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Thanks for the help all....one (hopefully) final question. I joined AARP yesterday and the percentage off for Princess is 8%....Is this always the case or does it fluctuate to 10% then back to 8% Thanks!

I neglected to mention I am past final payment. So, it becomes a fare change and my TA will use the gift cards to pay the difference before the cruise sails? Thanks....I'm new to gift cards..didn't even know about them until now.

I would like to buy some aarp gift cards to be used to purchase the princess plus package. Can this only be done onboard or can I purchase the gc and apply it to my booking to pay for plus package prior to sailing? If at all, as I'm getting conflicting stories about whether or not I can use the gc for this purchase. I'm on w Princess now...at first she said you cannot use it for drink package but she was mistaking it for an obc. Has anyone used a gc to purchase the plus drink package and if so, was it done prior or only onboard? Thanks

We just booked the Hyatt Regency Yokohama for our upcoming Oct. trip. It was quite pricey, even on Hotwire...from $250-$300. I checked my Hyatt balance and had zero points but they only wanted 15000 points for that nights stay. My Chase Sapphire card wanted me to use 24000 points for that hotel. So I outsmarted them all (haha) and transferred my 15 k Chase points into my Hyatt account and within 10 minutes I was able to book the Hyatt. Win! 🙂Looks like it's a short walk to the pier too.

We are planning a 14 day Japan tour next October. The aft cabins available are Deck 4 4178 or 4183 . These look shorter than other balcony cabins because the suites cut into the layout. Our other choice is Deck 8 8136 (which I have on hold) 8134 8141 and 8145. Upon doing research I have found comments about deck 4 having alot of vibration (and not in a good way) from the ships engine. I have read that Deck 8 has people directly above who can see below into the balcony which doesn't bother me. My concern is the pool above me and chair scraping but I'm figuring with the weather being on the cooler side it should not be a problem. Anyone stay in any of these cabins and want to share your experience/thoughts? Thank you!

Anyone? I'm also interested in booking my own tours....thanks!

What a great bunch of information you have provided. Thank you! 🙂 I don't know if someone asked this question so I will. I'm going on the same cruise late August. I know the days are layers and a rain jacket but what about nights on the ship? Would you say it's considered a "cold" ship due to a/c ....or specifically how does the outside weather affect the ship? Do they put the heat on Lol? Would I be comfortaable in a short sleeved dress with no jacket/sweater ? Thanks!

Have you thought of a regular balcony for yourself and your husband (instead of a suite) and perhaps an interior for your daughter? She could then enjoy some time with you on your balcony and the extra interior cabin shouldn't be too pricey compared to a suite for three. It might be a lateral move as they say.

sent an email...than you so much for the info.

I too will be cruising August of 2023...How would I get to the Victor Hugo house from the cruise pier? Are there independent tours or would I book a one hour tour and have to get there on my own? If so, are there taxis instead of buses? Thank you for your info.

Thank you! Got a quote from both..Aquacar quoted 107..Blackberry 198.

Thank you! I reached out and Aquacars got right back to me with a great quote!

We are three older women arriving a day early into LHR. We would like to uber directly from Virgin Atlantic Air which I believe to be terminal 3 to an as yet unbooked hotel in Southampton the day prior to our cruise. Has anyone done this? I keep reading about Uber strikes etc . I did a mock booking on my uber app and it seems doable and I was surprised my Usa Uber app works in London? I also looked into the cost of National Express Bus service but for the difference in $$ it seems much more of a hassle. Looking for the most direct route that will not break the bank.