cruzluvr2

Our TA called and was able to change our booking and we got the third for free. Of course we still have to pay the port fees.

The ship was at Havensight in St. Thomas and the regular cruise ship pier in St. Maarten. There's a water ferry that leaves from near the cruise pier and goes to a pier near the center of Philipsburg.

Thanks so much for the quick response. This helps me plan.

I've enjoyed you keeping us informed of the daily activities. I will be sailing this itinerary in three weeks. Can you please tell me where you ported in St. Thomas and St. Maarten?

As long as your deposit is refundable and who you are booking with doesn't charge a change fee, book it now and then see if it is better when the new sale starts.

Thanks for your reply....I'm booking now :)

Come Back New Sale (February 22- May 2, 2018)

 

Whether your clients prefer taking it easy on a pristine beach or walking through an ancient temple, there's something for everyone here. Our Come Back New Sale features sailings from Fall 2018 - Spring 2019 that take your clients to destinations near and far.

 

• FREE gratuities
  
• Up to $300 off air††
  
• Low deposit of $100 per guest, refundable
  

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm trying to determine if I should book now or wait.

‡FREE gratuities are based on the pre-payment, by Princess Cruises, on behalf of the guest for the suggested gratuities in the U.S. dollar amounts of $13.50 per guest, per day for Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, $14.50 per guest, per day for Mini-suite and Club Class staterooms and $15.50 per guest, per day for Suites. This amount is paid on the behalf of all guests (up to 4) in a stateroom. Free gratuities do not include gratuities added to bar charges, dining room wine accounts or Lotus Spa services. Gratuities are not transferable, non-refundable, have no cash value and may not be combinable with other select offers or other onboard credit.

††Up to $300 off air applies to all guests (up to 4) in a stateroom and is based on voyage length. Air discount applies to a discount off flights booked through Princess EZair. Air must be available in Princess EZair to book in order for the offer to apply. Additional airline baggage, change and cancellation fees may apply. Please visit princess.com/ezair for information and to book your flights.

*Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares for other categories may vary. Fares are per guest, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. This offer has limited space regardless of cabin availability and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past guest offers. Offer is not transferable and may not be combinable with other select offers and onboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer toprincess.com/sale for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings.

Low deposit of $100 per guestunder the Come Back New Sale is refundable.

Can you please tell me the date this promotion begins?

Never tried this personally but from what I've heard from others here, the wifi signal is not normally strong enough/consistent enough to allow quality voice chatting with any app, FB/Skype etc...

Thanks, I was recently on the Regal Princess and found we were able to not only call but had capability to video chat. That was the first time we tried contacting those at home (new grandson born as we were traveling to ship). And this time I'm leaving DH home;).

If I purchase the social plan will I be able to call my family at home from Facebook messenger? Or only text?

We stayed there in November and found accommodations to be as expected. Staff was friendly and courteous; we arrived a bit before check in time but our rooms were ready. We had marina rooms which we enjoyed. We did not use any of the other facilities. I had prepaid through priceline and was concerned before our trip when I heard of the change from Hyatt. I called on three different occasions to confirm we had rooms, finally the last call convinced me that yes our reservation was good. They did offer a shuttle service to the pier, if my memory is correct it was $7 pp.

Hotwire

March 17, 2018, 1 night

Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Airport South, 3*

$180 + 39.61 - $10 coupon, final price $209.61

Ok so the talk covered a bunch of stuff that was not discussed yesterday. I don't want to hijack the live thread so should I start another? I took like three pages of notes.

 

Kris

Please add to this thread so we will need to only look for one thread to keep up to date.

Thanks so much for all the info that has been presented!

Following, very anxious to hear your reports.

Anyone that has been on the Regal recently.

 

What time were the rooms available? Are they still not opening up until 1:30 or so? I know this is not the norm for other Princess ships

We will be embarking on the Regal in Brooklyn the last of September. I'm wondering if anyone has recent experience with what time we can go to our staterooms. Each time we have sailed Regal or Royal we have waited until at least 1 p.m. before we could go to our stateroom.

Thanks

Thank you to 138east and Got2Cruise for the additional info. This helps with the planning!

