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If I come at the correct time and lots of people are there in line too early, how do I get past them to check in? Will staff make them get out of line or what?

Thanks so much for th link. Finally my Nov Trans canal no longer requires testing for vaccinated passengers. So happy we don't have to stress over that anymore.

I am wondering why the Panama Canal transits still require testing. None of the ports we stop at are requiring tests. Hoping by November they will drop that too. My cruise is only 14 nights.

On 2/15/2019 at 8:43 PM, the2ofus said:

You don't mention the time of year you will be doing the TA.  We did ours, Athens to Ft. Lauderdale, in November.  We loved having the port side (south facing) balcony because we could bask in the sun, even though the weather could be cool.

 

I am happy to hear this. We are booked on the port side for October 2019 on Nieuw Statendam. This will be our first TA and first time on this ship. Looking forward to relaxing days onboard.

It was a great alternative to a verandah cabin. Easy access to fresh air. We had no problems with noise or using our reserved lounges. The price difference made our choice easy. I would book it again. We were in 3369. It was not under the galley!

For my Dec 16 cruise, port schedule shows Terminal 6.

Getting even more excited about our Lanai cabin on Dec 16. Thanks for feedback from those who have sailed in them before.

When you book Maya Chan, do you pay for it up front?

 

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I just reserved for December 21, 2018 and they had me pay in full, since it is within 180 days.

Susan

Clothespins added to packing list. Thanks for the tip.

What is it that you like about a Lanai cabin ?

 

Considering this ship for a 2020 14 night Eastern Med cruise .We know that the Linai doors open to the promenade .My question is more focused about sitting in the chairs outside & or the convenience to have a easier view of the ocean .Is that why you like a Lanai cabin ?

I am trying a Lanai for the first time. We always have been in balcony on prior cruises. Price difference on this ship made me choose a Lanai for fresh air access. Need to remember to be dressed before I open that door on this trip :p

Thank you. I read that whole thread!!! I just changed to a new cabin further forward.

I have cabin 3368 booked. I just realized that it is under the very front of the galley area (even tho the HAL rep said it was not). I cannot find comments about noise for this specific cabin. Has anyone been in this cabin who could inform me? TIA :)

Wow, I had the worst scrambled "eggs" ever on the Royal a couple of weeks ago. They were so bad, that I wouldn't even try them again. I stuck to omelettes or ate in the MDR. Maybe I got an "off" batch.

I had horrible scrambled eggs on the June 6 cruise too. Switched to omelettes also.

Good news everyone, I convinced him to fly in the day before and my parents as well. We will fly in Friday May 24, take the private tour with pickup at heathrow to Stonehenge, with a drop off at a port hotel. We even just booked the Holiday Inn Southampton which is only .75 miles away. It is perfect. Thank you all for your suggestions.

That's great. Much less stress all the way around. Enjoy your cruise:D

I just flew from London to PHL and connected to ATL on Monday. I had 2 hrs 45 mins between flights. Landed at 3:30pm and it took over an hour to get thru immigration. Suitcase was waiting at carousel and right thru Customs to recheck bag. Another terrible line to clear security. Then had to get to B terminal for next flight. I made it to gate at 5:30 for my 6:11 flight. My advice is do not waste any time, you will need it.

We used Princess transfer last week on Monday. The coach left at 7:15 AM took us to LHR terminal 5. We checked bags with British Airways and were thru security by 9:30. Plenty of time for a 12:40 pm flight, also booked thru Princess. The driver did comment that the traffic was less than he expected.

I will never fly the day of cruise. We had an 8:30 pm flight from PHL to LHR on June 3. Ultimately delayed for 4 hours, but took off at 12:30 AM. We arrived at LHR, an hour thru immigration and ride to hotel in London took us to 2:00 pm. We could not have made the ship in Southampton, if it were leaving that day. This was the first time I have had flight problems, but enough to convince me not to fly international the day of a cruise. I was terribly stressed out as it was, but at least I was not worried about missing the ship!!

I got it too! Before Princess decides the old price is wrong again. ;p

Yes, that is where I am looking. I just used your link, OOPS. Just figured out where I messed up. Need to pick the "tickets after April 25". Oh boy, now to buy them before they really are sold out!!

I looked online a few weeks ago, but did not purchase tickets for June 4, there was a lot of available. These are timed tickets apparently. Today there are NO tickets for any dates past this week. Even months ahead. Is this possible or could it be some glitch? I can buy tickets thru Viator for more $$ for my date, but would rather not.;)

I booked with Odyssey for our June cruise before I saw this thread. I guess I made a good choice!

My cruise ends June 18, a Monday. Princess booked flight for 12:40pm. If I use Princess transfer to LHR how early will coach leave port? I know it's early, but work calls next day.

We had the same email this morning. Are you on the Zuiderdam NY departure 9/10?

 

 

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I am on this cruise too, but have not gotten the email :confused:

My home number was listed, I am in Georgia. Filed for my $3.00

She will order something else for you, if you ask. She had a different sandwich herself when we went.