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Mara4166

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I think I remember someone posting a note at some time about a “secret” door on some ships (the Crown in particular) that allows you to go to a viewing platform on top of the bridge when you are in port. Looking at the deck plans, I think I see the viewing platform on the Riviera deck, but I cannot see how to get there. Can someone please post the secret way to get to this platform?

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caribill

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I think I remember someone posting a note at some time about a “secret” door on some ships (the Crown in particular) that allows you to go to a viewing platform on top of the bridge when you are in port. Looking at the deck plans, I think I see the viewing platform on the Riviera deck, but I cannot see how to get there. Can someone please post the secret way to get to this platform?

 

Go forward on deck 16 on the outside around the spa area.

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Borisbuddy

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Yes, they are serious medicine, but they do work well for seasickness. (I have used them on each of my 5 cruises & knew they were working 'cause when they wore off at end of 3 days, I did feel seasick.) One big side effect is that they lower BP, so watch out if you use antihypertensive medicine. I always put the first scop patch on at home, the night before I cruise, so I can acclimate to it easier. (You don't notice if it makes you feel funny at first, if you're asleep.) To me, this med is well worth the trouble since it allows me to enjoy an expensive cruise vacation!

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She won't try ginger & doesn't get overly sleepy even after drinking wine at dinner. We had similar smooth conditions on a Coral's Alaska b2b last month & she still took meclizine. They say it prevents motion sickness & it's not as effective as a treatment so she takes it in advance.

Funny how we take prescriptions that we can't sometimes pronounce and then all the side effects, but a natural and safe item like ginger isn't considered. Well, I'm glad that the mexlizine worked for her. I'm not saying it is the be all and end all but worth trying before the other items to me.

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Thanks for letting me know what you think gelato tastes like. You said you thought it remineded you out "cake frosting?" Well unless it is the "whipped cream" type, I think it would be too sweet for me, but who knows, I may decide to try it out anyway.:)

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caribill

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Ee gads, can you order that every night? Do you have to pre-order it? I may re-consider anytime dining......:D

 

It is usually on the menu once per cruise.

 

If you speak with your headwaiter, he may be able to get it for you other times with one day's notice.

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Suzy'Q

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Thanks for letting me know what you think gelato tastes like. You said you thought it remineded you out "cake frosting?" Well unless it is the "whipped cream" type, I think it would be too sweet for me, but who knows, I may decide to try it out anyway.:)

 

I don't think gelato tastes anything like cake frosting! It's very similar to ice cream, maybe a little smoother and more dense. I've never tried it on Princess, though.

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Houston Hobby Airport is much closer than Houston International to the new Princess cruise port. Princess begins service out of Houston in early November.

 

Allyn

 

Hobby (HOU) is a much easier airport as well. A bonus is that it is a Southwest hub.:D

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Many of us can't use things of that sort. I'm allergic to all of the fabric softeners. We take "pods" of laundry detergent. They're a gel pod so you have to take some precaution to be sure they don't pop in your luggage but it's really not a problem.

 

When someone uses a dryer sheet on my block I can't even be outside. Those things are poison. I know other people who are highly allergic to the fumes of those things as well. As someone who, in a past life, serviced and repaired appliances I can tell you that the dryer sheets are NOT good for your dryer. That waxy coating they use to "soften" your clothes clogs the lint trap on your dryer and forces the machine to work harder. More heating elements and thermostats get blown out because of dryer sheets...

 

Arm and Hammer makes a powder pod called Toss N' Done. I'm allergic to Tide (the ONLY detergent that gives me a rash.) The Toss N' Done clean really well and you don't have to worry about liquid bursting in your suitcase. I used these on my last cruise. Also, they have rolls of quarters at the Purser's office. You don't need to take rolls of quarters or depend on those change machines.

