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I don't know why it took a while for you to find out that the luncheon in the MDR was preferable. We did that on our very first (blue card) cruise because we were told that by some people who had gold cards. We've never eaten anywhere but the MDR on turnaround day. We almost fell for the crew's misleading instructions on one cruise but when we checked out the 6th fl. midship dining room we figured out that the crew members are instructed to tell everyone that the MDR was not open and that they would have to go to the buffet. Realistically, there are always B2B pax that will reboard. The 6th fl. midship MDR is open every day for breakfast and lunch, including on turnaround day. We will generally have a leisurely breakfast if we are disembarking, and maybe even lunch if we do not get off the ship on turnaround day.

We took a pullman and a carry-on bag on board an F streetcar from Pier 27 to the Embarcadero station a couple of months ago, but had to go to Montgomery because the elevators weren't working to accommodate my wife's wheelchair. The F was all but empty, but became loaded with Princess passengers at Lombard (or whatever street the stop in front of Pier 27 was at.)

How does this work and when/where can the gift cards be applied? I found the giftcards on the AARP site, but just not sure how they are applied to the Princess booking. Also what are those points things that they credit to your account. Been an AARP member for almost a quarter century, but wasn't aware of this. Use it primarily for health insurance and some discounts.

We were told to do exactly that on our very first Princess cruise. Not knowing any better we had selected a 3PM boarding time. Our travelling companions told us to get to the port by 10:30 AM.

Does anyone know what the current price is for the Princess transfer from JFK to Red Hook?

It has been the case at every port that we've cruise out of. U.S. (both coasts), Europe, and Asia.

Priorities in India are a little different.

These things take a little longer when you have IT departments in third-world countries. They often have different priorities (like understanding English.)

That is something I would be inclined to steer clear of, given Princess reputation for low grade wines. I'd be more inclined to sample wines from the vineyards of the illustrious Charles Shaw.

Just get to the port at around 10:30 AM, regardless of your assigned boarding time. They don't care and will board you in your assigned Captain's Circle group. If you need assistance boarding (i.e. wheelchair,) you'll be in the very first group before any of the fancy passengers.

They used to make announcements that people could not reserve seats. On our last cruise in Feb. I noticed that they were no longer making that announcement. On that same cruise was an early implementation of the Premier Seating program for the production show. There were probably less than 15-20 people that used that section. Then there was a mad dash for those when they removed the covers (I didn't think they were very good seats.)

None, only electronic ones.

The Royal and Majestic are both Royal class ships with the same capacity. The Majestic was originally intended to be home-ported in Shanghai with restaurants that would be more attractive to the growing influential Chinese market, but then Covid happened and China shut down, so the Majestic was moved to other markets. At some point it will probably return to China.

This is one of those ad nauseum topics. Realistically, you'll find all forms of dress on any night including formal nights. On my very first cruise, I was surprised to see many older (than me) folks wearing a worn flannel shirt and wrinkled pants (and maybe a sweater) on a formal night. After a number of cruises, I decided to leave my tux at home and bring a suit. That lasted for one b2b cruise. Now I might bring a blazer, dress shirt, slacks and a tie. Not that I'll use them all at the same time, and I even left the blazer at home on our last cruise.

Why would you need laundry tokens as an Elite? Unless you're like me and don't really trust the onboard laundry services (like washing a business suit in hot water ...)

:You can always find another Elite passenger and exchange your liquor for their non-alcoholic beverages and then swap it for your preferences. I'm sure you'll be both appreciative of the exchange.

Thanks I saw that in their visitor option. It's just a matter of providing them with a local address and phone number (I guess I'll use the Brooklyn dock and the local Princess number.) Of course they'll have our cell phone numbers as well.

Get to Pier 27, around 10:30 and check-in (don't worry about your check-in time, no one else does.) You'll be able to board after the ADA and Elite/Platinum and suites groups board. Take your carry-on to your cabin (which will most likely be ready.) Then head to the Da Vinci dining room on the 6th floor, for a relaxing lunch (the crew will inevitably try to steer you to the buffet and tell you that the dining rooms are closed; it's a fib.) Da Vinci is open everyday for breakfast and lunch (albeit only for 1.5-2 hours.) If you plan on dining at the same time every day, in the same dining room, speak to the restaurant manager or his assistant (they're in the Princess blue blazers,) they can usually arrange something for you. You'll probably have the same waiter and assistant waiter, so you're pleased with their efforts don't hesitate to show your appreciation in addition to the daily gratuity charge.

That was one of my original considerations (actually Lyft XL,) however @GTJ's suggestion regarding Access-A-Ride bears investigation; we have a similar program here. Especially when their visitor program appears to be easily available.

Thanks, it sounds very much like our paratransit service locally. I even drove it for a couple of years during the Great Recession, when tech jobs were slow. I see that they have a visitor option for application.

She can be seated in a regular vehicle on her own, but needs help with higher vehicles (trucks, normal height vans, and buses with baggage compartments that have steps. She is able to walk relatively short distances with crutches.

We'll be going on b2b NY-Quebec cruises later this year and looking for transportation options from JFK to Brooklyn. My wife is in a wheelchair and we'll probably have two Pullman suitcases and a 22" carry-on and a backpack. I'm thinking that the complexity of moving the luggage around is going to rule out the use of public transit. Would appreciate any suggestions.

I was told that shorts were acceptable on the first and last nights of the cruise and was told to change my attire to enter the dining room. The hostess on the Regal was apologetic when I reminded her of our encounter in the Nordic when I reminded her of the instance in the Caribbean, so I had to assure her that I was only kidding about the incident.

We were on the Royal recently, but I didn't know of this offering. We're going back on in a few weeks. I'm gonna have to investigate. I don't expect it to be real BBQ, but a close resemblance would be appreciated.

:Yup it's a maze. You don't need a passport to enter Canada from a cruise ship on a closed loop tour, but if you want to travel into and out of Canada (i.e. White Pass Railway) you'll need a passport. Much of it is more ceremonial but U.S. CBP want to see a passport (they don't even stamp the passport.) When we took the van trip to White Pass from Skagway, there were no Canadian officials looking to inspect credentials.