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G'day Den, many of the crew had done the Alaska run last year and said it was the best of all the cruises she does. Am now thinking that maybe we should think about it as it sounds so good. The executive sous chef was from Vancover but is resident in Jamacia for tax purposes. :)
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G;day Steve, same ship we went on, if you want any info on the best accomodation give me a yell.:eek:
John,
I would really recommend doing a cruise to Alaska, as the scenery and wildlife is amazing.
If you go to Juneau I would 100% suggest you book a whaling trip with Captain Larry, as it is the best excursion I have ever done on any of the cruises I have been on. He has a relatively small and very fast boat, and always seems to find the Orcas, and we spent much of the day following 2 family pods. Judging by the feedback from passengers who had gone on a trip organised by the cruise line our experience was infinitely better.
His web site is www.orcaenterprises.com and I would suggest that you contact him as soon as you have booked your cruise.
Regards
Ian
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Morning John,
A few of my mates have done the Alaska trip. They all loved it. The wife keeps after me to go, but we lived in Prince Rupert for years, so really have seen much of that area.
If you decide on it, spend some extra time on the Island, its worth it. You will find a berth here mate.
Den.
G'day Den and Pensennis, thanks for thta bit of info, will certainly keep it in mind as I am keen on trying thata run having heard so much about it.:)
Hi John: I am a former "blood" who travelled many times on the Cunard ships including the old Queen Mary.
I enjoyed reading your review of the Rhapsody of the Seas. My husband and I have taken a few cruises lately with Royal Caribbean and we have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them. I noticed your comment about having paid for your gratuities in with the price of the cruise and that you were issued envelopes on the last night of the cruise. Along with the envelopes, there should have been sheets of vouchers (one for each of the four crew members mentioned). The vouchers, for which you paid in advance, are given to the crew members in the envelopes provided. I just thought I would let you know that this is their system of paying out the grats for which you have already paid.
By the way, do take the Alaska cruise -- it is superb. Happy sailing :)
Cheers, Marion
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G'day Marion, thanks for that bit of advice, I will kep it in mind as I will sail with R.C. again. Intend to get to the Alaska cruise as soon as I can, had so many great reviews about it. :)
John if you do the cruise, dont forget my offer.Quote:
Originally Posted by happy daze john in oz
Den.
Thanks DEn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Den
Glad you enjoyed the trip John, and I agree with David. In the Caribean some of the Islands are starting to look more like the third world, May not sound as glam, but a Medi cruise is a better bet now. Cheers From the ever sundrenched North east, Albi