gunnywife

The Princess tour is well worth the trip. My husband ( a retired Marine) and I took this tour a few years ago. We both had tears in our eyes at the cemetery. You will visit the beaches, the cemetery and a museum. And then have a nice lunch and a drive thru the towns. It was a memorable tour. Jim and another man from our tour saluted the flag and the graves. That's something I will always remember. My family and I are taking the same cruise in June, but this time we'll do the Paris Seine tour, which was their choice.

Does the Regal Princess carry Coke Zero or should we carry a 12 pack on the ship?

So far I've booked several tours. But I need help on some of these ports Portland - Is there any thing to do there or should we book a tour? Dublin -- Is the port near the city center? Is it walkable or can we take a cab? Invergordon - Same question as above Edinburgh - Seems like quite a distance from port to town. What is the best way to get to town?

I'm finally ready to book our transfer from Heathrow to Southampton hotel in June for 7 passengers.. I've reviewed several transfer companies and feel Blackberry Cars seem to be the best. If anyone has any other suggestions I would appreciate it. And if you have any personal knowledge of Blackberry Cars that would be appreciated as well.

Please give me suggestions on no surge power strips allowed on Princess. On looking on Amazon I see some were rejected by various cruise lines. I just want to get the right one.

I'm 86 and love my independence, But I sure welcome help with heavy things like luggage and I gladly will be happy for help getting off and on the ship. But I wouldn't want my kids to tell me what to do insofar as everyday things, like what to eat or not eat, or suggestions when I should get rest. etc. Let the elders be grateful for help but the younger people have to know there are limits on what they can do for them. Just my humble opinion

if your husband was in the military I think he would be interested in the tour that goes to the Normandy Landing Beaches. This is on your last port day. It is a 10 hour trip, but my husband did it when he had mobility issues and he was very touched by being there. I'm doing this same cruise next June with my adult children and their spouses and they choose to go to Paris, which is fine with me. Again this is a 10 hour bus trip, but not much walking. Have a great time. I know I'm hoping to enjoy this cruise with my kids. It will be my first cruise since my husband passed so the memories will be bittersweet.

I think there's a land tour before the Princess British Isles cruise and that seems to focus on Ireland.

Onessa: So sorry that trip with your sister and family was so bad. Those things happen, unfortunately. But remember all the good times you had on your other trips with your mom and dad. I am looking forward to this cruise. And I will say some of the fun is the planning --- making the arrangements for all of us to get to the Tampa airport, arranging the transfer from Heathrow to Southampton, reserving the hotel the day before the cruise and most of all planning the excursions. Don't think I mentioned it before, but old friends of mine are joining us on this trip. So that will be fun. Hope you have many more cruises with family

I just ordered 3 excursions for our June cruise. I was charged full price on my credit card. When and how do I receive the 10% discount for Elites?

I'm in the US and the phone numbers are for England. At my old age I'm pretty much computer illiterate. So if there's a way to call them without high charges I don't know it. Besides I don't mind keeping in touch with them the way I do. It's no problem. They get right back to me.

wowzz: Don't know why I said text I meant e-mail.

I've been researching private transfers from Heathrow to Southampton for a June cruise. I can't help you with Empire Limo because I have never heard of them. But I have texted Twelve Transfers, EC MiniBus, British Express Cars, Blackberry Cars, and Heathrow Shuttle. All texted me right back with information and prices. There is a wide range of prices. They all seem very helpful. The downside is you pretty much have to contact them by text because they do not have a way to call them from the states. From what I read on Cruise Critic Blackberry seems to be a favorite.

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm thinking of taking a collapsible walker that my husband used on cruises. We're not flying first class, but have premium seating which gives us more leg room. Service is good too. And we are going a day early. I already have reservations at a hotel in Southampton. Now I just have to make arrangements for a private transfer from Heathrow to Southampton since we're going in a day early. I do dread the Heathrow airport, but I'm getting a wheelchair for that. We leave from Tampa which is a great airport so going into LHR is tough. My husband and I have been to Europe many time both on cruises and land tours. Those cobblestone streets were difficult, even when I was younger. Thanks again for all your suggestions and if you think of anything more, just let me know.

Thank you John Bull. I can always count on you for an answer.

What is the distance between the cruise port and Dublin City Center? Invergordon port to city center? Edinburgh port to Edinburgh city center? Trying to decide whether to take tours or go into the cities.

Several years ago I broke my ankle in Hawaii and needed surgery. We had Allianz. They covered everything including my stay at a hotel in Hawaii and sent a nurse from New York to accompany my husband and I home. We were very satisfied. But again that was years ago so I don't know how they are now.

Has anyone used Eddie Manning Transfer to go from Heathrow to Southampton? They seem to have good reviews. Any information would be appreciated.

On previous cruises with Princess I could order free distilled water for my C pap machine. It would be in my cabin on arrival. Is that service still available? And if so where do I go on my booking to order it?

I will be 86 next year. Would like to take a cruise to the Med or British Isles with my son, daughter and their spouses. i've been seriously thinking of taking them on one of the cruises. But now I'm having second thoughts. Am I too old for this type of cruise? I've been to all of these ports with my husband who has since passed. I don't think I would be too much of a burden to the family, but would need help with luggage, getting on and off the ship. Other than that they could pretty much do as they choose. If I wanted I would stay on the ship at some ports. Physically I'm in pretty good shape - don't use a wheelchair or walker but I'm a lot slower than I used to be. What do you think. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Lynn