Jadn13

For anyone in the planning stages, paddy wagon tours are always a good option for Ireland. They have a Blarney tour and pick up from the ship.

We aren’t allowed to refer to it as the “British Open”

I work for the Golf Channel/NBC sports. The R&A requested that we stop calling it the British Open because that was never the actual title. We did that, we termed it something it wasn’t

It’s just called The Open (no British)

It’s carried in the states by NBC and by Sky Sports in the UK 

Sports 24 which is the channel Princess usually has is carrying it,

https://sport24live.com/schedule?start=1689894000

(***I make Golf TV)

3 minutes ago, DIGTHIS said:

AHoy,

Can anyone tell me how much Princess is charging for euros on board?

AAA wants 19% which seems just a little high.

Thank you in advance,

Dave

Try your bank, they will usually have better exchange rates. Most places take credit cards so you  should only need minimal paper money. 

⬆️⬆️ This 

Call and ask for a new one

https://book.princess.com/captaincircle/cruiseVacationPlanner.page

12 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

Looks like fun.  Looks like a challenge to get on it.  Thanks for sharing.

You don’t have to lay flat. I sit in the middle of the mesh and use the tube section  for arm rests. Works well that way too. 

I’m on the cruise before you, our roll call has many suggestions on tours or places to visit outside of Princess…you may want to have a look or check out the Roll  Call for the 29th

You could stay at an  hotel around Heathrow and travel into London by train. You can then book a transfer from the airport through princess.

**I asked this question last week and received some helpful responses 

To Explain The Dining: It’s still possible to have the same reservation time and table every night so they just are walking to their assigned table. I had that on my last few cruises so we just walked to our table

Thanks! Sailing in September and learning a lot from these threads.

For the Caribbean, the mesh pool/beach floats are a game changer. They arrive flat so easy to pack and blow up.

used them in Grand Turk

Princess Cays

St Maarten 

They look like this

https://www.amazon.com/Upgrated-Hammock-Multi-Purpose-Non-Stick-Material/dp/B0C946BBSW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=WBSCXGGQXV4M&keywords=Pool+Float+4+Pack+mesh&qid=1689600427&sprefix=pool+float+4+pack+mesh%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

17 hours ago, susanb0424 said:

I don't seem to be able to book a shared table on the app.  Is this added later?  There are two of us and we like to meet new people.  The Palm has the majority of open reservations for a Sep cruise.  Funny that there are not availabilites in the other two dining rooms??  Anyone have and insights? Thanks

The midship restaurants fill up quickly because of location. 
There is a non reservation line you can usually join, I’m sure they can easily add you to a shared table. 

13 hours ago, Barbara B said:

We have an excursion in LeHavre that is a private tour with six other folks we met on CC. More about that when we we get closer in a couple of days. My sad news of the day: We had an excursion booked early this morning for Bannockburn and Stirling Castle to explore Scottish History and the English-Scottish wars. Unfortunately, Last night I started to feel a cold coming on, so this morning I sent my husband off since I was feeling a bit queasy from the congestion and a tender to the port would not sit well. To be safe I had a COVID test just now and it's negative (fortunately!). Paramedic came by my cabin, did the test and asked if I wanted to see the doctor. It's a cold, so...no. Still working out whether we can get the shorex refunded. If I went to see the doctor, it would be a medical reason and instant refund, but the doctor visit could be as much as the cruise--so resting up today while my DH goes on the tour. The view from my balcony, however, is quite spectacular. 

 

I'll write up yesterday later today. If I feel better, I'll tender over and explore South Queensferry at least and do some shopping.

You can submit the visit to your travel insurance

Taxi line to and  Uber From

I have done this research. 
 

With 3 people your best bet is a Taxi and the airport will have plenty.

The next morning Uber will be your cheapest and easiest option. 

Line dance classes in the Piazza on my Enchanted cruises out of FLL

32 minutes ago, curlygirlygirl said:

I just looked up afternoon tea on the app and it says it has reached capacity for every single offering date on my upcoming cruise. Do they take walk ups? I haven’t cruised in 12 years and had no idea this is how experiences on the ship were booked 😭

Those are just people who are interested in attending not actual reservations. You may even see events in the Piazza reach capacity on the App, it doesn’t actually mean anything. 

