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Just ask which dining room is open for lunch. Staff really does not want you to know, but one of them is open.

I think we need to form an "Aft" happy club. 😁

We did that once and final payment was still due in full a year before boarding.

Enjoy your cruise! We did the full transit on the Coral in January 2018. We were able to go through the old locks. Our onboard commentator and lecturer was amazing. I think he said it was like his 217th transit (maybe more). He pointed out the place where he trained for Vietnam (ugh... hot and muggy). Even though it is January, it does not cool off until after leaving Cabo and heading north.

Bummer... we were on the Regal in 2018 and loved that ship. It sounds like some upkeep is needed.

We are Platinum and had the Plus also for our cruise last June. Even though it stated RIGHT ON THEIR OWN website that there was no charge, we were charged anyway. DH did not know any better and ordered them anyway.

There is a fee and it can be tough to get reservations as they can only be made after boarding. I have read comments that if it is important to guests, then they RUN to the sanctuary to make their reservations.

Seriously, you are the BEST competitor I have seen for this competition on the ships! Congrats!!!

I too, wish those lamps could move a bit.

I did not miss any point.

Why are Americans required to pay in full a year ahead? I know... because they can. However, it sure turns off a huge part of the market- I know of many who will not book because of that. If the full payment is across the board, then more Americans would book and then the company could demand higher fares (not so good for all).

I think it may be comparing apples to oranges... a very different experience. Enjoy!

Unfortunately, the lamps would not be a good fit if they were moved to the back of the nightstand, due to the lamp shades not fitting against the wall. And often, the steward makes twin beds, not a queen so I am not sure how that configuration would work with the lighting on the wall.

My apologies......... I had no idea where you lived. Background is helpful. Under your icon, it just states "AM".

Whoa...

You will also find a wealth of information on the British Isles forum. Cruisers from all cruise lines post there of their experiences, not just Princess.

First things first... Have you booked your flights and hotel? That is more important than your specialty dining, IMHO. We typically use EZAir through Princess. If the fare decreases, then you can get that. Air fare only increase so it is best to book that ASAP.

We have cruised Alaska four times with Princess and I do not recall any special salmon dinners. It is on their regular menu often, but probably not fresh. I really do not recall.any special Alaska menus. We have seen salmon offered at the buffet, usually overcooked.

In May 2022, we stayed at a hotel in London (east side) and took a short cab ride to Victoria Station. It was fine, not a madhouse, but we were there super early. We arrived pretty much after everyone else had boards and just walked on. If staying in London again, we would do the same.

It can be tough to predict the Fall colors. I would aim for October. As I recall, there is a website which tries to predict, but you would have probably booked by then. We were on then Golden Princess in mid October 2003 and there really news not yet an abundance of color but we had a great cruise! It was a great itinerary. We stayed in a lovely hotel across the street from Ground Zero. We boarded in Manhattan. On the next one on the Regal, we boarded in Red Hook.

I agree, however, we have never cruised Norwegian and probably won't.

I guess we will have to hear from our fellow cruisers next month.

We loved the Sky last June.... crew and all!

I enjoyed reading your post. Pickleball has become very popular on land and at sea, so I am surprised that this has not been accommodated. The new Sun will either be a smashing success, with something for everyone; or a white elephant. However, I praise Princess for stepping out of their comfort zone.

Sadly, this is really the ONLY reason that we have not booked on Viking Ocean.