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I was wondering if anyone had any idea how DCL was going to handle the last night of the Alaska cruises since we will be in Victoria? I really don't want to miss the show and dinner. I know it's probably wishful thinking but.......they could offer matinee performances of the show and actually switch lunch and dinner around. They could make two lunch seatings and then have an open dinner. What do you all think? Has DCL ever had a planned port the last night like this before? If so, what did they do? If it comes down to it we will probably skip Victoria and stay on the ship.
Any one have any thoughts on this?
I've been wondering the same thing. I'm glad to get the chance to be in Victoria, but just from 6:30pm-10:30pm? I like it because it gives us a second day at sea, but as you say, the traditional last-night activities will be crazy. I would just stay on board, but my nephew lives in Victoria and I want to meet him for dinner. My cruise isn't until July 30, so I'm hoping to hear from others what they do. When is your cruise?
I don't have firm info one way or the other, but normally, when a ship is in port late (or overnight), the onboard schedule proceeds as usual. It's up to the passengers to set personal priorities.
Victoria is essentially a throwaway visit, created by U.S. maritime law. A non-US flag vessel (DCL is Bahamian flag) cannot depart and return to the same U.S. port of embarkation without calling on at least one foreign port. The 2012 Alaska itineraries that begin and end in Seattle must visit Canada at some point.
The late hour of the visit is simply a measure of the time it takes to sail from Ketchikan to Seattle.
I expect far fewer than the normal number of guests to go ashore in Victoria. Not only is the time short and hour inconvenient, but they'll have to go through Canadian customs when they hit the pier.
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Victoria is a very beautiful city. Take it in from the ship if you can't get off.
I don't know if i would feel safe touring it at night alone. Like any city, there are problems in the evening.
Right now, they are getting dumped on with some major rain. Been a crazy year for weather in Canada.
Let us know what happens.
I have been 50/50 on this as well. I really want to get off as Victoria seems beautiful but can you do justice in such a short period and in the evening?
What show do you guys think is showing? I got a list of shows from DCL but no order or days, they say they don't know yet. I am assuming it will be remember the magic? If so maybe I can deal will skipping that but I wander (no pun intended) what dinner it is?
I need to try and find past navigator's and see what the farewell set up was like. I still think it may be worth skipping and heading to cabanas (no beach blanket...ok I have never been on the Wonder so forgive me I am confused)..
Laurie I am on the June 11th So I will let you know for sure!
Dave - thanks. I forgot about customs as well. This makes me lean a little more towards no as it is such a short time period and it is in the evening!
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Thanks, Mary, it would be great if you can post when you get back to let us know how it goes. The other thing I'm wondering about that day is if Palo will have brunch that day-- will they treat it as a Sea Day or as a Port Day?
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but.......they could offer matinee performances of the show and actually switch lunch and dinner around. They could make two lunch seatings and then have an open dinner. What do you all think? Has DCL ever had a planned port the last night like this before? If so, what did they do? If it comes down to it we will probably skip Victoria and stay on the ship. 
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