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Forum: Ask a Cruise Question December 8th, 2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Checking luggage at the port of san francisco pier

I remember from our cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, FL that we dropped off our luggage with the longshoremen to be put in the bins and then onto the ship.

What about dropping off our luggage at...
Forum: West Coast Departures December 8th, 2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Checking luggage at the port of san francisco pier

I remember from our cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, FL that we dropped off our luggage with the longshoremen to be put in the bins and then onto the ship.

What about dropping off our luggage at the...
Forum: West Coast Departures November 24th, 2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,864
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Exclamation Don't Forget Walt Disney

One of the most interesting places i have visited recently in San Francisco was the Walt Disney Museum, located on the parade grounds at the Presidio. It is a collection of all the memorabilia that...
Forum: West Coast Departures November 24th, 2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Port and pier facilities in San Francisco

My wife and I are going on a cruise next year that leaves from San Francisco and returns 10 days later.

I am curious about the port facilities in San Francisco. How good and efficient are the...
Forum: West Coast Departures November 22nd, 2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Boarding and disembarking in san francisco

Anyone have comments, suggestions or advice about boarding a cruise in San Francisco?

Interested in warts and all...including any hints based on experience.

We will be going to Alaska from...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 21st, 2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,145
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
This list is meant as a guide

Of course, not everything on this list is something you need on every cruise, but my wife and I found it a very good planning tool for us, and found it useful.

Perhaps others will also.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 21st, 2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,145
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Not sure what you need to take with you on your cruise?

Several years ago, when my wife and I prepared to go on our first cruise, we asked a number of people (many on CruiseCritic) what they suggested we take along.

This included things that we would...
Forum: Alaska November 21st, 2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Alaska on the grand princess

My wife and I are booked on the Grand Princess for the 10 day Alaska cruise out of San Francisco, CA in August, 2013.

Can any of you who have been on this cruise give us any hints, tips and advice...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question November 23rd, 2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,481
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Exclamation Here is a list that I compiled from a number of...

Here is a list that I compiled from a number of posts regarding suggestions of what to take. YOUR list will, of course, depend on your personal needs. I hope these suggestions are helpful.
...
Forum: Florida Departures October 24th, 2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 613
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Enough Parking At Port Of The Everglades?

I just am looking for some last minute reassurance...

My DW and I are driving to the port for our cruise, and are planning to park in the port garage near Terminal 2 (Princess Terminal).

I...
Forum: Costa Rica October 11th, 2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,341
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Yellow Fever Shots For Costa Rica Visits?

I saw this entry recently on one of the Roll Call boards.

"Are we required to have Yellow Fever certificates for this cruise? I was originally told 'No', but I was browsing through the CDC web...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 28th, 2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,868
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
I paid $900 deposit recently for a cruise on...

I paid $900 deposit recently for a cruise on Celebrity for February 09.

According to my TA, I will also have to pay my insurance by February 08 in order to get the pre-existing conditions clause...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 14th, 2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question How Much Cash Should I Take With Me?

I have seen a couple of threads about how much money to take on a cruise, but I don't recall anything specific about cash in general.

My DW and I are going to be on the Island Princess on a 10 day...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question September 13th, 2008, 04:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
We got ours in February of this year and my DW's...

We got ours in February of this year and my DW's and my passports have our pictures on page 2.
Forum: Panama Canal September 11th, 2008, 07:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Panama Canal Tour Boat Cruise

My DW and I are going to do a partial transit on the Island Princess in October. We are also taking an excursion which includes completing the transit on a smaller tour boat which ends up in Panama...
Forum: Florida Departures September 4th, 2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,479
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Exclamation My DW and I are staying at the Hyatt Place in...

My DW and I are staying at the Hyatt Place in Fort Lauderdale. It is only a few blocks from Port Everglades...free breakfast, 42" flat screen plasma TV, a suite...all for less than $140/ night...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 16th, 2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Finding Those Odds And Ends For My Cruise

I recently looked at a website, Magellan (www.magellans.com), that has a number of travel items available.

Some of these are things I would never have thought of on my own, but it elicits a...
Forum: Florida Departures August 9th, 2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,416
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale

My DW and I are staying at the Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale on SE 10th Street, just south of the 17th Street Causeway.

It has been recently remodeled, and is centrally located. It is rated "3...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question August 9th, 2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 881
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Tsa Locks

I've seen many mentions of "TSA locks" for luggage taken on cruises. What are "TSA locks"? How do I recognize a "TSA lock"?

Where can I find them? What do I ask for in the store?

Thanks
Forum: Florida Departures August 2nd, 2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Exclamation Info About Parking At Port Everglades

mmpadp:

Here is a link to the Port Everglades website. All of the information about parking at the port is here.

http://www.broward.org/port/cruise_passengerinfo_parking.htm

I am going to...
Forum: First Time Cruisers July 31st, 2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Exclamation I would not trust another government (in the...

I would not trust another government (in the country or countries you are visiting) to accept a "Passport Card". To them, having just a Passport Card and not an official original passport with you,...
Forum: Aruba July 26th, 2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,688
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question What About Walking Around Downtown Oranjestad?

My DW and I are going to be visiting Aruba on our cruise in October. I have seen videos on YouTube and read postings by people who have been there, but I have not seen anything aimed at those who...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question July 22nd, 2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
We are on the Island Princess. Isn't the garage...

We are on the Island Princess. Isn't the garage adjacent to the terminal where Princess ships dock (Terminal 2)?

Thanks, by the way, for the advice about parking above the second level.
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question July 22nd, 2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 522
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Question Parking The Car At Port Everglades

My DW and I are planning to park our car at the parking garage near the Princess Cruise terminal at Port Everglades in October.

On the day of our embarkation, there will be 3 ships in port.
...
Forum: Ask a Cruise Question July 22nd, 2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 729
Posted By Boiler Cruiser
Post Nora, I have a Canon Powershot, as well,...

Nora,

I have a Canon Powershot, as well, which I bought earlier this year.

If you put in each card, and turn on the camera, the display on the view screen on the back of the camera will show...
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