warthog2608

Yup, not confused about that!

This is really one of my major pet peeves! I hold my tray in my left hand, use the right to handle the tongs and don't touch the tray. Then on the way to sit down I go by the sanitizer station and get a big dollop of sani and re-sani my hands when I sit down. It seems so many people have no concept of what they are doing and subconsciously lick their fingers. I like they way Don the Youtuber describes this situation. I'd like to see someone lick their fingers with Don in line behind them, lol.

We are brand new elites, just sailed our first cruise as elite. We enjoyed the included wine tasting, the wines weren't that great but the pairings and presentations were nicely done. I was looking forward to the tea in the stateroom benefit. But when I called room service I was told I had to order it a day in advance. I apologized that I was a new baby elite and didn't know all the rules yet. She laughed and said, "I'll see what I can do" and lo and behold, a nice tea service arrived! Haven't experienced the priority tendering yet, really looking forward to that! We'll be on a 16 day Iceland Greenland cruise soon, laundry will come in handy! Enjoy your elite benefits.

Hah, I think Viking cruises didn't get that memo! I can't believe how many catalogs I get from them. We took one Viking cruise last year and they continually mail a never ending supply of paper materials.

My wife, who is Mexican, regularly brings packaged food items onboard from Mexican ports. As you mentioned, chips as well as candies and cookies and it has never been a problem.

We were last on the Ruby July '23. We had very good meals in all the different restaurants. Right now the Ruby is our favorite ship, hoping to sail on her again soon.

I'm looking forward to this redeployment. (sorry Aussies). Sailed on the Grand several times pre-covid, thought she had the best crew in the fleet. Due to scheduling conflicts we've gone on 2 Western Caribbean cruises, but have yet to visit east and south. Looks like dong a B2B on the Grand will cover a lot of new ports for us.

Thanks for the review. I'm interested in the Caribbean Princess as we will be sailing on her July 28 out of Southampton. We did one cruise on her back in June 2018 on a Western Caribbean. I really liked the ship, as I do all the Grand class ships.

Love your live review with great pictures! We are boarding the Caribbean Princess in Southampton July 28 for an Iceland Greenland cruise. I really like the Grand class ships with the walkaround promenade.

Yup, ditto!

On the Disembarkation Information sheet that is handed out the last day it says, "The US Agricultural Department reminds you that heavy fines can be imposed for bringing any fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, meat or dairy products into our ports of call." This doesn't say anything about baked goods, cookies, or any canned goods. My DW has been known to accidentally forget a muffin or two...

I've always thought this is strange, the whole minibar for just 1 bottle of wine?

I also miss that mag but would be happy with a downloaded copy. Anyone have a link to download the last couple years worth? I couldn't find it on the Princess website.

DW's friends have convinced her to sail HAL for the first time and I was a bit nervous. But this thread has been fun and informative. I'm looking forward to our first sailing on HAL. I tweeted the same and Holland America Line responded and said they "...can't wait to show me what I've been missing", lol.

Exactly this! We love Good Spirits.