Aron_Ross Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Hello all, Sailing to Alaska on May 11th and it will be mine and my girlfriend's first time...we are super excited! Just want to confirm if North Star is free on port days and a charge on sea days? DDaley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 yes free on port days and about $19 on a sea day. I highly recommend paying the charge to do it on a sea day. it was worth it out on the open water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron_Ross Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 Ok that was my next question. I would think a port day would be better since there is more to see, but I will take your word for it. So on port days it's just first come first served with or without reservations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, Aron_Ross said: Ok that was my next question. I would think a port day would be better since there is more to see, but I will take your word for it. So on port days it's just first come first served with or without reservations? Yeah i think so. I only did it on a sea day, so i know you need a res for that. and the other unappealing thing about the port day was that the Northstar didn't seem to do the full swing like it did over the water. So it's a reduced experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatyBoaty Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 On port days it just goes up and down over the ship. On sea days it goes over each side too - it's pretty incredible! People wave at you from their balconies Vlad and Cactus527 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron_Ross Posted April 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 WOW! Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely convinced now...ha ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter D Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 On port days, the Northstar goes straight up and then down. One thing about that is it actually goes higher than it does when it swing out over water so the view of a port is quite cool. I have done the over water experience, but not since they began charging for it and I would not personally pay for it. I think the length of the experience is about the same. When it goes straight up, it stays up there for a few minutes. Aron_Ross and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted April 13, 2023 Report Share Posted April 13, 2023 1 hour ago, FloatyBoaty said: On port days it just goes up and down over the ship. On sea days it goes over each side too - it's pretty incredible! People wave at you from their balconies yes! Aron_Ross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Waters Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 I'm on Ovation in June and want to do North Star; I don't have a preference about doing it in port or at sea. One of my friends wants to do it at sea but in the app it's showing that it's sold out. I'm wondering if it's really sold out or are we only able to book it when we're on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Southern Waters said: I'm on Ovation in June and want to do North Star; I don't have a preference about doing it in port or at sea. One of my friends wants to do it at sea but in the app it's showing that it's sold out. I'm wondering if it's really sold out or are we only able to book it when we're on board? They sell a lot of the slots online and then some people might cancel. Unlike show and dining reservations, they aren't holding back times. So it's going to be a 50/50 chance they may have available times. Southern Waters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Waters Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 18 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: They sell a lot of the slots online and then some people might cancel. Unlike show and dining reservations, they aren't holding back times. So it's going to be a 50/50 chance they may have available I frequently look at the excursions offered for my cruise, checking prices, etc. and I've never seen North Star there. For future reference, where in the app do you go to book it? Nevermind, I guess in the activities tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 North Star shows up under Onboard Activities in the cruise planner Southern Waters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 You can't go wrong with port or sea day. It's a great experience to be so high up and looking at the ship, or port, etc. We did ours on Anthem in Port Canaveral during sunset and highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2cruzing Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 FYI, you can reserve the free port day slots once onboard and connected to the ship's wifi. You don't need an internet package for this. I did that on Ovation last year and will do it again in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 We had the pleasure of riding NorthStar for free in port in Aruba (Odyssey) and Skagway, Alaska (Quantum) last year. Spectacular views in both ports! Reserve in the app once connected to the Ship's Wi-Fi. As mentioned, app is free to use. No paid internet package required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUFAN Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 We are on the Quantum in June and the slots are already sold out. May just try it during port stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterScott22 Posted April 22, 2023 Report Share Posted April 22, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 5:51 PM, Aron_Ross said: Ok that was my next question. I would think a port day would be better since there is more to see, but I will take your word for it. So on port days it's just first come first served with or without reservations? Just depends on where the ship is, might be worth it on a sea day. Many times in you will be in areas of Alaska that is still plenty to see even though you are not in port. That was taken during a "sea day". Aron_Ross and SPS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron_Ross Posted April 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 4/21/2023 at 4:43 AM, Ampurp85 said: They sell a lot of the slots online and then some people might cancel. Unlike show and dining reservations, they aren't holding back times. So it's going to be a 50/50 chance they may have available times. I guess I blew it! I thought you had to reserve North Star once on the ship. I didn't realize until later that you could book it in ACTIVITIES online. Perhaps it might be worth a shot to be placed on a cancelation list once we board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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