Official May 17th Alaska Cruise Thread!

[JTN2005]

does anyone have any idea how much a cab would be to downtown Vancouver from the airport. We have 3 adults and 1 child.

Thanks in advance

 

[epicureangirl]

What time is everyone planning on showing up at the port for checkin on Tuesday?

Does anybody know when checkin starts?

Since I only just booked, the earliest check in I could take was 1:30 (which I did). I am wondering if I showed up earlier, even much earlier, if they would check me in or make me wait for hours? It's great having lunch when hardly anyone is there, the last DVC cruise I was on, the characters came around very early and there was no competition for their attention -- a real treat.

 

[epicureangirl]

does anyone have any idea how much a cab would be to downtown Vancouver from the airport. We have 3 adults and 1 child.

Thanks in advance

I was going to tell you $30, but this info is from another site:

"What does a taxi cost from Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver hotels?
Usually about $25 to $30. Travel time is about 30 minutes. If you arrive at YVR between the rush-hour times of 7AM to 9AM or between 3PM to 6PM, the rate and travel times will be slightly higher (45 minutes, and approx $30 to $40). "

I personally would be shocked if it took 45 minutes to get to Downtown from the Airport. And the number of passengers does not factor into the cost, but if your child is of an age where they need a car seat or booster, you might be a little snug in the back. There are often mini vans in the Airport taxi queue equipped for wheelchairs, you could try and flag one of those down (I don't believe there is any difference in the cost).

Cheers.

 

[JTN2005]

Thank you sooooooo much! I love this site!!

 

[jisom12]

What is the meet time on embarkation day at the Promenade Lounge? Post #74 (page 5) on this thread still has "?" for time.

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

What is the meet time on embarkation day at the Promenade Lounge? Post #74 (page 5) on this thread still has "?" for time.

3pm

 

[disneycruznrn]

Lollipop's Mom;

We plan to do Mt. Roberts Tram. I am not sure how to pm. Kind of new to these dis boards.

Oh, I see where to read my PMs. I may figure this out before my next cruise.

 

[epicureangirl]

Are there any other single parents/singles on this sailing? There are often some of the adult only stuff I want to attend (like the comedian and stuff) and I never go, because I feel so awkward just going in and sitting down at a show by myself.
I am fairly social, but can be shy at first - I can't walk into a large room of people where everyone is with someone, and just sit down and chat. I am hoping to catch some of these shows this time! Would be nice to have someone to go with!

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

 

[epicureangirl]

Oh I memorized that within 2 hours of getting it! LOL

Funny thing is - meg wanted a hint about her present, so I told her to decode this number 2420#### (the res number).
She had the phone out and was trying to match letters to the numbers and thought it really was a code I made up -she is still trying to 'decode' it. LOL

Sorry to drag up something from back in page 25 or so, but I have a lot of catching up to do on this thread. That is really funny, I can just picture my teenage daughter doing that and then spending 2 hours on google trying to figure it out.

 

[Disney Dreams]

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

I am not a mom or single in the honorary or real sense, but... I have a husband that sometimes doesn't like doing the same activities onboard as I do and we are completely comfortable with, "Meet you back here in two hours." If you enjoy doing cruise activities and such, maybe we could go explore together at various times.

- Dreams

 

[nicolemate]

I am an 'honorary' single mum this cruise, DH is busy working so I am going to be with my girls (6 and 14). I would love to do some grown-up stuff so keep me in mind. I see there is a meet up on departure day -- I will definitely try to be there.

Keep me in mind too, I am hoping my Mum will be in the room with my 9 month old baby after bed time so I can do some adult stuff so keep me in mind too.

I am finding it getting hard to keep this a secret from my 8 year old son, he is picking up on small things, like me talking about what things I want to see in Alaska.... only a few days left to keep it under wraps.

 

[epicureangirl]

I am not a mom or single in the honorary or real sense, but... I have a husband that sometimes doesn't like doing the same activities onboard as I do and we are completely comfortable with, "Meet you back here in two hours." If you enjoy doing cruise activities and such, maybe we could go explore together at various times.

- Dreams

I don't know how to add multiple quotes from you all, so just wondering ladies, is Lollipop's Mom, Disney Dreams and nicolemate going to be at the meet up on embarkation day? And kris3kid, will you be there?

