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We have just returned from a 14-day Alaska cruise and there was no Gold & White. They did have the Champaign Tower event but that was it. To be honest most people looked very tired on that cruise. Some of those excursions take it out of you and if you have done the land tour prior to doing the southbound, you could be quite weary.

It is unfair that Princess do not post out medallions to Australians or New Zealanders. It would speed up the entire embarkation process if they did.

Its not really a show to celebrate. Its as bad as any of the other 'reality' tv shows. Yes it is a great advertisement for Regal Princess but the show itself is second rate. This is such a pity as Princess had a great opportunity to shine. I bet all regular cruises watched every single agonising episode and hoping that Chelsea didn't win.

If we have to use the laundry service, here is their current prices for wash and press: Shirts/Blouses $3.50 Formal Shirts/Blouses $4.25 Colour/white T shirts $2.75 Trousers/Jeans/Pants/Slacks $4.50 Undershirts $1.50 Undershorts/Panties $1.25 Slips/Petticoat $2.25 Brassieres $1.75 Handkerchiefs $1.00 Socks $1.25 Nightgowns/Pajamas $3.75 Dry cleaning costs are: Evening Dresses $11.50 Dresses $9.50 Suit 2 Pieces $10.00 Jackets $5.50 Trousers/Pants/Slacks $5.00 Skirts $5.00 Coats $8.25 Shirts/Blouses $4.00 Sweaters $5.00 Polo/Golf Shirts $3.50 Shorts $3.75 Vests/Waistcoats $2.75 Ties $2.75 Hope that helps. Allow a 24 hour turn around time. Be prepared for self laundry services to be closed. We are going for 26 days starting on 8 December 2022 out of Sydney and figure our laundry bill will be about AUD$100.