azbirdmom

You probably have a second one coming as you're Elite in a suite right? Maybe if they have a bottle of wine to your liking that might be a nice replacement for the second set up?

That's like what I'm seeing for pricing for suites on the Sun this fall. I'm finding lots of reasonable suite prices on all other ships. Actually I should say reasonable upcharges for a suite from the comped insides I get. Never mind! 😉

Yes, with Premier you get unlimited casual restaurants. In fact, if you want two items from any section of the menu that's OK with Premier too.

Yes, with a package you can do that. But remember that they will knock on the door which you may not hear them. If it's from 5 to 7 you can go to the concierge lounge and grab a couple to take back to your room.

Welcome back to North America! Hope you enjoy the remaining days of your voyage. I've certainly enjoyed following along.

We were in that cabin on the Royal Princess in December and yes the deck is huge. It's a short two deck walk up the Suite Concierge Lounge so you're not too far away from all of the goodies and help that the Suite Concierge can provide including priority disembarkation services.

Congratulations! Did you select aft or regular PH?

Agree that it does vary by ship. Your best bet is to go to Sabatini's right after you board. They will typically have someone there to make reservations. Or you can call the dine line. The sooner you do it the better.

So what's happening with the Crown? That ship is apparently being pulled from Australia cruises after December 2025, folks got notices yesterday about the "redeployment". Right now the Discovery is the only ship that is cruising Australia in January and February 2026 until the Crown reappears on the schedule in late March 2026. Will be interesting to see what Princess ultimately announces.

With a full suite you can get the alcohol drinks from 5 to 7 for free in the suite concierge lounge plus all of the water and soft drinks you can handle throughout the day. Ditto cappuccino and espresso - you can use that machine 24 X 7. And you'll get a full minibar set up too. You can add the packages on embarkation day if you change your mind, just remember you can't buy just one, you'd have to pay for both of you. It might be cheaper to buy your wife a WiFi package. ETA: Meant to clarify that your wife probably wouldn't need a soda package if you are in a full suite. You will get 6 sodas in the mini bar set up and as I mentioned you can get more from the suite concierge lounge for free so you can keep your fridge loaded. You don't have to consume the drinks you get in the lounge, you can take them back to your suite. And if you choose a "regular" penthouse suite that means walking across the hall with them.

I don't think so because United will be paid by a "consolidator" so they won't know what credit card was initially used. I'm not sure if they would waive it when you go to check in and use your credit card for the charges. If you have a Premier status that includes free baggage you won't be charged.

I'm guessing that the Alaska season will be fine and it will just head to San Juan instead of Sydney sometime in September 2025.

It's nice that they are rebooking at no change in fare especially since the replacement cruise will be on a newer ship.

Will have to do that next time. Will also remember your avocado idea. I usually leave the egg out and insert cheese lol.

I had a modified version of the "BELT" last week on the Enchanted too. Except it was a double decker with two quarters. Suffice to say that I used a knife and fork to eat my breakfast!