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For those who are interested: Have you found/had contact with the "mysterious" concierge on the Grand? Who is s/he? Who is the Assistant Manager in the Reserve Collection MDR? It's been sooooo long since I've been on the Grand. Tell "her" that I miss her. Thanks

I also have not been on the Regal. There is (maybe) one Grand/GEM class ship that has a roll in Deck 6 to the theater with wheel chair seating. Premier "might" be able to place a reserve cover on those seats. Can't speak to the same layout for the Royal Class ships. Other than that, there is a wheel chair section on the top of Deck 7. You could request that the staff add a cover to one of those seats.

If you are not in a hurry (Airport to Vancouver downtown pre-cruise), I would suggest getting a taxi for more than one person. It is a flat rate, you're not driving, less of a hassle, and "what's your rush? It is one rate and the exchange rate is so good. I did the SkyTrain once. Someone was nice enough to hand us their ticket. But it is a much further walk from the airport than the taxi stand and then a walk from the station to the hotel.

Won’t be open while cruising Glacier Bay. I was asked to leave my slot around 1 am one time. Cashier’s cage is also not open all night.

One son (20) is old enough to "sponsor" the other son (17). Change passengers/cabins before you get on the ship. The advantage of that is if you decide to do the Plus Beverage package, you will only need to purchase 2 instead of for all 4. Better alternative...there is a web based "app" for most things. Sign in to your personalizer and click on web version of app. I am surprised your TA did not know you could arrange cabins this way.

I would either stay near the airport (not much around there but cheaper), or get a room at the Double Tree or Crown Plaza in San Pedro. You either need transportation the day you arrive or the day of embarkation. You could also fly into Long Beach. There are some nice hotels around the airport and walking distance to Whole Foods and a slew of restaurants. Many hotels have airport to hotel shuttles. Same thing...need an UBER to get to the port.

Would you please tell us what these "complimentary items" might be that were on your folio? Thank you.

Did you make the payment directly with Princess? I know that I have had trouble making payments through my travel agent. I wanted to split the final payment into 2 payments (across 2 credit card closing dates). Both times, it showed "pending" for 4 business days. When I called the credit card, they said that the funds were issued to Princess (as in my credit limit had been docked), but Princess had to do something (I forgot). Princess showed payments (finally in full). So I don't know what the hang up was. $1.50 seems like a really strange amount.

For what is it worth: 1. If the injury is covered by "cancel for any reason", you will get back the cruise fare minus the insurance cost. 2. If the injury is not covered, you will get the cruise fare back as Future Cruise Credit. 3. One person on the booking needs to remain/other name can be replaced. There may be a last minute passenger fee. I speak from experience. December 1, fell and broke my wrist in Hawaii December 7, surgery to fix and plate December 10, flew back to California December 23, flew to Seattle January 4, flew back to California 6 weeks post fracture, began physical therapy You are able to travel. She will need assistance. Nothing can be done while healing. I was given the option of a removable cast for 6 weeks, or have the surgery and be castless (sort of). I am guessing, that some orthopedic doctors might want a full hard cast. Hope she is comfortable and will consider going on the cruise. The wait staff will even cut up her meals.

I was just watching a youtube video today. Tuber said to sit on the left (I think) side of the train going up. Conductor will be pointing out lots of stuff to look out for on the way up. Didn't talk much on the way back down. Have a wonderful trip. I will be following.

Double post.

When I posted @...I was hoping that Alan would chime in TO THIS THREAD. Which he did. @sfpd3000 thanks for monitoring the boards.

You mentioned that you have 4 in your party. Do not purchase Princess Transfers from the airport. It will cost you an arm and a leg. Use the money to get a hotel room and a taxi/UBER.

Good suggestion, but Cruise Critic disabled Direct Messages to other members. You can try @sfpd3000 and hope Alan responds

It's such a shame (I understand both sides) that Monterey was dropped. That would have been an acceptable reason for me to get on a Royal Class ship. Not meant to be. But then there is the Grand....out of LA....maybe, maybe, maybe.

Take screen shots of all emails. One sister got OBC. The other didn’t. I had to show the paper trail.

I thought I saw something in the personalizer that allowed you to extend your FCD. Not on my computer so can’t pull it up (and it’s late). Edit: just checked with my iPad, ability to extend not on account. Or call to have it extended. if you know of someone cruising, they will need your Captain Circle number and email address.

Thanks for the updated information. Hope OP takes advice and comes in a day earlier. Boston is a lovely city to visit.

Logan is not far from the terminal. From the bow of the ship/Gym, you can see the runways. Have a back up plan if flying in the same day. Remember there will be time zone changes. And Texas has some wicked weather that will ground/delay planes. I used UBER from the ship to Quincy Market. Cost me $16...including the tip.

Would you please clarify...which cruise line had which service?

Better yet, go to your cruise (save as a favorite/or incognito). Click on quote flight and search to your hearts content. No risk in clicking the wrong button.

Not to worry. You will be able to book your dinner reservations once on board for almost any time you want. They reserve tables for suites. Several times, I've had a card waiting for me with an assigned time (which I was able to change). Another time, I had just entered my cabin with the phone rang....asking me what time I wanted to go to dinner. And this was pre-medallion days.

I wrote a nice email to DJ's supervisor. I received a reply back from her thanking me for taking the time to compliment an agent. There are "real" people in corporate.

Don't get too stressed. I don't need it, but it would be helpful to others.

Thanks for letting me know that I live in a reality world. If you are self disciplined, you could also set up your own installment plan. You either pay the piper along the way or at the end. Just recently, I made a partial payment on a large balance. I planned it incorrectly. I should have made one payment, skip a month, and then make the final payment. I ran the risk of going over my limit by doing 2 consecutive charges. All of my credit card charges are paid in full each month. Now they have "flex" plans. No thank you. To @runner2013...thank you for the updates. I'm glad it worked out for your friend. We hear so little about Princess Promotions.