LesaL

Sodas are included with meals in the main dining rooms. Just let your waiter know what you want.

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Just off the Serenade of the Sea found the bed in the wheelchair accessible room to be extremely low.. any ideas or suggestions of which cruiseline may have higher beds in accessible cabins?

The beds on Disney are very high.

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Did you have your wine in carry on or checked bag? We are local, so no flying.

My sister and her husband were on this sailings and their luggage arrived soaked in wine. They are not wine drinkers. Someone else had packed their wine in checked luggage and it did not survive the loading process. HAL did clean their clothes and bag, but some staining did remain.

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Yes. I will be gate checking and we’re flying Delta all the way.

 

So, it basically sounds like the chair will be waiting for me when I get off...and therefore shouldn’t slow down our connection at all. Does that sound right?

 

 

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Ideally, it is waiting. Sometimes it takes a while for items to be unloaded from cargo and brought up the steps to the loading ramp. I travel with a rollater. They usually have strollers and car seats along with gate checked mobility devices to unload.

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I had a first night Palo Dinner earlier this month. It was a wonderful start to the cruise.

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The scenery is so amazing, the three hours are over way too soon. I would encourage you not to miss a wonderful excursion.

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I am currently booked on this cruise also. If you want a longer cruise, why not book the 4 night cruise prior? That is what we are doing.

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Go in two cars. Paying the second parking fee may be cheaper than renting an SUV for a week (I assume). You are already taking a chance driving day of, I would not risk bus to Houston then shuttle to pier. I am not aware of any Austin based shuttles to Galveston (lived there 10 years).

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Cruised on Disney from Galveston in December in 2012. Yes, it was cold. Polar Vortex winter. The weather first thing the next morning was glorious and warm and stayed that way until we arrived back in chilly Galveston.

I have sailed solo twice on sister ship Millennium, once for 11 nights and once for 17 nights. I did not notice if there were scheduled solo meets, but would not have gone if there were. You meet people at meals, lounges, trivia. Most people are friendly and I never felt lonely. Be open to meeting people with a smile and you will have a great time

I have had good experiences at San Luis, Harbor House and Marriott Courtyard Galveston Island Gulf Front.

Thanks, ladies. Just to clarify, this was on Princess?

Yes, my experience was on the Caribbean Princess.

I sailed solo this past January and signed up for late traditional dining, which is my preferred time. My table for 6 consisted of a couple who were linked to a solo friend, another solo traveler and myself. I could not have asked for more congenial dining mates.

Me! I did this cruise in fall of 2014. I had a great time and met so many wonderful people. I booked the one you are considering yesterday. Again, as a solo.

Sorry no pictures. Yes, to walk in shower, no tub. The room is very spacious. We had 4 adults. There was a wheelchair and large rollater for our bunch.

Yes, had an accessible mini on the Emerald Princess. It was great.

Is there any hotels near the port that will let you park for free if you stay at the hotel?

The closest and most frequently mentioned is the Best Western Plus in Seabrook. I have stayed there three times and absolutely would recommend.

I have used a rollater/walker in a standard room. It is fine, just difficult in getting in and out of the door. I bring a door stop with me, and found it to be helpful.

I live an hour further from Houston, than you. Consider that there will be a lot of Christmas shoppers out and about at that time of year. Also, there is frequent road construction on the way.

I would recommend going the day before. In theory, going the day of should be ok, but it will be stressful.

One note on early arrivals, I think you are not allowed in to park until 10am. They want to give the departing passengers a chance to leave so that there is room for arriving passengers.

Lesa

I sailed the Silhouette this past week and I have a comment and suggestion. First, I am sorry for your late dining experience. My sister and I had late dining with a 10 top and almost everyone was there every night. We enjoyed our table mates tremendously. So sorry your experience was not as good. Dining can be hit or miss as far as table mates are concerned.

We also had a forward cabin and circumvented the deck 5 milieu by using the outside promenade on that deck. The view is blocked from the life boats through most of it, but it was quick and easy. There are some nice open seating at each end, giving you a comfortable sea viewing area.

We had a wonderful time and I rebooked the ship for next year onboard.

Joyce,

I did a WB Celebrity canal sailing in October 2012. I was also on the Disney EB with you. I had a wonderful time. Are you the Joyce I know in the Netherlands?

Lesa

Good to know.

 

Did they have any silver jewelry? That tends to be better priced for less than wealthy people like myself. :)

I thought the selection was somewhat limited. The shop features other brands of jewelry also. What I saw was on the higher end.

You will need much larger. I tried on a stunning key shaped pendant necklace. It was $7K plus.

I have not been on Jade, but I sailed last year on the Jewel, which is the same class. The ship size is good, making it easy to get around. The public spaces are comfortable. But the cabins are tiny, especially the bathrooms and shower. I did not have an accessible cabin. I have sailed on other lines (Disney, Celebrity, Princess and Carnival) so I have a basis for comparison.

Lesa