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We are not allowed to name them here on CC. I got a warning for giving out the main toll free number from the website, providing nothing more than the number. Beyond luck of the draw, the only thing I can think of is if you are on a cruise and attend a M&G, ask other passengers who they like.

We couldn't assist you with your booking or make a reservation, but is there a question we might be able to answer for you? Agree with Bgwest. Find a good TA or your CVP.

Thanks so much for your review and especially adding this part. We too are longtime Elite Princess cruisers, and with changes, loss of perks and increased costs have wished to try other lines As with any good travel experience, or those not so good which we constructively label an adventure, things are learned. An appreciation, objective perception and tolerance. Though, I still want my free internet back.

Tried to change my wording but too late. Agreeing with the OP that a Ocean View is an option to avoid confrontation, as others have posted their experiences with balcony smokers not receiving support from the crew as they'd wished. Perhaps you've read those? Of course, with those posts, you wonder what the real story was and about the resolution.

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The coping skill you mention that serve you on land will serve you at sea. Also, as you may already know but felt no need to mention, drink plenty of water to flush your system and consider carrying an N95 mask with you. There may be times when you need to walk through the Casino, between Passenger Services on deck 7 and the Theater. Avoid balcony cabins. The crew does nothing to stop people from smoking on their balconies.

"Black," in this context means they are Elite, the highest loyalty level and receive some perks. We took our adult daughter to Japan on her first cruise recently and though she discovered cruising is not to her tastes, she did appreciate the family bonding time. I hope you do as well. Though family are Elite, not everyone knows how to apply for early disembarkation. Here is the form, which will need to be approved: https://salessupport.princess.com/route_sector_change_request

We will be there later this year, so I've seen what Princess offers and thought the same thing. Something to consider, an excursion that might be interesting for some, take a ferry ride to the distillery for a tour. Captain Morgan, IIRC. I didn't get any details, because we don't drink, but it could be out of the ordinary and interesting.

We have done TA both ways. To our preference, westbound is better because you gain an hour every few days. Label it sleep time or play time, it's extra time. Both directions, we hit some weather and rough seas, so in the first aid kit you mention, you might consider adding some antihistamines, generic for Benadryl as an example, if you can tolerate them, because the are good for seasickness, sleep aid, contact dermatitis, pain and itch resulting from sunburn... Enjoy your cruises!

Here is the form: https://salessupport.princess.com/route_sector_change_request

We are on the same upcoming sailing as you. Checking in response to this thread, our Deluxe Balcony has gone up 33% since we booked. When the change happened, I can't say.

Admitting that I like food culture, if you are the type to enjoy Pizza in Naples, ranch dressing on a salad in Alaska, Caesar salad and Margarita in Ensenada, you may be interested to try Musubi in Hawaii.

Years ago, Princess started a program of Hawaiian cultural immersion on the Hawaii runs. There are a lot of sea days on these west coast sailings and really extends the sense of your otherwise limited time ashore. Ukulele classes, flower lei making, Hawaiian music in the Piazza,also from the overhead and cultural/history lectures. I think Elua was the starter team. Search Eluamusic. We spoke to them last August on the Emerald, but I don't see their upcoming schedule. Other teams are good too!

This! There are other teams, but to our impression, Elua is preferred. They are on the Crown until April '24. They do post here, so seek out their schedule. Seems like lately on this board, posters only care about the ship. I still hold the destination is your vacation and the immersion team makes those long sea days, which you will have either port, a treat. The rest is detail.

Interesting thought. First, the bottom line, if it doesn't work when you embark, or the battery goes dead (as it will do on a longer cruise) you'll receive another. If you notice it stops unlocking your cabin door, it's time to go to Passenger Services. I was an electronic tech in the USAF. I've read it carries a code like a car license plate. Not your name or account information, so to check it's function would require buying a device that could read it. Then even if you could read the code, you wouldn't know if that connected to your account until you boarded.

I have seen the form, from 2013, online. At the bottom, it mentions, "if," you are using Princess transfers. Which says to me it it is an option. I have no current info on availability or cost.

What you describe reminds me of Juno or Netzero in the late '90's. (Back then, dial-up, send and receive, hang-up.) I also recall Celebrity had a function where you could write a few lines on an emailed "postcard" from their onboard site, but you couldn't receive anything back. I haven't seen anything like that recently. Interested to know, but I'll stick with my phone. I might suggest, depending on where you're going, to check with your cell phone provider about international service. We too digitally disconnect on the ship, but when in port, check emails and messages.

I was correct about the information on the website and with what you provided. I did not receive the brochure so I don't know what the brochure says and I suspect this is the difference. I don't know why you are bringing up the Coral. I mentioned the Crown. The Princess website lists world cruises and segments in '25 during January, March, May, June and July. The Crown and Island are listed. So, if you don't like the Island, you have a choice. Or you can wait a year, sail another line or stay home. But you do have choices.

To the original question, according to the Princess website, both Island and Crown are doing World Cruise itineraries in '25. Don't like the Island, you have options.

While someone here may have the answer, your answer would more likely be found if posted on the Ports of Call, Alaska board. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/33-alaska/

To confirm your suspicion, they do shove the two twin beds together and re-sheet them for a queen, then move the end tables to the sides. So to answer your question, were do you want the end tables? Because the mattress will be the same. Queen sized and King sized are different dimensions in different countries, but it's plenty big. We've had both fresh and new, which is pretty good, also dips and lumpy with the so called Princess Luxury Bed. YMMV. Good or bad, it's a foam mattress and sleeps hot. Ask the steward for a blanket instead of the duvet.

If this is all you need, then check your phone plan. With our T-Mobile, we have included international service and on port days, check our messages and if necessary, make calls. Given today's technology, unless someone owns a business and needs to stay in touch constantly, Princess's WiFi prices are absurd. Don't forget to go to airplane mode when re-boarding!

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1. Show times vary as you mention. Seems like 7:00 and 8:00, but someone will post a Cruise Events Planner and correct me, I'm sure. The shows are 45 minutes long. If you dine early, go straight to the theater because seats fill up. 2. We just use the standard lanyard that comes with the Medallion. It is a very soft, non-irritating material. 3. Yes, you can do early walk off with your own luggage. We do. 4. We are Elite and do not know of any Elite only dining room. There is a Platinium/Elite/Suite lounge before dinner. Maybe that is what you are thinking of. 5 There is a thread about pool temp currently. Funny, I've never been in the pool on a cruise. It could be heated. They sure have enough power to heat them.

Sorry for your loss. Norwegian has single rooms for solo travellers. Oceania offers a deal for solo travellers, but I don't know what it is. There are two widows cruising together on our upcoming, on Princess. How they met I don't know, but I've heard there are websites where people can find travel partners. You might enjoy reading this article. https://travel.usnews.com/features/the-top-cruise-lines-for-solo-travelers