Worldtraveler 4727 Posted February 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I was advised from the Alaska pages to post here~ We are on a Connoisseur Land/Sea trip with Princess in June and as part of the tour are scheduled to take the train from Fairbanks to Denali (4 hour train ride). Are seats assigned? But more importantly, are the seats at tables of 4 with two people facing forward and two people facing backwards, or have the seats been changed to all face forward? Anyone from 2017 land/sea trips with Princess able to tell me? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lois1112 Posted February 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2018 there are 4 seats per "table" (table between seats) one set forward one set back its a long but enjoyable ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy 9200 Posted February 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Seats on our trip were assigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Ours were assigned and half faced back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted February 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Our's last May were assigned and faced forward. We were in one of the new cars with the two seat arrangement instead of the tables. I think there was still one car with the tables but I'm fairly certain that those will be removed this coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridapenny Posted February 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Our's last May were assigned and faced forward. We were in one of the new cars with the two seat arrangement instead of the tables. I think there was still one car with the tables but I'm fairly certain that those will be removed this coming season. I took a cruise tour last May also. The train portion was from Denali to Talkeetna. I, also, was in one of the cars where all the seats were facing forward and the seats were assigned. It was a comfortable and lovely trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted March 1, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 1, 2018 When we were on the Connoisseur tour several years ago, we had the tables with two people facing each way. That may not be the same today. When we did it, the table was assigned, but not the individual seats. Knowing this, we boarded the train as quickly as we could so we could pick the side of the table we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldtraveler 4727 Posted March 1, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks all....it seems the jury is still out regarding what the train seating situation will be in June.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railman Posted March 1, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I was advised from the Alaska pages to post here~We are on a Connoisseur Land/Sea trip with Princess in June and as part of the tour are scheduled to take the train from Fairbanks to Denali (4 hour train ride). Are seats assigned? But more importantly, are the seats at tables of 4 with two people facing forward and two people facing backwards, or have the seats been changed to all face forward? Anyone from 2017 land/sea trips with Princess able to tell me? TIA! On our Connoisseur tour this past August the seats were assigned and all faced forward with airline type drop down trays. It was very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldtraveler 4727 Posted March 2, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Great! I have hope that the tables are gone on the Princess trains. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted March 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2018 We enjoyed getting to meet the couple who shared our table on the train on our Alaskan cruise tour. We ended up running into them this past summer on our British isles cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldtraveler 4727 Posted March 2, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Agreed. I just don’t want anyone to have to “sit backwards” and feel like they had to take less desirable seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacto Rick Posted March 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Agreed. I just don’t want anyone to have to “sit backwards” and feel like they had to take less desirable seats. Plus if you have a narrator in your car for the trip, it's easier for everyone to be facing the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpeabody Posted March 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 2, 2018 My last experience with the train and Princess was horrible. I was assigned to a very old jam packed with people Alaska Railroad dining car with slippery red naugahyde bench seats and I was seated backwards (which I hate) It was a 9 hour train ride from hell for me. I won't do it ever again unless I can be assured a Princess glass domed car. I advise very close interaction with Princess regarding your train assignment. It was my error for not checking before the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Colorado Coasty Posted March 2, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 2, 2018 On our Connoisseur tour this past August the seats were assigned and all faced forward with airline type drop down trays. It was very comfortable. Yes, the new cars are very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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