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    Parking at the Seattle port? Follow good advice!

    For those of you driving to Seattle: If you choose to pay for parking in advance, so you can save some money, you will come across the advice to drop off the family and luggage before parking, then to send just one person to retrieve the car. That is very good advice adn I recommend you...
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    On the ship in Alaska- what to wear.

    Take a closer look - that 'chilly' person is from FLORIDA. I doubt you will find anybody in Canada who is uncomfortable in what somebody from Florida calls chilly temperatures. You know how comfortable you are in different temperatures, so look at the forecast just before you pack and decide...
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    Views in San Fran. From the Wonder?

    The ship has not changed, and the city has not changed much, so why does it matter? There is only one cruise pier! If you will accept more from somebody who spent the night last year, Coit Tower is right in front of the bow - not really visible from the staterooms. You can see a little of the...
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    multiple questions???

    I don't mean any disrespect to Bear, but I say fly in the day before any time of the year! In the winter, storms in the north central or northeast US can cause delays for the entire country. Tropical cyclones can mess up flights to Florida in the summer and fall. And even in the spring you can...
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    Disney Wonder arriving at Victoria BC 06/24

    I was in Parrot Cay and didn't hear the horn - it is the one thing I really missed on this cruise. In the first picture you can see another cruise ship; it was the Sea Princess and it pulled out just as we docked. Looking at that ship through the Parrot Cay windows, having come straight to...
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    We have been home for about an hour, after several stops enroute. On the last night I spoke with Marci; we both agreed this was our favorite DCL itinerary so far. What did the rest of you think? I was glad to meet several of you, and sorry I did not meet all of you. I hope you all had a great...
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    There goes the family of the day!
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    I LOVE the Seattle terminal!

    We checked in a little while ago, and it was the easiest check-in I have had. They check your passports and ticket inside the door, and again up the escalator at security. Security seems about as fast as check-in, so I only had to wait for the kids club registration. And the terminal was...
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    DCL excursion canceled: lack of interest?

    If the DCL excursion was canceled, just book a carriage tour on your own, it will be a smaller carriage just for you and your family, will be cheaper, and to me it is just the right way to tour Victoria. Two companies offer tours, and both have good ratings. Google can help you find the companies.
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    I just took a look at the forecasts; be sure to pack a raincoat! Temperatures in Alaska look comfortable - lows in the mid-40s and highs close to 60. And the extended forecast is hopeful for our port days in Alaska. But you will get an introduction to real Seattle weather through Monday, and...
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    Grand Cayman scuba diving

    With kids under 10, just go snorkeling - but only if the youngest of the kids are totally comfortable in water deeper than they are tall. This way you can do the trip as a family. Otherwise some adult has to stay on shore with the kids who are too young to dive, and the kids old enough but...
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    Sea Day?

    A lot of people have complained about the Alaska itineraries, but in my mind every day of the cruise but one will be a sea day! We'll spend all day in Skagway, but on the other three port days we will only be in port half the day. The activities on sea days can be fun, the view from the fitness...
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    I wish they would do away with Formal Nights

    Shannon, I noticed your Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and I just have to ask: As one Marine to another, how often did you complain about having to get all dressed up for the Marine Corps Birthday or Mess Night? During my time in the Corps, those were the only two times per year when I had a reason...
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    questions about our cruise

    Just to be clear, that 12:30 to 1 is your PORT ARRIVAL TIME. Port arrival time does not necessarily mean boarding time, but if you are arriving after 12:30 you will probably board as soon as you finish checking in - which really just depends on how long the line is. As far as your itinerary...
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    Official Seattle information thread Updated 5/28/2014-Oso update

    For those who don't know Dick's, here are two important links: First is why you should eat there. And you may want to see the Dick's website and online menu.
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    Laurie, the forecast models are currently showing a good chance of sunshine for us, with highs in the mid 60s in Seattle and about 10 degrees cooler in Alaska. I hope that is cool enough for you! My daughter is graduating high school this weekend, but my son is supposed to be in school until...
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    Official Seattle information thread Updated 5/28/2014-Oso update

    Here's a third Washington state voice recommending against sitting around at the port. Bunless from Kirkland suggested the Pike Place Market, and I can second the suggestion. There are enough curiosities there to keep a child's attention, as well as a lot of nice little treats for sale. Going...
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    We need a good hotel near the World Cruise Center in LA

    I also stayed at, and can recommend, the Doubletree. It is a bit more expensive than the Crowne Plaza, and the "free" breakfast is only free on certain reservation types, but it is in a great location right next to the marina and views from the rooms are nice. I don't know about the Crowne...
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    I expect you will not have a problem wearing jeans in the main dining rooms. On formal night you may see everything from jeans and a button down shirt to a full tuxedo. But this only applies to the main dining rooms; try wearing jeans to Palo and you will NOT be seated. And I don't plan to...
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    June 18, 2012 WONDERs of Alaska

    I sure appreciate the offer, but I don't drink alcohol! Nine days to go! The extended forecasts for western Washington show very favorable weather, clouds and sun with highs in the low 60s. I hope we can avoid rain in Alaska! As far as whale watching, I am hoping for a groupon offer, but...




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