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I've bought a bottle in Vines and they've kept it for me, like they do in the dining room, wasn't a problem. However, asking someone to go get your wine that's in the dining area seems like a stretch to me. Can't answer if they would or wouldn't.

Stick in the muds? Nope, don't think so! Traveling alone, I love the TD option, large table, gives me a chance to interact with the same people. Many times I've met other singles this way, we end up doing some tours together or attending things on the ship. By visiting over dinner, one finds out if you have similar interests. This is a move in the right direction.

Another interesting thread! I'm all for the Plus package, haven't cruised in a long time, can't wait for my Apr. '25 canal cruise, 23 days. When I think of all the specialty coffees plus wine with my salad at lunch, trying different wines at dinner, a fancy ice tea then a margarita, a no brainer to me. Not a big tracker of money, in the past I've checked my account balance now and then but that's about it.

I have friends that always ate late, plus have traveled with those preferring 8 over 6 p.m. Now that I'm older I cannot eat later. Even when I travel, my habits don't change, I get up early, tend to go to bed at a decent hour.

These threads are always an interesting read. I've always liked the set dining times, same table, same folks every night. I don't care about rushing to get a seat in the theater because I've got very sensitive hearing and have my preferred location towards the back. Seeing the show obsession is amusing, not a priority for me at all. I am curious how the dining will work on the Coral, with only 2 dining rooms.

This seems like good news to me. I haven't cruised since 2019, looking forward to two cruises in '25, but dreaded trying to figure out the dining. I've always loved traditional, sailing alone it's nice to connect with a group of people.

I haven't cruised since '19, I cruise for the ports, sea days, different itineraries. I haven't been on a short cruise (7/10 days) or Caribbean in years. Cruising has changed over the years, took my first in 1982. Some 35 cruises later, I enjoy it. Life changes, losing both sisters in '22, moved to IA, close to family. I'm bummed, cancelled my eclipse cruise on the Emerald. I was on the Emerald in '18 for a 30 day So. America cruise. Long story but reading these posts, none would deter me from cruising again and it will be with Princess. All these years, reading reviews, posts about food, things people complain about, I just don't get it. My cruises in the 80's/90's were way different if you want to talk changes. It never once made me think I wouldn't cruise because those things don't happen anymore.

I sail single, been on for 26 days Regal Princess, sideways inside cabin, I do like those, a little more space in the closet, plus desk area. I've also sailed for 30 days Emerald inside, it was fine. I've been cruising since 1982, inside cabins were a matter of financial necessity. Would a like a window or balcony, sure but not for their prices. I've had balcony cabins, outside cabins but it's always been what's affordable at the moment. I think you'll do fine, better than staying home.

I wondered the same thing, always traveling solo, think it was a joke. I do like the Royal class ships and obstr. view balcony cabins on Emerald, they are a good deal.

Thanks for your great thread. I cancelled, sorry I'm not there. Weather looks threatening but I'm sure everyone will make the best of it. Enjoy Halifax, a great port, I've been there several times!

Great post, Pete from someone purchasing Plus. I relate to your comments, even automotive because I worked for VWoA for 30+ years. I had a retiree car program but purchased my Jetta because cars are getting complicated. I'm getting to the age where I might not need a car. I live "downtown", things are close by and bus is 50 cents a ride. I miss the easy life style from my early cruises, stick with Princess because of their employees. I've tried Celebrity a few times, didn't get the vibe I wanted. I'm a proud baby boomer, too!

If I'm not on Emerald deck, I'm on Plaza! I've booked those insides for years, now I go with Emerald for obstr. view on Grand Class, and the balcony obstr. view on Royal class. I don't do the higher decks, I'm always at the IC or Vines, never use the buffet area. Like the previous poster, I try to stay out of elevators.

In the past I've booked 1 cruise, Grand Adventures, however, for my Spring TA/+ 12 day cruise, it worked out better booking separate. My TA was able to get me an obstr. view deluxe balcony on Emerald deck for both. I don't like guarantees and don't want to change cabins. It's an individual preference thing, I've never found the price differences to be huge. I'm paying double, a price bothering one person might not concern me.

I travel alone, only used room service when traveling with someone a few times. I can avoid all this very easily on my Oct. cruise. I ordered the Plus, change out my mini bar for soda I like or water, pre-order bathrobe, anything else I want to talk to my room steward. Being alone, prefer to talk to people, not a screen.

Feel better, still around indeed. Thought I had a sinus infection in April, turned out to be Covid and strep, I was shocked,. Whale watching would be a good thing, do you get dining choices? Thanks for posting, taking it in stride, dealing with it in a positive way is in your healing favor.