Carolyn R

On 3/8/2023 at 1:47 PM, Ombud said:

Friend just off Regal Princess clarified this for me .... I can trade for a limited selection of white, rex, rose, or sparkling wine .... $40 limit was not specified but I imagine it's the lower priced bottles.

 

Will know in 38 days. JMHO it's cheaper to buy dz water bottles at $7.08 instead of trading for it. 

Are there any liquors in the mini bottles available for exchange, Baileys, etc?

Indented are balcony cabins, others are deluxe balcony?

Help needed to correct date of roll call title.  Date should be Nov 5, 2022.  

Most reputable tour companies have a permit that gives them access to the secure area of the port. They pick you up in the same area as the big tour buses.

I am sorry to say this sounds like a bad idea to me even if you only have carryons. There are stairs at the train station and no elevator I believe. Look into a car service.

It is not unusual for private tour companies to offer a discount if you book three tours. I know All Around Italy does. There is really no benefit in booking with Viatour.

I agree with booking a local vendor. Consolidators such as Viator charge less but you never know. Successful local companies thrive on their reputations. Consolidators take business from hard working local companies trying hard to make a living.

Poor tree! It looks bellisimo at night all lit up though.

Yes, S36, new and improved pricing. I know that a year ago they were offering the Tig for $79, and now it's $99. Last year, the Ridge Lytton Springs was $48 last year, and now it's $54.

 

On the plus side, they were having a promotion acknowleging the second anniversary of SHARE. The cover charge was reduced to $29 pp (normally, $39). I've been following a "Live From" thread by somebody who is on this week's Ruby Princess cruise and it looks like the promotion has ended.

 

For the most part I brought my own wine on this cruise. However, I did order the Ridge LS one evening. They were serving the '15, and it was outstanding--keep in mind, though, I am a Ridge bigot. Mrs. XBGuy ordered the P&H Chardonnay one evening. I didn't look at the label of hers but I'm sure it was the '15 or '16 vintage. The $49 winelist price on that one is not unreasonable. I see that Total Wine is selling it for $39.99.

 

Also, for what it's worth, I was very disappointed that the Seghesio Sonoma Zin was not on the Vines winelist. :( I don't know if that is permanent or if it is fleetwide.

Is the Seghesio zin still on the MDR wine list? Last I saw the price has increased to $44. One of my favorites.

Go early before the intense heat of the day. Hats, sunscreen and water will help. My friend took a small spray bottle with water. Ingenious!

How was the lunch?

I love the water and the beaches in Jamaica. It is a pretty spectacular island that you cannot really appreciate during a port stop. I would stay on the ship in Cozumel.

Ear plugs and battery tea lights for the bathroom at night and the balcony for nighttime ambiance.

Go for the 3pm flight. I stayed in the Dorsodoro area of Venice before a cruise. I researched on Google maps and felt confident. I took the bus to Pizzale Roma from the airport and set out to find my hotel. It was still daylight and I got lost. There were alleys and bridges. Oh boy! The 3 pm flight is the most sensible.

We stayed at an Air bnb just north of the Piazza Navona. Very convenient to everything in central Rome. The only thing to remember is to insure your reservation in case you should need to cancel. I love airbnb!

There are also free steam and sauna rooms on these ships located in the spa where the showers are. On the Royal class, the Enclave replaces the Thermal Suite and is amazing!

They might but they will be the frozen ones that look large checkers. Still good but not freshly executed.

They are deep fried bay scallops, very creamy and delish! They are a staple on every Princess ship I have been on for embarkation day lunch in the Horizon Court.

I agree. You should contact them and explain your situation. I have used this company in Italy many times. Fabrizio and his staff are great. Mary handles the reservations in the office. http://Www.allarounditaly.net

I looked at the Medigap plans and they are in the $8000+ range! :eek::o

I have MediGap plan G, $114 a month.

The cost of an air evacuation is exorbitant, in the tens of thousands which is billed to the patient. A reminder to everyone not to travel without adequate insurance.

It sounds like you just want some down time between cruises. There is a nice oceanfront promenade in Civitavecchia with cafes. Maybe someone else can recommend hotels or restaurants.

As far as I know Princess does not comp drinks in the casino.

Valley Church beach in Antigua is my personal favorite.

What ship are you sailing on?

Our cruise last spring was very port intensive and in Motor we tendered in leisurely in the morning and visited the old walled town. It is very quaint with narrow passageways and interesting little shops. We found a restaurant in one of the squares that specialized in seafood. We had a delicious lunch of mussels, red or white sauce, a huge bowl for €7,50. The wine was very good too.