Jojiboy

I think it's Uber Black and Uber Black SUV that has curbside pickup. The other Uber (X, XL, etc.) services require you to go to LAX-it for pickup.

Or arrange for one of the ride-sharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to take you to whichever port you need to go.

What day of the week is debarkation? Weekdays might be problematic.

Have you visited The Bus (the city and county bus service) website? You can use their trip planner to map out your bus trip. Buy the 1-day bus pass so you can ride the buses throughout your day. The cost is US$5.50 (US$2.00 if you’re 65 years of age or older). Let the bus driver know you would like the 1-day pass when you board.

Yes, was prompted to change my password a couple of weeks ago. I also use LastPass as my password manager. I just need to remember my master password and I can access my data across various devices and OSes. Data is highly encrypted on LastPass servers. If their server is hacked, my password data would just look like gibberish, nothing discernible.

You might be able to see Alcatraz from the port side during your sail in.

She was in dry dock this past April.

Didn’t need any special shots when we went last year. Recommend your tetanus shot is current, especially if you tend to do active excursions.

On 10/10/2019 at 8:20 PM, Ferd Berfle said:

 

 

We want one of these that does LA to Sydney then back so we can book it as a b2b!  Agree it does have to go to Bora Bora - even though they have cannibals there... 

 

 

That was a fun day. We were on this boat with you. That guy was crazy and funny. Remember when he mooned the other boat?

I had no problem pre-booking a shore excursion for my Asia cruise in February 2020.

I think it’s only available in Seattle and Fort Lauderdale.

I don’t know offhand if there are any day use hotels in San Francisco but I think the Embassy Suites near SFO does. It would at least put you near the airport. Alternatively, there is luggage storage available at the California Welcome Center at Pier 39. A short walk from the cruise terminal. Store your luggage there and spend the day sightseeing.

25 minutes ago, carajoemom said:

Does anyone know if any of the pools on Empress Princess have non-ladder type steps that you have a handrail to walk in?

The terrace pool on deck 14 does.

1 hour ago, pompeii said:

So if I have a ship internet plan and WiFi calling enabled on my phone, then I can text while on board without additional fees?

 

Yes, provided both your carrier and your phone supports WiFi calling. It uses your current mobile plan features, ie. call minutes, text limits, etc.

2 hours ago, krivweb said:

My apologies if this has been discussed before but would someone recommend a centrally located Singapore hotel to stay at pre-cruise?

What type of budget are you working with?

YMMV but I did have a couple of occasions to use Wi-fi calling during our cruise last year on Emerald Princess. It worked very well both on land and on the ship. At the time, I was using a Samsung Galaxy S8 on AT&T. I plan to use it again on our next cruise, along with the AT&T International Day Pass (for land only) with my Galaxy S10.

Yes on bringing the kilt!

Who is your current carrier? Some carriers have international roaming that might work better for you.

1 hour ago, compozer said:

Thanks Jack1,    I did look at their website but they did not list any prices or which airlines participated.

 

compozer, here's a link to the service at Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Jack1 was referring to:

http://meteoritelogistics.com/baggage-services/

Jack1 thanks for that post. It's a fine alternative to the Left Baggage service at Changi.

You're very welcome. My DW thinks I'm OCD but I beg to differ...

Have a great cruise!

You’re welcome. Here’s a link to check if your airline participates in Changi early checkin program: http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-guide/departing/checking-in/early-check-in.html.

Here’s info on the Left Baggage service: http://www.changiairport.com/en/airport-guide/facilities-and-services/baggage-storage.html

Airport to central Singapore by taxi is about 30 minutes give or take. We’ve even thought of visiting Universal Studios Singapore on Sentosa for the day.

We also have a late flight (10:40 pm on United) from Changi in February. Our current plans are to leave our luggage at the airport and go back into Singapore. Unfortunately, United doesn’t participate, currently, in the airport’s early checkin program so we’ll have to leave our luggage at one of the Left Baggage counters for the day. We’re arriving a day early for our cruise and touring around then so we’re hoping to hit some of the spots we didn’t get to see while waiting for our flight back home.

Here are a couple of pictures. One is of the balcony itself and the other was taken from the balcony while departing Naples.

2 minutes ago, jenf22 said:

Ah, you're right.  The obstruction is because it's not glass on the bottom part.  This is what it says for those cabins:

" PART OBSTRUCTED VIEWNON-GLASS BALC RAIL BALCONY ACCESS WHEN IN PORT ONLY "

 

I think I'll call my TA and price those couple of rooms.  I've got a casino offer on my room now and have no idea how that made the fare lower or if it's only for certain categories.  Thanks for the help!

You're welcome. The part of the description where it says, "BALCONY ACCESS WHEN IN PORT ONLY" is puzzling because the balcony slider was never locked. The only thing that prevented us from using the balcony was if it was really windy. Also, you had to keep the balcony light off at night so it wouldn't affect the bridge. Our fondest memory of that cabin was during the sail into Venice, the view from that balcony was spectacular.