August 16, 2011 – 7 Night Alaska Sailing

[siburdue]

Just think after today 83 days Something I have been meaning to ask is there any pin traders here? I will not bring my whole collection but I will have alot to trade.

I guess I'm more of a collector than a trader. I'm going to go through my collection to see if there is anything that I can part with, lol.

 

[pops711]

I ran across this post and found it informative.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2727250

 

[mellers]

I ran across this post and found it informative.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2727250

Thanks!

 

[mellers]

Living Social (like Groupon) has a deal on Whistler Lodging--2 nights lodging for two in a 1-bedroom suite for $240, including a $50 credit to Hy's steakhouse and free wi-fi.

 

[Aby]

If anyone is keeping an eye out for sold out excursions, any new ones to report?

Can't believe that I can book in exactly 1 week! Thankfully we're on the west coast so I don't have to stay up late - but at 9:01 I'll be parked with my lists in hand ready to go.

Does anyone know what would be most important to book first? I would love to do dinner at Palo, but I have a feeling that that will be fully booked already. If not, I assume that's what I should go for first?

I want a specific whale watching tour in Juneau so I thought that should be next on my list. We also wanted to do one of the White Pass Train excursions in Skagway but I've read that they go fast too...I guess I'll just have to figure out which are most important to us and go from there

Aby

 

[G'sMaman]

If anyone is keeping an eye out for sold out excursions, any new ones to report?

Can't believe that I can book in exactly 1 week! Thankfully we're on the west coast so I don't have to stay up late - but at 9:01 I'll be parked with my lists in hand ready to go.

Does anyone know what would be most important to book first? I would love to do dinner at Palo, but I have a feeling that that will be fully booked already. If not, I assume that's what I should go for first?

I want a specific whale watching tour in Juneau so I thought that should be next on my list. We also wanted to do one of the White Pass Train excursions in Skagway but I've read that they go fast too...I guess I'll just have to figure out which are most important to us and go from there

Aby

Hi there - I know how nerve wracking the wait can be! I just checked for you and these excursions were sold out:

Juneau:
Disney Exclusive Glacier Dog Musher for a Day
Glacier View Bike and Hatchery
Juneau by Private Jeep
Private Boat - Salmon Fishing Charter
Whale Watching and Salmon Bake

Ketchikan:
Bear Country and Wildlife Expedition
Private Skiff – Touring by Sea

Skagway:
All Aboard Steam Train

The 3 Port Adventures were also showing up as not available -perhaps the booking window has closed. Not sure how many are in your party, but for a table for 2 at Palo, these times/dates were still available:

High Tea - Nothing Available
Brunch - Day 2 at 11:30 am (only one slot)

Dinner:

Day 1 > 6:30 - 8:30 pm (in 1/2 hour increments, 8:30 being the last time slot)
Day 2 > Nothing
Day 3 > 6:30 pm
Day 4 > 6 - 8:30 pm
Day 5 > 6 - 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm
Day 6 > 6 - 8:30 pm
Day 7 > 7 - 8:30 pm

I hope this helps! Good luck and I hope your excursions are still available.

 

[Aby]

Thank you!!!

Only one of the excursions I had on my list is sold out, but it was #2 on my list, so my first choices all seem to be available. Seems like a few Palo's to choose from too!

I appreciate you looking for me! I may ask someone to have a quick peek again the day before the booking window opens in case I have to do a bit of last minute shuffling!

Again, thanks a bunch!!

Aby

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Thank you!!!

Only one of the excursions I had on my list is sold out, but it was #2 on my list, so my first choices all seem to be available. Seems like a few Palo's to choose from too!

I appreciate you looking for me! I may ask someone to have a quick peek again the day before the booking window opens in case I have to do a bit of last minute shuffling!

Again, thanks a bunch!!

Aby

Don't worry about Palo too much. They will open up additional slots for the newbies that were held back from the previous groups. There will also be additional availability at sail time for those who couldn't book ahead of time.

That said, what Nick can see as available for Palo, is different from what I can see as a Silver. Perhaps what he can see is being held for the time being for the Plarinums and Golds? I guess only time will tell.

 

[mellers]

My stepmother-in-law, my half sister-in-law, and her husband came here for a surprise visit to the Seattle area, and my stepmother-in-law fell in the airport and broke her hip, so she is now in the hospital. We're going to stay in Seattle for a few days, and I am likely to be offline, so if there are new adds to the FE list, I'll take care of them when I get back. New adds will be added to the Pirate group, and all lists will close 6/18. Needless to say, no anniversary trip to Victoria.

 

[Aby]

Oh no Mellers! I'm so sorry that this has happened! Take care of your family and don't worry about us! So sorry you have to miss your anniversary trip - hopefully you can make it up at a later date.

Sending healing vibes to your stepmother-in-law and just general good vibes to you and the rest of your family. Take care!

Aby

 

[dkmjgal]

My stepmother-in-law, my half sister-in-law, and her husband came here for a surprise visit to the Seattle area, and my stepmother-in-law fell in the airport and broke her hip, so she is now in the hospital. We're going to stay in Seattle for a few days, and I am likely to be offline, so if there are new adds to the FE list, I'll take care of them when I get back. New adds will be added to the Pirate group, and all lists will close 6/18. Needless to say, no anniversary trip to Victoria.

Sorry to hear this. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly

 

[G'sMaman]

My stepmother-in-law, my half sister-in-law, and her husband came here for a surprise visit to the Seattle area, and my stepmother-in-law fell in the airport and broke her hip, so she is now in the hospital. We're going to stay in Seattle for a few days, and I am likely to be offline, so if there are new adds to the FE list, I'll take care of them when I get back. New adds will be added to the Pirate group, and all lists will close 6/18. Needless to say, no anniversary trip to Victoria.

So sorry to hear this! Hopefully, she has a speedy recovery. We'll be thinking of you and wishing the best for you and your family.

 

[kgsmith]

I'm so sorry to hear about your stepmother-in-law's accident. I hope her recovery goes very smoothly.

We will keep your family in our thoughts & prayers!

 

[pops711]

I'm sorry to hear about your stepmother-in-law!!!!! I hope she recovers quickly!!!!!!!!

My fam and I will keep your SMIL and your fam in our prayers!!!!!!!

 

[wisegal]

 

[MercoBear]

I'll be sending you and your family some good vibes.

 

[disneymath]

... thoughts, prayers and good wishes to your step-mother-in-law. Sorry about the change in plans for your Victoria trip ... hoepfully once things settle down you can arrange an alternate anniversary celebration.

 

[msnoble]

Sending healing vibes and thoughts to your family Mellars--hope your SMIL recovers quickly!

 

[msnoble]

Well, we finally settled on somewhere to stay in Vancouver pre-cruise. We decided to go with The Landis Hotel, which is the only hotel in town that has 2 bedroom suites (our kids are too big to share a bed, and we really like having a sitting area to decompress in after they go to sleep). It gets good reviews on TripAdvisor, and seems like it is in a pretty good location (easy cab ride to the Port). I was starting panic that we hadn't arranged something sooner--here on the Disboards it seems like folks have their plans settled so far in advance!

Now to figure out our flights...

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

Mellers, I will be thinking of you and praying for a quick recovery for your family. Take care!

MrsNoble it looks like you made a great choice with The Landis Hotel. Good luck with your airfare search!