Torfamm
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We had a fantastic lunch at this spot in Taormina
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Power strips are permitted if thu don’t have surge protection.
If you don’t literally need to plug things in though, a USB hub is a great solution. They come in many configurations. I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BN3PHRVZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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32 minutes ago, Princessfan20 said:
Age has very little bearing on whether a person is a good swimmer or snorkler. They need to add a lot more restrictions then for "safety reasons" instead of an arbitrary number...ie, must be able to swim, get in and out of water without assistance, demonstrate proficiency in using mask, snorkle and fins, no serious health issues, etc.
As others have said, risk rises with age. Age limits are of course, not a perfect system for gauging risk though. Most operators do mention other requirements
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1 hour ago, Princessfan20 said:
Being from Hawaii it is hard to imagine there being an age restriction on who can swim and snorkel in the ocean. What a ridiculous rule.
I think it’s more about who tour operators are willing to be responsible for. Their number one concern is getting everyone back on time. Weight and age restrictions may be designed to screen out those who may need assistance. It’s certainly an imperfect system but we were recently on a couple of excursions that required leaving and entering a catamaran to swim. It challenged quite a few and the crew really struggled to help a couple of them. I was concerned for everyone’s safety
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16 hours ago, Knickearth said:
Having gone to doctor on board I sent to insurance to get reimbursed. Received an email yesterday they need to know where ship was the day I went to doc. Any ideas how to get the old itinerary? Thanks
There’s an app called Ship Mate that would let you see a past itinerary. It’s great for tracking past and future cruises
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7 hours ago, suekel said:
Depending on where you are sailing out of...My daughter-in-law was able to find a woman in Fort Lauderdale that rents them. I believe she brought it to our hotel and then picked it up at the airport as we were leaving.
We are sailing out of Fort Lauderdale next month and have requested a crib for our grandson. I have the same concern as the original poster. If you could share the information on renting, I’d be very grateful
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Thanks for sharing. What a fun read! I’m ready to book that itinerary.
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I’ve had the same problem. Have you tried using a different browser or opening the website on your phone or a tablet? You can also use the app and see if that works.
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We did the Canada itinerary from New York that included Greenland in 2022 and I seem to remember a fair number of kids. That itinerary was longer, 16 days, and went right up to August 30. If we had teens there, I feel pretty sure you’ll see teens on the Island.
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Have you checked the Princess Lodges website? It has some good information. Here are activities at McKinley, ranger talks, walking trails etc.
https://www.princesslodges.com/princess-alaska-lodges/mckinley-lodge/mckinley-amenities/
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3 hours ago, Cruise Junky said:
As stated in the example that started this thread there was no age limit booking direct. So is Princess being lazy and using old print? Insurers can cover anything for a fee
No one said that there is no age limit booking direct. If you’re talking about my post, I shared a website for a company that offers snorkeling tours. I have no idea who even operates the Princess excursion
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You might try contacting this company. It appears that they provide the excursion for Carnival but give an email address for cruisers on other lines. They don't mention that you must be under 70.
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3 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:
Not to mention, if they were able to book it and go and something happened to them, the insurance company that covers the excursion would not have to pay out, as they violated the contract.That's a good point, if you do sign up knowing that you are over the age limit and manage not to get caught and kept from going, there might be a concern about whether own travel insurance would cover you if something were to happen.
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On 5/13/2024 at 5:12 PM, gilboman said:
just have her hotspot the wifi on her phone 😁
worked for me on my last princess cruise.
iPhone users have to be connected to their cellular data plan to share a hot spot. It can’t be done using wi-fi
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I would always choose the do my land tour first then sail south.
First, the land tour is hectic with packing and moving frequently while the cruise includes time to relax.Second, I preferred getting the longer flight out of the way first when we started our trip in Fairbanks and finished in Vancouver.
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I wouldn’t miss booking a bucket list itinerary on the date that works for me. We had a great experience on the Island for an ocean to ocean Panama Canal cruise through the historic locks.
