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CRUISE NEWS! Sapphire Princess Update: SodaGate, Accessibility, and Onboard Tips from Alaska

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👁️ 6K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 14:38
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Alaska · SpringFrom VancouverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you want a can of soda, you're going to have to pay for it. Doesn't matter what kind of package you have.

We are absolutely loving our cruise. We are sailing north. Yesterday we left Vancouver and the scenery has been spectacular.

This ship has not undergone the changes yet to really make it ADA compatible in all the areas of the ship.

They have had great music going on in lots of venues on board this ship. They're hitting it out of the ballpark.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Count on paying for canned soda regardless of package when budgeting for your cruise.
If you require an accessible cabin or use a scooter, be aware that Sapphire Princess may not be fully ADA compatible yet.
Let your room steward know if you need anything; they will take good care of you.
For Alaska cruises, bring layers as ships can be chillier due to frequent door openings.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding formal night schedulesOn northbound Alaska voyages from Vancouver, the first sea day is always the first formal night, and Glacier Bay departure is the second formal night.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the current soda policy on Sapphire Princess?
QHow accessible is Sapphire Princess for guests with mobility needs?
QWhat are the formal night schedules for Alaska itineraries?

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Hi there, this is Allison with Let’s Go! Travel Tips. We’re coming to you today from our Alaska cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess — and I’ve got a full update on how our experience is going so far! 🛳️❄️ Here’s what we’re covering in today’s video: 🥤 SodaGate Update – Despite earlier assurances, even guests with Plus and Premier packages are now being charged for canned soda onboard. We’re sharing exactly what we were told by staff and what that means for your cruise budget. ♿ Accessibility on Sapphire Princess – If you use a scooter or wheelchair, this ship has not yet been fully updated for ADA-style access. From high thresholds to non-automated doors, we’re giving you the honest rundown so you can plan accordingly. 📺 Muster & Medallion Tech Glitches – We had trouble completing the safety video, and even got locked out of our stateroom due to a medallion door issue. We’ll tell you how the crew handled it and what you should do if it happens to you. 🎶 Entertainment & Dining So Far – From Skywalkers to live music to a fabulous Crab Shack lunch, we’ll share what’s really standing out. Plus, tips on when formal nights happen during northbound Alaska sailings — and when to expect lobster night in the dining room! 🧥 Packing for Alaska – It’s chilly onboard and outdoors, and I’ll share what I’ve found most helpful (yes, I brought two coats!). Let us know in the comments what you love most about Alaska cruises, and don’t forget to subscribe so you can follow along with our daily videos and live sailaways all week long! Take really good care and God bless! Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis