ncnickel Posted April 18, 2022 Report Posted April 18, 2022 Hey! My partner and I just booked our May 2023 Alaska cruise from Vancouver to Seattle on the Ovation of the Seas. Thought I would start a roll call (and hope that there are not any other Pandemic cancellations). khynzelman and QueenUrsula 2 Quote
JKil Posted June 1, 2022 Report Posted June 1, 2022 We have booked this cruise too for our honeymoon next May! Very excited! This is our first cruise and we are really looking forward to it. ncnickel 1 Quote
KevinK Posted July 7, 2022 Report Posted July 7, 2022 Booked 8 days Ovation of the Seas for 5-11 sail from Vancouver to Alaska. Looking forward to it... Quote
ncnickel Posted July 31, 2022 Author Report Posted July 31, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 10:00 AM, JKil said: We have booked this cruise too for our honeymoon next May! Very excited! This is our first cruise and we are really looking forward to it. We had our first cruise Feb of 2020 on Oasis. We had so much fun! I hope that your first cruise is as lovely as ours was. Happy Honeymoon!!! :) Quote
QueenUrsula Posted September 4, 2022 Report Posted September 4, 2022 Hello! My husband and I booked this cruise to celebrate our 35th anniversary. We can't wait to see Alaska! KevinK 1 Quote
Aron_Ross Posted September 15, 2022 Report Posted September 15, 2022 I was just about to book the May 11th 2023 Radiance (first Alaska cruise btw) until I saw this Ovation sailing. I know a Radiance class ship can't compare to a Quantum, but how do you all feel about the itinerary on this sailing? I noticed the itinerary difference is Radiance goes through Icy Straight Point, Hubbard and the Inside Passage. They both go to Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan with Ovation adding Sitka. Quote
Aron_Ross Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 Made the final decision this week, my girlfriend and I booked this cruise to celebrate our anniversary and her birthday! This will be our 1st Alaska cruise. Let the countdown begin!! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
KevinK Posted October 3, 2022 Report Posted October 3, 2022 Have any of you plan any Excursions yet? So far, I booked thru RC for White Pass Railroad in Skagway. Planning to book Tour Shuttle Bus: Mendenhall glacier & Cables Car: Mount Roberts Tramway When we arrive in Juneau. Any other suggestion, as this will be my first time in Alaska with a group of 5 people. Thanks, Quote
new2cruzing Posted October 10, 2022 Report Posted October 10, 2022 Can anyone share the lowest unobstructed balcony room rate they've found so far? Hoping we can find something within our budget for this sailing. Thanks in advance. Quote
Berdjm Posted November 10, 2022 Report Posted November 10, 2022 I just booked too! So excited for this one. Our room came down to 1300pp for the balcony. new2cruzing 1 Quote
Sonnyr Posted December 13, 2022 Report Posted December 13, 2022 My husband and I booked this cruise for May. Really excited for it. I wanted to figure out the excursions. Does anyone know anything about the excursions. Can I get something at the ports rather than thru the Cruise line? Quote
Berdjm Posted December 14, 2022 Report Posted December 14, 2022 I saw a load of cool informative videos on YouTube and used them as a guide for myself. I ended up booking the white pass railway for Skagway and the Misty Fjord exploration for Ketchikan. I'm very tempted to do a helicopter ride to a glacier but I'm not sure its worth the 500+ price. Good luck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FpD6P5v3Og https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTGzqZfsWyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqvh6slJIl0 Quote
new2cruzing Posted January 27, 2023 Report Posted January 27, 2023 We just booked for this sailing too and am so amped! 2nd time on OTS to Alaska but 1st in Ketchikan. Booking our excursions via 3rd party sites to save some money, especially on whale watching tours in Juneau! Berdjm 1 Quote
Berdjm Posted February 1, 2023 Report Posted February 1, 2023 May I ask where you booked the one in Juneau? I originally wanted to do the helicopter tour, but for the price I could probably book another cruise :D Quote
new2cruzing Posted February 2, 2023 Report Posted February 2, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 8:38 AM, Berdjm said: May I ask where you booked the one in Juneau? I originally wanted to do the helicopter tour, but for the price I could probably book another cruise I booked via GetYourGuide.com . Hope that helps! Sonnyr 1 Quote
KevinK Posted February 14, 2023 Report Posted February 14, 2023 Hi all, 86 more days to go before our Alaska sailing. Have any of you booked any Shore Excursions? The only excursions I booked thru RC is Day 5 @ Skagway - White Pass Scenic Railway Interest in the Goldbelt Tram on Day 4 @ Juneau, but will buy the ticket once we get there. But I would mostly likely book a Juneau City & Mendenhall Glacier Tour thru a 3rd party. The rest of the other days I haven't decided yet. What are other planning to do? Shared the though? Any suggestion? Thanks, Quote
meldxb_2000 Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 Hello My wife and I are so looking forward to this cruise, we got an Deck 3 Ocean View room but hping to bid for a balcony. Yet to book excursions and looking at the White Pass Scenic railway and the Juneau cable car, anyone recommend booking on arrival from third parties at destination or go with RCL? We are doing a 2 day pre cruise stay in Vancouver and Seattle, any hotels you can recommend downtown in both? We don't plan to rent a car so prefer a central location. Thanks Quote
KevinK Posted March 30, 2023 Report Posted March 30, 2023 You can reserve Spectra's Cabaret now. Quote
new2cruzing Posted April 5, 2023 Report Posted April 5, 2023 Hi all, just noticed they updated the MDR menus this morning in the app and there isn't a Royal night with lobster. All of the themed night menus are there, and I see a Taste of the USA which is I haven't heard mentioned before. I hope it's wrong or we would be losing out on at least 1 free lobster tail, we'll see. Quote
