Rare insidecabin Posted June 11, 2015 #126 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks for the info about Dublin. I guess there is simply no way to plan ahead for it. Wow. Celebrity is also using Dublin at least they are doing the decent thing and updating their customers by email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted June 11, 2015 #127 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Q. Did Lisa return as cd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted June 11, 2015 #128 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Q. Did Lisa return as cd? Did she go somewhere else then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Rays Posted June 11, 2015 #129 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi hrpro It's around 25c today, should be 15c by the weekend, as for next week who knows, welcome to Scotland in the summer, might even be some frost tonight in the highlands Yours Shogun .........and the midgies!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted June 11, 2015 #130 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Did she go somewhere else then? All the CD's went to their annual conference in Santa Clarita, CA the last week of May. They were finished and returning to their assignments or home by June 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 11, 2015 #131 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi You might need this http://midgeforecast.co.uk/ http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usfeatures/midges/ yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simok99 Posted June 11, 2015 #132 Share Posted June 11, 2015 What movies are being shown on board, we are sailing on her on Sunday. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy48 Posted June 11, 2015 Author #133 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi folks, well for all of you who are worrying about Dublin I have information. I decided to write to the Captain on your behalf and ask him what was happening. This evening he very kindly invited us up to his office to discuss Dublin. So here it is, from the horse's mouth, so to speak. The bottom line is that they want to dock in Dublin, it is their preferred option, and as such they are doing everything they can to achieve that. As I said before it is tidal, due to the size of the ship, and this will affect arrival and departure times for each visit. But whatever time you arrive, you will have approximately 12 hours in port. There is one questionable visit to Dublin on the 16th August, at the moment when there are other ships in port. However he assured me that they were working on it, as Dublin also wants the ship to dock inport. But that particular sailing is not at all certain yet. He tells me that as well as tides the wind strength is a significant factor, and of course, this is out of their control. He says with accurate weather forecasting when you board the ship in Southampton they will be able to tell you with confidence what the position will be for that voyage. The reason we sailed at 4 pm this voyage was due to other shipping, apparently we are so large that we block the channel whilst manouevring and there were other ships wishing to use it, so we were given a time by which we had to sail. And that is why six passengers were left, because we had to adhere to that timetable So folks, I guess you will not be sure of what is happening until you arrive on board, but the omens are good that you will probably berth in Dublin itself. I know you all wanted a concrete answer, but that is the best you are going to get. Captain Nash was very helpful and an extremely nice chap, who does understand your concerns. I can assure you all he will do his best to get you into Dublin if at all possible. Other news, weather still glorious and we are now under way for our sea day before Le Havre on Saturdday. Clocks go forward one hour tonight ready for France. Looks like a very smooth voyage down. Edinburgh seems to have been a popular port, but as I said I did not go ashore. Information from the local Tourismpeople was available in the piazza this morning. They set up a table full of leaflets and were ready to answer all questions. My husband did go into Queensferryand tells me it is a lovely spot, with cobbled streets, and nice gift/souvenir shops. They had four tenders working, plus a port ferry and it all seemed to be operating very smoothly. He also tells me that as you get off the tenders there were taxis, private tours etc., and even a free shuttle to one of the big stately homes round here. Unfortunately I haven't trained him sufficiently well because he didn't note the name of the house, but he tells me it was "a big one"!! Hope this all helps and will report in tomorrow Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted June 11, 2015 #134 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Nice job thanks for the update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 11, 2015 #135 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi House is biggest in Scotland http://www.hopetoun.co.uk/ well worth a visit enjoy the rest of your cruise yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveH2508 Posted June 11, 2015 #136 Share Posted June 11, 2015 What movies are being shown on board, we are sailing on her on Sunday. Thanks We are sailing on 8 July and would also be interested to get a flavour of the movies currently on offer. Nancy48 - your blog has been very helpful - thank you for taking the time to write and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted June 11, 2015 #137 Share Posted June 11, 2015 The Royal Princess departing Greenock on her British Isles Cruise Monday 8/6/15. I apologise in advance if my photo does not appear as I have never posted a photo on CC before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted June 11, 2015 #138 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thank you for taking the time to find out about Dublin Sue. Your information is much appreciated. What is the food like on Royal? Any tips to share about the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted June 11, 2015 #139 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Thanks for the info. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston Accent Posted June 12, 2015 #140 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, thank you for being so determined to get us answers. I wouldn't have thought to write the Captain! You've been so helpful. