marden1970

We did this itinerary once and really enjoyed it. In La Paz, I took an independent tour to snorkel with whale sharks; best excursion ever! (La Paz VIP tours) I really like Loreto, I didn't take an excursion, just walked around the town, which is very nice, interesting and safe. I would do that itinerary again if possible.

We've boarded at Pier 27 many times and find it easy, even though my husband needs wheelchair assistance for boarding. If boarding hasn't started by the time you're through check in there is an Elite/Suite waiting area with refreshments.

I agree, just skip the mushrooms. We watch some shows that highlight different places. Some put a salad, mac & cheese or a fried egg on top. Yuck!

I'll take a New York slice over a celebrity pizza any day.

We have cruised out of San Francisco many times on Princess They are very good with wheelchair assistance both in the terminal and getting on the ship. And the reverse when you are disembarking. Just ask when you get to the terminal.

We stay there as well. I like that I can get something easy to eat in the morning (included buffet) without having to go out to a regular restaurant. There are a lot of good restaurants nearby for dinner the night before.

My husband also uses oxygen 24/7. He has an Inogen POC for around the ship and rents a room concentrator for in the room. We use Special Needs at Sea, and like Scootaround, they deliver to your room and pick it up on return. I just reserved for our B2B2B for Nov/Dec, 32 days, and the cost was $474. They require a letter from your doctor saying how much oxygen is needed ie: 3 liters during the day and 5 at night. We've only flown Delta and they required a form and approval in advance and a checkin at their counter before flight. You might want to check with your cruise line for their requirements. Happy Cruising!!!

I prefer the cranmosa, cranberry juice instead of orange.

In my opinion they should have made the small casino smoking and the main one non-smoking. There are more non-smokers than smokers.

I would also recommend the Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39 area. There are a lot of chain hotels around and not too far from the cruise terminals. I've not seen any of the city hotels that have shuttles so taxi/Uber to terminal.

If you are on Princess, you'll probably be at the Pier 27 terminal. It's very nice but the only separate waiting section is for Elite and full suite passengers. (maybe also Platinum but I'm not sure). If you are on Carnival you may be using Pier 35 but since I've never boarded from there I can't speak to their waiting areas. Happy sailing!

Are all the courses unlimited? Thanks.

I think I know who you mean, I too enjoy his walk throughs.

I just go to You Tube and put in the name of the ship. there are usually a lot of videos for that particular ship by everyday cruisers. I don't watch anything produced by the cruise line. You can put in the name of the port and get good videos that way as well. Happy cruising!

Thank you for mentioning this, I was unaware. I just downloaded it as well.