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Grand Alaska - June 21, 2014
We are set to go on this trip June 21. Is anyone planning to go on this date? We are really looking forward to seeing Alaska. It will be our fourth time to travel with Tauck. It would be great to make an introduction before the trip actually starts. Hope to hear from someone.
I do have a question about the Princess portion of the trip. Since this is a longer trip than we normally take, space is going to be a premium in our luggage. Will there be other dining options that won't require a jacket and tie for my husband? Also, are there laundry facilities on the ship that we can do our own laundry or is it just valet services?
I do have a question about the Princess portion of the trip. Since this is a longer trip than we normally take, space is going to be a premium in our luggage. Will there be other dining options that won't require a jacket and tie for my husband? Also, are there laundry facilities on the ship that we can do our own laundry or is it just valet services?
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Yes, laundry facilities are available on board the princess, and there are two designations of evening wear aboard Princess: Smart Casual and Formal.
Smart Casual Evenings:
Passengers dress as they would for a fine restaurant at home
Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies
Pants and open-neck shirts for men
Formal Evenings: (two)
Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for ladies
Tie and jacket, or suits for men
To save space, the men could just pack one jacket with matching tie, and pick a number of shirts and slacks that will both work with that jacket and work on their own, so they don't have to pack a specific shirt or slacks for the formal evenings. That's what I generally do, anyway, and it's worked for me in the past.
I hope this helps!
-Tim
I loved this tour. The tour has been changed somewhat from the year that I did it, but the scenery is magnificent. Being on the ship the last part of the tour gives you some time to relax. When you are cruising through Glacier Bay and if you are in a blacony room, then sit on your balcony, turn the television commentary up and just enjoy. If not find a location in a lounge or on deck to enjoy.
The best advice is to dress casually for the shore part and have layers. I was there in July so I am not sure how much cooler it might be for your tour. Also in looking through my photos, on one of the formal nights, we went to one of the ship's specialty restaurants. I wore a skirt and blouse, my friend wore black slacks and a blouse and a young man that we meet wore a jacket and tie. None in my group had "traditional formal wear" even though we saw others on the ship (not the tour) with tuxes and gowns.
You should have an unbelieveable experience. I was there in 2007 and every year my friend and I say that we want to go back. I would do it immediately except there are too many other places that I haven't seen yet.
RE: dress up nights. We are all in the same boat --literally. Who cares if you wear the same casual or formal wear 2 or 3 times. It's just for a couple of hours. Smile a lot: they won't even look at your clothes! Instead, save room for the jackets and rain gear... just in case. Jim
Hi J. Hale. What a nice celebratory trip for you all. You must be very proud of your granddaughter. Yes, I definitely agree that Tauck does their trips first class. We are very excited about the upcoming trip. If you would like to communicate before the trip, please email me @ cathywhoover@gmail.com. That would be great.