mattR

How many cabins do you need to book to get a group booking? What are the benefits to a group booking?

The couch in the living room is turned into a bed by the steward or butler in the evening. It is closed back to a couch during the day. My son loved it. he said it was comfy. He was 10 at the time. It is right next to the balcony, so he had a great view to wake up too. My parents slept in the master bedroom where there is a door that closes. My husband and I slept on the bed that is also converted from a couch in the 2nd bedroom, plenty of room for 2 adults on the bed. My daughter slept on the pull down bed in out room. There are 2 bathrooms and 2 showers. Plenty of storage and closets. worth every penny and 6 people can def live there for a week!

Thanks for the info!

What would you choose 2 balcony cabins or the 2 bedroom suite for 4 adults?

Last time we cruised out of NYC there was a huge line of taxis/buses trying to drop off passengers at the cruise terminal at the Manhattan Pier. Can we just get the taxi to drop us off across the street where you grab cabs when your cruise is over? If so what would be the instructions we should give to the cabbie?

Is the couch turned into a bed by the room steward in the evening? Is it comfortable?

Anyone sleep on one of these? How are they for comfort?

mattR, off topic but just an FYI. Our family will also be on the 12 day Gem out of NYC in December. I just got off the phone with our TA, the price has dropped since we originally booked, only a couple of weeks ago. She is re-booking for us at the lower price. Price drop will cover the cost of our travel insurance and a few drinks on board! :D

Thanks for the heads up I checked but still the same price from when I booked. We are tempted to bring the kids as they would only be $181 each but my son is in grade 11 next year and just can't see pulling him for two weeks:(

Is the door btw the sitting area and the master bedroom solid or glass?

Is the couch turned into a bed by the room steward in the evening? Is it comfortable?

What is the bed configuration in the Gems 2-Bedroom Family Suite with Balcony? How many people can sleep in the little room?

We are booked on a 12 night sailing on the Gem out of NYC Dec 1/14. My sister is interested in coming along with my mother, however my sister would be interested in leaving the ship early and hopefully fly back from Barbados. Would that be allowed? The port before Barbados is St Lucia if that makes a difference?

Anyone know the cost? Is there a couples rate? For 12 day in the Gems Thermal Suite?

Any ideas? Do you think it would be around $50???

See this thread, it has pictures of the vegan food they ate.

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1981525

Thanks for the link.

Is there anywhere near Pier 37 in San Fran to store bags. Going to catch a late flight out so would like to tour around SF before heading to SFO for a flight departing around 7:30pm. What should I expect for a taxi fare I've seen a pretty large range of fares posted on here from $40 -$90. This would be on May 12th which is a Monday.

Thanks so much for the info!

Anyone know what the charge is for the thermal suite on a 3 day cruise?

What cat of cabin on the Star do you have to book to have the Thermal Suite included?

My wife is cruising on the Star with a friend who is Vegan. Any Vegans out there cruising Princess how did you find your food choices?

Any idea on the daily cost for the thermal suite on the Star?

Anyone willing to share any of these cabin #'s for an inside cabin on the Gem?

what is CAS?

Are any of the staterooms on the Gem misclassified or better then others in the same category? When I was researching the Disney Wonder there were certain cabins that had bigger balcony's or unobstructed views that were supposed to be obstructed or a port hole that was supposed to be an inside. Some cabins larger then others same cat. Is there a list of such cabins for the Gem?

Have they leaves started to turn color yet? Any news on it the path is opened yet?

Have the leaves started to change color yet?

It MAY be open by then - but no guarantees as bridge construction scheduling above the trail has disappointed in the past. You can walk there in 30 or less minutes along trail - if it is closed you have to walk St. Patrick Street, across a small bridge, Main Street then Douglas Ave - will add 10 minutes to your walk.

 

Taxis are cheap here - probably around $7 to get there is a bus can take you from Loyalist Plaza there for $2.75

Theres four of us so I guess we will do the taxi thing if the trail is closed. Is there a taxi stand at the drop off area for the jet boats or will they call us one?

We have a tour booked for the zip line course and then following that we are booked for the jet boat tour. Is the Harbour Passage Walking Trail still closed? If not how long would it take for us to walk to the zip line? We are coming Oct 12th.