Do you just want to see the 911 Memorial or do you want to buy 911 Memorial museum tickets? The Memorial is open until 9 pm and you should do that on Friday evening without luggage. Let me ask please, we can go to the 911 Memorial until 9 p.m.? I thought it closed earlier. Is this the one with the $24 entry fee? I've been a bit confused on that and the 911 Tribute with a different entry fee.

 

The Hoho would be fine earlier on Friday. Your hotel is close to the 47-50th Rockefeller Center subway stop where you can take any train downtown to W 4th St and transfer to the E train to the World Trade Center. Do I understand correctly that the HOHO does not allow us to HOHO at the 911 Memorial?

 

No subway to the pier. Take a cab or car service. If you're interested in the MBTA ferry to the Red Hook pier from Wall St Pier 11, we can provide more details. I think we'll take cab or car service here.

 

Also do some research to narrow down the things you really want to do and see. For example, do you want to go up the Empire State or the Top of the Rock or the Freedom Tower? The first two are close to your hotel and could be done first thing Sat morning. Also Times Square is a short walk from your hotel. I think we may like to go to Top of the Rock or the Empire State, leaning toward the Top of the Rock.... certainly open to recommendations.

Another thing we are thinking of doing is riding the HOHO for a night tour. Is this worthwhile if we have rode during the day?

I appreciate your help with my planning....I think I'm driving my DH a bit crazy with this.

We will be arriving LGA on Friday, September 29, shortly after 10 a.m. We have reservations at Cambria Suites located at 30 W 46th Street (unless we find a better option on hotwire/priceline). The hotel recommends a taxi to the hotel. We will be going to the Brooklyn pier the next day. We hope to do a HOHO the day we arrive.... and maybe do some sightseeing the morning before going to the pier. Any recommendations of what we should try to see first? We would like to see 9/11 memorial but that is not a must-do. Looking for best transportation to get to here. This is a first-time visit to New York. Also, the hotel recommended subway to get to pier. I am not sure I like this recommendation. Any thoughts?

Priceline - Name Your Own Price won bid 5/24, started at $125, raised $5 until I reached $145

Hyatt Regency Pier 66, FLL Downtown-Cruiseport

November 18, 2017

2 rooms for a total of $338.90 with taxes & fees added

Something I thought of after I posted. In my experience, most cruise ships depart Newport after sunset. So another reason to stay where you are.

I tried to determine when and with whom your cruise is, but you haven't joined the roll call.

SBtS

Thanks for the additional thoughts. We are sailing on the September 30 Regal Princess. We are in Newport on October 1 from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

As you depart Newport, the starboard side will be facing Conanicut Island. There aren't mansions there. You will pass Beavertail Light at the south end of the island as you enter the southern end of Narragansett Bay. You also see Point Judith LIght and beaches in the distance.

If you are in a starboard cabin now, why not get up early and catch the sights as you approach Newport?

SBtSs

Thanks so much for your input. Appreciate your suggestion, may do that since we are happy with the current cabin.

Can anyone tell me if there is a view starboard side as you sail away from Newport, RI? We currently are booked in a starboard cabin and I just realized that the last time we sailed from there we had a port side cabin and was able to see all the mansions along the shore. While I know we can go up on the top deck we enjoyed not having to carry cameras but being able to have them handy when we wanted to take a picture of something.... on our own balcony. If the view is open ocean we may try to change to the port side. Appreciate any comments or thoughts.

Saint Greg - a huge THANK YOU for your assistance on hotels. After reading your posts I was able to find a hotel I felt comfortable with for our pre-cruise - Hilton Riverside through Hotwire.

"Won" Best Western Plus San Pedro for Friday, November 18, 2016

Deal type: Name Your Own Price

3*

Offer price: $78 /night

Number of rooms: 1 room

Number of nights: 1 night

Room subtotal: $78

Taxes & fees: $18.33

Total charged today: $96.33

In searching for a 1 night precruise in Fort Lauderdale, I found the Renaissance on lmtclub for 136.53, including tax, for 12/5. Also found the Hilton Marina for 135 plus tax through Hilton MVP. Both are convenient to restaurants, Walgreens and the port.

Just won:

Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center

Priceline Bid

$50

3 Star

1 room, 1 night

May 28, 2012

Total $65.36 with taxes

Just got the Caribe Hotel for 4/10 - 2 rooms for $90 each plus fees.