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Originally Posted by 784caroline
DId you check the typical weather for the time of year you are planning this cruise?? I ask this for I would NEVER book a Glacier Helicopter tour for an alaska cruise (even in July) before hand because the weather is so unpredictable. It could be raining, foggy and they could still be flying..and I dont know about you but even though I would be disappointed about missing the glacier landing, I would not want to fly in that type of weather. The same would apply for the areas you are going to especially if you are going into rain forrests for the zip line.
AS for cancelling a tour, I would check the policy of Holland America before you book such a tour. WE travel Celebrity and their brochure states that Deposit adn refund policies for tour excursions "VARY". PLease consult your travel agent for details. NOw if that isnt open ended ..it tells you nothing!
WE almost always book a tour once off the ship but we are careful also. Im not sure how we would handle a trip into the forrest ..an area off the beaten path...but i can tell you if it were more than 1 hour away from the port we most likely would not book on our own....unless it was with a recognized licensed tour agency that we found on-line-----not with someone selling a tour on the dock.
By your post you sound like you are not convinced that you absolutey need to do this particular tour. That being the case i would not book now but take a wait and see attitude.
Good luck
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We've been on many, many cruises and rarely book an excursion on the ship.
I usually go on line and decide what I want to do, if anything, at each port.
Then I look for reviews about these excursions. When we dock I've always been able to get whatever excursion I want, sometimes the exact same excursion they were selling onboard, for way less money.
I also probably would not book something like the jungle tour or other excursions where we might miss the departure of the ship. These you're better off spending the extra bucks and booking on the ship. You have to use good judgement.
I would not expect a refund if I changed my mind. While I have had success getting refunds and credits at times, it's not a sure thing. Even when I've been successful, it has been a hassle.