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RGEDad

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  • Location
    Fort Worth, TX, USA
  • Interests
    Cruising
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    HAL, Celebrity, RCL
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Rome, Bora Bora

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  1. OK - But it appears one can only buy Future Cruise Deposits (FCD) while on a cruise... Found the following on the Princess web site: You can purchase a Future Cruise Deposit (FCD) on board as part of our Future Cruise Deposit Program. Or at least I was unable to fine anyplace on the Princess web site that I can send them cash for FCD. But thank you for the indication there might be an advantage to waiting to book on-board with the possibility of better fares.
  2. Currently have a 7 day cruise booked for Feb 4,2024 on the Regal Princess. Cogitating a April 4,2024 cruise on the Crown Princess. Is there any significant advantage to waiting to book the cruise to the forthcoming cruise, or should I just book it now. Have not cruised Princess for 14 years but some companies have significant deals/bennies for booking on a current cruise.
  3. For those that really like Trans-Atlantic Cruising - I found two cruises that almost connect - Miami to Rome (22 Days) - then 3 Days - Rome to Fort Lauderdale (18 Days), There - MSC Magnifica Miami (Nov 9) to Rome (Nov 30) - 5 stops in Caribbean then 5 stops Portugal & Spain, Rome on 30 Nov. Very Low fare, and 50% Solo Supplement (MSC Only). Back - Island Princess Rome (Dec 4) to Fort Lauderdale (Dec 22) - 4 stops Italy, Spain, Morocco, then Tenerife, & Cape Verde, 7 days at sea to Fort Lauderdale 40 days of cruising, Plus a couple of days in Rome...and no intercontinental Air. Got to get you thinking...Did me
  4. In 2018 My wife and I were booked on a 14 night TA from Miami to Rome. We intended to stay 5-7 nights in Rome then fly back. I found a cruise ship transiting the Mediterranean , stopping at Barcelona and headed for the USA, I also found an overnight ferry from Rome to Barcelona getting there the day before the ship docked in Barcelona. I dearly wanted to get on that ship for the return voyage but back then I was a working fool and had to get back to pay the bills. I also did not think the boss would be too happy with me taking like 5-6 weeks off work. I really, really should have just done it. Now that I am retired, I am looking for just such another opportunity.
  5. Thank you - I just found it for my forthcoming cruise - Thank You I was wondering how that worked with Princess (Have not cruise Princess in some number of years. What I found interesting was that it gives the start of boarding time, and the sail time...but not until much later in the document (in the fine print) does it state that if you do not check in by 90 minutes before sail time you will be denied boarding... On second reading, that 90 minute limitation is only for: "Guests with incomplete immigration information..."
  6. What I was seeing is the following: Wi-Fi (1 device per guest) $15 USD/Day - PreCruise $9.99 /Day - unlimited MedallionNet package I have been having real issues with Princess computer systems. I was online (Apple Browser - Safari) and was unable to complete a reservation - It would kick me off once I had entered in the travelers information. I tried over several days. I finally called Princess and made the reservation over the phone. The Operator who took my reservation said they have been having issues and are installing "New Software". I am also having issues now with the Princess App on my iPhone where is it not recognizing my log-in & password (I "assume" it is the same name & PW as the on-line version.). I am able to sign in using my booking number I am using a freshly installed Princess App.
  7. I just signed up for a Caribbean cruise for early February. We will not be using the Plus package as neither of us drink (very often) but we both want/need/require/can't-live-without WiFi. I have not been able to find where to purchase the WiFi package pre-cruise. I know it is significantly less expensive to get it pre-cruise than on-board. Any Hints?? I know on HAL it was in the drinks area (very odd) so I looked in all the areas on Princess - but alas - to no avail.
  8. Thank you both for the information - I appreciate it. I was on one cruise some years ago and the front desk was out of extension cords. Luckily maintenance guy overheard the discussion and brought me a cord from the maintenance shop. Since then I have always brought my own cords. DCL is the first line I have been on that lists extension cords as prohibited.
  9. I am an experienced cruiser, but new to DCL and the Disney Wonder I am now booked on. I noted on the DCL Prohibited Items list that Extension Cords are prohibited. I use a CPAP and always need to make sure I can reach the AC outlet which is typically on the opposite side of the cabin from the bed. I am in a Balcony cabin on Deck 6 for our cruise. There appear to be AC outlets at the Desk, but I have been unable to see if there are outlets next to the beds.
  10. We were going there last year (Also on the Dream) - but had to cancel the cruise. But I had booked a cart at: https://www.arcimotokeywest.com/pricing/ A 4 - Seater is like $120 for 5 hours When I had to cancel - they were very prompt to refund my deposit, or cancel - I cannot recall if there was a deposit - but they were very responsive. They will deliver and pick-up at the ship.
  11. This is a fantastic listing and just what I was looking for - but are there lists like this for other ships?? NCL and / or other lines?? Hope springs eternal...
  12. A good place to start for Points/miles/bonus offers information is https://thepointsguy.com If you subscribe you get almost daily emails on various Credit Card items, and valuations between the various CC. I am not associated with them in any way.
  13. We have our GE card envelope taped to the back cover of our passport. Only once did a custom/immigration officer say we should not have anything in our passport. I politely said thank you for the information - I did not know. I somehow keep forgetting to actually remove them and store/carry them separately - shame on me.
  14. Some previous user had set some filters so you could only see free RLC - inconsiderate of your fellow cruisers to leave it like that (especially as there is a pop-up that says one is changing something that really should not be changed.) I have removed the filters - and you can now see the Dawn Unfortunately - In one portion for the Dawn it shows the steam room is Free, but there are annotations that says it is not free. So not much help for you there.
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