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16 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said:

 No, we haven’t been there so looks like now we are on a mission.  
We’ve been there in the past but don’t drink soda so not sure we’ve seen any soda machines. 

Let me try to get back there .. I will check out what you are taking about. 

Thank you, I appreciate you looking😊

3 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:

Approaching Mazatlan

Beautiful pic😊

Have you seen a soda kiosk by the Wake view Bar?  If so, is it for everyone or package people?

Thanks for your great updates, we will be on eclipse cruise.

Diana

On 12/21/2023 at 7:58 AM, alleghator said:

Flying into Gatwick in July, landing at 11:45. Debating car service vs train to get to Southampton. Embarkation isn't until the following day.

We're also flying into Gatwick in July and taking the train, as long as they don't have a rail strike. Luckily, they let people know ahead of time. Last year we missed a strike by one day.  

On 11/29/2023 at 10:40 AM, herbanrenewal said:

Arriving on TA from NYC to Southampton on May 12, 2024. Planning on using National Express bus to London. How do I get from pier to bus station? Do I need to prebook bus or can I just get to bus station and catch next bus?

We used bus last year and just walked-up and bought tickets for 2 of us. We took a cab from port.

Once we arrived in London we walked to Victoria train station, dropped off luggage at 'Left Luggage' and boarded a Hop On Hop Off to see London.

I didn't notice,  we were busy looking for the trolley stop.  I'm sure they have them at the port, which is across the street from ABC store & Courtyard Hotel.

There is a Hop On Hop Off, I think it is $39.  

Diana

On 10/25/2023 at 5:30 PM, elainmir said:

How much time do you get to spend at each stop? 

Waterfall, candy factory, & gardens=20-30 min. approx., Statue=quick photo.

Farmer's market & beaches=unlimited

On 8/31/2023 at 2:44 AM, seychelle said:

The trolley is running and it is free. Route map is easily found online. 
 

Walk to end of pier after getting off tender, go across the small parking area and there is an ABC store on the corner of the hotel.  There is a walkway in front of it to the street and that is where the trolley stops. You’ll see a “Trolley Stop” sign on the post. It goes along Ali’i Drive right along the shore to the Keauhou shopping area where it turns around and heads back.  It stops at 2 popular beaches, Magic Sands Beach and Kahalu’u Beach which is popular for snorkeling. 
 

Directly across the street from the ABC store is another stop for it going the other direction.  It heads inland there and then along Route 11 or Queen Ka’ahumanu Hwy to the Kona Commons Shopping Center and stops by the Dairy Queen (again there is a sign and if you’re there the trolley is easily visible as it approaches) before crossing the street to stop by the Target before heading back towards the pier.  
 

It does a continuous loop taking about 1 hour.  I have heard talk about the addition of a second trolley but don’t think that has happened.  On cruise ship days I have seen a long line for it by the ABC store. If that happens and you see it going the other less popular direction get on it and grab a seat as you can stay on it as long as you wish. 

Just visited in October, there was only one trolley and the driver(who was very nice)was asking people if they were from a cruise ship. He was picking-up only 10 cruisers at a time at the ABC stop and wouldn't allow cruisers at the next stop to get on.  We were headed toward the direction of the beaches.           

When we were done at the beaches we boarded the trolley and headed back toward town, the driver stopped in town and said all cruisers needed to exit. 

I'm not sure if it was just this driver or company policy, he mentioned that he needed to keep seats available for the locals to get around, which I understand.

Diana

On 3/6/2023 at 5:06 PM, martincath said:

*****!? Last time I checked, your own private towncar between Seattle and Vancouver only cost $400! Cruise transfers used to be priced only a little more than QuickShuttle, US$79-99 for years - the problem was that they didn't always run rather than that they were pricey! Even if car rental prices are still much higher than pre-Covid, you should easily find a one-way car for less; Amtrak Saver tickets remain $34pp if you book before they sell out; Greyhound/Flix are sometimes even cheaper than that!

Sorry, it's $316 roundtrip for 2, $79 one way each.  Boy, did I mess-up!!!!

Thanks for all the info!!!!

I found out today (March 6, 2023), a Princess cruise transfer from SEA to Vancouver port for 2 people costs $318.

I'm checking other options.

Diana

I would love to see any more photos that you have of the cabin. My wife and I are considering this room for the April 9, 2018 Panama Canal Pacific Adventure 19 day cruise... Thanks in advance, Tom

Here are more that I have.

Hallway at back of ship, looking down the other hallway, Puntarenas, Costa Rica out window, & looking up crew ladder from Emerald deck

Titled: Wonderful trip through Panama Canal

Here are pics, the one showing a man on his balcony, he is to the right of D727

Ship: Island Princess

Class: Panamax

Deck: Dolphin

Cabin #: D727

Category: OY

Area: Stern/Starboard

View: Obstructed, not really

Connect: No

Privacy: Somewhat, there is a crew ladder outside window but never saw anybody out there

Problems: Slight vibration, slept good

Comments: Room added in 2015, new bed=comfy, nice bathroom, shower with foot shelf. Picture: room is left of the man on his balcony

HaHaHa !!! Sorry I haven't figured out how to send pics Look at my cruise review from Panama Cruise April 2017, there is 2 pics there. I will send more when I figure this out Lol

Titled: Wonderful trip through Panama Canal

Where?

HaHaHa !!! Sorry I haven't figured out how to send pics Look at my cruise review from Panama Cruise April 2017, there is 2 pics there. I will send more when I figure this out Lol

Island Princess cabin D727 pics taken 4-19-17

My husband and I stayed in a new cabin D727, aft. He was bothered by vibration not me.

The shower was slightly bigger with shelf. It has a great view, blockage to the left but clear to right and back.