[Live!] Discovery Princess to Alaska (6/29-7/6/24)

[KarmaCruisers]

Walking up the gangway now 

[arizonaperson]

@KarmaCruisers can’t wait to see your sweet suite & I am looking forward to following along with your Live.

[azbirdmom]

1 hour ago, KarmaCruisers said:

Met the shuttle lady near baggage claim; indeed $27.

Was that a private shuttle?  Princess shows $44 pp.  We were just going to take a taxi like we've done before when we board the Discovery in two weeks but if that's a private shuttle that's probably a bit better deal.

 

Edited Saturday at 09:03 PM by azbirdmom

[KarmaCruisers]

37 minutes ago, azbirdmom said:

Was that a private shuttle?  Princess shows $44 pp.  We were just going to take a taxi like we've done before when we board the Discovery in two weeks but if that's a private shuttle that's probably a bit better deal.

 

No; it’s literally sponsored by princess 

when you go to baggage claim at SEATAC you’ll see people walking around with signs; THOSE are the people You want.

 

also sorry I’ve failed y’all; catching up with the cousins. We ate 

[azbirdmom]

1 hour ago, KarmaCruisers said:

No; it’s literally sponsored by princess 

when you go to baggage claim at SEATAC you’ll see people walking around with signs; THOSE are the people You want.

 

also sorry I’ve failed y’all; catching up with the cousins. We ate 

Thank you, will look for that.  I wonder how the folks feel who paid Princess $44 a piece LOL.

 

And no need to apologize.  It's your cruise and you need to enjoy it.  Appreciate whatever info you can provide whenever it is convenient for you.

[KarmaCruisers]

Damn sorry; we mustered, ate a little lunch; went and seen the two Sky Suites (which actually have four people in them each!)

we did take a photo though..although Nic used “filters” so we look a little Cartooney..we’ve gotten unpacked now and ready to party

[Cscomedygrl]

What do you have planned for excursions? Have a great trip! 

[KarmaCruisers]

1 hour ago, Cscomedygrl said:

What do you have planned for excursions? Have a great trip! 

None actually; we’re just going to wing it.

[KarmaCruisers]

So the Platinum/Elite happy hour is actually in Take 5 on this ship, because they said there’s only 140 Platinums and 80 Elite’s on this ship!

[cr8tiv1]

How did you get in to see the Sky Suites?  Say "Hi" to your cousins for all of us.  You're on your way.

[cr8tiv1]

I am sure you are aware of the Casino Hours after leaving Victoria.  I "think" they will remain closed until you get back to Seattle.  Check with them to see when the last night you can cash out.

[KarmaCruisers]

4 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

How did you get in to see the Sky Suites?  Say "Hi" to your cousins for all of us.  You're on your way.

Nah we just went over to the two rooms and looked at the doors haha

 

sorry for the lack of updates; we’re just rolling laughing at each others stories.

 

Had our dinner at Catch; which was great as usual. Jason got the surf & turf, Nic got the mushroom crusted halibut, and I finally got my Dover Sole. We went in at 7, and didn’t leave until 9:20, haha.

After dinner we took a walk around the ship to walk our dinner off.

Then stopped by the casino to suck out the monies. I got my $400 OBC out and then played my $2500 freeplay as 250 hands of $10 single-line video poker; ranbad and only got $1640…I guess it’s better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.

Its 11pm now and were bedding down for the night.

I didn’t realize that suites on the Discovery had those stupid auto nightlights! (I’d of brought some painters tape to cover them!)

[cr8tiv1]

Ask your rom steward to tape the sensors.  

[ReneeFLL]

14 hours ago, KarmaCruisers said:

Ex’s seat got used by a stand-by..it’s crazy how many people fly stand-by (my last flight with ex no-show was also snapped up by a stand-by)

How does that work? I'm assuming you paid for that seat? So if someone else takes it do you get reimbursed?

 

6 hours ago, KarmaCruisers said:

So the Platinum/Elite happy hour is actually in Take 5 on this ship, because they said there’s only 140 Platinums and 80 Elite’s on this ship!

Yum, do I spy key lime pie? Royal Caribbean, who we usually cruise on, is to cheap to have that during their HH.

[KennelGoddess]

6 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Ask your rom steward to tape the sensors.  

I’m bringing post-it notes (for those “senior moments”😆). Do you think those would work over the sensors?

[cr8tiv1]

5 minutes ago, KennelGoddess said:

I’m bringing post-it notes (for those “senior moments”😆). Do you think those would work over the sensors?

correction….room (rom) steward

 

Post it notes are not sticky enough.  Painter’s tape works best.  Take a long strip and fold it on to itself.  It will come apart easily.  Or stick a towel under the bed table drawers.  The closet one is the worse.  If you tape it, you won’t have any light in the closet except from the bathroom.

 

[KarmaCruisers]

Rise and shine!

Time to go get my 18 minute mile in!

[azbirdmom]

1 hour ago, cr8tiv1 said:

If you tape it, you won’t have any light in the closet except from the bathroom.

I'm fairly certain that in the PH suites on the side the closets are in a wall so not an issue.  But I've found that even when you have that light between the bathroom and the closet you can still use the light switch to turn on that light.

[memoak]

8 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Ask your rom steward to tape the sensors.  

We just put a pillow over it. They give you tons of pillows

[cr8tiv1]

@azbirdmom, yes, night lights in a suite are along the closet floorboard.  All other cabins have a motion detector on the overhead light fixture in the closet area.  These light fixtures do not have a switch.

[cr8tiv1]

Congrats, I see your fan made it.

[azbirdmom]

1 minute ago, cr8tiv1 said:

@azbirdmom, yes, night lights in a suite are along the closet floorboard.  All other cabins have a motion detector on the overhead light fixture in the closet area.  These light fixtures do not have a switch.

I think it must vary by ship then because we have found that light will turn on with switch in mini suites.  We've been in mostly suites the last couple of years but the last mini suite was a year ago on the Regal and the first switch by the door definitely turned on the "hall" light.

[KarmaCruisers]

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Congrats, I see your fan made it.

Yeah; it’s gotta be JUST San Pedro that has the issues 

[KarmaCruisers]

After walking our 18 minute mile we got cleaned up and went and had “suite” breakfast in Catch.

Shirt-of-The-day and suite breakfast (eggs Benny and waffles)

[KarmaCruisers]

We’re watching the “axe throwing” haha