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robthens

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    North Texas
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Princess
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Alaska

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  1. The following show new on the Princess Web site: 2 casual dining meals per guest OceanNow delivery Room service delivery ( was irritated on last cruise because there was a delivery charge for suite passengers) & ( one time fee to use Medallion) Regarding the 2 casual dining meals per guest: Where?, Times Will be on the Regal in March.
  2. If you are reading this post it might be too late to take my advice. I think the less you read and watch about the 360 the more you will enjoy it! Unless you have been to a 360 dining experience B4, this will be totally amazing. I did watch a comprehensive review from a travel agent on YouTube but didn't share what I knew with my daughter. She was blown away. I am looking forward to going again in September.
  3. All of the above plus the benefits of the concierge and lounge. Any request or issues are resolved immediately by the concierge. Our first cruise was on the original Love Boat. Had an inside cabin. Worked our way up to a balcony cabin. Then, we started getting Mini Suites. We started booking full suites last year. Honestly, we loved every cabin we had, BUT not sure we would want to book anything other than a suite.
  4. We got a phone call about 10 days b4 our sail date. Never received an email or conformation notice in our stateroom. However, we confirmed at the concierge desk when we boarded. It is quite impressive!!!! Beyond expectations!!! Will be sailing on the Discovery again in September. Looking forward to 360. Suggestion: Pace yourself on the courses. If you normally like small portions, then it is better to sample the first 3 courses. The best is yet to come!!!
  5. Just off the Discovery, there wasn't a Pub Lunch.
  6. March 25 sailing on the Discovery in an Owners Suite. (I'm Elite) Just found out about the 360 dining experience (Thank you Cruise Critic) When should I expect an invite? Do they send out emails to confirm? Princess rep had no info regarding how & when.
  7. March 25 sailing on the Discovery in an Owners Suite. (I'm Elite) Just found out about the 360 dining experience (Thank you Cruise Critic) When should I expect an invite? Do they send out emails to confirm? Princess rep had no info regarding how & when.
  8. Have cruised on Princess thru trans-Panama Canal twice. Loved every minute of it! Highly recommend you read The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough before you go. We enjoyed an aft facing balcony (actually the corner aft) Bring a state flag or school flag to display during the canal crossing. Any tour you choose will be amazing. I'm sure there will be movies & a presenter giving talks about the canal. Plan on ordering room service lunch for the day of.
  9. We wore Jeans and they were fine. I wore "cuddle duds'' & DH brought Sitka liners when it was cooler. DH also brought waterproof/windproof pants (walmart sells them) only wore them once.
  10. Dress in layers. Suggest you take light weight rain coat, hat, scarf & gloves. Jeans & sweatshirt are perfect. Fleece or down jacket. You didn't mention the cruise line. We went on a Hurtigruten ferry. It was extremely casual. Not to disappoint, I would have low expectations on seeing the northern lights.
  11. Have cruised to Alaska 9 times. (Obviously one of my favorite destinations) Traveled in May & September (once in August) I suggest the following: - dress in layers (the only time I have ever needed warm clothes is while in Glacier Bay) - bring a light weight rain coat, hat & gloves - get a balcony (if you don't, spend the day on the top deck) - include Glasier Bay (stay on ship that day, don't pay extra for the üp close & personal excursion) - order room service during Glacier Bay - eat fish & chips in Juneau from the food truck down from the ship - Deadly ish Catch tour is amazing, float plane to the Tacku (?sp) lodge is pricey but so goodjj so many wonderful excursions!!!!! - don't waste your money on any excursion featuring salmon bake - if you have time and money, include the land tour ( have done it post & pre cruise) Happy to answer any questions.
  12. You have to eat everything on your plate before you are allowed to leave the dining room. If you refuse, you are sent to time out. For the rest of the cruise you have to order from Grub Hub. Sorry, I could help myself
  13. Guess I'm in the minority at least on the thread. I love an aft/rear facing cabin. Especially if I can get the corner with a wraparound balcony. Even the middle rear facing have an advantage because you get a double size balcony
  14. I think my opinions are because I am older and have traveled quite a lot. - When I first started cruising, I wanted port intensive days. Sea days were a waste of time. Now, I love the sea days & if I have been to a port on other cruises, I may choose to stay on the ship. - Traveled in an inside cabin on first cruises (mainly because of the price). Now, I enjoy having a suite. Next cruise is the Owners suite on Princess. - NEVER, eat at the buffet now. Too many people touching the food. - Previously DH & I enjoyed meeting new people in MDR. Now that I travel with my daughter & DIL, I'm not interested in strangers. Could care less where people are from & how many cruises they have taken. Their families, blah, blah , blah - Formally, I picked cruises based on itinerary. Now, I pick based on the ship WOW, I've changed a lot.
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