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What about looking into suites? They usually have larger bathrooms. On the Princess ships, the vista suites are nice. There is a separate large shower and a jacuzzi tub and a separate room with the toilet that is larger. Or accessible/handicapped rooms usually are larger too and easier to move around in. Those bathrooms accommodate wheelchairs. I read that the new Royal Caribbean ships have shower doors that are rounded making the shower easier to use so that might be an option. Try searching pictures and videos of various cabins so you can get ideas.

Can anyone answer these questions for me?

TA, TP, GS and OS? Please explain what these mean in this conversation.

What are the dimensions of the sofa when it is just a sofa?

Approximately, how much are these photo packages? Are there different size packages? Do they print any of them onboard?

How much are the pictures on Royal Caribbean cruise ships? Specifically on the Anthem if known.

I'm trying to find out which large group/company/conference is scheduled to be on the Anthem of the Seas for June 11, 2016. What is a good way to find out? I've already googled the ships name and date and I've looked at a theme cruise finder website. I'm thinking that there is something going on because they rescheduled We Will Rock You to 6:30 for Days 1 and 2 with no 8:30 or later shows in the theater. That is right in the middle of dinner time so you would either have to eat dinner very early or very late.

Can both doors be kept open easily? And without flapping around?

And when they are opened are they flush against the walls?

Any pictures?

I wanted to know if anyone has a picture of the couch in the balcony rooms when it is made as a bed. I've only been able to find pictures when passengers first enter the room.

How does the couch open up as a bed?

How far does it protrude into the room?

Can all the couches be switched to beds even if the cabin is slated for only 2 people?

Is it comfortable enough and long enough for a 6' 2" guy?

Thank you.

I am looking for information about the connecting rooms on the Anthem and Quantum ships.

How far open do the doors swing? Are they flush against the wall when opened?

Is it easy to keep both sides open?

Where are they located in the room? What do you lose if you have the extra door? Is the couch smaller?

Does anyone have any pictures?

Thank you.

I am also interested in finding out the cost of photos on the Anthem of the Seas. We have two cabins, myself and my niece in one cabin and my children in the second cabin.

Do the dividers on the balcony open between cabins E733 and E731? Or on the opposite side E732 and E730? Does anyone have a picture?

We also add our info with name and number to somewhere inside our luggage in case the outside luggage tag gets ripped off. Usually inside the netted zippered pocket so it can be easily seen when the suitcase is opened.

Another question: Is there any noise from the Vista Lounge in the morning from Zumba classes or other activities? What activities do they have in the Vista Lounge in the mornings?

We had extra OBC near the end of the cruise and all I did was go to the purser's desk and ask them for it in cash to give as extra tips in person. That way, I knew they would get it instead of being put in the general pool. No problem. I didn't set up a casino account.

Last year, we had a suite and the balcony room next to it. We tipped an extra $20 on the mornings of port days so he would have spending money if he went ashore. The room stewards are allowed to leave the ship in the middle of the day if they finish their morning work and come back in time to start their evening work. We also tipped an extra $20 during the 11 day cruise because we asked if he knew how to make towel animals. I know from reading these boards that Princess is not known for towel animals so it is very rare if you get them. He ended up making some throughout the week for both rooms when he had time. On one day, he made a special one just for my son. It was a penguin which is not a common towel animal. He took the time to ask the other room stewards how to make it when he found out earlier in the week that my son's favorite animal is a penguin. That was awesome. Plus every time he saw us coming down the hall and he was near our room, he would use his key card to open the door for us. He definitely earned the extra tips and the excellent comments we left for him on the surveys.

We were on the Star last June to Alaska in a suite and we did have a difficult time getting reservations at the Crab Shack. There were two Crab Shack days left in the cruise and they wouldn't give us reservations because once they announce the times, it fills up quickly. It wasn't until I told them that I was in a suite and explained that my son who has autism really, really wanted to eat there, did they give us a time at the end of the night so we were almost the last ones seated. It all worked out in the end but I didn't like to have to explain everything. This year, I'm calling on the first day to reserve instead of waiting until they announce it in the Patters.

Does the balcony divider open between these two cabins, E733 and E731, on the Golden?

Is there any noise, music, vibrations that can be heard or felt from the Vista Lounge below?

Looking at the aft of the Golden, is the ventilation system vents (that look like 4 large rolling metal doors) located between E731 and E732? Can you hear anything from the ventilation system in either or both cabins, E731 or E733, when the doors are closed? Is the sound loud when out on the balcony? Is the ventilation system running all day and night?

Do they charge a fee to cash the travelers checks at the purser's desk? I just called Princess and the rep told me that they do. That doesn't sound right to me.

How do you buy casino credit without any fees? Do you just go to the cashier in the casino? Does it get charged as a purchase or a cash advance on your shipboard account? Does your credit card charge the fees then?

My Bank doesn't carry travelers checks anymore so does Princess cash personal checks at the pursers desk? What is the best way to get cash on the ship without incurring any fees?

I called Princess and told them that I do not have access to a fax machine, so the rep gave me an email to send it to instead. They DO take emails for the shareholder benefits. I just blacked out everything on the statement except or items that they needed. The email was revenuesupportdepartment@princesscruises.com

I just explained in the mail that I was given this email address since I do not have a fax. I was credited within 2 days for both cabins.

I called Princess today to find the rest of the OBC that did not show in the Personalizer. It was showing on her screen as "Special Service Order Summary" and therefore would not show up on the Personalizer. It was listed as a Bon Voyage gift from the travel agency. I had her email me a copy of it so I would have proof when I board. She was very helpful.

If the ship is in Code Red for Norovirus or if anyone on the ship has the norovirus, do they close down the self service laundry facilities? I was just wondering if people brought their dirty "norovirus" covered clothing/undies to the laundry facilities, then wouldn't they infect all the washers and dryers because they were touching everything - touching the clothes, then touching the handles and knobs, etc? I'm not sure how washers work, but does all the water from the previous wash get eliminated from the washer, doesn't some stay beneath the basket area therefore getting the virus on the next batch of clothing?

I was just wondering if people not infected with noro should even use the laundry facilities on the ship.

All but 3 of us bought the AIR card and it was great in terms of budgeting. Once the staff learned who had the card they would charge all the drinks to one card and only one had to sign.

What is an AIR card?

I have my booking marked Meta upgrade only but they disregarded this anyways when they tried to move me from a covered balcony to a completely uncovered balcony at the front of the ship which I specifically noted that I did not want! I had my booking marked correctly. I'm happy I was able to get the old cabin back.

Good luck to the OP. Please keep us updated.