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I just sent mine in for my upcoming cruises. I had no idea that we got a $100 dividend on top of the OBC. I thought it was one or the other. Nice.

I'll get $250 this year and then see how it performs by the end of the year/if we'll ever cruise again.

Thanks for posting. I'm sailing the Inspiration next month with friends only because my brother works on Catalina, and I thought it would be a fun way to visit him.

Hi Shherii - I've had Hashimoto's but have never heard that any Thyroid disorder affects definition. Definition is controlled by diet, in some cases, and genetics plus workout. You have to do a fair amount of challenging weight lifting and reduce fat to get definition. 118 sounds like an amazing weight at any height.

There are two ship terminals in Seattle. One is more downtown and will have easy access to the waterfront for a nice run. You may just have to zigzag through the tourists.

The other terminal is in Magnolia, and the trail through Myrtle Edwards park is nearby. I'm just not sure who they're are connected. Once you get to the top of Myrtle Edwards park, there's a nice long path south along the water to the Olympic Sculpture Park and on to the waterfront.

Oh - I just saw that you've already sailed. Well this post will help future runner/cruisers. :)

I'm so confused because when I search Ruby Princess Riviera on this site, I get this page: http://www.cruisecritic.com/ruby-princess-deck-plans/dp/?shipID=443&deck=14

which definitely shows R747 to be an aft cabin.

The Princess site, which we went by to make our reservation, shows those aft cabins as R749 and R751.

I'm hoping the Princess site is the most up-to-date.

Greetings from Seattle and thanks for the great report. We're sailing the Ruby to Alaska next July for our first ever cruise. We're so excited, and I can already tell I'm going to be a VERYSADPUPPY to get off the ship after a week.

I felt a pang when I read "this is when you wish you'd booked 10 or 14 days..."

Your DH registers the first time. He or your TA need to fax a copy of his DD214 to Princess BEFORE the cruise (I believe it has to be in a week in advance) as you cannot get it once on board. The information will be attached to his Captain's circle account, so he will not have to do it for future cruises. This is not a discount on the cruise, but an onboard credit (OBC) based on the length of the cruise.

Thank you SO much for this info. As loyal as we are to Disney (resorts, parks, timeshare, etc.), it's always annoyed me that they give NOTHING to veterans. Plenty to active military, which is great, but still. This is fantastic that DH is eligible. He so deserves it. Thanks again!

Remember if any one taking this cruise has been in the military there is on board credit for you.

Is that on a cruise by cruise basis and covers veterans? We're sailing next year, and I'd love to look into that for my DH.

Join the July 5th cruise on the Ruby! That's the one we're on!

Follow up question - does it automatically get used or do we have to designate towards a certain charge at any point? Will it just be deducted from our final charges?

Thanks for your review as we'll be taking similar cruise next summer but on the Ruby.

If this was your only trip to Alaska, which excursions would you choose?

I have chosen to respond to this particular post because it graphically displays a certain attitude that rears its head on this forum from time to time: "Kill the messenger!"

 

I was on the Golden, just as I said. I told you of my experiences. If you want to mock what I have to say, that's fine. I was on three (3) prior cruises with Princess with my family and had a great time each and every time. That's why I chose Princess to Alaska, plus the fact that it went to Glacier Bay. If you want to discount and trivialize what I have to say, so be it.

 

I posted my review because I thought others might benefit from it. I also posted it because I believe that Princess representatives read this Board. It is my feeling that by pointing out what I believe to be areas for improvement, they may read it, investigate what I said, and make corrections where deemed appropriate for the good of all. However, some such as this poster, don't see it that way. They choose to act like taunting little children on a playground.

 

I received the follow up e-mail survey from Princess and filled it out truthfully. I told them of all of these issues and gave them my name and phone number, inviting them to call me. if they have an interest in addressing what I feel to be some issues that should be addressed, they will call me. If not, that's fine too.

 

I'm sorry if the truth offends some, but as I have said, my review is just my personal opinion. Take it or leave it. Happy Cruising!

Well said from the high road (not the high horse. There's a difference, people).

We're taking this cruise next year and your recap was extremely informative. I think you have every right to your reactions and that some things just have a certain expectation to them that is annoying if it is not met. I'm going to try to relax on our cruise and not let some things get to me, but if there's something to report I'll be right back here to make a note.

My husband and I have a habit of constant "temperature taking" while traveling (did we like that? would we do that again? on a 5 to 10 scale, was that a 9?). It can get in the way of our enjoyment if we're not careful.

Thanks so much for your report!

I remember doing the same with pizza. I thought it was per large slice....but no! I ended up with two medium size pizzas! Good to know about the coffee...thanks!

Can you have too much coffee OR pizza? I think not.