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We took Blackberry Cabs and it was about an hour and a half to the airport. It was a Sunday and very easy.

That has been a moving target since cruising started up. Each ship could be different and I have read that some will recently allow you to quarantine in your toom. However, then there are the policies of EACH different country.

We were in a corner aft cabin on the Caribe deck (Emerald Princess) and it was very evident and frustrating. This was in May.

Add Saline Spray. We buy the 3 pack from Costco. This really helps when you become a mucous factory!

Typically, they are on sea days, regardless of the ship.

We also have twice used the Optum/ Binax tests. The first time was in our hotel in London. We used our IPhone and the hotel's Wi-Fi. We just propped our phone up on the desk against the wall. The second time, we used them at home 3 days before boarding. They worked great. However, we will NEVER do that again; flying to a foreign country 3 days before boarding, not knowing if we will be positive or negative. It is very stressful, even though we did have travel insurance.

This is all great news! We were on the Emerald in May and the smoking was seriously an issue while in our corner aft balcony. We were on the Grand in September and crew smoking on the Promenade was still an issue. This also prevented people from walking the full Promenade. We will be on the Sky in June and hopefully the crew will return to their area pre -covid.

In 2020, I told my husband that if your knees are bent, than the virus passes you by...🤣... Like sitting at your table. But if you get up to visit the restroom, then you must wear your mask because your legs are straight.

Sounds typical Princess... No consistency.

Please explain your statement. It seems contradictory. I totally understand that OBC can be used pre cruise only for shore excursions as we have done that in the past. So, are you saying that your credit card was reimbursed when sailing? A I stated, your credit card will be charged to pre-book reservations for specialty dining rooms. Many people have said that their CC is then credited after being onboard and many have stated that it was not credited.

If your drapes are not closed, you will have a visit from a crew member.

Did you go to Youtube? I often find what I am looking for on there.

We experienced a champagne waterfall on the Grand this last September; the first since covid! (I refuse to capitalize the "c" word.) The crew was so excited!

We were in an inside on the Crown and it was the NOISIEST cabin EVER!!! This must have been next to an engine room or who knows what! It was NOT housekeeping and we did not sleep well. We will never do an inside again.

We had a forward cabin on the Regal and it was FANTASTIC! You can use the balcony anytime. It is never locked. However, you must have your drapes closed at night so the bridge has complete darkness.

Black Friday stuff. I was trying to do some research and it was NO GO!

If you book ahead, and have OBC or a complimentary dinner your credit card is charged. If you book onboard and have a complimentary dinner or OBC then you will not be charged. Princess is not sophisticated enough to "know" you have OBC or a freebie.

If you fly into Seatac, there are Princess transfers for the day of the cruise to the ship.

We had it in the breakfast buffet EVERY morning this last September on the Grand.It was hot and fresh.

The Regal is a fantastic ship!!! We are not Celebrity fans though.

The motion issue is personal. Motion does not bother us, but if it bothers you, this is not the place to be.

The Sapphire is really popular. We were on the Grand in September and enjoyed the ship. We really .missed not having the "old Skywalker's". Decide your priorities in an itinerary.

This would be at the very front of the ship and it is a bit more closed in than the others after you. the metal wall is curved. You can search "images" online for pics of the Sky Princess and get a better look. The thing about the metal railing is not being able to see when sitting down on your balcony.

Oh no! Be brave and buckle down. I am sorry you are missing Hilo!

BTW- you are on the Discovery Princess, not Princess Discovery. I know you are a newbie.