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Thank you all! We are excited to cruise and this is a great amount of information for us to consider!

Hello!

We are looking for advice and anyone's experience on where to stay the night before departing out of Los Angeles. We are booking a Royal Princess cruise to Mexico in March 2026 and want to stay in L.A. the night before and not feel rushed.

Does anyone know where is a good place to stay? Any place where you can park and leave your car?

Thank you for any advice and experiences shared!

Hello!

My fiancée and I will be heading out on Royal Princess for our honeymoon and never been on one of their cruise ships before. We will be on the Royal Princess ship. Anyone ever travel on their and any suggestions for us? We have a Deluxe Balcony room and have dinner reservations at Crown Grill one night. 

Thank you in advance!

4 hours ago, Lucky TGO said:

My best advice to you is stay away from the people that complain about everything. 
Tony

I feel like that's advice for everyday!

7 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

If you sit in the main dining room, tell other table mates that you might not make it every night. So, go ahead and order. 

Hahaha YES! Will do. Thanks for the heads up!

8 hours ago, Treasure Hunter said:

Also, the Ultimate Ship’s Tour is terrific and sells out quickly. If you can, immediately upon boarding run up to the Sanctuary ( forward deck 17) and book a few days . The pampering and service are special as is the included English tea at 3:30 everyday. Scones, tea sandwiches, pastry etc. yummy 

Yes, thank you! I have already looked into it! I feel like it sounds so comfortable I'd fall  asleep once I get in! 

15 hours ago, Fat Albert said:

I would suggest the champagne breakfast delivered to your cabin one or twice after you plan on a late night out. I would also suggest the ultimate Balcony Dinner which is very romantic . They include flowers and a picture from the ships photo dept. When you get on the ship the first thing is call the dine line 3464 and request the Chefs table. You can deicide what specialty restaurants you will choose on differtn nights but book the  Crown Grill, Sabatini's,   and Curtis Stone specialty dinning. You can speak to Maître D and let them know your are on your honeymoon. You should eat in the main dining room on formal night for your meal. You should speak to the Captains Circle Host and inquire if they are having any Newlywed get togethers. This is an opportunity to meet the senior officers sometimes and also find out what they have for newlyweds. The ship has a platinum studio for personal phot session. It might seem expensive but it is a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture your glow during this honeymoon so I would suggest you consider a private phot session from the studio, it  is free for a promo demo of what they offer. 

This is all great information! Thank you for it all! Already booked a meal at the Crown Grill and have another complementary meal through our travel agent. May book Sabatini's. But will definitely look into speaking to the Maître D and ask about the Newlywed get togethers. Sounds like a good time. And I'm all about the free promos! 

15 hours ago, 1025cruise said:

Enjoy it. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. My wife and I honeymooned on the Emerald Princess and had a wonderful time.

While a suite is a great idea, I wouldn't book it for your honeymoon. It might cause your future cruises to be a lot more expensive 🙂

Thank you! I'm more of the planner and she loves to explore and go with the flow. I hope you an your wife had an amazing time! We both love the idea of cruises so maybe one day we will book a suite!

17 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said:

If you can afford it...book a suite.

Balcony dinner is a great idea. Not too expensive and very ultra.

Another suggestion is the Chef's Table. You sign up for it at Passenger Services or with the Maitre D' (limited availability, maybe 12 people) It's usually offered only once per cruise. Pax Svcs is easier. If you decide to do it, be sure to pack closed toe shoes. There's a kitchen tour included, the shoes are required.

 

Fingers crossed that the cruise is a GO.

We have upgrade once already, don't know if we would be able to afford a suite. But thank you for the advice. I'll look into the Chef's Table. Sounds like a memorable experience!

And yes, fingers crossed!

18 hours ago, skynight said:

Assume you are booked on the Royal Princess. If you go schedule a specialty dining experience, Crown Grill, Sabatini's, Ultimate Balcony Breakfast or Dinner.

Are you sure you want a honeymoon cruise in March 202, and risk all that money? Even if the ship sails in March 2021 the cruise experience probably will not be as it has been in the past. Suggest another back up plan. 

Yes I have! I have already booked a meal for the Crown Grill one night and heard amazing things about that place. Just talked to my fiancée tonight and looked up the "Ultimate Balcony Breakfast". She said, "Let's do it!"

We do have a very good insurance policy in place through our travel agent. Whatever happens, we will find ways to enjoy our time. We have thought of and looked at places to go that we would like if we aren't able to cruise. 

On 8/20/2020 at 10:16 PM, brisalta said:

In the Cruise Personalizer there is a place for special events or is it special occasions.

Any way select from the drop down menu Honeymoon. Do this for both passengers.

You will receive some surprise gifts for free.

It will be interesting to see if the cruise sails in March 2001. Do you have a back up plan if it does not?

Thank you for you're advice! I have done so and looking forward to what we may get as surprises! Im continually praying that we are good to sail in March. If we don't, we will just move to another cruise later that year to celebrate. But hoping that that doesn't happen.

Hello all!

My fiancée and I will be going to Mexico in March 2021 for our honeymoon. This is the first time my fiancée will ever be on a cruise and my second cruise, but well over 15 years since I first went. Any advice, tips, or tricks that you all could think of for our trip!

Thank you in advance!