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21 hours ago, broadwaybaby123 said:

Yes, you certainly can check in time for her.

 

She can also download the app and create her own account. She'll need the booking number to be able to see the reservation.

Thank you this worked well today.She was able to see both bookings and upload all their info...one of the kids is booked in our cabin.

Hi I have booked a van for our group with Bespoke Lifestyle Tours. Can't provide a review yet as we go in July. They were very helpful over email. Email and see if they can accommodate you.

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Hi new to RCL, DD and her family reservation is linked with mine in the app...can I do the check in time for all of us,then have her upload their passport info later on?  If bookings linked can she install the app and see hers? Or do I have to give her my login?  

I just received one of these. The $50 is nice but I would have much preferred someone actually address the phone calls and e-mails I sent in March 2023 for an ezair flight that was cancelled, and I never was refunded the cost..emails went to a black hole and I gave up.  Insurance covered my out of pocket extra expenses and replacement flight, but crickets on the original flight.

Nice to see Tricia Kelly still performing.We saw her pre-Covid on the Caribbean Princess and were impressed.. fun fact she is from DHs hometown and when you speak to her in person she lets her native Boston accent out😊

DD had a mini in the same section….it was very nice.  Quiet area and the 9 ft by 9 ft covered balcony, which was a real plus as my grandson was just 1 then so they could be out there with no sun issues.

Thanks all for the quick response!

Hi new to RCL, where and when can I add our passport information to the booking? We are 75 days out from sailing, I don't see a place in the app.   

Please tell me the line where I can get "more for less".... because I can't find it.     Princess has been very good to DH and I, and has always provided a lot of value for the price.  I always comparison shop the major lines when booking. I currently have deposit on  NCL Bliss Mexican Riviera with their various FAS promotions and that's the closest I have come to a match for Princess with Plus. Go check the price on a RCL cruise.  We are taking DD and her family this July on the Freedom, chosen for the higher level of kid targeted activities.   I would never pay what I am for just DH and I....thankfully I booked over 12 month out as the price has only escalated since then. 
Princess has changed since our first sail on the Golden, but all of cruising has, and we still feel that "I am home" as we step on to the ship.

I think CruisnFinsup is right that this could be very good for those who want to add days before or after in Orlando.  Fly in to MCO, enjoy Orlando, return your rental to MCO and hop on the train.  I live an hour from MCO and would have to the math.  I don’t enjoy the drive to South Florida,  But this would only work if we were going down day of the cruise.

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/brightline-tampa-station-rail/67-f25bb4d1-ab02-40f6-83e6-35abb1f45a83

a Tampa - Orlando expansion has been proposed but still in discussions,  it’s been discussed for many years but even with federal funds covering the bulk of the cost, Tallahassee has said no in the past.

Adding Brightline connection to FLL would be great, this would also allow for people to fly into Orlando as the new Terminal C has a Brightline stop.   Not so sure about Port Canaveral, that would have to be a bus transfer, there is no Brightline connection to there ( would love to see Brightline run across the I4 corridor ).   I considered using Brightline  for our family July cruise on RCL but we need the car for the 2 days prior with DD and her family.   If it was just me and DH I would likely have done it.   

I would agree with the suggestion to try to move to the mini suites on deck 10; we had C722 for Alaska and it was perfect.   I would keep the Premier package for the specialty dining etc.  I have not had a Reserve mini with the dedicated dining area, but the extra specialty dining could make up for that.   Love the Coral and I don't think you will find the main dining room to be crowded on a PC cruise.  Also, The price savings between regular mini and Reserve location could pay for extra specialty dining.      

We really loved the zodiac boat tour in Ketchikan....saw lots of bird life, excellent guide, and you get to drive the boat yourself ( shared among the 4passengers). Also excellent discussion from the guide about growing up in Alaska.  They have some fish to feed the Eagles to get them to fly close by.

30 minutes ago, robmtx said:

 

It's just really hard to predict with many factors that can change the scope. But, typically you're looking at a gangway opening 60 minutes after arrival. We got into San Juan like 2 hours early the last time we went, and so we were off the ship an hour before the original arrival time.

Thanks everyone for the feedback, offered zip line times at our chosen place are 12:30 and 3 so I may book the 3 pm just to be safe.

Hi we have a San Juan stop, itinerary says 11:30 arrival, anyone have experience as to earliest time get off ship to meet your guide?   Working on reservations for private van and ziplining plus other stops.  11:30 ? Closer to noon -1 pm?

Hi all, these are great suggestions, but can you comment on the noise level? DH needs the fan sound for sleep as much as the breeze..

So glad I saw this,,, We are on Freedom July 2024.  I was only going to book the water park for the 3 GK and one adult at the $170 pp I have been seeing.  Got all 7 of us in for same price !

Thank you…I tried with customer service to cancel one cruise and rebook the same cruise for the next week in the same cabin and they couldn’t do it, but I I could see it was available online…I could not understand why.

Hi how do I get a PVP or find out if I am assigned a PVP ?

On 9/10/2023 at 11:41 PM, rich_cathybrock said:

I have been scouring Amazon and Esty for an hour.  I love this pendant as it can be used without the medallion, too, however I see in a lot of the reviews that the medal interferes with the medallion.  Has anyone confirmed being able to use this onboard?

 

This looks exactly like what I got, and it worked perfectly.  I wore the Princess bracelet (like for a Fitbit) during the day and the pendant in the evenings. I put it directly on the chain, did not use the extra ring as that was too bulky.    No issues using the medallion anywhere that I recall. I got several compliments.  I now wear it as regular jewelry.

Thanks for all the feedback…seems like we should have some flexibility between  main dining or specialty each day.   That’s how we started with Princess way back, the anytime dining option.   DH would never have gone on a cruise if he had to eat when they told him to!  🙂. 

Hi all, last NCL cruise was way back around 2008 on the Sun. I was frustrated that anytime we tried to use the specialty restaurants only availability was at 5:30 or 9.   Am considering  Mexican Riviera, March 2025 on the Bliss…what can I expect as to how flexible dining can be?  Do I have to plan the whole weeks dining ahead of the cruise?   Just 2 of us and prefer to just see how each day goes, but don’t want to eat in buffet everyday.

Is there any chance you could move to deck 10–Caribe for similar price?  These are standard cabins but with oversized 9x9 balconies (sized like a minisuite). They are partially covered so best of both worlds.   We were in mid 300 block Panama Canal and it was great location.  Wind is not an issue, quiet, easy access everywhere.  

We stayed in either this cabin or one very close to it…maybe 323? for 10 day Panama Canal cruise, and this is excellent location.  Caribe deck with 9x9 partially covered balcony.   Because the Buffett is in the front on the Coral it was easy access for breakfast, yet not too far forward from the atrium bars and show lounges.   Excellent viewing for the canal transit.