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We usually write in 2 boiled eggs and a fruit plate. The fruit plate was always different, but very generous and enough for 2 we felt.
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Live - Sept. 26th Crown Princess 4 Night Alaska end of season
sunviking90 replied to happychippy's topic in Princess Cruises
Hazelnut bar is the best! -
Live - Sept. 26th Crown Princess 4 Night Alaska end of season
sunviking90 replied to happychippy's topic in Princess Cruises
This was an extra item daily in the MDR when we were on the Crown in July. I enjoyed the option of something a little different. -
We’ve found this varies from ship to ship. Some are better organizing this than others. We also make reservations for 5:20 or 5:40 to avoid the “scrum”. It can feel like an airport boarding gate at 5 pm.
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As long as you are not on the previous sailing from Whittier to Vancouver and planning a B2B. That may run you into a PVSA violation regardless of where in the US you plan to disembark. If you’re just doing this cruise, you just need to request a deviation. You will have cleared US customs in SF though, so customs won’t be an issue.
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We usually start to feel pudgy and boated about halfway through the cruise. We get home and in 2 days or so our weight is normal and we feel “healthier”. It’s for sure water retention from all the salt. I have asked for steamed veggies in the past hoping for something healthier, but they tasted like they had been cooked in salt water or brined. It’s certainly easier to better options in the buffet, but I really don’t enjoy eating up there.
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LIVE - Royal Princess Sep 23 (2 Day Coastal...and more)
sunviking90 replied to ceilidh1's topic in Princess Cruises
Wow! The Storm they’re hyping is supposed to hit western Vancouver Island this afternoon/evening. I wonder if they’ll bring you into Vancouver early? -
Agree, Canada Place was never designed to accommodate so many passengers. They are now using the old convention halls to process people, but nothing can help the fact that almost all those people will then have to file through US customs which is unique to Vancouver. There is also almost no way to expand the terminal. The upside is that is is right in downtown Vancouver. There are not many cruise terminals in the world anymore where you can walk a few steps to your 5 star hotel or a world class dining and shopping.
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We absolutely find the newer ships the be priced lower obviously due to higher numbers and operating costs. More bang for your buck in stateroom choices (couches!) too. Having said that, we prefer the older ships. Now that ships are back at capacity, we find the public areas always feel crowded on the newer ships.
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LIVE - Royal Princess Sep 23 (2 Day Coastal...and more)
sunviking90 replied to ceilidh1's topic in Princess Cruises
Your download doesn’t work for me, but my SIL said she heard on the news a “storm” is coming. It’s a beautiful, partly sunny and calm day here (Coquitlam) so far. If you’re feeling it, I guess the island will get the brunt of it. -
CC Shortcuts for Dear Wife, Dear Son, etc.
sunviking90 replied to USN59-79's topic in Holland America Line
I actually saw these used long before I was reading CC on a Disney forum probably 20 years ago. I just thought it was a thing on forums. Doesn’t bother me. -
LIVE - Royal Princess Sep 23 (2 Day Coastal...and more)
sunviking90 replied to ceilidh1's topic in Princess Cruises
I saw a comedian booked on the patter. -
Sorry to hear your cruise was so disappointing. We have been pleased with most of the service and food on our princess cruises since the restart. We have found that food and service, etc can vary even on the same ship within a few months due to chef and crew changes and contracts though. We’ve also heard from crew over the years that Alaska is NOT a favorite of theirs. Lots of large groups, short 7 day cruises, not much of interest (from their perspective) in the ports, etc. Perhaps you experienced the effects of staff burnout. Hopefully the Sapphire will turn it around.
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Terrible customer service and overcharge on bidding
sunviking90 replied to ccheng6401's topic in Princess Cruises
Totally agree with this. It’s only pending for now. See what “sticks” then deal with it. Your CC company likely won’t deal with it while pending either. -
I submitted a bid 3 days ago for our cruise in 2 weeks and heard back the same day, but that is likely because it was so close to sail date. There is a thread that has a lot of info:
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Price drop Alert Trans Pacific Cruise Only April 2024
sunviking90 replied to retird's topic in Holland America Line
3 star and I am not seeing these prices. Checked under DH’s account too. This is the not unusual scenario of HAL loving newer cruisers more, lol! I’d grab that Neptune if I were you! -
LIVE - Royal Princess Sep 23 (2 Day Coastal...and more)
sunviking90 replied to ceilidh1's topic in Princess Cruises
That probably explains her upgrade! Enjoy your mini cruise! -
Price reduction for my cruise - now what?
sunviking90 replied to MacMadame's topic in Princess Cruises
As I thought. Thanks! -
Were you happy or unhappy with your bid upgrade location?
sunviking90 replied to jennmaybe's topic in Princess Cruises
On Royal Class ships, Deluxe has a sofa. Premium will have the sofa as well as a larger balcony. Grand class ships don’t have deluxe balconies ( no sofa unless you go up to a minisuites) but the premium ones will have a larger balcony. -
Price reduction for my cruise - now what?
sunviking90 replied to MacMadame's topic in Princess Cruises
Would OBC be retained with the refaring? I see our cruise next year has gone down a total of about $200 CAD, but we booked with $600 usd OBC, so I’m not sure.