LewiLewi

Thank you for your reply.

I didn't ask for an opinion. I asked if someone could answer my question.

Thank you.

What is “Best of the Best”. I am staying in an Owners Suite.

Does Crystal offer a friends and family discount to relatives/friends of employees? If so, what percent of fare is discounted?

What did the Chef’s table cost per person? Do suite guests have to pay the full price?

I am traveling solo on NCL this winter. Are there special get togethers/events planned for solo cruisers? Are there solo tables set aside in MDR’s, show times for a group in the theatre, dining times and tables in the specialty restaurants? Is there a host or hostess who is available for solo planning events?

Keep it up; you are hysterically funny. You should write a book.

I’m sure you will want the last word, but I can enjoy Princess as well as Regent and Crystal cruise ships. Each offers something that I enjoy, and that satisfies me.

And what’s wrong with that?

On my last Princess cruise, two weeks ago, they had a live six piece orchestra with all of their production shows. There was also live, continuous music during the evenings in many of their lounges.

I tried to check in for my cruise on line and a message came on that check in is 21 days to 3 days before embarkation. Is this correct?

I don’t think it is helpful.

My balcony cabin on Deck 14 is under the Observation Lounge. Is this going to be noisy, especially at night?

Thank you.

I will be cruising solo on the Bliss for the first time. Are there any special meet n greets for solos? Any special activities or get togethers? Do they have solo or shared tables in the MDR or specialty restaurants? I will not be in a solo cabin, just a regular balcony cabin.

How do I get information about a specific cabin without going through all of the posts?

Thank you.

I would like to know what lines reduce single supplements after final payment. Do you know which ones?

I booked this cruise last minute and as a single. I had a balcony cabin which was spacious enough for me. My husband and I usually book a minisuite or full suite.

I am currently on the Island Princess. I have cruised on over 175 cruises, including three World Cruises. Favorite lines and last four cruises have been on Regent and Crystal, although I have probably been on most lines over the years. I am extremely pleased with the Island Princess. She is an older ship, her decor is somewhat dated, but she is very clean and comfortable and service is excellent. The food in the Bordeaux dining room has been very good. The entertainment is excellent and live music is abundant all around the ship. It is not in the luxury category, but I would not hesitate to book this ship again. Also, the cost is a fraction of what it cost to cruise on Crystal, Regent and Viking.

I am on the Island Princess now. After reading about it over the last few weeks, I was very concerned about what awaited me onboard. Honestly, it has exceeded my expectations. The service, the crew, the entertainment and people on board are very nice. The food is quite acceptable, and even very good on occasion. The crew is very attentive and I have found my needs quickly met. I haven’t encountered any water leaks or a/c problems. Yes the decor is dated, but clean and comfortable. My last few cruises have been on Regent and Crystal, yet I would not hesitate to sail on the Island Princess again.

Have you tried calling them, even at 1AM, to ask them to please lower the volume of their voices, TV, etc. so that you can sleep? I have done this when I was disturbed, and it actually worked. Hopefully, it may embarrass them and they may quiet down.