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Ah! Forgot about that name change. Ty 

It’s a section of a main dinning room reserved for those in suites or have booked a club class mini suite.  No waiting, no reservations needed.  Here is the list of suite benefits. Breakfast is in Sabatini’s.  

https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/ships/PrincessSuite_eFlyer.pdf

5 hours ago, cali-croozer said:

So, anyone care to speculate why the Royal is less expensive than the Ruby for the same cruise, Pacific NW rt SF April 23 vs April 30. Also, the Ruby seems to be almost sold out which leads to higher fares, so maybe the better question is why isn't the Royal selling as fast? 🤔

I’ve been watching these cruises and have similar questions,  the Royal cruise is now past final payment, but the Ruby one is not. I don’t think that is all of it though. 

@dides your pic should help the OP. 

@bagney Yes, S108 is the cabin door to the right of the room entered in the video. The set up is the same on the port side, with the window suite door S107, to the left of the forward facing ocean view cabin.  The YouTuber has misnamed the cabin.  S107 and S108 are each about 700 square feet, very large.  

 

We sailed in S107 on the Enchanted in September.    The sofa  bed pulls outs and is a nice size for one adult  or two children.  When pulled out, it almost reaches the window bench. It is a wonderful suite, very large.  
 

Just checked, I don’t have a pic of the sofa bed pulled out. But your DS should be comfortable. 

Hi check out the hop on hop off boat to get round. I think it stops where you dock. I would email the company with your information to be sure. The boats stop near old town, the Royal Palace; and the Vasa and ABBA museums. The company is very responsive. Much more pleasant than a bus. 
 

https://www.redsightseeing.com/stockholm/our-tours/hop-on-hop-off-boat/

1 hour ago, Techwizardress said:

Hello,

I have two cruises this year and sent both in one fax.  Only one of the cruises was credited.  I recommend sending one, then waiting and sending the second one a bit later.  Mine were posted to my account within the same day or the next.  They are very quick.

Enjoy

Christie

Thank you Christie. 

@capriccio Yes, thank you 

7 hours ago, capriccio said:

For all three cruises, we had not yet paid the final balance.

Do I send one fax for 2 or more cruises or each separately? Both in 2023.

TY  

We are using Iceland Everywhere for three tours in July.  Folks from some of the 2022 cruises recommend them.  Our port tours are about booked full, but I don’t know if the the company will be adding more tours. Dodo at ICE writes they are trying very hard to meet demand.

https://www.icelandeverywhere.is
 

We are also using  Arctic Shore Excursions for Seydisfjordur as Iceland Everywhere  doesn't offer tours there.
 

https://arcticshorex.com

@Babr no worries, we use Tripinsurancestore.  I agree, good advice and options. 

25 minutes ago, Babr said:

I don’t think checking with another company will make a difference. Third-party insurance will insure only the actual dollar value. That is why you could insure only $900 of your discounted cards. If there is no cash value as is the case for goodwill or bonus FCC, then it can’t be insured.

 

 

The  OP has stated their insurance company wants to include the good will gesture amount in figuring the policy costs as noted in post #1.  Hence the recommendation to check with another company.  

We have a similar case.  Enchanted last September.  We had a large credit and when booking a new cruise, my agent told me I do not insure the credit. It is a “Good Will  Gesture”.  
 

Also, I can only insure the amount I paid for the AARP Princess gift cards.  So only $900.00 for $1000.00, for example.  It did cut the cost of my insurance. 
 

I thought this was the case but asked anyway. Maybe look for a different insurance company for a second opinion?

Here is an helpful article 

 https://shouldbecruising.com/2021/07/02/onboard-credit-for-owning-carnival-stock/

welcome to Cruise Critic   Those who’ve done it can offer more advice.  I never have, but am researching like  you. 

Yep, one day if after final payment.  Some other lines want payment upon booking.   

It usually means that the type of fare you want is not available on part(s) of your itinerary. It is usually due to, as others have noted, a regional flight that may not have different cabins or a flight that does have different cabins but doesn’t offer the type cabin you want, such as Premium Economy. This seems to be your situation, though I’m not sure.  I’m thinking you’ re looking at charge for the other flights?