The biggest issue I have with the Island Princess is the dungeon-like fitness center, but the gym is a relatively small part of the day for most of us.
I feel the same way about the international Cafe, they are nice, but as long as I can get specialty coffee elsewhere, it’s not a big deal. -
If you buy the Plus fare package, you will need to purchase it for at least the first two passengers on the reservation (assuming the three of you are sharing one cabin) at $60 per person per day for a total of $120 per day.
If you paid individually for crew appreciation for both of you ($16 each per day), wi-fi for just 1of you ($25 per day), the zero alcohol package for both of you ($35.39 per person per day) you would pay over $128 per day.
Only you can say whether it makes sense. Coffee, bottled water, sodas etc can add up.
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12 hours ago, doghog said:
To each their own. I have no reason to justify what I do or don't do. Like I previously said, cell phones, internet are very convenient and makes our live easy when we really need them.
Agreed, if you don’t want to take advantage of conveniences, you certainly don’t have to. I was simply answering your question. I personally wouldn’t be able to cruise as often or as long as I do if internet and smart phones were not available.
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8 hours ago, cusematt4 said:
Hi all,
I am seeing in some daily patterns that there is an hour of Complimentary acupuncture walk in clinic.
I’ve always seen acupuncture on cruises with a $150-$300 cost. Does Princess offer free acupuncture sessions or does anyone know what this is?
Thank you.
These are presentations or “consultations” that are designed to encourage you to book treatments. There is a charge for the treatments.
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We've done a 6 night rail tour from Fairbanks to Anchorage with Princess and had absolutely no problem with luggage. Their process seems very well organized.
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16 minutes ago, memoak said:
So true. It’s like asking can’t you get along without electricity or cars. I guess people got along without them at some point but who would want to ?
You make a good point. I'm sure there were lots of people who thought the telephone itself was silly and needless when it was first invented. I certainly didn't see a day when we'd all want or need a computer at home, much less in our pockets, when I first started using one.
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On 5/8/2024 at 8:12 PM, doghog said:
What did you do before you had a cell phone? Would you not cruise if you didn't have a cell phone? How would you get by if you lost your cell phone while on a cruise? What would you do if you got on a cruise and found out you had no cell phone service? What did you do before the ships had internet service?
It's one thing to be gone for a week or two, but I honestly can't imagine considering a month, much less a world cruise, without internet access. Prior to having smart phones and access to the internet, it was much more difficult to be away from home for long periods of time. Today, it's possible to monitor and pay bills, keep in touch with friends and family, book and change travel and tour arrangements, be easily reached by work, house sitters etc.
My phone also has replaced my camera, alarm clock, and many, many sheets of printed paper.
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18 hours ago, mcrcruiser said:
We cancelled a Alaska cruise from San Francisco because there were no Primcess people that could help us . Many phone inquiries are directed off shore to the Phillipines & although nice people they do not have knowledge when it pertains to parking & transport conncetions for Handicapped people
In general we found that there is inadequate cruise parking structures & then transport to the ship on pier 27 Embarcadero . Thus ,we won't drive from San Diego to San Francisco with hotel ,meal & das expenses which are quite high to a city that has inadequate parking for cruises . It is a shame that such a beautiful city has such bad accommodations in their parking structures & then extremely high parking prices .
In general ,we see this lack of parking a determent to the future of cruises starting from San Francisco
If you must drive, one option is renting a car for a day at departure and return and not having to worry about parking it.
As for information on parking facilities, it’s generally the port that has the most accurate information available rather than individual cruise lines. I assume you checked their website and the homeport board here on Cruise Critic?
Nicaragua, sorry not sure where to post this question
in Princess Cruises
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It is most likely that Nicaragua will be cancelled and replaced with a sea day. That decision may not be made until closer to the sailing. If you want to do something there, I’d be sure to only make bookings that can easily be cancelled. This is an example of a port where I might limit myself to ship excursions.