tomtayerikylaly Posted March 26, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Booked our first cruise, Mediterranean Cruise on Emerald Princess, 18 days Venice to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with smartcruiser.com. Opted for guaranteed balcony and cruise air. Was able to verify my reservations on the Princess website; we have been assigned what seems to be a good balcony cabin on Caribe deck, so far so good. Port excursions are not available yet nor is airline information. Has anyone had problems with Princess Cruise airline bookings? Is there anyone taking this cruise that can offer any advise on port excursions? Will additional port excursions be offered at the ports? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajekfam Posted March 26, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Try checking your roll call to meet up with others on your cruise. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=527064 You might be able to join others who are booking private excursions - a great way to save money and see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtayerikylaly Posted March 26, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Thanks I will check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted March 26, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Be aware that using Princess Air you will not find out your airline reservations until 30 to 45 days before your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted March 26, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Also, FYI, the symbol is actually a thumb down not a question mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted March 27, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Just have to say I really admire you for taking an eighteen-night cruise for your very first cruise. I hope you love cruising as much as many of us here do. I can't wait to hear how it goes for you. Please, please come back here and tell us how it went for you. Bon voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted March 27, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I think it's still a little early to book shore excursions. Perhaps during the summer more will be listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nseagirl Posted March 27, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Most of the people on these boards love cruising. But, as strange as it may sound, there are actually some people that don't. Committing to 18 days on your very first cruise is very brave! I sure hope you love it like we do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtayerikylaly Posted April 6, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Also, FYI, the symbol is actually a thumb down not a question mark. Still trying to find my way around and just saw your post. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted April 6, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Always check for replies to your questions frequently for a few days, as some of the posters here only reply once a week to questions of interest. Some questions/posts can go on and on for over a week! You might also want to post all your general questions on the Princess board. There you'll find frequent Princess cruisers that will answer your concerns re your specific itinerary or ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted April 8, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Add my voice to congratulations going around. I'm jealous of your 18-day first cruise.....my first was a toe-dipping three nights.....and it has been love ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtayerikylaly Posted April 8, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Add my voice to congratulations going around. I'm jealous of your 18-day first cruise.....my first was a toe-dipping three nights.....and it has been love ever since. Thanks, This is a major step for me, the "worry wart." But for the first time in my life I am taking a positive attitude and going for it. Somehow I know it will all work out fine. It usually takes me a few days to adjust to a vacation, so that means I will get at least 15 wonderful days. I am getting some GREAT advise on these boards, I am a bit of a germ freak so the whole "ice bucket" discussions put me over the edge....:eek: Thanks for replying. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted April 8, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 8, 2008 everything seems to be going well...why the thumbs down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted April 8, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Booked our first cruise, Mediterranean Cruise on Emerald Princess, 18 days Venice to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with smartcruiser.com. Opted for guaranteed balcony and cruise air. Was able to verify my reservations on the Princess website; we have been assigned what seems to be a good balcony cabin on Caribe deck, so far so good. Port excursions are not available yet nor is airline information. Has anyone had problems with Princess Cruise airline bookings? Is there anyone taking this cruise that can offer any advise on port excursions? Will additional port excursions be offered at the ports? Thanks. Oh, I think you're going to love it! What a great first cruise! I'm green with envy. I love transatlantics. For ideas on what to do ashore, you might have a look at the boards for the various ports - lots of good advice there. I hope you have a wonderful time!:) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtayerikylaly Posted April 8, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted April 8, 2008 everything seems to be going well...why the thumbs down? Just had some eye surgery, thought it was a ? mark.... Don't know how to change it at this point. Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted April 10, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Thanks, This is a major step for me, the "worry wart." But for the first time in my life I am taking a positive attitude and going for it. Somehow I know it will all work out fine. It usually takes me a few days to adjust to a vacation, so that means I will get at least 15 wonderful days. I am getting some GREAT advise on these boards, I am a bit of a germ freak so the whole "ice bucket" discussions put me over the edge....:eek: Thanks for replying. Anna I haven't read any ice bucket discussions, but I can imagine. Look at it this way, the alcohol will kill those germs. :p Have a great time! P.S. Can you give us a clue about the meaning of your CC name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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