From the thread it sounds like we have a really nice group of people to travel with!

 

[Tweedle Dees]

Just wanted to chime in & say I'm in for girls night out!
I've been too busy working this week to catch up with everyone & I am so looking forward to next week!

 

[kris3kid]

Yrs I will be at the meet up. I would love a girls night out, looking forward to meeting everyone.
I made a goal last year to save cans and bottles to pay for my dog sled excursion. I turned them in yesterday and I did it with $2.40 left over for another soda. We have lots of people at work that drink soda and bottled water. It was a real fun goal and I can't believe I made it.

Two days to go and I get to leave for our wonderful trip, I can't wait to meet everyone.
w

 

[nennewmom]

Did you book excursions for all 3 ports? We only book 2 out of the 3 ports, but now we're not sure if we should just go ahead and book the 3rd.

 

[Lollipop's Mom]

Epicure - my daughter is 15 adn there is another girl who is 16 on the cruise - I am going to pm you my daughter's fb info so your daughter and my daughter and the other girl can meet before hand.

I am up for girls night - I didn't get to see any of the adult shows last time because I didnt know anyone. Sounds silly, but I really want to see the adult hypnotist show -love those and they are good for a laugh! Lets all do that for sure!

and guess what I got today??

CONFIRMATION ON MAIN DINING!!!! WOOT!!!!!

 

[MontanaDJ]

So far, we only booked Skagway and Juneau, but I really want to do the Saxman village in Ketchikan...my son studied the Native Americans this year, and my daughter will next year and the Tlingits are one of the tribes...Still trying to get packed!

Just a few more days...I keep telling myself...I can get there...I can get there!

 

[nennewmom]

So far, we only booked Skagway and Juneau, but I really want to do the Saxman village in Ketchikan...my son studied the Native Americans this year, and my daughter will next year and the Tlingits are one of the tribes...Still trying to get packed!

Just a few more days...I keep telling myself...I can get there...I can get there!

We booked Skagway and Juneau too and haven't booked Ketchikan. With our main dining schedule and we don't get to Ketchikan until 12:30, I'm not sure what we do over there.

As for packing.....I haven't started yet.

 

[Disney Dreams]

So the plan: Be ahead of the game. Get everything needed by Wednesday and be packed by Friday. Spend Sat and Sun reading Alaska book and excited about trip!

Reality: Wasn't feeling well after work Tuesday. (No, I will not get sick! Not NOW.) Wednesday: officially admit that I'm sick. No energy to run around and buy winter jacket or hiking boots or extra pair of jeans (I CAN'T be sick! Nooooo!) Thursday: Should be shopping for final items and starting packing, but am at Dr's office. (PLEASE make me better! I can't be sick!!!) Today: Day 1 of antibiotics! (PLEASE WORK FAST!!!)

Not packed, still have to find somevthings for trip, and am supposed to "just rest." Fortunately, DH has been wonderful and is doing everything he can to help. If you have any spare pixie dust, please send it my way!

Oh, yeah, excursions: We have one booked in each port so we can see a little bit of Alaskan history or culture in each port

- Dreams (from the couch)

 

[nicolemate]

I don't know how to add multiple quotes from you all, so just wondering ladies, is Lollipop's Mom, Disney Dreams and nicolemate going to be at the meet up on embarkation day? And kris3kid, will you be there?

From the thread it sounds like we have a really nice group of people to travel with!

Hi All
We will be at the Meetup for sure
I am starting to organize all the kids stuff, it's kind of hard because my son Dante doesn't know we are going and I have never travelled with a 9 month old and trying to figure out what to pack for her is impossible, how many diapers, should I bring some food for her too? Does anyone know if you can borrow toys to bring to the room from the kids areas or books? or should I just pack a few things to keep her busy when we have some down time in the room.
Just found out we got switched to the Main dining we had to put a special request in as my son takes pain medication and doesn't really stay up much past 8pm as he is so tired from the drugs, he has a degenerative bone disease that is causing his hips, knees and some other joints to collapse. So this is pretty special vacation for him, we try and do something special for him a couple times a year because he will loose his ability to walk shortly.

I am getting super excited to get on the ship and see Mickey and Minny and all the princesses........

Nicole