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Would be great knowing whether or not they do include non-alcoholic beer as that's his drink of preference.

Still debating about an Alaska cruise out of SEA (no flights). My husband doesn't drink, but does like some of the mocktails (ie, virgin margaritas, bloody mary...). Are these included? I like a couple glass of wine while getting ready for dinner. No problem bringing wine onboard?

Thank you.

Great info. Thank you!!!

Caroline

Thought I'd bring my IPad for reading several downloaded books. But can I gain access to the internet (using the allotted minutes) on my IPad while in our cabin?

Thank you.

We're looking at taking a B2B. Is there any discount to do so?

I see you're connecting through a different place. That's a good choice. But for those who come across this posting:

Last summer, we had to change planes at Heathrow. Definitely let the airline know you need wheelchair assistance, and confirm it again when checking in. Might also want to confirm it with the flight attendant when an hour or so from landing.

AND make sure you allow plenty of time between connecting flights. Better to have extra time at the gate than rescheduling.

When traveling, we also bring my husband's Hugo wheelchair/walker. It was at the gate promptly after arriving. I pushed that while my husband was being transported in a wheelchair. My gosh.... I have never seen an airport like Heathrow. It just went on and on. All worked out great for us. But if I had a choice in connecting in a different airport, I would. Otherwise, just make sure you have at least 2 hours between flights.

I have to disagree with a couple responses here. My mother had dementia, but she loved to travel. What does it matter if the person doesn't remember the past? It's called 'living in the moment', and that's what she did. She couldn't remember too much, but that didn't bother either one of us. Before the onset of dementia, she use to worry about this and that - the past, the future... As hard as dementia is on everyone concerned, I have to say it was wonderful finally seeing her enjoy the experiences as they occurred. And they're great memories for me now.

Have you considered finding a caregiver at the port you'd like to take the excursion? A nurse or caregiver that would spend time with him in port? What port are you considering? Maybe contact a caregiving agency in that town.

You'll know when it's time to stop traveling. So, if he's still safe to travel, go for it.

Darn! No shallow end?

Seems like the aft pool will be the perfect hangout for us - scenic; nearby drinks; hopefully quiet. Is this pool adults only? Anybody know the approx. depth?

Thanks so much!

we're staying one night pre cruise. Would love to find a reasonably priced restaurant (preferably Asian) within easy walk of our hotel. Husband has walking difficulty, so within 4-5 blocks would be ideal.

Thank you.

The inside cruising on the southbound is more spectacular. As one mentioned, much of this is missed when doing the northbound as your cruising much of it during the night.

We've done back to back cruises (no air involved for us), and prefer the southbound route. Both are great, however. You can't go wrong either way.

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like we'll stay put, and we're happy with where we're at. Still... If those Caribe cabins remain empty, I suppose there's no harm calling every so often to see about a possible change in price??? Has that been known to happen as the cruise approaches?

Thanks so much.

Caroline

Coast of WA State

We are booked in a handicap cabin on the Star's Baja deck. There are still handicap cabins available on the Caribe deck. But the cost for our 10 night cruise is almost $900 more (total). Worth it? Thoughts? Suggestions? The cruise is mid February to Mexico.

Thank you.

Caroline

As my mother's health declined, we purchased foldable, a walker/wheelchair. With that, she was able to enjoy a bit of walking, and then we she became tired, we changed it over to the wheelchair mode. Now my husband uses it for any trip we take (balance/walking difficulty due to stroke). It's called the Hugo. And cruising is our favorite mode of travel now. We don't feel compelled to get out and do very thing. Sometime, just enjoying the scenery and an easy walk in town is great.

Caroline

My husband loves massage. So I looked around on the web to find a highly rated place nearby. Check trip advisor. Can't remember the name offhand, but my husband said it was very good. We took a cab there. It wasn't too much money. I walked around the area, and it was fine. When it was time to leave, we found the same taxi driver waiting for us, and he took us back. They offered more services than just massage. I'll check it out too, and get back to post here.

Which is better: the Crown Grill or Sabatinis? We find ordering a couple appetizers a better fit for us.

Also, a bit off subject, but any suggestions/tips how best to avoid lines and crowds on a ship this size? We don't go to the shows; we prefer eating dinner early; we enjoy the pools and fitness center; walking.

My husband has walking difficulty, and I find eating in the buffet a real hassle for me since I'm getting food for the two of us. We may just do better avoiding the buffet altogether unless there are waiters who assist with bringing plates to tables???

Can we go to the main dining room for lunch when we board the ship?

Thank you.

we recently booked a 10 night cruise aboard the Star Princess. We've mainly cruised with HAL, and have enjoyed one or two nights at their specialty restaurant (Pinnacle). We get a decent discount being past passengers. Does Princess offer this? What would be the preferred specialty restaurant on the Star and how would it compare to HALs? Also, are Princess specialty restaurants open for lunch?

Thank you.

We've vacationed on Eleuthera a few times. Great DIY flyfishing for bonefish. We never made it that far south, but I believe there's some great flats down there. I'd suggest looking at google earth and the surrounding area of where you'll be. If you're not a purist, they can be caught a bit easier with a spinning rod set-up too. But flyfishing for bonefish is the ultimate challenge. And the tides mean everything. Can't just go out and cast a fly. Do some reading; check the tides and hope for calm winds.

Good luck.

Caroline

Looking for info on exactly what is included with this package. I've read various posts, but I still have a few questions:

-Are milkshakes available on the Star?

-one could order, say, a virgin margarita while lounging by the pool?

-bitter lemon?

Any other things you could tell me about this? My husband would probably enjoy this package since he doesn't drink alcohol.

I'll definitely purchase the coffee card. Can I order specialty coffee (double espresso) in the main dining room?

Thank you.

Great info. Thank you. I'm not into the sweet, mixed drinks. So I'm liking the sound of the regular happy hour. No problem bringing bar drinks back to the cabin?

Is the nightly past passenger reception worth going to?

We haven't cruised with Princess in several years. But we just booked a cruise aboard the Star for mid-February. We are Platinum members, and I read something about a lounge that offers a Happy Hour??? Hubby doesn't drink, but I enjoy a glass of wine (or two ;-) prior to dinner. What does a glass of wine cost? I also enjoy bringing a glass of wine back to the cabin to enjoy while getting ready for dinner.

Thank you.

Well... You have been a wealth of information in such short time, and I thank you. When looking at the deck plans, it doesn't appear that d733 has any more balcony space than other D's. But your pictures show otherwise. AND it does appear that D733 can have a queen bed - not 2 twins? I'd prefer the queen. So... It's come down to D733 or C301, c302 or C 303. Any last thoughts before I make that call tomorrow? And if I call Princess and book, can I then transfer the booking to our large-warehouse-agency (where they give a decent onboard credit)? Husband is also retired military. Nice to be back to Princess. And again... Thank you. Thank you. When initially considering this cruise, I thought any ol' cabin would do fine. But you've convinced me otherwise.

:-)

Thank you so much. And what would be more desirable: caribe or baja deck?

And I'll check into the aft-near-HC cabins suggested. Looks like they'd work fine. Odd they aren't considered HC.

I just tried calling Princess, but they're closed due to the holiday. We're looking at the Feb. 17 Star Princess cruise. Any other way to see what (if any) handicap balcony cabins are available? We usually book with a large agency, and they're closed too. I'll call tomorrow.

Thank you.