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Thanks, grouchomarx!  I love it that the filet compares well with Ruth's Chris and Mortons.  Thanks so much.

Thanks, Pooh and Kywildcatfan, for your thoughts on the Filet.    I am going to have it, next time.   The Crown Dependence for dessert, too, and maybe Jordan Cabernet.

14 minutes ago, jondfk said:

 

In my opinion, the Window Suites on Grand (Golden & Caribbean) are some of the best cabins in the fleet.  They typically sell for the price of a CC mini, they are HUGE and the central location is difficult to beat, they have full suite amenities.  The only downside is, no balcony, they are too close to the waterline for that.  We sail Friday, probably our last sailing before Grand repositions away from San Francisco, and we're looking forward to our beloved Fiesta suite.  Be aware that F301 is a bit smaller than the other cabins (still 2x larger than a normal stateroom though).  F315 is a handicapped cabin.  The others F303, 305, 307, 309 & 311 are identical aside from reversing layout cabin to cabin.  F301 is head of the bed towards the bow, alternating from there.

I would miss the balcony too much.  I know you mentioned that no balcony is a downside.  Different strokes...  I definitely need my balcony🙂⚓️⛴🐋🌈🐬🌠

I like the minis on Emerald deck, starboard side.  Nicely sheltered and quiet.

Enjoy!

7 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:

 

This is off topic a bit but, can I ask you if there were any negatives to D736?  I booked the premium balcony room right next door to it for Alaska.  I can't imagine it would be a bad room.... but, there is no info on that room here on CC.  I guess if it were awful, someone would have mentioned it by now.  😉

 

It is a great room!  Great views for Alaska, where I have totally enjoyed Tracy Arm and Snow Pass.  Am looking forward to Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier in that room, too.  Enjoy!

 It is hard to beat the nice room that you get with a suite, combined with the nice balcony (I like the deep balcony in D736), combined with room service from the dining room.  This combination in Alaska is wonderful.  I have it booked!

Nice things about the Grand in general include Alfredo's Pizza on deck 5 and a special dessert area at the buffet.  So nice!  🍷🍪🍰🍨🍧🍮🎂🍕

I like your Disney  castle picture, too.  Nice!

For the later shows, I never have a problem if I am there 15 minutes early.

And, Vampiress, thanks for mentioning the clown shoes!  Too much fun🎎

The suite benefit I like most is being able to order room service from the dining room menu.  Wonderful!

I always appreciate hearing your great thoughts.  Thanks so much!

You should definitely go on Princess, in order to learn about the "Aloha Spirit" from the onboard Hawaii amnassodors.

Aloha! 🙂🌅🌠🐬🌈⛴⚓️🌺🌸🐠🐟🐋🐳🌝🌞💥

33 minutes ago, manunia said:

please try to be considerate - if somebody wants to stop doing something it should be voluntary (extra support would be really helpful)

As an ex-smoker, I can say that of course it has to be voluntary:  you have to want to quit.  But extra motivation like this can be helpful, too.  (I smoked for 22 years, and no one liked smoking more than me.  I have been smoke free for 33 years now.)

I sometimes wear my elite pin to a specialty restaurant.   I am proud to have it, as I did not receive  it automatically.  I had to go to the Captains Circle desk and ask for it, so I am now pleased to have it.

5 hours ago, SakeDad said:

How about the CREW that takes care of you and entertains you and pampers you and feeds you....I would think THEY need more thoughts than anyone....AND they are losing money if there are no passengers to tip!

Yes, thanks for mentioning the crew.  They for sure deserve our thoughts and prayers.

They announced it on Fox Business, this afternoon, that the Diamond is being quaranteened for 24 hours in Yokohama Harbor.  Japanese officials will inspect.

i think all should sit tight and see what Princess does.  

Best wishes all.

I have seen Blame It On The Boogie on another ship.  Loved it!  Go for sure!

2 hours ago, Colo Cruiser said:

Yes it does.

Thanks, Colo Cruiser.

24 minutes ago, milolii said:

I know 3 days is not that long, but maybe  wait and see what happens  by Wednesday. Perhaps Princess will issue a statement.  In the mean time, maybe call them and let them know the reporting out of Hong Kong?  Not saying Princess will do anything though. 
 

I can understand your disappointment.  Good luck!  Let us know your decision.  If you do go I would be interested hearing how it is going. 

I agree with waiting three days.   I also agree about calling Princess.

PS - I have a Hawaii cruise from LA in March.  Who knows, maybe things will be better or worse by then.  Also, I live I Chicago, where there are 2 cases confirmed, so far.  Again, who knows?  I am saying this to let you know I have concerns.

Great tip for Apple products.  Thanks. 

i was having trouble, too.  I heard that Chrome works well, so I used a computer at Fed Ex Office,  and there I printed boarding passes and luggage tags with ease.

A beautiful clean facility with nice computers, too.

Thanks for the great pics!  So glad to see that the mini is similar to those on the Grand Class ships.  I love those minis!

There will be fewer teens on this cruise than there would be during the summer.

Still,  this would be a great time to go!  Everything is less crowded.  Teens, as well as teachers and college professors, are in school.

i am not from the Los Angeles area, so I can't advise on going to Universal Studios and Magic Mountain on your own.  

I had a great time on my New Zealand cruise, and I know you will have a great timeon your cruise🙂

Thanks, all, for the info on the Grand, the Star, and the Ruby🙂

Thanks, too, for the prediction for 2030😀

I also vote for a ship with Skywalker's🌞⛴🐋⚓️🐬🌈🌅🌠🙂

Yes, and on the Grand Class ships, the deep, sheltered, and covered promenade deck is also a great place to view the scenery in Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm, Endicott Arm, and Snow Pass...

I agree with Rocket Man.  I have been on 14 Alaska cruises, and the choice of balconies is better on the Grand Class ships.  Check them out if balcony coverage in Alaska is important to you.