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Once you sit down in a dining room no one notices what's on your lower half. If crew at the door isn't enforcing so called "rules" you're good to go. I wouldn't try shorts on designated formal, just because there is no set following of said rules. I don't care what others do or wear, does not impact me enjoying my cruise. I like to dress up but it just involves a dressier top, nicer pants that I wouldn't wear for smart casual.

Those guarantees are a nuisance. My TA booked my Regal TA plus following cruise separate instead of Grand Adventure. I was able to get the midship deluxe obs., E409, but Princess does not make the process simple. I prefer the deluxe for longer cruises.

I was able to get in today, but it's still been on and off, not consistent. I was able to get my medallion ordered plus booked the time I wanted for dining for my NE cruise in October. Did the same for April Regal TA plus following cruise. Oddly enough they linked my 2 cruises, which was a surprise. To get a certain cabin, booked separate. A work around to get a midship obs. balcony cabin, which were listed as guarantees.

I usually take my lanyard off away from the ship. I've been traveling alone overseas since 1984, land and cruises, I don't worry about looking like a tourist. Pick pockets, thieves, know who to look for and I'm not the one trying to manage a big purse, back pack and packages. I don't shop, rarely carry a purse, my hands are free. Key is don't be a target.

Thanks for this thread, just ordered my medallion for my Oct. 19th cruise. I don't mind a lanyard but the pic of incl. one doesn't look great. Haven't cruised since 2019, so excited! I have several I ordered from a place in Utah, handmade and different colors, I think they'll work.

I was having issues but it seems to be o.k. now, was able to order my medallion for my Oct. cruise plus set up dining. I did it on my laptop, not my phone, using the "try our web version" as suggested.

Caprese sandwich toasted, mozzarella, tomato, pesto, absolutely the best. Ate them very often on my 30 day So. Amer. cruise, got to be a "thing" with those working in the IC.

I use Chrome and still can't sign in, just tried a minute or so ago.

I'm having login difficulties, too. Also when I clicked on my Fall NE cruise, to fill in some info, it took me to my April TA cruise on the Regal. I made sure I was on the right booking but it kept coming up with the Regal info. Definitely frustrating, I'll try again later.

Interesting thread, going on a cruise in Oct., first since 2019. Covid, sold my house, moved to an apartment in Iowa. I use a Samsung phone because my nephew insisted. Perpetually single, bar fly, traveling alone, like interaction of meeting, talking with people. I never hang out in my cabin, 30+ cruises, no room service. Pleased to know I can walk up to a bar and get a drink. I don't plan on using my phone. I will add the app, because I need to figure out the dining.

Found this on the Majestic trying to book a coastal for Sept. '24. I ended up booking an Emerald BW midship rather than the DW. My TA was able to get me a DW on the Regal for the Grand Adventure April '24. It was booked as 2 separate cruises though. I'm fussy about wanting midship, and like those "obstructed" views on Emerald. Sailing single, pricing gets to be an issue so those are a good option. Having a great TA is a must for me.

Great posts so far, enjoy the rest of your cruise, I'll be following along. I'm taking the Regal TA Apr. '24 with this cruise following. Can't wait!

Thanks for all the info, folks! I'm looking for a hotel, too, haven't sailed out of FLL since '16. I think I might try Riverside or Hyatt just for the heck of it. Was never overly impressed with Embassy. I have stayed at Best Western, too. I like the convenience of shuttle service, traveling alone. I'm older so at this stage of my life, paying double for a single cabin, hotel price, don't care.

I have above average hearing for my age, have to carry ear plugs with me. I've had to do this for years due to the sensitivity.

posted twice, sorry. I'm having trouble posting lately for whatever reason.

EZ air should work with you on this. I've had good luck with them when plans go awry. Reverse situation, ship late to LA, hundreds missed flights on Good Friday. Delta told me I had to wait until Sunday. I called and got a flight to ATL then Milwaukee. Got home at 3 a.m. Sat. but better than staying 2 nights in LA.

duplicate post, don't know why it happened, took forever to post, then twice.

This obsession with embarkation time is another one of those perpetual issues that really isn't one. Time spent waiting to get on the ship isn't a deal breaker to me or any reason for dissatisfaction. As previous poster stated, key cards took time, too. I'm not smart phone savvy, I'll fill out what I can on line, order my medallion, pick it up at the port. Oh, the horror, my doing this might delay someone else. I'm elite and boarding time does not matter.

I'm a fan of the IC and early a.m. I always sit by Vines. I'm an early riser and never find the IC too crowdy before, say 8 a.m. unless an early port stop of course. I'm on board for longer cruises, travel alone and I've gotten good at finding my alone space (or at least quieter spots).

Interesting read, as always. Haven't cruised since Oct. 2019, Northern Lights. Being a colder weather cruise, late Fall, no overly casual dress. I like to dress up, basically don't care what people wear. I don't take shorter cruises or go to the Caribbean, warm weather cruises. I think things being more casual everywhere have an impact (church, events, graduations, etc.) What I don't get is the hardline taken about this. I've been cruising since since the 1980s, when formal was formal. People dressed up and cruising was way different. Times have changed, but I still like cruising. If I want to dress nice for dinner every night my choice. If others don't, not a problem. I'm never as dressy as some or as casual as others. I would never wear shorts in a dining room any time of day, capris, yes. To me, key is, Princess isn't usually enforcing dress codes. Who am I to get upset with what others are wearing? I'm in my 70s, I worry about myself when I travel, especially because I'm alone. Getting upset with others, nope.