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My early 2025 around Australia cruise (roundtrip Brisbane) does not offer the 12-packs of water but from Auckland to LA it is available.

I got qualified as soon as their veterans program was announced in August 2011 & it always had the 12/31/99 date. Guess I’ve just been lucky to still have the 12/31/99 expiration date & not the new 2031 date. Obviously my expiration date will come long before my MOBC’s expiration date. ☺️

My Military Benefits still show in my Captain’s Circle account added on 8/30/11 and is valid until 12/31/99. I have several 2024/2025 cruises booked with MOBC which were booked months ago.

Buon Viaggio! 🎉🥳🍾

Months ago we booked an AS n/s LAX/OGG/LAX using their miles in the spring but noticed on their app flights were changed & to call them. Before calling checked flight options…only ones were via SEA and only 1 n/s from LAX to HNL which was not an option to get to OGG. I have not received an email informing me about the change…bad customer service. I’ve booked a backup on HA using their miles & will wait awhile to see if AS contacts me or they will restore their LAX/OGG n/s flights. If this is what will become of their service hopefully acquiring HA fails.

Hopefully not with HA which we enjoy flying several times per year between the Mainland & Maui. Unlike VX the HA brand has been around since 1929 so hopefully AS will keep the HA brand. 🤞

Based on emails I received from HA & AK both brands will continue… Preserving the Hawaiian Airlines brand: The beloved Hawaiian Airlines brand will remain, reflected on airplanes, at airports and elsewhere. It will exist alongside the Alaska Airlines brand, supported by a single operating platform and industry-leading loyalty program. https://localcareglobalreach.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alaska-Airlines-and-Hawaiian-Airlines-to-Combine.pdf

It’ll be interesting to hear about your comparisons of PE to BC which costs twice as much…have a great flight & nap. 🥱😴💤

Hopefully this time they’ll promote the wine package better than previously when it wasn’t often promoted. I was disappointed when the wine packages ended & would consider them again as an alternative to carrying on wine particularly from more remote locations like your ports. Thanks for the info & hopefully that will be an option on Discovery’s April TSE cruise. Although with the uncertainty of it’s availability and driving to the port will likely bring my own wine on that cruise.

That’s what I read which was after we disembarked in LA before Regatta sailed up the West Coast before heading East. Our a/c was good on that late September & early October cruise & didn’t notice any troubling issues and greatly enjoyed our first O cruise.

Great! 😃 In 2009 we flew ANZ to Sydney via Auckland in economy using EZair & that was our best ever economy experience (cruised back from Sydney). Checking airfares available as far out as currently possible through EZair it’s considerably cheaper & offers flexibility…win, win! 👍 Thanks for taking the time to allow us to vicariously cruise with you & to experience all of the great joy both of you had during your journey. 😊

Congratulations & that’s a wonderful way to end your journey…enjoy your upgrade! 😃 We plan to fly ANZ PE in Spring 2025 to Brisbane but only one way because we’ll sail Royal Princess from Auckland to LA…did you book through EZair?

Last Apple MedallionClass update:

Are you flying ANZ home in PE again?

Your situation is awful but sadly it’s not surprising to me as Princess’ promises to improve customer relations have resulted in even worse service due to the inexperienced & untrained offshore call center reps. Hopefully you’ll soon get an acceptable solution…I’d also be more than fuming! 😠

Thanks! 🙂

We had a UBD moved into our balcony cabin due to inclement weather. Although there might not be sufficient room in an oceanview cabin. It doesn’t hurt to ask onboard & if they have few UBDs booked they might provide the dinner…a great experience! 😊

The P&O Pacific Adventure is the former Golden Princess which I sailed on several times.

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A decade ago used Carmel from JFK to a Red Hook hotel for a pre cruise stay & was satisfied with their service. As I recall there was another similar service that was recommended but don’t recall the name…could anyone provide another recommendation? I’ve never used Uber/Lyft and would prefer a car service such as Carmel…thanks.

Do not get a refund of the insurance cost.

You might remember that over 5 years ago I had to cancel for a covered medical reason days before flying to LHR for your Norway cruise. When canceling immediately received EZair and taxes/fees to my chargecard and filed my AON claim with a doctor’s diagnosis. Having the Platinum PVP insurance even if my reason was denied would have still received a 100% FCC. In less than a month had a check for all of the non-refundable costs.

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Didn’t look at the photo at first…if that’s accurate that’s crazy because the last time it was $45 per person after a price increase from $40. The Caymus version is $140 available fleetwide in the Crown Grill. Do you think this was a special wine list that included Ornellaia resulting in a higher price?

Me either for any of the videos…tried it on Safari & MS Edge web browsers.