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Been on 15 of the current 18. Still missing the Coral, Pacific and Majestic.

I never use the form. I just fax all the necessary information in my own form.

Talked to Princess yesterday and they said probably June. Don't know how reliable that was. :(

If you don't have a top sheet all there is a very warm (for me) duvet.

No Caribe balconies are not bigger than on some of the other ships. On the Sun all port and starboard balconies are the same size.

Tradewind's Bar on the deck above it. This is where the "action" is, especially for first timers, and this is where you can walk around and get 360 degree views of the sail away.

Agree the deck above the pool. This is where it's best to see the actual sailaway especially the port side passing the condos.

but the unlimited brewed coffee and tea option is for one cruise only.

You can use your coffee card on the next cruise for brewed coffee and tea but they'll punch the card.

HI guys. Just off the Royal last week after 20 days. I think the elavators were the no. 1 problem on our cruise so happy to hear they are all working properly now.

BTW, good job on your "convoluted" explanation.:D Don't think I could have explained it so well.

Can they put a topper on the sofa bed in a minisuite? That would make my DS so happy.

Best to ask your room steward when you first meet him\her. Don't see why not.

J

They put additional "mattress toppers" when an egg crate is requested.

 

 

That's what I was referring to in my above posting. They don't use "egg crates" any longer. They call them "toppers" and they're only about 3/4" thick foam smooth on both sides.

It's kind of luck of the draw. In 15 Princess cruises, I've never had a comfortable mattress. It's not so much that they're firm--just butt-sprung, saggy in the middle, with no pillow top or box springs. I haven't sailed on any of the new ships, so I hope they have better beds.

We're just off the Royal and as new as that ship is, the beds were also saggy in the middle, probably because many of us sit in the cabin on the side of the bed.

Yes every bed I've ever slept on in a Princess ship I find too hard. The foam slab you get is no more than 3/4" thick but it does help.

An egg crate is a good remedy to keep the twin beds together. Otherwise one could slip between the beds

The times they give are merely a suggestion/request.

Maybe a little tackey alright but not enough that it would keep me from doing it.:o just try to use a glass the same as the bartender would use and probably mix it before arriving.

Which is berth 1 or 2. Usually 2.

Hand washing as you enter the Buffet area has always been the requirement on both the Royal and Regal. It's an excellent idea. Don't know why you would say it's an humiliating experience. Washing your hands is the best way to protect yourself and the other cruisers.

Yes it's hot but the biggest factor is always the tremendous humidity

Try it again by not putting the space in the six digit code.

Hope that works.

Thinking you might live in Ontario CA

there is a fee for the cabanas

yes on our recent transatlantic the charge was $50. for 1/2 day and $80. for a full day. Not once in 29 days did I see anyone renting one.

Spent all our pool time at the Retreat pool

The cake isn't really a cake -- more of a double-wide cupcake

Get the waiters to sing Happy Birthday, don't be shy. It's just a lot of fun.

Our waiters sang Happy Anniversary.

Probably get a Happy Birthday sign and balloons for your cabin door. Also a small birthday cake but make sure you mention your birthday to your dining room waiter before your meal.

You can use it at the CG or Sabatini's however just like in the dining room they go to the IC to get them.

I would not make my waiter do that.

Pardon me while I clean the coffee off of my screen. I needed a good laugh this morning and you provided it. LOL

We call them chicken nuggets as another person has mention here

What airport are you talking about?

I'm just off the Crown also and I had those dreadful foam pillows. No problem though as I simply asked the room steward for my favourite feather pillows.

I was on the same cruise and must have been standing right beside your husband in the Skywalkers Lounge. I took the exact same pictures and thought someone might be posting here.

Didn't know it was a crew member. At the Captain's circle party the Capt. Mentioned the individual was OK.

That light beside the helicopter is a reflection of the pot light in the ceiling.

BTW there's a picture of the most travelled passenger on that cruise. We were the 3rd most travelled.