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Hang in there!! When I flew out of SFO last January, it was the day when the FAA grounded all flights because of a system outage...after 4 nail-biting hours we finally took off...(that was United...) I made it and so will you!!

One possible reason for *everyone* being charged $10 right now is that they haven't put the system completely in place as yet (big surprise, right?) and people ordering them right now (say for a November cruise) are showing a $10 charge. If that is the case, it will likely be fixed by mailing time. Or one can hope...lol... Has the charge actually hit anyone's credit card for their future cruise?? They won't ship it until about 10 days before sailing... BTW, I think it is a great idea to ask for that $10 OBC (refundable) if one is actually charged the fee!

I might call back and get a different rep. What happened to you is obviously wrong. I am not getting charged (have the Plus package) and it specifically says in my booking confirmation '*FREE MEDALLION SHIPPING prior to sailing'...they should be able to look at your confirmation and see that it is free...(at least I *think* they have access to it...) I feel your frustration...good luck!

Back in the day, I wasn't a fan...but I just loved feeling the nostalgia of days gone by as I watched them on our Mediterranean cruise last June. And I agree with all the rest of your post too...

Wow! Kool and the Gang! Brings back memories... Thanks for sharing!

Darn! So much for my hopes of doing that cruise on X! I'll just have to make do with your experiences I guess...lol...suppose I could reread Jim_lains excellent review...

How could I *not* follow along with one of my fav posters?? I would like to do this itinerary so I'm pulling up a couch!!

Thank you! I saw that they are included (2 a day) for Princess Plus (what we booked)...do you happen to know if those are with or without alcohol? Or an upcharge for alcohol? (It would be no alcohol with DW, with alcohol for me...lol...)

I guess it's the principle of the thing?? You've spent thousands and resent the nickel and diming? How do you spend the the $10 you 'saved'?? (Or the $50 or whatever for the family??) I've done it both ways...pick up and mailed...no difference... Hope you enjoy your cruise!!

I see those 'bottles' stuck in them...is there really any alcohol in them?? Not seeing the point... ETA: I'm assuming they are just decoration??

I'm sorry, I have a complaint about your thread. I just can't keep it to myself. I'm on my way to the poor house, spending the kids inheritance, and maxing out my credit cards because of your posts...please have mercy upon my household finances as I have found that I've booked a cruise for almost every month up to and including all that are available in 2025! Lisa called to personally thank me for my support! I'm going to have to start my own chapter of Cruisers Anonymous!

Oh, the horror!! Your persistence is noteworthy! Oh, that I could have the stamina to endure such hardships... Wish I was there...lol...

After you have placed the courtesy hold, go back to your cruise planner account. About a third of the way down the screen should be Upcoming Cruises Past Cruises Courtesy Holds''

Yuck! Ribeye from what animal?? No wonder the pan is full... Not knocking the OP at all...I appreciate that this was posted!

Very strange. There was someone around the entire time I was there...I was there most of the day. One person was 9am to 3pm, next person was 3pm to 9pm.

Shouldn't need a phone. They have a dedicated person serving them (the butler-style service mentioned on the sign...) They did a great job...

I just did this on the Equinox last month...here is a pic of the signage they have posted outside the cabana...

I *am* David...and I didn't get one!!

The all onboard time will be at least 1/2 hour earlier than departure time if not a little more. I forget the exact time. So I would figure you would need to leave Florence by 3pm at the very latest...to be safe. (And remember to bring the emergency numbers in case you need to contact the ship if running late.) When we were there in June, we were on a ship sponsored excursion (by bus, but it doesn't really matter if you do it by car, frankly...imo) and were an hour late back to the ship (just made it) because of construction and repair work. FYI, there was no construction going to Florence...just the return.

Maybe but I wouldn't count on it. The roads are nothing like in the states. Not even close. I doubt you would make an 11 am show...

Absolutely no way...just was there 6 months ago. No chance whatsoever...

Oops...sorry...I stand corrected...reading is fundamental...

I daresay the poster is referring to all the negative things being posted lately concerning all the cutbacks...there is no mention of OVC lunch or dinner...no cutbacks on the Valentine celebration though!

It's less than 1/2 hour drive from port to airport. You should be ok. There's usually a line of taxis waiting there. I see you're international but it still should be fine...

Absolutely spot on. A nice summation of at least a couple of dozen recent threads. We can always agree to disagree...