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I think the article said they might move the USS Iowa. So does that mean 5 ships. I just hope they add additional parking. And drop the parking price would be nice. LOL

Has this already been mentioned or talked about? https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/02/06/san-pedros-outer-harbor-cruise-terminal-plan-underway-again/

Looks like you had a great swim. You had a big smile on your face.🙂

We were also there. Food was pretty bad from what I remember.

We have always been offered a boarding time. Will the ship be delayed? Is there going to be some sort on inspection? Something doesn't sound right. ALL you can do is show up when you want and hope for the best.

Which cruise has the least amount of revisited ports? Which cruise has the most sea days? If a lot of sea days which ship would you be the most comfortable especially if you have to sit inside? If a cold weather cruise everyone rushes to sit in the atrium during the day. We go for the itinerary. If port intensive we like a sea day between ports, if possible. We lean towards the older ships. Have done both types. The newer ships for us are nice but not as comfortable feeling. Tough call.

If you're prone to sea sickness then absolutely not. Otherwise cabin is fine.

Santa Fe I believe is strickly Club Class. We really liked the Savoy Dining Room.

Looking forward to more. 🙂 We will be sailing out of Sydney on Dec. 2nd. Enjoy....

latest postings are now saying the room steward does the exchange. Not sure how but you might want to ask when you get on board. Might be quicker then calling on the phone.

We have done both. Really liked the Anchorage to Vancouver the best. Scenery up around Anchorage and heading south was beautiful and something we didn't see RT Vancouver or Seattle. Yes the flights were odd hours but we were on vacation to see the most of Alaska.

Other then food running out does anyone remember YEARS ago the bathrooms had a sea shell soap dish that disappeared the day before the cruise was over? I guess many of them were taken.

Finally, somethng new to look forward to. Maybe an overnight in one of the ports????????

You didn't say what time you picked. As noted if you like to eat early it will not be an issue. We were on the Sapphire for 33 days, ate at 5:30 and after the first night they asked us if we wanted the table for the rest of the cruise. Will depend on the time of night how successful you are.

Simple answer is No. I placed a bid and we never heard a word one way or another.

No one has mentioned that a Mini Suite is not a Suite. No suite benefits with a mini. Just Club Class dining with the Reserve only, I believe.

Have never seen anyone roll on or off a tender in a wheel chair. Usually a set of stairs you have to walk down to get to the tender. You would probably have to be able to walk on and they could fold up the wheel chair and put it on the tender for you.

Only time anyone in Japan refused a tip was a very nice young lady helping us with wheel chair assistance at the airport. We understood and thanked her.

I do hope Princess offered you some kind of credit. We were on the Grand last March and the temps went from warm to cold and they could not/would not fix it. We froze to death. They did call and offer us $500. PP for our discomfort. The Gramd has since gone into dry dock. Hopefully the HVAC got fixed.

The Window Suites have no balconies. The bathrooms are big. Have both a seperate bathtub and a nice size walk in shower with glass door.

I can tell you that the tub is difficult to get in and out of. Even without balance issues. If your husband has balance problems I would not book a minisuite. If a walkin shower is easier can you book a balcony instead. The down side is the walkin shower is small and there are no sofas.

Enjoy your cruise and thanks for posting.

If this cruise is not listed on your cruise personalizer then there is no cruise booked. Even a hold only stays on for a few days then disappears. You never paided any money and they don't have a credit card number. Do Not give anyone your information.

If it's a themed cruise I'm going to guess that anything goes, within reason. I think it's a 4 day cruise so it's going to be casual. Have fun.

We were just on the Sapphire Princess and the laundromat was not free.