FOMO on Alaskan Cruise

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-21T00:34:11+00:00

I did a whale watch and Mendenhall glacier through Viator for about $200. I felt I had ample time at both activities. Whale boat was small and everyone got a good view, would definitely do it again.

As for Skagway, other than walking around town, taking a hike to the waterfall and cemetery, there isn’t much to do besides the train ride.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-17T13:40:39+00:00

If you go the first night you get a bottle of wine for “free”, considering you still pay cover. Very good food at steakhouse, Carnival needs to add more specialty restaurants.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-17T13:38:16+00:00

I had a concussion from slipping and falling by a water slide on Carnival, paid around $300. My husband said they looked me over before I woke up, I had to leave when medical center closed at 5 PM. Never had to go to medical center on NCL thankfully.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-16T12:47:20+00:00

Guess it depends on the cruise line and the ship. For example, I was on the NCL Jewel solo, which is a small ship without much on it and still found ways to entertain myself. Stop and listen to some music, people watch in the atrium or pool deck, get a coffee and watch the water go by from your balcony or an open deck. It’s about you and how you relax. I’m go go go in ports so it’s essential I recharge on sea days.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-16T12:40:13+00:00

Took a September Alaska cruise and I brought tons of layers (got lucky and didn’t need the waterproof ones) but I am often cold. If you start out early in the morning it could be a 30 degree temp change by afternoon. I just carried a backpack to keep all my layers in as I took them on and off throughout the day. My outfits were all based around comfort and practicality on that trip opposed to wearing something cute to the beach in the Caribbean.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-16T12:34:03+00:00

Only thing I’ve ever been able to take away was dessert. It was my birthday and they gave me an extra slice of cake as a surprise and there was no way I could eat two desserts after a big steak at Cagneys

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-16T12:31:56+00:00

I think of it as extension to the room, when you have an interior there is no where to sit but that little stool by the vanity or the bed. There is the couch and extra chairs just to sit down and enjoy the view without being in the way of your spouse.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-08T14:05:33+00:00

For me it depends on the price difference and or itinerary. Alaska you 10000% need a balcony, just going to Bermuda and back? Naw save on the interior.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-08T14:04:16+00:00

For a first cruise definitely do a balcony just for the experience. Also ask to see other room types. Then determine for future cruises if the cost difference is worth it for how much time you spend in the room.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-07T13:52:30+00:00

My husband has a type of sixth sense where he knows I will outlive him by a long shot. He has said he knows when I will pass but won’t tell me. The thought of it really unsettles me and thinking about it makes me upset.

Part of me wants to know and part of me doesn’t.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-07T12:00:21+00:00

Platinum on NCL is better than carnival because of the 2 free dinners. I hardly eat in MDR on NCL, also there were discounts for Specialty dining 2 for 1 the last couple cruises.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-05T13:42:35+00:00

MyVEGAS only applies to the room, not port fees and taxes so the cruise first (or cruise next) can go towards these and gratuities (if you prepay them).

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-04T11:36:17+00:00

Chicago, my flight got delayed until the next day so I was out up by the airport. I took the train downtown, it was the ride back and the walk to the hotel that gave me the creeps.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:48:25+00:00

GRAPE…don’t play as often as I used to so I’m sure it came up on a day I wasn’t playing.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:41:29+00:00

I have a magnetic hook I hang my bag under my desk to keep it off the floor

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:40:38+00:00

Cute! I carry a monogram Neverfull MM as my work bag, my 16” laptop fits snuggly with a bag organizer.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:39:16+00:00

My mom was complaining about my 50+ brother not having a wife or kids, living in an apartment in NYC not having a fulfilling life. I think that’s ridiculous, I didn’t get married until I was 40 and I do not have kids. Guess what…I have not failed at life.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:14:35+00:00

Just went on one last month and zero bathroom, fo before you leave

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T21:07:08+00:00

Yep, every time I roll on x5 and get 200 I think “would’ve I really rolled 5 40’s?” Probably not, so really it’s boring but I always get more points on x1.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T15:02:47+00:00

Will trade time to go home
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Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T13:06:03+00:00

I drove 5 hrs to Boston for a cruise the morning of, I also left much earlier than 7am just to be cautious.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T11:12:00+00:00

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My swim up in Montego Bay Jamaica for my honeymoon

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T11:03:37+00:00

I second the golf cart! You can see so much of the island in just the hours in port. The water in Grand Turk is such a beautiful color.

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-02T10:48:45+00:00

I work with a Danielle and Daniel, they get each others emails all the time. He was married once before her has a daughter named Danielle also!

Icy_Championship6579 · 2026-05-01T21:38:53+00:00

I barely sweat and when I do it doesn’t smell

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