and I get a good laugh out of the situation today.  Not so much as it was happening.

    4 hours ago, 2Beeze said:

    My only question is something I think I may already know the answer to... was she talking to herself and maybe at him while in time out (aka the penalty box?!) ?

     

    No.  My wife knew that she had started the war of wills and was losing fast.

  5. More than once I fought with RCI booking over 2 person room verse 3-4 rooms when only booking for 2 people.  I have always won, but a supervisor has to get involved.  Not too long ago this never happened, but now many two person rooms are considered up to four even though they don't have anymore square footage.  I know it is about max profits, but I book early (often up to 2 years in advance) so I can get the rooms I want.

  6. 5 hours ago, 2Beeze said:

     

    As much as we enjoyed Vancouver, and it was a blast, it was not a great deal of fun flying in and flying out bc of passport issues

    My wife is not a morning person and neither is US Customs Agent Brown.  My wife and Agent Brown clashed over the look my wife gave her when Agent Brown told my wife to remove her hat and sunglasses, while declaring ourselves at the airport in Vancouver.  The entire family had to spend 15 minutes in the penalty box while Agent Brown investigated my wife's passport.  Yes, it is a glass holding area that only opens with a key card.

  7. We did the 3 day pre-cruise followed by the 7 day South Bound cruise from Seward  to Vancouver late July 2017.  Fairbanks two days with Gold Dredge visit, River Cruise, Train ride to Denali,  Tour of Denali, Bus ride to Seward.   Liked the hotel in Fairbanks.  The Gold Dredge and River Cruise in Fairbanks had great production value and exceeded my expectation.  Museum of the North at UofA Fairbanks is well worth it.  The train ride from Fairbanks to Denali was 1st class with a great fresh cooked breakfast.   Did not like the Hotel in Denali.    The long bus tour of Denali was great, but long.  Bus ride from Denali to Seward was long with a stop in Anchorage for lunch on your own.

    Radiance was great. We had a JS port side amidship with adjoining ocean view for the DD's.  The balcony partition was a solid bulkhead and could not be opened. Great ship, service, food, outings.  

  8. FYI, If you need "motion sickness pills"  just go to the pursuer's desk and ask.  They will give you some a no charge.  

    51 minutes ago, coneyraven said:

    I did notice a vending machine outside the medical facilities with single doses of things like ibuprofen and such..... so, I would assume that you can at least access that 24/7 if the need arises.

    Good to know.  Thanks.

  9. 6 hours ago, 2Beeze said:

    To be sure of the details here ..... do you mean that you get points for the days you do the land portion (in addition to the cruise days).  

    In 2017 booked a JS for 7 day south bound Alaska cruise on Radiance along with a 3 day land tour prior to the cruise.  We received 20 cruise points for the trip. 

    Note we did not receive any up grade in travel or accommodation on the land tour portion of the trip. 

    It was a great trip and a great way to celebrate 25 years of marriage!  Even renewed our vows on the ship with the Hubbard Glacier as a back drop.

  10. Hope someone will let us know of any changes.  We sail in June on HS.  We have a cabana on Chill Island. The price I paid was over double the old cabana prices ($200) and about half of what is being charged today.   If there is no Cooked to Order Lunch, mats or snorkel gear I will find it hard to justify the nearly $500 cost.

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