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I have ordered omelets in the MDR, requesting what I want on Princess. THAT BEING SAID--we sure found out that Princess seems to have site-based management. Let's just say many things were handled differently on the Island in Oct than the Regal last month. Didn't make or break our cruise, but we sensed serious micro-managing on the Regal. International Cafe has always had cookies on our cruises--do ask, they may have them behind the counter. Good to know about your room service cookies; our friends ordered a burger from the app & it was AMAZING.

I cannot speak to the Enchanted, but we find Princess beds to be the most comfortable at sea. Now, it depends on your preferences, of course. We find RCCL & Celebrity beds to be bricks. MSC was far too soft on both my sailings. (felt as if it needed to be replaced)

Sorry to hear this! Alfred & Seymour were on the TA leg of the Regal last month & we thought they were hilarious--some of the best comedians we have seen at see. They are a unique show to be sure.

Very similar to our experience on the Regal last month for our TA out of FLL. Looks like a great trip so far! (I made some specific notes to your Day 1 report w/in the Quote)

Realize the MyVegas discounts are currently ONLY good on 2024 sailings.

Guessing not but thought I’d ask

Interesting…I was going to expect in the future!

Not true on our Sept 2022 Discovery Princess sailing! See my post above.

That is what I LOVED about Princess in Alaska (RCCL didn't change). Over the course of the week, they served several different KINDS of salmon...they obviously got it at each port. OMG it was SO SO good.

Personally I'd stick with what you have. A Premium balcony room is EXACTLY the same size--only the balcony is bigger. I don't see that as worth much extra. A Deluxe balcony is larger & has a loveseat (tho you will lose some storage in the desk). A mini-suite is larger still. Now, I am a big fan of the upgrade process. I have had pretty good success. I usually bid just a bit over minimum. Very simple. Have a great time--Alaska is so majestic!

I bought a travel fan on Amazon--maybe 5"x5".Works quite well if it is directed right on me.

I understand the cost of a cab is 25-30E from the pier--can anyone confirm? Will they be able to hold 4 passengers? Are they readily available? MUCH cheaper than the ship "on your own" excursion into Dublin. I realize the train is less expensive, there is so much we want to do in Dublin we want to maximize our time--will a cab do that? Thanks!

Oooh...that's not good. You need to contact AARP. I just opened mine & it went straight to it.

Odd. Just bought 2 this week from AARP....when you open the gift card from the email, the gift card is on it. I have just given my phone w/ the screenshot of the gift card to the rep at guest services; no one ever needed a printed copy.

I finally was able to get online using my phone (not on laptop for whatever reason...) $79 for Shellac to prebook--plus tip? I'll get it done here & cross my fingers!