Momma Rene

I have a family of four going.  Would it be better if we got a cabana in the Sanctuary?  I don't know what the pricing would be for the family on a daily basis.

Yes, it is Boba (bubble tea).  I don't like it but my daughter is addicted to it!  Thanks.

My two daughters are traveling together and sharing a cabin.  One daughter will be drinking wine, the other daughter does not drink.  Both have the package.  I have two questions:

1. Was it economically wise for both daughters to get the plus package

2. The daughter that does not drink likes non alcoholic drinks, what would those be and she loves bubble tea.  Is that available?

Thanks so much for your advice.  It is appreciated.  

12 hours ago, ROCruiser said:

We had that in 2017. Actually, we volunteered to "Move Over" from two cabins to one cabin for 4 (balcony) after seeing that they oversold and they accepted our offer. Four of us traveled free on that trip and money was back to our account.  

How do you "volunteer" to "Move Over"?  We are on a cruise that has no Balconies, Mini Suites or Suites available.  I am sure they are overbooked in those categories.  I would do an inside for a free cruise in a heartbeat!

I'm looking at domestic.  I thought they could negotiate better rates.

I am working on flights for next year's trip.  I am seeing very little difference between Princess and Google Flights.  Am I doing something wrong?  I was anticipating a good savings.....

Hi -- We are traveling with our granddaughters who will be 19 in September.  They age out of Princess' teen programs.  Is there anything for that age group to meet?  They won't be with the drinking crowd, too young.  Just wondering where they could go once onboard to meet others.  

I ordered the breakfast for the cabin, however, I could not find out when they delivered it.  I need it at 5:30 am one morning.  Does anyone have any info on that?

2 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

We've heard him on two different sailings now...he definitely has a "different" style of vocal delivery!

He sounds like Carl Sagan. Truly a delight. 

I'm super excited that Michael Modzelewski is on the Discovery Princess doing talks in Alaska.  Does anyone know how often he is giving his lectures?  I'm bringing my twin granddaughters who are going to college and they are excite to hear him speak.  

On 4/16/2023 at 8:42 PM, Cruising2024 said:

We'll be on the Total Eclipse Panama Canal transit cruise next April. Very interested in all your observations and pictures!

We will be too!  Following along so I can start the trip early.

Can you upgrade when onboard from Plus to Premium when onboard?

1 hour ago, wowzz said:

Well, you can do what I did last week. Walk to the nearest bar, order a drink, and carry it back to your cabin. Or, in my case, two drinks. Two large (double pours) of wine, one glass for me, one for my wife. Total time: 5 minutes.

Simples !

You can order doubles?  Is that for wine and vodka, etc.??

I looked at the new menu for Sabbatini and it looks like there are better choices for her there. 

Has anyone tried the new menu?
 

On 4/9/2023 at 2:46 PM, Incognito1 said:

We've eat in Sabatini's a few times (CG is much better!), but the chefs have always accommodated those at the table with special requests, even making one of our friends a one-wholly-off-menu meal.  Yes, he was well tipped!

Wonderful!  I was looking at the old Sabatini's menu.  I understand it has been changed and it is terrific.  

Wonderful!  We enjoyed it on another ship. Great to meet other passengers to chat about their adventures on other itineraries.  

My husband and I love the Crown Grill.  We would like to treat our daughter who is sailing with us.  However, she is a vegetarian.  We don't like the Sabbatini's menu.  Is there anything special on the Crown Grill that she would enjoy?  Hate to waste the upcharge.....

15 hours ago, ColoradoMom!! said:

On the very full March 18-25th Mexican Riviera, we booked table for 2 at 6pm in Skagway. We showed up at 5:50 or so and had no wait. Making the 7:30 show with ease. Wish we had gone back up to the Hostess to keep a table and by pass the line. Didn’t realize that was an option. 

Also, we booked on the App early, and there was availability every 20 minutes or so. I don’t think Discovery uses the early ( first) or late or anytime model???

We are on the Discovery going to Alaska.  We booked the Skagway dining room for 7 pm so that we could do the 9?? pm show.  I'm thinking we should get there at 6:45 pm.  Did you notice long lines around that time?

We will be sailing on the Discovery Princess.  We enjoy having dinner and then going to see a show.  I understand that there are long wait times for dinner to be served.  What is the best time to book dinner so that service is prompt?  Just trying to make the experience good for a group of six.

I thought it was elite and platinum???  It was that way on another ship we were on.

Are the old locks more interesting/better than the new ones?  It will be our first time doing the Panama Canal

4 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

Because they aren't on the Discovery 

Then, what would we find to see the front of the ship and a comfy quiet bar like the Wheelhouse Bar?

I looked at the deck plans and I cannot find an indoor pool or the enclosed comfy chair area in the front of the ship with the large windows or the Wheelhouse bar with the comfy chairs and clubby feeling.  Am I missing something?

We are looking at the Regal Princess in April.  Their first stop is the Azores Islands, Portugal and then onto Lisbon, Portugal then up to finally London.  Anyone taken that itinerary before?  

2 hours ago, catskier said:

No, the naturalist on board. 

I am very interested in hearing the naturalist onboard.  We will be on the Alaska Cruise on the Discovery.  We are bringing our granddaughters who will be in college for marine biology.  How often did the naturalist speak?