93yearsyoung

The short answer is no. The longer answer is maybe. There are cab stands at the LAX-it Lot, Tom Bradley International terminal in the parking structure and at the end of Terminal 7, the last terminal in LAX's U-shape. So if you come into LAX early enough and come in at TBIT, Terminal 1 or Terminal 7, it is a short walk to a cab stand. All other terminals you need a shuttle bus to the LAX-it Lot.

Do note how Captain Stubbing is dressed...

We've done several Hawaii cruises. They usually have things like hula classes, ukulele lessons, lectures on Hawaii and movies indoors during the day. I don't know if that is "additional" to what they do on other sea days, but the sea days to and from HI seem very full to me, or were pre pandemic.

We haven't been on a Princess cruise shorter than 15 days for several years now. The first couple of days the Library seemed sparse, but it got better as the cruise progressed. I don't know if it was Princess adding books or just guests leaving their finished books.

As you face the bow of the ship, Port side is your left, Starboard side is your right.

Granted I am new here, but I am trying to figure out how these comments are helpful to the original poster, who isn't asking about NCL. They are asking about Princess. This topic isn't a theoretical discussion on what the dress should be on Formal Night, but what does Princess request and what is the reality. We have taken the great grandkids on NCL and also Cunard. They have dressed accordingly to the ships requested attire each time. I am sure you think that is funny. I find it rude and not helpful to the original poster who is looking for real world advice and experience.

We vacationed many years in Bermuda when my son & daughter were in their teens and young adulthood, and my husband and son looked smashing in their coat & tie, Bermuda shorts and high socks.

The Best Western Plus Downtown Long Beach is close to Von's Super Market (part of the Safeway/Albertson's chain).

I would not let my husband, son or SIL go to the MDR in shorts for dinner, on Formal Nights I expect them in a coat at least.

Have you ever met Onslow?

If you only want a few hours of entertainment, I think Pai'a Town is the place to go. Get a cab from the port area

Try the Waikiki Marriott, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Centric, Laylow and Hilton Waikiki Beach. I know these are all big chain hotels, but we like getting nights to get perks and free nights down the road.

I would just go to Kalapaki Beach, get some beach time and then eat lunch at Duke's.

We've been escorted to our suite two of our last three San Pedro cruises. The one time we were not we arrived very early and the suite was not ready so we were escorted to it.

You walked right in after clearing the airport like screening area where they x-ray your carry on bags I presume you mean. How long was the wait there? Does anyone know if that is TSA manning that or is that a terminal/cruise line ground crew?

I think it depends on the cruise, i.e., number of days, destination etc. I bet a 7 day cruise out of Fort Lauderdale has a lot of first or second time cruisers. Our last 15 day, LA-Hawaii round trip, I swear half the cruisers were Elite... it didn't feel all that elite 😁

Thanks for both your replies. I am still fuzzy on details. Yes, I understand that TSA clearance, the metal detectors, etc is separate from actual Princess check-in. My question is, I guess, is what is like actually checking in for the cruise? Is it faster than it used to be? Are there separate lines for Suite/Elite? I recall being checked three different times our last Princess cruise; once at the metal detectors, once for actual check-in and again upstairs before actually getting on the gangway (which is WAY too long) onto the ship. Has the Green Lane, etc made the process faster, easier? I also agree that San Pedro is terrible for boarding vs FL and BC. Princess has testing at the port? Is this in lieu of getting it from Rite Aid or CVS? If the ship is departing Berth 93, can you not be dropped off at Berth 93?

I am not sure I am understanding Princess boarding procedures in San Pedro now. I get that there are arrival groups; we are "Green Lane" in the app now, so what is boarding like? There has to be some kind of line to show someone you are Green and your Covid test, but how long of a line? We are Suite & Elite, does that matter anymore?

But same booking number? I think that would be the difference. I thought this Medallion app thing was eliminating lines? Am I not understanding? I didn't read the question as "friends", but more like non-platinum family members. Our grandkids aren't P/E, but I certainly expect them to come through with us.

I signed up to comment on CC recently, but have been reading the boards for a long time and these type threads amuse me, although not as much as "what can I wear on Formal Night" threads. We too are Elite and none of the lost benefits effect us that much, certainly not enough to storm off to another line where I might have zero benefits. I appreciate the struggle these companies are going through to stay alive If there were zero benefits I'd still choose Princess first because we can drive to the pier.

What does Green Lane mean? Less waiting at the terminal? No waiting at the terminal?