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I did that several years ago and it was the best excursion I have ever done. I did it with a private vendor rather than the ship's excursion (La Paz VIP tours). Small boat rather than the large ones the cruise uses. It was me and one other couple. Very personalized experience and no more expensive than the cruise line. Would definitely do it again. Have fun!

It's on deck 5 next to the International Cafe.

We ask for wheelchair assist at both the entrance to the terminal and again from the cruise line. The first will take you thru the terminal, security and check in and the cruise line will take you from there onto the ship. The same in reverse for disembarkation.

We were on that one as well (50th anniversary and in a full suite) Really stretched our budget but would do it again if we could.

Hey Jersey Girl in AZ, I'm a Jersey Girl in NV.

Have you cruised Alaska? We've done whale watching there a few times and have seen pods of Orca's several times. Awesome sight!

I do the request on the app but tell the room steward as well. Sometimes it seems that the request doesn't make it to them.

Yes, they usually have table of them right as you are getting off the ship

No, just look for them when you arrive. Sometimes they are standing against the building and sometimes up at the entrance to the terminal. They will take you up thru security and check in and then they will turn you over to a Princess employee to take you onto the ship. My hubby has trouble standing for more than a few minutes and the incline on the gangway onto the ship is too much. i hope this helps. Have a great time!

Just a note, Pier 27 has a wheelchair assist program if any in your party need a little help boarding.

My hubby uses the wheelchair assist at SF terminal and I always go with him. I don't think it would be a problem for 2 or 3 others to join.

Hi, regarding the wheelchairs - we've sailed out of SF several times. My hubby has problems standing and walking for a long distance, the gangway is especially challenging. We have never asked in advance. When we get to the port by taxi and are dropping off the luggage I go find one of the port wheelchair assistants. They are usually against the wall or up by the doors. They will take you thru security and check in and then hand you over to a Princess employee who will take you onto the ship. You may have to wait a short while for the Princess employee depending how many others are waiting for assistance. We always tip well since my hubby is a large guy. I hope you all enjoy your cruise.

In 1989 we did a transatlantic (Canary Islands to St. Thomas) on the Windsurf. Probably our best cruise.

Same for us. One small stem of orchid.

I'm now 71 and I've often gone ashore by myself and walked all around the area. There will be many people around, especially if there is more than one ship in town. Lots of vendors but I always say 'no thank you' with a smile.

My hubby needs wheelchair assistance getting on and off the ship; he can't stand for more than a few minutes and the gangway is too much. In both San Francisco and San Pedro we asked for a wheelchair as soon as we got out of the taxi. No problem. The port has wheelchair pushers to get you through security and check in and a Princess employee takes you the rest of the way onto the ship. A tip is always appreciated and we do so generously as my hubby is a big guy.

I've never heard of a mermaid mimosa, just looked it up and it sounds yummy. Will definitely try it on our next cruise.

In our experience we ask for a wheelchair when getting out of the cab at the airport (Reno and LAX) and they will take you all the way to your gate. The gate person then asks if you need wheelchair assist on the jetway to get on the plane. At the cruise terminal (SF and San Pedro) we asked for a wheelchair when dropping off our luggage. In both they took us all the way thru security and check in and then turned us over to the ship employees who take you up the gangway and onto the ship.

We were on the Crown March/April for 28 days - there was a lot of pork, it was usually pretty dry.

There was one a few years ago when we last cruised from there. It was at the far end closest to where you would go out onto the gangway. It had coffee, tea, juice and pastries. I believe the sign said elite and suites.

I love the aft suites and those are the ones we have always booked. This time though we are going midship on the Riviera deck because of my husbands mobility issues. We'll be right next to the elevators which is much easier for him. The walk from the aft suites became too much. See you on board!

Are you on the 12/12/23 Mexico or 12/22/23 Hawaii? We doing both (B2B) in suites and would love just a concierge.

We'll be on the Crown for the 12/22/23 Hawaii sailing. Our Lahaina stop has been changed to an overnight in Honolulu. Personally I would prefer Kona but will enjoy wherever we are. Still grieving for the people of Lahaina and all they have lost.

I also love the promenade deck around the ship, I don't mind going up and down the stairs at the bow especially when it's windy. It adds some excitement. Fortunately the ships we take still have that.

Thanks, I'll check there. Isn't it weird that they come out with that nice listing of all the venues and ships but it's still incorrect?