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Anyone currently on Island Princess? Good or bad news?
tml1230 replied to luvtravel's topic in Princess Cruises
Thanks very much to ALL the posters above! Great information as we prepare for a fall cruise on the island princess. Travelers07- as you are currently on board, any additional observations would be appreciated ...and safe travels! -
Any recent Caribbean Princess cruises with positive review.
tml1230 replied to a topic in Princess Cruises
thanks for the kind word and feedback! it sounds like Suekel is off to a great start! Not for nuthin but 43 years ago ....an underachiever living in Florida (me ) met a girl born in Grand Rapids Michigan.....she took pity on me as I could not grasp that whole " where you from on the "hand " map of Michigan.....married her 42 years ago! -
Any recent Caribbean Princess cruises with positive review.
tml1230 replied to a topic in Princess Cruises
we board next month from port everglades to Quebec city.... very much looking forward to your thoughts and comments! safe journey! -
Any recent Caribbean Princess cruises with positive review.
tml1230 replied to a topic in Princess Cruises
thanks for the RECENT first hand experiences on the ship! -
Odd things we sometimes like to bring with us on a cruise
tml1230 replied to larrybritt's topic in Princess Cruises
OK......am I there first person ere googling " endodonist? -
A Coronation and Live From 12 Day British Isles on the Regal
tml1230 replied to Steelers0854's topic in Princess Cruises
I forgot to mention.... although the Paris metro system is VERY efficient, there are a LOT of steps up and down...withyour luggage, in a new city etc., I highly recommend a taxi until you can drop off the luggage. -
A Coronation and Live From 12 Day British Isles on the Regal
tml1230 replied to Steelers0854's topic in Princess Cruises
yes on taxi and car servix=ces... we just did that a few weeks ago...after exiting the train platform in Paris follow signs to official taxi area (currently turning right from the platform to the side door). DO NOT accept an offer of a taxi in the train station or while walking to the taxi area as they will be unlicensed and will charge absurd amounts. At the stand have your address of hotel written down on paper, verify the driver takes credit card and finally make sure he or she actives the meter, we travel to Paris twice a year for weeks at a time. As mentioned above, like any big city, be alert and keep your belongings secure. we feel way more comfortable and safe in Paris than we do in NYC. -
Very much enjoying and following your reports! we got off the Regal a a few weeks ago and LOVED every minute of the cruise.we too took the national express bus, back to London, and were very satisfied with the cost and service.... the staff on board the Regal are incredible...after 22 days on the ship we felt like we were leaving family behind! Thank you safe travels!
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Disembarkation Southampton Walk Off - How Early
tml1230 replied to Jeter02's topic in Princess Cruises
we got off the Regal in Southampton a couple weeks ago. we did early walk off at 0700. There were about 50 people waiting in line in front of us. We were off the ship AND in a taxi by 0710...very easy and efficient! we had a 0900 national express bus to London scheduled, they were kind enough to let us jump on the 0800 bus... have a safe cruise! -
we very much enjoyed your posts and GREAT attitude! By chance is your. TA on the Sky in March 2024? we have that booked...thanks again!
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A Coronation and Live From 12 Day British Isles on the Regal
tml1230 replied to Steelers0854's topic in Princess Cruises
Steelers0854, we disembarked Monday just as you were joining the Regal. Very much enjoying your report! After the transatlantic crossing, and 8 days around the UK, we REALLY didn't want to leave the Regal....So I am reliving the incredible cruise through your words and pictures. To us, the outstanding crew members really made a wonderful cruise pure perfection! Not for nuthin, but after significant study I found the almond croissants in the IC on the Regal to be almost as good as the one I enjoyed in a Paris boulangerie earlier this week! Thanks again for taking the time to share your story and Safe Travels! -
packing! what shouldn't we forget?