Sea Days Only

8 minutes ago, Wandawithdogs said:

My offer never showed online, i was allowed to book it, but had issues on the ship with free play amount. Showed paper and the gave me extra free play. Then charged me for the extra free play because they didnt see the offer. Took 5 months to finally straighten the mess out.

It’s a mess. I stay on-top of everything. You can’t just book for face value anymore. Wrong codes or unapplied codes is  a thing, It’s on us now to keep up with all of it. 

42 minutes ago, coo359a2 said:

We were 

On 31 May we arrived at Heathrow two days before our cruise and had Princess transfers from LHR to the ship 2 days later.  What is shown in post #6 is what was on our Travel Summary.  We stayed at the Holiday Inn 276 Bath Road which is very close to the Terminal 3 area.  We took the Hoppa Bus from Terminal 3 to the Holiday Inn and then used the Hoppa Bus back to Terminal 3 on day of cruise. We did go back to the airport around 7:30am that day and was on the first bus to the ship.  Arrived to the ship before 10am.  The hotel was very nice.  Have always arrived 1 or 2  days early and used the Hoppa Bus to get to our hotel and back to the Terminal.

Thank You you our sharing your experience, I appreciate it. 
I now feel this will be easy for us to navigate

5 hours ago, Paula_MacFan said:

Not sure where your hotel is located but Princess also does a transfer to Southampton from Victoria Coach Station for the same price as the LHR transfer. I know this info is current as we are going in September.

 

We are also IHG members and regularly use points for hotels. There is a Holiday Inn Express Victoria a few blocks from Victoria Coach Station. 

 

Maybe that doesn't work with your plans but just thought I'd share. 😊

I appreciate all suggestions. Thank You. 

13 minutes ago, John Bull said:

 

I used to drive cruise transfer coaches to & from Heathrow.

Unless Princess tell you differently when you book, choose the terminal which is most convenient from your hotel, tho T3 always used to have more cruisers than Ts 2 & 4 & 5, so have more-frequent cruise buses.

Go into the Arrivals Hall, and head for the exit from the Baggage Hall & Customs - as with any international airport there'll be quite a few drivers there holding up names. Staff from Princess, or more-likely their port agents, will be there in uniforms & very clearly Princess. 

 

BTW if you're up to it when you fly in, both Windsor (& its castle) or Hampton Court Palace are reasonably close for an interesting and not-too-energetic day.

 

JB 🙂 

Thank You!

40 minutes ago, azbirdmom said:

Have you considered staying the Southampton the one night prior to your cruise?  That's what we did.  We stayed at the Moxy which is a Marriot property.  We didn't use points there but our friends did and they said it was a bargain compared to what they used in London.  We spent two nights in Southampton.  Hubby and I used Aqua Cars which was 109 GBP from Heathrow to the Moxy, had to write to them for pricing and prepaid it.  They were awesome.  Our flight was delayed almost 4 hours and the driver waited.  So nice to have a "man with a sign" greet you and whisk you away when you are exhausted after a long flight.

Thanks for the suggestion. We could stay in Southampton I suppose, I just figured with the overnight flight an airport hotel would be easiest for rest. The IHG (Holiday Inn) hotel is letting us check in when we arrive in the morning. 

2 minutes ago, kiwimum said:

Info on transfer from our August reservation:

 

If you plan to be in London prior to embarkation day and wish to return to the airport for your transfer to the pier, please meet at the airport location below and locate a Princess Representative to confirm your transfer to the pier.   LHR Airport - T2 by Café Nero , T3 by Tourist Services , T4 by WH Smith and T5 by Point South   LGW Airport (North & South Terminals) - Meet by Costa Coffee   Meeting time at both airports: 9:30AM   In case of flight delays, please call the Princess Enroute: 1-800-545-0008   If you cannot locate a Princess Representative at the airport, please call locally at +44 7715 182038   Unused transfers are non-refundable

Thank You Very Much!! This is exactly what I was looking for!!

Much Appreciated!

Just now, Ombud said:

If you book the hotel with Princess they'll transfer you from airport to hotel then from hotel to port

Good to know.

I use points for all my hotel stays so they are free.