 We fly United and Premium Economy is a different product than Economy Plus.  United will indeed charge you to upgrade to Economy Plus if Premium Economy is not offered on that section of your itinerary.  But the fare is also lower. Premium Economy is usually only offered on International and some US coast to coast flights, as it is a different cabin and, as of now, only an option on some aircraft.

This is probably not the best idea.  Would you want to be tipped/paid in Euros in the US and then go to your bank to exchange them?  
 

Although in some places guides may be pleased to receive US dollars, Europe is not one of them.  

The company we are using this summer in Iceland, while accepting credit cards, has a notice that payment made in foreign currency would be charged  a fee 2,5% on top of the exchange rate.  Not the tips, but you get the idea is to discourage foreign currency. 
 

It is easy to get €s and you will need coins for the toilets anyway. Enjoy.  Sounds like a nice cruise. 

On 1/2/2023 at 12:38 PM, Nataliea621 said:
Well as a solo traveler I sometimes think some cruise lines definitely tailor to them more. That’s why I mentioned it. 
Thanks!
 

You're correct.  The line which probably does this the best is NCL.  The bigger away class NCL ships have blocks of solo cabins connected to a common social area with activities. The fare is for solos only.    It looks like most of these depart from Seattle though.  So just FYI for possible other cruises.

Attached is a CC article on these types of cabins and experiences. 
 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=419

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

This probably doesn't apply to this voyage, but isn't there something about not allowing a child less than one to cruise more than 2 sea days?  Or does that only apply to transPacific and transAtlantic voyages?

Ok I looked it up. It’s no child under 6 months 

Under  12 mo no Trans oceanic or remote itineraries with more than 2 sea days.

https://www.princesscruises.de/en/holiday-princess/important-information/age-restrictions

@CeCe_NCL has a few Iceland/Greenland.  Here is one 

https://www.ncl.com/cruises/10-day-iceland-and-greenland-round-trip-reykjavik-STAR10REYDJUAKUISANANPAANUKREY?destinations=4294938434&numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=featured&autoPopulate=f&from=resultpage&itineraryCode=STAR10REYDJUAKUISANANPAANUKREY

OP,  lots of great  information here. Thank for the thread.   For excursions, another  thing I do is look at the roll calls for the cruises from the previous year.  This will often give you options. 

Agree primarily pick for the itinerary. 

We are on the Island Princess crusie in July visiting Seydisfjordur,  Akureyri,  Grundarfjordur and Reykjavik.  We are using private group companies(recommended on CC) in all four ports.  This is 14 days. 

We also call on  two ports in Norway: Alsuend and Haugesund.  A bit of a compromise on Norway, but heavy on Iceland. 
 

NCL has a few interesting cruises on the Star, as does Viking, but we went with this one.  

 Also following.  We are onboard in July.  Have a great adventure. 

Given the list you have, I would stay near Westminster.  Hyde Park is a bit further out.   Both are safe areas.   So either one of the hotels you mention in Westminster/Victoria are good bets.  Premium Inn is not the quality of the Hiltons you mention.
 

 Windsor Castle is not in London so you  would need to get there by train or take a tour.   It is easy to reach by train; or a tour from Victoria Coach Station. 
 

Here is the suites benefit flyer.  Print it and take it with you should you have a questions. if a series some of your  questions. 
 

https://www.princess.com/downloads/pdf/ships/PrincessSuite_eFlyer.pdf

Sky Princes has a suite lounge mid aft on deck 14.  It is open 24 hours, it has sodas, coffee machine, and cocktails in the evening.  
 

The aft suites are very nice.  The higher up you book the larger the wrap around balcony.  
 

You can switch our the minibar after boarding.  It is subject to what is available.  One alcohol to one alcohol, one soda to one soda, all sodas/water or a coffee credit. 
 

You will  need to set up your dinner on the balcony unless you purchase  the Ultimate Balcony  Dinner.