Has anyone done any grocery shopping lately? ALL food prices have gone up all over the board. Unless something changes I do expect to see more increases. We will keep cruising till we can't any longer.
Worst case if you get there just walk a half a block and go into the Valencia Mall to do some shopping. Also you are surrounded by many restaurants. Thats about it.
Best themed buffet we had was on a transatlantic to Europe. Indian themed and it was the best. I think it was better then our at home Indian Restaurant.
The Grand does have a designated library but like most Princess ships its very limited. Not like in the past. I think most people stop by just to see what others have donated to the Library. If you have a few good paperback or hard back you would like to leave for others please do so,
Also depends if you are flying or not. Waiting till the last minute might only get you higher airline flights. There are good deals to be had if you wait as long as you don't mind where your cabin is located.
For some of us who are, lets say, over the hill the lights are helpful. Having to get up a few times a night they keep me from falling all over myself. Yes can be annoying but I don't want to think about the alternative.
Your taking your chances on cabins on deck 5. It has been noted before that the area under deck 5 is a crew work area. Has been reported on many ships that work starts early and some have been kept up due to the early morning noise.
Sounds like just a reminder of things you want to do. As far as I know there are no show reservations. Only reserved seats I have heard of are for Suite guests
Just show up at least a half hour early to pick your seats.
You never know about traffic and as mentioned you will have to wait till the shuttle is full before departing for the airport. Just causes more stress. As mentioned do the walk off and catch another mode of transportation to the airport. Its doable.
I've found EZ Air cheaper on long haul out of the country flights. Domestic flights not so much. No money out of your pocket for the flights till final payment.
Buy a Future Cruise Deposit. Then book when you get home. Very seldon if ever is there any benefit. Once in 20 years did they offer some additional on board credit.
Unfortunately yes. But we like early dinner so we can hit the buffet late. Lol
So we very seldom had anyone next to us at 5:15. To be fair we met some very nice people next to us