KevinK Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 On 4/5/2023 at 8:41 AM, new2cruzing said: Hi all, just noticed they updated the MDR menus this morning in the app and there isn't a Royal night with lobster. All of the themed night menus are there, and I see a Taste of the USA which is I haven't heard mentioned before. I hope it's wrong or we would be losing out on at least 1 free lobster tail, we'll see. I am sure they will update the menu again. As you see, there's no dinner menu on Day 8. Since this is a 8 nights cruise. Quote
new2cruzing Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 18 minutes ago, KevinK said: I am sure they will update the menu again. As you see, there's no dinner menu on Day 8. Since this is a 8 nights cruise. Thanks for pointing that out, KevinK. I checked and I guess my count of days on the calendar is matching RCCL's "fuzzy math" after looking at their package pricing for too long . Quote
new2cruzing Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 On 2/14/2023 at 7:28 AM, KevinK said: Hi all, 86 more days to go before our Alaska sailing. Have any of you booked any Shore Excursions? The only excursions I booked thru RC is Day 5 @ Skagway - White Pass Scenic Railway Interest in the Goldbelt Tram on Day 4 @ Juneau, but will buy the ticket once we get there. But I would mostly likely book a Juneau City & Mendenhall Glacier Tour thru a 3rd party. The rest of the other days I haven't decided yet. What are other planning to do? Shared the though? Any suggestion? Thanks, We booked the Ketchikan Duck Tour on Day 7 and saved $20 each via Tripadvisor. Quote
KevinK Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 20 minutes ago, new2cruzing said: Thanks for pointing that out, KevinK. I checked and I guess my count of days on the calendar is matching RCCL's "fuzzy math" after looking at their package pricing for too long . 34 more days to go............ new2cruzing 1 Quote
KevinK Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, new2cruzing said: We booked the Ketchikan Duck Tour on Day 7 and saved $20 each via Tripadvisor. so u paying for $51 each? I am looking at the Ketchikan tour also 5-17 Wednesday. Their direct site is $71 each. What time did you book your? I am thinking maybe 10:30am. Quote
new2cruzing Posted April 7, 2023 Report Posted April 7, 2023 15 minutes ago, KevinK said: so u paying for $51 each? I am looking at the Ketchikan tour also 5-17 Wednesday. Their direct site is $71 each. What time did you book your? I am thinking maybe 10:30am. Sorry, meant to say we booked 2 months ago at $69 a person vs. RCL's $89. Ours is at 10AM. Quote
KevinK Posted April 11, 2023 Report Posted April 11, 2023 Documents and Luggage tag is out. You can print them out... Quote
JKil Posted April 12, 2023 Report Posted April 12, 2023 Has anyone else got confirmation of their Royal Up upgrade? We got ours yesterday. As mentioned previously we got married a couple of weeks ago and have booked this cruise for our honeymoon along with a few nights in Vancouver beforehand and Seattle after. Getting very excited now! WAAAYTOOO and KevinK 2 Quote
Aron_Ross Posted April 26, 2023 Report Posted April 26, 2023 On 4/12/2023 at 8:20 AM, JKil said: Has anyone else got confirmation of their Royal Up upgrade? We got ours yesterday. As mentioned previously we got married a couple of weeks ago and have booked this cruise for our honeymoon along with a few nights in Vancouver beforehand and Seattle after. Getting very excited now! Two weeks away tomorrow, can't wait!! Congrats on your marriage! This will be our 10 year anniversary/her bday cruise. I would love to Royal Up to a balcony since we are in a virtual interior. I just fear they will stick us in an undesirable area. Quote
KevinK Posted May 1, 2023 Report Posted May 1, 2023 Just got off Anthem of the seas this morning. Now I have to wait another 10 days to sailed on Ovation. Can't wait.. Quote
KevinK Posted May 2, 2023 Report Posted May 2, 2023 Have anyone start packing yet? What kind clothes u plan to pack? I am thinking Jean and long sleeve and one hoodie.. Since I think the weather should be around 40's to 50's. Anyone? Quote
KevinK Posted May 2, 2023 Report Posted May 2, 2023 For this cruise, I know embarkation is at 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada. Do any of you know the disembarkation port is? Is it Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 W Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119 Quote
Berdjm Posted May 2, 2023 Report Posted May 2, 2023 Bring one of those puffer jackets if you have it. Thin, light, warm, and doesn't take up space. And yes that is the correct terminal. Quote
new2cruzing Posted May 3, 2023 Report Posted May 3, 2023 On 5/2/2023 at 9:45 AM, KevinK said: For this cruise, I know embarkation is at 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada. Do any of you know the disembarkation port is? Is it Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91, 2001 W Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119 Yes, both Ovation and Quantum are homeported from Smith Cove Pier 91 for the summer AK season. Quote
KevinK Posted May 3, 2023 Report Posted May 3, 2023 54 minutes ago, new2cruzing said: Yes, both Ovation and Quantum are homeported from Smith Cove Pier 91 for the summer AK season. Thanks Quote
KevinK Posted May 4, 2023 Report Posted May 4, 2023 7 more days to go... Berdjm and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote
Berdjm Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 Does anyone know if I can use uber from the airport to the cruise terminal? I really don't want to get any Canadian currency lol. Quote
KevinK Posted May 6, 2023 Report Posted May 6, 2023 Once I laded to Vancouver, I am planning to Uber to my hotel. I am tagging along with this.. 3 hours ago, Berdjm said: Does anyone know if I can use uber from the airport to the cruise terminal? I really don't want to get any Canadian currency lol. Quote
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