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We’re on a May Alaska cruise so am starting to more closely look at details. We are in Aqua but have several specialty dining reservations. They show drinks with prices in the menu I saw. Just wondered how the drink pkg. works there. Thanks for any info,

We're booked on a 14 day cruise to Iceland leaving from Copenhagen in July in a premium balcony. We originally booked the 28 day cruise (B2B I guess) but after reading about this ship reduced it to the 14 day one mainly because long time friends are also going. Otherwise we would be going on the Oceania Iceland cruise - nicer ship and better itinerary. But our friends are important to us and we want to see them - they live in Ontario and we live in the US. I just hope, knowing it wont happen, that another ship is substituted. We just changed from a mini suite to a premium balcony to be close to our friends who have a premium mini balcony. They will have been on the ship for 14 days b/4 we board and from what I read will be happy to have the extra room in the cabin with the ship's public spaces so crowded. I'm watching to see if a prem. mini balcomy becomes available near them but think the only difference from our category is the extra space, which is nice but not necessary for a 14 day, but great on the 28 day one. - so far the ship looks totally booked..mostly guarantee rooms now. I'm looking forward to spending time with our friends, but worry about the circumstances on the ship. We're cruising to Alaska in May on one our favorite lines - Celebrity and a European Christmas cruise on Celebrity too.

Good to hear - thanks!

We’re on that same r/t Barcelona that is over Christmas. So few flights showing it’s awful. Hope more choices come up later. Our choice out of BCN was 7:30am or 2 something. Now thinking stay over 1 night and catch the early flight. We’re in west coast area.

I know this isn’t a popular topic - with me either, but we’re booked on a May cruise with Celebrity and really looking forward to it. I’ve noticed that there is never a mention of covid anymore on ships. Hoping this means it hardly happens anymore on cruises .. or is it people just don’t talk about it. Know the ships just don’t want to know in case it costs them $. We just want to be prepared. Thanks for any input!

Looking at a cruise in May to Alaska and not sure which cruise insurance to get. Its not clear if covid related reasons to cancel are covered by the plan offered by Celebrity. Wondered if anyone has experience with the Celebrity coverage versus other plans. Thanks for any help!

How did you get your doctor to prescribe Paxlovid without a positive test? I wish mine would but says insurance won’t cover it without a diagnosis. I asked about taking some with us. You must have great insurance.

I don't mind at all older ships as long as they are kept in good condition. We have reservations on the Island Princess - and old ship. I am concerned - not because its old - but the company doesn't spend $ to improve the plumbing system for instance. I don't mind worn fabric on chairs, etc., but I do not like hearing about so many sewage smell areas and bathrooms/showers being unusable for a day or two. I wish they would switch out this ship for a newer better maintained one prior to the 28 day cruise. The Island Princess also seems to have the highest # of covid cases....

Thank you Level six!!

Thank you all for your responses!

Thank you for the info - glad you had a great time!

There are six of us booked for a 28 day cruise next year on the Island Princes. Good itinerary. We joined in because we've enjoyed Princess in the past and had no qualms. Now reading about the changes Princess made by removing several restaurants for 250 more cabins on a small ship that seems to be needing a great deal of maintenance....we are now worried about being on it for 28 days with not great food or choices for meals and increased crowding by removing restaurants, common spaces and adding at least 500 more passengers. Why does Princess use their worst ships for longer journeys. Are we worrying too much about this?

I didn’t realize they refund insurance - good to know.

Thanks! That helps with planning! Have a great cruise!

Thank you for the recommendation!

Can anyone who has travelled from London to Southampton lately share their transportation details to the port - eg. by Princess or private car/van service, uber? Train I understand has 2 changes - not ideal when carting luggage. We're planning to stay in London a day or two before but could go to airport to catch Princess shuttle if needed. There are 6 of us - so a van might be more cost effective. Any recommendations for a private car service would be appreciated. I did a brief look at the private car services - and boy the prices have skyrocketed! The excellent car service we used previously, Smiths, is out of business. Thanks everyone - appreciate your help.

We're booked for June next year leaving from Southampton - 6 of us - and we haven't been able to find out the current cost of what Princess charges or if their pickup is only at the airport or is it also in London? With 6 we may be able to get private transfer for same or less than the shuttle. Wondered if anyone has used the Princess shuttle lately or has a private car service they could recommend. Last time we were there we used Smiths - which is out of business sadly. Thanks everyone!!

We like the itinerary of an Iceland trip scheduled for summer 2023 but its on the Island Princess and its 28 days in length. Its concerning to find out they are using this ship for a long itinerary when there are fewer dining choices and is more crowded due to reconfiguration years ago. Does anyone know if its reschedule for refurbishment anytime soon? I too don't mind if a ship is older but don't like if they've removed good amentities.

we’re trying to decide which ship to take to Alaska they have the same itinerary and we haven’t been in either ship. They seem similar - Eurodam refurbished more recently but in 2017. Which has better restaurants? Would the Westerdam be less crowded b/c fewer passengers. Any comparison would be appreciated. Thanks!!