Jadn13

21 minutes ago, jrblach said:

we are each bringing just 2 carry on suitcases - 20 or 21 inch - can we carry these onto the ship instead of checking them?  also, at end of cruise can we carry them off ourselves? we are going on Sky and Regal in Southampton. thanks

Yes, do it all the time.

I only travel in carry on. 

If you put a booking on hold online, the next day a PCC will follow up to help you “finish” your booking. 
 

Nice little trick and we liked the guy who helped us and is now our PCC

5 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

@Jadn13 per recommendation…I have a few questions.  
 

My October cruise shortened AND changed our port hours. We will be in Halifax from 7 AM to 3 PM.  I was looking at the tour you suggested.  6 hours, starting at 9:30.  Not going to work.

 

I will contact them by email tomorrow.  But will anything be open that early?

How much time did you have after getting back to the ship?  I would guess all aboard would be 2:30.  
 

This is a little risky, at best.

 

Thanks. 

Since it’s a small tour, depending on other ships in port  (we didn’t have any) he may shape it around port times. 
I would still reach out.

Just following up with some information about the Halifax tour for those who may want to book it. 👍🏻

32 minutes ago, 20165 said:

Is there anything we have to do to get our medallion sent to us in the mail or does it just happen automatically after we check in?  Also, do they give you some type of wearable like a watch band to wear it?  MSC had it built into a watch like band and it was really nice because it was small, lightweight and we just wore it everywhere so we didnt have to think about taking our cruise card with us. 

thx

 

Medallion is a category on the check in, if you complete that it will be shipped to you. 

3 minutes ago, dreaminofcruisin said:

 

...but the point is.....1 FCD is supposed to cover the deposit....there is no need to pay more....

I have casino offers so It’s a $200 deposit. 

I Used 4 recently on one booking. I only get the OBC for 1. 
It was easier to use the FCD instead of putting out cash. 

1 hour ago, getaway101 said:

Thank you for posting this.  We are booked for 27 days on her in May 2024.  I was really getting leery with all the negative posts.  Normally I take them with a grain of salt.  Please tell me you didn't see roaches everywhere.  We are in a window suite for the first time and so looking forward to it.

I spent 28 days in April/May and I’m on now as well in Quebec, I have NEVER seen roaches 

19 minutes ago, Z0nker said:

HOHOs tend to be more hop off than hop on. We’ve had long waits to get a trolley with open seats in Balboa Park (San Diego) and Stanley Park (Vancouver). Too bad because those are both fabulous places to see. 

We just did a great one in Boston was very informative and we saw and learned a lot. 

Just a quick note about Quebec

Don’t book the Hop on Hop Off Bus! The lines were long, the waits were long and you spent more time loading and unloading passengers. 

We got on for 2 stops and quickly jumped  off not to return.

Just walk around, easy walk from the ship.

It’s not the same quality in the MDR as it was in the past. 
O’Malleys will have it on their menu and you could  pay for it or use one of your casual dining credits 

2 minutes ago, ColoradoMom!! said:

Jadn13,

I am so glad to hear this as we have this tour booked in September!   I have a few questions and don't want to hijack this trip report.  If you don't mind sharing, my e mail addy may be found hidden in my profile under interests 🙂.   TIA

Sure. I’ll reach out about the day and  answer any other questions

Brooklyn, last week

I hope you are feeling better!! 
 

Today was the stop in Halifax and we took this tour with a few others from cruise critic (8 total) 

https://halifaxtitanictours.ca/historic-halifax-tour

It may have been one of the best and most informed tours I have ever taken.

I can’t recommend it enough! If you are visiting Halifax this is your best option.

So much history! 

4 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

We were in the Crown Grill an hour before you.  They took all that were waiting in the lounge.  The tender took a really long time….going so very slowly 20 minutes. 
 

I booked independently with Acadia National Park Tour.  We had an air conditioned van and a wonderful tour guide/driver.  3.5 hours and 4 stops.  Disappointed in no pop over ice cream sundaes at Jordan’s Pond.  Machine broke  and they could not keep up with the demand for pop overs.  45 minute wait in the restaurant.  

I could have sat at Jordans Pond with a glass of wine all day but we only had a short stop 

Glad you weren’t caught up in the hoopla of the day

Bar Harbor was the port where it paid to be Elite.
We entered the Crown Grill at 10am and where at Bar Harbor @10:45.

We were blissfully unaware of the issues other passengers faced until later in the day.

3 hour waits even if you were in a Princess tour. Some passengers never made it over as they suspended service.

They were using the lifeboats to tender so that doesn’t provide me with much comfort. 
We didn’t have issues returning so it seems they figured out the issues…eventually.

For those visiting Bar Harbor, ME Oli’s trolley to Acadia was a great tour. Lovely sights and 3 photo stops. 

37 minutes ago, memoak said:

Those classes have always had a charge this is nothing new. You can use the gym for free

Yes but hour classes were $12-$15 plus 18% 

not $30 for 30 mins 

28 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said:

Why pay $30 when the stairs are a free stairmaster and the promenade is a free treadmill?  

 

Marketing 101 - sell the sizzle and most consumers are sheeple.

 

 

I have been running stairs and using the promenade daily. When the Prom is closed, i just walk the cabin floors. It’s a good workout!

Fitness classes are $30 each.

This price is a joke  considering some classes are only 30mins.

Hi All!
On this cruise as well, just a note about The Hop On Hop Off Trolley. If you come to this port in the summer make sure you pre purchase tickets as they Sold Out yesterday. It picks up right outside the port area but drops you back at the ship.

Having a good cruise thus far with some exciting tours yet to come. 🚢

26 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

There's a vegetarian option on every MDR menu.

 

Today's MDR lunch menu has THREE vegetarian options on the Caribbean Princess: Spaghetti, French Toast or Griddled Potato Latkes. 

I saw it! It’s carb loaded which has no meat but also lacks protein and actual food groups. 
If we are told vegetarian isn’t a dietary restriction than the meals should also be balanced. 

Just now, Ombud said:

Did you ask for the vegan menu?? I do & then add cheese

No, but thinking about it. I did the last time I was here April/May and was told there wasn’t one. I worked with the Manager on that cruise for specialty foods but since this is a short cruise just 13 days I figured I could just make do. 
 

As a vegetarian, I’m super annoyed at these changes! Many times I’m failed by the MDR but have backups at Gigis or Room Service. 
Princess Veg options are sad when compared to HAL and I need to hunt and peck for food. 
On the CB princess now and the MDR options are minimal. 
I may start working on my HAL status. 

Only 2 casual dining on plus so that means you potentially would have to pay for Gigis/Alfredos even with a package.

For someone who travels on longer voyage cruises and has elite perks those packages don’t often work out in our favor.

1 hour ago, ssawjo said:

Another question:  Does Princess provide a shuttle bus into Weymouth from the Portland cruise port?  If so, do you know where it lets people off/on?

 

Thank you and I am happy to see that you are having a great cruise.  We will boarding on September 5.

 

Bill

Bill,

From my own research for my September cruise

https://www.portland-port.co.uk/welcome+to+portland+port