marden1970

We did the Ultimate Balcony Dinner last year on the Crown for our 50th anniversary. It was very good. There was Champagne and a delicious chocolate cake, which was larger than the one you would get in MDR or specialty dining. It also came with a complimentary photo and flowers. I believe it was $110 with a tip for the waiter. It is delivered course by course. Somehow the waiters in Crown Grill found out it was our anniversary cruise and we got another cake and the waiters singing Happy Anniversary".

The last time we cruised from there (about a year ago), you had to enter the terminal and there was a person taking names for wheelchair assist. There were chairs to sit on while waiting. A person working for the port will take you from there upstairs, thru check in and then thru security. They will drop you off in another seating area to await a Princess employee to wheel you onto the ship. We use this for my hubby as he has trouble standing and would never be able to walk the gangway to board. They will drop you wherever you want once on board. A tip is always appreciated. Happy cruising! I wouldn't wait in the line, just walk up and tell whoever is at the door that you need a wheelchair.

You would need to have your phone with you to do that. I don't carry mine around so I order from a waiter but on our last few cruises that has been very difficult. There weren't enough of them and those that were there mostly just walked around trying not to look anyone in the eye. They never asked you, you had to flag them down.

We were recently on the Crown and my husband's favorite was a white chocolate latte.

We were on the Crown in Dec/Jan and I was always able to get 2 scoops of chocolate gelato at Coffee and Cones, no extra charge. We had the Plus Package but no one ever asked for a room number or even looked at a screen to see if Medallion showed.

I agree - we did it over the holidays on the Crown, it was held at dinner time in the back area of the buffet. We shared the bucket, $39 per person even though the Patter said $29. Poorly prepared food, the best part was the Key Lime dessert.

On our last cruise on the Crown (Dec/Jan), there was sometimes a pianist.

I've never traveled with an infant but would the tour company require a child seat to comply with whatever the law is in Alaska?

There is sometimes Twinnings brand.

We prefer the aft facing suites, love the view and the larger balcony with full lounge chairs. On our last cruise, Dec/Jan 2024), we moved to a midship suite because of my husbands mobility problems. (across from mid ship elevators) The room is the same but the balcony is much smaller, no room for full loungers, just 2 chairs that recline a little. The table is also smaller Oh well, such is life. Hope you enjoy your cruise whichever you choose.

No, there is still the Suite breakfast in Sabatini's, although you can go to the Reserve dining room if you want.

I bring a small fan that says Li-ion battery fan that has a usb cord as well, I plug the usb end into a plug that can plug into the wall socket. Sorry, I don't know what that's called but it works fine. Always need my fan. The fan brand is OPOLAR and I bought it on Amazon a few years ago.

I like the Fisherman's Wharf area but then again I am a tourist. There are quite a few chain hotels in the area and it's easy to get wherever you want to go. A short cab/uber ride in the morning to Pier 27. Personally, I would not stay in the Union Square area, I just didn't like the vibe and really didn't feel as safe there.

Good idea but a bottle doesn't last that long, what about day two?🙂🥂

Just off the Crown - I too like Prosecco, we had Princess Plus but I believe it was $10 a glass without it. (definitley glad I had the Package🙂) I don't do too many drinks like Rum and Coke, but it is probably around $8. Happy cruising!

You can also get free kindle books from Amazon. Under the kindle section just type in free mystery or romance or whatever genre you like. These are yours to keep, no need to return, just delete when finished if you don't want to keep it.

Just a word of caution, once you sail in a suite, it's hard to go back to anything less.

There was a rumor of sloths but I never could find them.. Just ended up with a stiff neck from looking up.

Just off the Crown. Got free tokens from guest services, no problem..

We're on the Crown now Adagio is on deck 16, next to Sabatinis. It's usually a quiet place in the morning

We're also on this cruise, cabin R412. I don't feel it is too bad except for the rough seas. The most noise I hear is from the Lido deck but we expected that. We chose that cabin for location (mobility issues). There are the usual creaking noises and the like that are to be expected with higher seas but overall not too bad. .

Yes, currently on the Crown. In a suite and only option for second setup was red or white. Took the white, sorry l don't remember what it was but I didn't care for it. I took the wine because we had enough water and we really don't drink much soda.

We're on this sailing as well b2b with previous Mexico one. Did the Crab Shack ($39 each). Would not do it again The coating on the not really popcorn shrimp (too big). Was thick and doughy. We shared the bucket, it just wasn't very good. The best part was the key lime pie.

We were able to move our checkout time from the hotel to 1:00pm, not much but better. Weather looks to be in the high 50's, partly cloudy. At least it doesn't show rain🙂

I would have asked the staff to either have them turn it off or use headphones. Imposing your music on others is just rude.