 

Carole

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myjillian

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I've just started reading this forum and thought I'ld put in some info before I forget;) Very important..if you are doing a long cruise and you can book it as a b2b do so. depending on the length your OBC's will double including the military and stock plus you will get a whole new free set up in your fridge. Plus you don't have to use all the OBC on the first leg but the monies can be pushed over into your second ( or third leg. ) Once you give your military info Princess now has it on file and you don't have to redo it !! Also I once had a 3 ply cashmere sweater shrunk after being dry cleaned. It was a knee length type to be worn as a coat with a belt etc. Well, I complained because it became a hip length with 3/4 sleeves..... I showed a picture of me wearing it in Paris just a couple of days before and a bill for what it had cost me to buy it LOL Within in a couple of days the sweater was the way it was before the shrinkage. I kid you not !! I don't know how they did it...but they got it done...so Princess can do magic:)

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Great info..thanks. We've been to Alaska once several years ago and plan to take one of the Princess trips next June or July. The Grand Princess seems to offer the itinerary that best suits us. Any other words of wisdom on Alaska?

Ann

Ga Peach, we've done 2 different s. bound cruises. We flew to Anchorage both times & rented a car to go around for the week before. It's a long flight, so you might as well take advantage, right? Pay the big bucks & do a glacier landing and/or a pontoon plane. It was a stretch for us at the time, but we will never forget how amazing it was!

#1. Secret? Cruise critic forums! I did lots of research here & it made all the difference!

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OK so I know I can use my Carnival Rewards to get OBC on Carnival - but is it possible to use Carnival Rewards to get OBC on Princess like they do with the stock options ?????

Also, I know that some clubs run drink specials on Princess (from Alaska cruise) --- Does anyone know about any specials prior to comedy shows (or other) on the Emerald. Sailing Thanksgiving week.

Thanks to everyone for the tips.

My tip - no one knows you - have fun and be a little over the top -it's ok :p

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myjillian

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Someone stated that things were being repeated and I agree. Reading over 800 posts can be very overwhelming. I went through many pages and pulled out as many "secrets" as I could find. I know that missed some and I know that people will reply to update this list.

Since some people posted that they were "writing" the secrets down, I also turned the list into a PDF document.

 

Fair Winds and Following Seas

 

 

 

OBC – On Board Credit (Some can be refunded if unused)

Military

Stockholders

Future Cruise Credit

Princess Credit Card

Travel Agent

Dining Room open for lunch on Embarkation day 12pm to 1:30pm

 

Magnets – Walls are metal

 

Shower Curtain – bring clips to weigh down curtain

 

Suite Mini Bar can be exchanged for water, soda, coffee cards etc.

 

Treasure Hunt – Collect 8 different stamps from different locations for a raffle

 

Robes in cabin – waffle for standard and fluffy for suite

 

Specialty Restaurants – booked on board call the Dine Line

 

Photo with Itinerary can be changed for any other photo

 

Tea Time – Daily 3:30pm to 4:30pm

 

Wine can be brought on board – 1 bottle per person 21 years +

 

Water and Soda is ok to bring on board

 

Sea Sickness – Patches from Doctor, Ginger, Green Apples, Crackers, Wrist Bands

 

MUTS – Movies Under the Stars – they give you popcorn, pizza, warm blanket. Some people say to sit on upper deck to no have people walk in front of you

 

Volcano – from children’s menu – fancy banana split can be ordered by adults.

 

Balcony Dividers – can be opened if you are traveling with the people in next cabin. Just ask your cabin steward

 

Library has daily puzzles – Sudoku, daily quizzes etc.

 

Dietary Issues – see the Maître D

 

Crooners Deck of Cards - $5.00

 

Pub Lunch in Crown Grill – sea days and included/free

 

Coupon Book – most agree not worth anything except to fix a wobbly table leg

 

Friends of Bill – AA Meetings

If you have any OBC left over the desk will not give it to you...you have to run it thru the casino and cash it in.

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myjillian

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Someone on this thread is doing that and I told them to sell it on Amazon as a Kindle Book. ;)

Kentskie, I just discovered this "secret" site and was interested...and here you are:) Saturday, I just saved another $200 on the Hawaii cruise and they gave me an additional $50 OBC:D I only owe $400 now and I'll wait... to pay it off just incase it gets cheaper LOL. This is tip to everone out there. Don't book a cruise on a web site that makes you pay it off when you book. Find a travel agent who checks on her bookings regularly for price checks and or upgrades. This agent will proberly not mind if you pay for your cruise on "lay-a-way" A couple of hundred $'s here and there and voila...cruise comes...no credit card bill..all is paid ...Of course a last minute deal...is another thing:cool:

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