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Also, you state you are flying around Christmas. Just be aware that Norwegian has no interline agreement with any other airline, and they have a limited flight schedule.

This means if there's a problem with your flight, due to weather, mechanical or something else, Norwegian won't pay to place you on another airline.

You'll have to wait for an open seat on one of their flights, and at that time of year, it could be a long wait.

These are all good points for me to think about. Thank you all.

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There is something to be said for this perspective. Connections are a source of problems and delays both due to aircraft and airports.

Per a recommendation from this group I check on. Norwegian premium flex is @ $900. Compared to 10k on Delta. NAL has had good reviews. Check it out. Thanks!

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Good advice about Southwest. i have thought that i would see what my options were if i flew out of LA to London. Delta would be a better choice to to LAX as they are partnered with Virgin.

Thx!

I have been on 3 Princess cruises to Alaska. The dress is much more casual then other locations. As long as you show up at the MDR neat and clean and not wearing flip flops you are ok. No one checks to see if you have close toed shoes.

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Because of the speeds she is capable of running--26 knots cruising speed, over 30 knots when necessarily pushed--the Queen Mary 2 is no more out of evacuation range when on a Transatlantic crossing than the average Caribbean cruise sailing from Florida.

 

For the first 48 hours-plus QM2 would divert back to the Canadian Maritimes. Once further east in the voyage she could easily either divert to Iceland, or speed up and be off the coast of Ireland a good day and a half early. In most all cases the ship would get close enough for the patient to be transferred to a Coast Guard cutter or similar evacuation boat. Helicopter evacuations are actually quite rare (which is why the ghouls on here start a thread to morbidly speculate on the unfortunate person's condition whenever one happens) as such a stressful ride substantially decreases the survival rate even when compared to a slower sea evacuation.

This was a very interesting and informative post. Thank you !

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Ah yes, more information would be helpful. Around the week of Christmas and NYE I will be flying to London, not for a cruise. Probably Gatwick airport. I am hoping to use Virgin Atlantic because I have about 2k points with them. ( I doubt those points will go very far) i flew them once before to Gatwick in Premium Economy, my seat was in the "Bubble". It was ok. I just get antsy on long flights and i cannot sleep on planes. In May/ 18 I will be on NCL Epic and need to fly to Barcelona. I have been told that NCL's cruise/fly is not very good. When i cruise on Princess I use their cruise.fly plan and it is very reasonable. i live in Nevada so f i am going out of Los Angeles I use Southwest.

Thanks to everyone who has already responded.

Diana

Often overlooked, in 1975, a lounge singer was murdered on the Sun Princess during a Mexican Riviera cruise.

 

 

The prime suspect was a band member, the victim's jilted lover. Fortunately, an LAPD homicide detective, who happened to be on board, determined that the real killer was a passenger, a car dealer, and the crime was solved before reaching port in Acapulco.

You are funny. That was a Columbo episode from 1975 titled "Troubled waters ".

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What is the between business and first class!

DA

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Are you going solo on a luxury line? I have been thinking of doing that.

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Glad you shared this answer, how sad, how far Celebrity has fallen, we are elite but do not cruise it any more... i

Designer jeans? Didn't they go out of style in the early 90's?

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In general the Alaska cruises are more casual. No tuxes.

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Yes, it must be made in conjunction with a RCCL voyage.

Thanks

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When we went to book our TA flight, it was cheaper to book both segments as a one way flight. The prices were very reasonable and we even upgraded to Business class and it was still much cheaper than through the airlines.

 

 

 

Nancy

Is this service only for Royal? I have a TA next May on NCL.

Thanks

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I cruise Princess very frequently. When I use Princess transfer for embarkation they have representatives at the baggage area of airport. I hand them my luggage and I do not see it again until it shows up at my cabin. I have no contact with the porters.

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When on Princess i like to go to the library and see what books they have. Since I am basically held captive on the ship I will have more time to read then at home. I have picked out some interesting books this way. I usually like Sci Fi and biography's.

We tip our room steward in cash in addition to the automatic tips added to you daily account.

We don't tip on drinks because it's already included in the beverage package price and even if you don't buy the package, a tip is added the charge of any alcoholic beverage.

For room service, we always give the food delivery person a dollar. Always tip in cash as that way the person will get the money in their pocket:)

I always tip the room service delivery person. I don't tip the bartenders unless the service is exceptional. I have pre tipped my room steward twice and they looked at me confused. I always tip them at the end. I wish I knew if they get to keep the cash tips they receive.

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Good info. Thanks

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They do for me, but it is not automatic. I have to make sure that my frequent flyer info on the airlines web site is current. It amazes me how much less EZ air is compared to regular rates. Do another cruise lines have such a service?

DA

I always use the ships internet package as I teach online. My cell service is with T-Mobile and I can bump up my data package for the time on the ship for @10.00. In most US and Caribbean ports I can make calls with no extra changes.

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Not sure what ship you are on, but when I cruise Princess I always like to see what books are in the ships library. They usually have something good to read.

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I cannot tell you the rates, but I find nothing easier to use then the Princess shuttle. The meet you in the baggage area, take your suitcase and you don't see it again until it shows up at your cabin.

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Can you book first class on EZ Air?

I have booked first class with EZair and was very pleased with the rate. Do any of the other cruise lines have something like this?

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You may be tempted to buy souvenirs. Don't buy anything on the ship! If you have to buy stuff for friends and families set a limit. I buy magnets for under $5.00 each.

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Thanks.....As her mom I "would" go with her and "make it work" regardless of what I would have to do. I guess I just got the impression the "no one" meant friend.

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You also need to take into consideration if she can bathe and dress her self. He will have to spend time standing outside lady's restrooms waiting for her to come out. There is a lot of walking to be done on any ships. The the major cruise lines I see people very very frequently in wheelchairs and walkers. He sounds like a very kind young man.

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