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted June 12, 2015 #141 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, it was very kind of you to get it straight from the captain's mouth about Dublin, and, I agree, Captain Nash is a very nice guy. This cruise is one that has interested me for years and I'm enjoying it through you. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxKitchen Posted June 12, 2015 #142 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, Thank you for providing us with these live updates. Most enjoyable and helpful! I have a couple of questions. 1) Gluten Free Dining - I think I read on your original roll call that you're gluten free? If so, any comments, suggestions or things to watch out for? I'm a GF diner who will be on the August 1st BI sailing. We have traditional dining for the late seating. And I like GF pizza! 2) Do you use the ship's WiFi from your cabin? If so, how reliable and strong is the connection on the Royal? You update often, so I'm assuming it might be decent? We're not sure about buying an Internet package after getting really poor signals (read super slow, especially during daylight hours) on the Coral a couple of years ago. Wondering if they've improved the wireless service on newer ships. Thanks a bunch! --Laureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 12, 2015 #143 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, many thanks for getting and posting the information re Dublin from Capt. Nash. Pam has provided a link to your post on our Aug. 25th roll call and I am certain it will be great information for all on our roll call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthousemom Posted June 12, 2015 #144 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, thanks so much for your valuable info. We appreciate it so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 12, 2015 #145 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hi All Nice to see Captain Nash read my post of the other day,:D PS, Captain Nash does read CC, he also knows who we are, when I visited him on the Emerald we chatted about posts I had made a year before. Hi AllDublin has a number of issues, it's busy, tidal and can be windy, it took me three cruises to get a day there first one was windy so missed tide had to wait hours to get in second time rough seas so had to wait to get in, third time great day no issues most cruise ships get in Yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simok99 Posted June 12, 2015 #146 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Everyone knows you Shogun 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted June 12, 2015 #147 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hi pescadoamarillo I thought you had done British Isles, it is a great cruise , would recommend doing in August so that you can visit tattoo and pick a cruise that goes to Orkney no place like it, if you do get the chance and need anything just ask. Yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy48 Posted June 12, 2015 Author #148 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Morning all, glad I could help re Dublin, just wish it could have been more concrete, but Princess themselves know no more than us now, so that's the best we will get. A lot of you are asking questions re food, movies, tips etc., and I will answer them all when we get home, probably on Monday, as they all take up valuable minutes from my allowance. I promise I will go through this thread and answer all of you. Have got my patters all packed for movies and shows etc. Sailing down UK at the moment, been a bit of a foggy night, first time I have ever heard the ship's whistle thing go for fog. Having been born and be out up in a seaside resort I'm used to hearing a booming foghorn going at night, but the ship's whistle is most peculiar. Something new for me. Nothing else to report, will get back to you all later. Don't think we'll be sunbathing today! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo and Rob Posted June 12, 2015 #149 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Morning all, glad I could help re Dublin, just wish it could have been more concrete, but Princess themselves know no more than us now, so that's the best we will get. A lot of you are asking questions re food, movies, tips etc., and I will answer them all when we get home, probably on Monday, as they all take up valuable minutes from my allowance. I promise I will go through this thread and answer all of you. Have got my patters all packed for movies and shows etc. Sailing down UK at the moment, been a bit of a foggy night, first time I have ever heard the ship's whistle thing go for fog. Having been born and be out up in a seaside resort I'm used to hearing a booming foghorn going at night, but the ship's whistle is most peculiar. Something new for me. Nothing else to report, will get back to you all later. Don't think we'll be sunbathing today! Sue It's a lovely sunny day here on the coast in Suffolk with no sound of any fog horns so hopefully you will enjoy some of our sunshine as you sail past. A huge thank you for all your efforts a posting the live from it has certainly been appreciated by many of us, I'm really looking forward to embarking on Royal Princess on 1st August with my friendly roll call members. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted June 12, 2015 #150 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Sue, 2) Do you use the ship's WiFi from your cabin? If so, how reliable and strong is the connection on the Royal? You update often, so I'm assuming it might be decent? We're not sure about buying an Internet package after getting really poor signals (read super slow, especially during daylight hours) on the Coral a couple of years ago. Wondering if they've improved the wireless service on newer ships. Thanks a bunch! --Laureen We were on the Royal in May for the TA and then the BI. We changed cabins too (A616 to C209 which is aft starboard to forward port). Internet is slow but not as slow as we experienced on the Grand to Hawaii in February. On my previous Princess cruises I would find the fastest internet late at night however on this ship it was actually slower then! Maybe because more crew were off duty and online? don't know but did figure out I could use it any time of day in my cabin (only place I did use it). Just be aware it is slow so if you want to do something that takes several clicks it may be a 5 minute process. If you are platinum and get 250 free minutes when signing in you will receive a choice of that or 500 minutes total for about $79 (those extra 250 min are a $20 savings from those that are not platinum). Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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