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@notatubaplayer Did you take a public bus to Mendenhall? The other bus option that I know about is $45 per person shuttle you there and return. I think you get to jump onto any "blue" bus of that company to return. From reading along here, I think that allows you to choose how much time you wish to spend at that location. Since you mentioned "cheap and easy", you got my attention. Thanks!

Is ordering RS via the tv condidered to be "using the Ocean NowApp??? So if one does not purchase a package (i.e., Plus or Premier), one would need to pay the one-time fee of $14.99? OR, of course, one could also pay $5 per delivery as well. I understand that using the phone to order, incurs charges. Looking forward to the answers to follow! Thanks!

Looking forward to your reports once again. Thank you for taking us along.

IC stands for International cafe. Usually located on deck 5, midship. Same place you would go to order specialty coffees. @deltahog

IC food items are included without an extra charge

@voljeep There was an assortment - can't recall what they were exactly. I do remember warm spring rolls, a skewer of something, some olives - not a lot of food, just a few nibbles.

We had tapas on Majestic at Vines, in May 2023

I'll be sailing, in the middle of a cruise on Aug 12th. Guess I will enjoy my "complimentary" room service for one more cruise...and I have purchased the Plus package for this one. So no charges - as before (and going forward).

I've never seen any $5 charge for room service delivery before. So this is new. A new charge for those who don't purchase the Plus or Premiere packages? Asking for a friend...

Jover was on Royal last year. Nice guy!

On Majestic this year you could ask for a tray in the IC as you ordered your food. It was the first time I have seen them. Very handy! They were available for the duration of the 8 days I was on board. Steward took it away when the room was service.

@geepmaley I highly recommend you try The Catch. We were there the very first night in May, official opening night. Loved it soooo much we booked it for our last night as well. We're not disappointed. Cover charge $39 per person. You won't regret it. Replaces Sur le Mer. Enjoy! Every morsel... I did!

@PurpleTraveller Thanks again! Thanks to you, I see a new event that I am going to check out. I have never seen an Alaska salmon /wine tasting event at Sabatini before. I'm going to look for this when I board in less than two weeks. Thanks for posting these patters. You just keep giving and giving such great information. Back in the days of SHARE - on Ruby Princess, I attended a wine pairing event there. It was one of my favourite wine presentations; lovely setting on deck 16 as well. Thanks for the patters. Appreciate it!

@AZjohn I am concerned about the mattresses as well. I will soon find out - for myself. My countdown is on. Hoping that I get 'lucky". The trip itself - for 11 days- will be great.

@PurpleTraveller To be sure - I not only enjoyed all of your photos, I enjoyed all the details of what you did on the cruise, and in BC as well. Living in Vancouver, I have sailed to AK many times, and never tire of the scenery that you see. I have my fingers crossed for a bed that is not too lumpy, nor uncomfortable on the Crown sailing coming up! Other than that, I am looking forward to returning to some of my favourite places in AK and finding some of the new places that you visited while in AK. I hope you get to cruise to AK again, going through the inside passage. The last day before returning to Vancouver is the BEST one. As long as the ship is not stopping in Victoria first, nor too big to take that route. My last time to AK in May was onboard the Majestic. We missed the scenic route on that sailing as well. Royal class ships do not take the inside passage, either. As you say - I try to do the right research...but then, sometimes, there are unexpected turns! Oh well, a cruise is a cruise. Can't complain too loudly. Thanks again, for all your reporting. Well done!

@PurpleTraveller I love seeing my city through your eyes. You not only covered a lot of ground to see the best sights, you walked all over the place. Good job on getting to so many wonderful sights in this province. I will be on the Crown very soon, following the same itinerary as you did. Thank you for telling us about missing the inside passage. That is really one of my favourite parts of the coast to cruise through...but sadly, now I know that I will be missing that section this time. As lovely as Victoria is as a port stop, the inside passage is really spectacular. Oh well, next time, I will be sure to find an itinerary that does not head home via sailing on the western side of the island on the way to Victoria. I appreciate all the time that you have taken to share your trip with us. Loved your photos and your adventures.

Thank you @LACruiser88 Would you order the branzino again? I see the photo of it from @travelin.sisters... I was looking forward to a dish I had last year on Royal which is no longer there. Thanks so much!

@LACruiser88 Good to hear that you enjoyed it. What did you order for your secondi main dish? I'll be eating there in two weeks, on Crown. I'm thinking of trying the calamari and lobster tortelloni...and then...? Haven't tried this new menu yet. TIA

@Plato123 I was thinking of re-using my clip. I will take it with me on the next cruise in August. Don't know if the clip is an indicator of whether you have the Premium package over the Plus, though. I will soon find out...

@Tinknock50 My experience with this procedure is that once you send the completed form to the Princess email address, the agent that I named on the form was able to proceed with my booking. That usually happens right away- i.e., within 24 hours. In my case, almost immediately. Perhaps you can check in with your agent now, with your booking number and go ahead with it. Good luck!

@deltahog Prior to sailing, you can order "flats" of bottled water (still-type) that will be delivered to your cabin. Very reasonable way to have bottled water ready and waiting for you. A package to order usually has 12 bottles and costs about $9.00 US. Order via the Cruise Personalizer, in the beverage options. Coffee and tea in the dining room are no extra charge. Your waiter usually asks what kind of tea you would like - e.g., Earl Grey, English Breakfast, etc. Enjoy your cruise! Bon Voyage!!

Thank you for that info.

Great photos - with spaces between each one, too! Awesome job. So glad you enjoyed your time in my home port. Well done. @Fishbone

@Fishbone Welcome back...to the land of the living! I have missed you and guessed that maybe...you caught something on your vacation, beside fish. I had avoided The COVID for all these years and came home with it, same as you! Well, I tested positive five days AFTER I returned home. Five days AFTER disembarking from the Majestic in May. I did not experience any symptoms while on the ship. I enjoyed my cruise completely. I was tired three days after getting home, not on the ship, not right away. Tired for many days after that. Couldn't get back to my daily walks - for about a month. Next cruise for me? In less than four weeks. I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your adventures in AK with Colt and his dad. You are a real trooper - best mom ever. So sorry that you felt so cold while you were out there, watching the guys fishing. And Fishing and fishing. I'm the one who, earlier on, suggested you get yourself a toque, some mitts and several fashionable scarves!!! Or wool. Or any neck covering to wrap around you, really. That's what I do. Every single time I'm in Alaska. Thanks again for taking us along on your vacation. Rest up, for the next one. I look forward to reading about your next time!

@Ocean Mouse Be sure to check out the cheese selections at the International Cafe on deck 5 (most ships). I recall that they often have a selection of cheeses in the evenings. Enjoy your first Princess cruise!