tml1230 replied to FrankieJayIII's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
Nicole and Pete...very fair question! 15 years ago on a cruise ship disembarkation in the Caribbean ... I watched a guy whose 4 pack cardboard box of liquor broke during the process.of leaving the ship.... After his wife said "oh crap"..."what do we do now????" ...this well prepared husband and savvy traveller ...pulled out a roll of silver duct tape and safely secured the cargo......it was a moment that changed my travel priorities..... in the years following... my now ever ready roll of duct tape has secured a loose window in a black taxi in London so as to not delay on our way to Heathrowe airport....Last year it repaired a handle on a piece of samsonite luggage at Charles Degaulle airport on PARIS....AND, just last week defeated a really annoying light sensor in our cabin on the regal princess in Ireland... as I have over the years developed and I did change from traditional silver duct tape to a roll of speciality "university of Florida gators " duct tape... In full disclosure...and a real follower and fan of LA cruiser 88's postings ..... black electrical tape recently has peaked my interest! -
packing! what shouldn't we forget?
tml1230 replied to FrankieJayIII's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
just off a 22 day cruise....there are a lot of great suggestions above....BUT !.... I am surprised after 19 replies .....that no one suggested duct tape! dont leave home without a small roll! have a great cruise! -
A Coronation and Live From 12 Day British Isles on the Regal
tml1230 replied to Steelers0854's topic in Princess Cruises
When you arrive at the port in Southampton, if you see guy being dragged off the ship against his will, that will be me. We boarded at port everglades on April 16h. and disembark Monday. You are in for absolutely wonderful experience.. Th crew is outstanding. the food good to excellent, and the ship is in great polished condition. No doubt this experience rates in the top 3 of our 30 cruises... A few of the complaints I have overheard from fellow passengers are minor in nature to simply ridiculous, and not worth mentioning. Hope you have aa safe and memorable cruise! -
A Tale of Two Enclaves (A Month Apart)
tml1230 replied to 1sttimertoalaska's topic in Princess Cruises
we are currently on the Regal for 22 days. First 15 was a transatlantic and now week around the UK.. we have the package deal on the thermal spa (first time) and LOVE it. We have found it to be very clean and well stocked. and never overcrowded. Very attentive and friendly staff. Since this is a B2B cruise I could have cancelled the thermal spa for the 2nd portion of the cruise if we didn't enjoy it .II is a wonderful experience each and every day! We have no need for a lock for the locker and just put the medallion in the pocket of the very comfortable supplied robes. . -
Greetings once again from the regal princess. our TA is almost over and we arrive in Southampton on Sunday.... we very much look forward to your additional information and round up! Thanks in part to your incredible writings and pictures....(and after a few glasses of wine!!) while on board last evening, we just booked the WC 2025 on the island princess. our son will not be not appreciate the negative impact on his inheritance, but such is life.... Have a safe journey home......
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we boarded the regal princess Saturday for a transatlantic crossing....for us it was VERY quick and seamless. at the port at 1030....on board at 1100...typical great princess staff. tons of people departing and boarding early which is to be expected. Many of them with a dazed /confused looks on their faces...not sure how they even got TO the port! having said that, there surely will be those passengers who will complain about winning a Cadillac but really wanted a Mercedes!
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we-like-to cruise, tomorrow we drive over to Port Everglades to board the regal princess on the transatlantic to Southampton. ( as you did, we will drop the rental off near the port). I wanted to take one more opportunity to thank you again for taking us along on your incredible journey. Perhaps the most well written and informative "live from" I have ever found. Safe journey home! PS: FLL last thursday got 24 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.....you can imagine what that did to folks flying in to FLL for their weekend cruises!
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How do you spend the First Day on the Ship? (What do you do?)
tml1230 replied to sirclean's topic in Princess Cruises
my wife and I board the regal princess this weekend for the transatlantic crossing...I found your post incredibly accurate and enjoyable! your words..."At some point, I'll catch a glance from DW and we'll look at each other and acknowledge that we are in for a great 7-10 days. " very powerful words and observation! Thats as good as it gets! thanks for posting! -
we arrive or depart at CDG 3-4 times a year.....we were there just last week. No way that is enough time .....CDG gets a bad sometimes, its just BIG. Safe travels
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Just Back from Regal 7 day. March 18-26 with St Kitts.
tml1230 replied to k9hndler's topic in Princess Cruises
GREAT review! thanks very much! we board the Regal in 3 weeks for the transatlantic crossing and your thoughts are very helpful to us..... all the best and stay safe at work!