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Thanks for letting know what you are doing.  It will be interesting to here how it went.

When we were there last at the port the local vendors were outside.  I remember having to go through the aviary to get to the tours and taxi's.  I don't remember where the local vendors were located.  It has been awhile since we were there last and many more ports since.

Thank you for your response.

Thanks for the info.  I think an extension cord will be packed.

I will be sailing on the Crown Princess.  I would like to know how I can charge my smart phone by my bed.  I use my phone as an alarm clock at night.

Sorry to not have much info on the Fortress.  We didn't end up going.  If we ever go to Cartegena again maybe we will make it.  We just walked around the port area.  They have an aviary there to walk though.   They had several types of birds.  Parrots and Flamingos all over.  There was a little restaurant and gift shop too.  Nice accessible pathways and accessible restrooms also.  We had a nice day there.  Hope you like it.  

Thank you for the info.  Do you know when his rotation started?

Hi Steve.  My husband and I will be on the Crown 1-16-2020.  Who is the captain on your cruise and do you know if he is staying on for awhile? 

We have sailed on Princess to Cabo several times.  I am permanently confined to my wheelchair.  I cannot walk or stand.  You are correct when you state that it is at the captains discretion.  We always send a letter to the captain when we board with the weight of me and my chair and pictures of past tender rides.  Through the years we have been told no only a few times.  We never book excursions on tender days just to make sure.  We make the best of the situation no matter what.

We have cruised out of San Pedro many times.  We have taken many forms of transportation to the port and we have finally settled on Princess transfers.  When we fly into LAX it makes it less stressful for us.  They are always waiting for us, they collect the luggage and wait with us for the shuttle to the Marriott.  We need accessible transportation and they never have failed us.  Princess is great!

I am looking forward to my omelet now.  Only 58 days to go.  Thanks for all of your replies.

Does the Royal Princess have a omelet station in the World Fresh Marketplace or do I need to go to the dinning room for breakfast?  I am looking for an omelet that can be made to order.

3 hours ago, hm9912 said:

We spent 7 weeks on the Royal earlier this year and walked sometimes two miles on deck 18.

Seven times around equals one mile

The outer lane is for runners and the inner lane is for walkers.

Loved the ship and will return again

 

Howard

Thanks for the great pictures.

52 minutes ago, Mom33 said:

 

If you and your husband like to "stroll" on deck, then you will have a lane to stroll on deck 18. The joggers will have a separate lane and you will not have to move out of their way as you would on the promenade. If you are a relax and read a book person, there are full teak loungers on the promenade deck aft, on both sides of the ship. All of this is weather permitting.

 

There are no perfect ships in the cruise industry. Each ship is built to please as many cruisers as possible and make as much money as possible. The industry knows what features the majority of cruisers utilize and tries to incorporate the features in their design. Some things one might enjoy and declare a must, might have  little or no value to another. Thats why it is important to research the cruise line and it's ships before booking.

 

There are so many choices of ships and cruises to make to achieve the cruise best suited to your needs. You can meet all or most of your requirements and have a super cruise. Just do your research.

 

 

I agree there are no perfect ships out there that suit everyone.  I personally prefer the smaller ships.  My husband on the other hand likes to try new things.  Go figure!  I always have a good time no matter what the ship size.  Over the many years that I have been in a wheelchair I have learned to go with the flow.   Hey, I can't complain.  My bed is made for me everyday, my meals are cooked and we have great scenery.  I just like to know what I can expect before I get on board.  It helps me get more excited for the adventure.    

Thanks for the info.  It is nice to hear from experience.  On the deck plan it doesn't look like there is an elevator that goes to Deck 18 so I think Deck 17 will just have to do.  

My husband and I will be sailing on the Royal for the first time in October.  We like to stroll around the outside deck.  I've been looking at the deck plan and it looks as if the only place to go is deck 18, the sports deck.  On other ships we have always just taken a stroll on the Promenade Deck.  For anyone that has taken a cruise on the Royal what do you think our options are?  

My husband and I will be sailing on the Royal for the first time in October.  We like to stroll around the outside deck.  I've been looking at the deck plan and it looks as if the only place to go is deck 18, the sports deck.  On other ships we have always just taken a stroll on the Promenade Deck.  For anyone that has taken a cruise on the Royal what do you think our options are?  

14 hours ago, clover18 said:

Did you receive an email from NCL about the NaPali coast? Just wanting to know if it’s still being canceled Due to life boat maintenance? We sail on the following week after you. Thanks for any info you might have.Due to life boat maintenance? We sail on the following week after you. Thanks for any info you might have.

We are sailing on the Emerald Princess not NCL.  We didn't receive any such email.

Thanks for the info everyone.  We are sailing next week.  We are excited!

We will be in Hilo in a few weeks.  We don't have anything scheduled for the day.  Are there any good walks to take right from the port area?  

Trina

I use a manual wheelchair for mobility. I am quite adventuresome and have good upper body strength. I understand the path to get up to the Fortress is steep but are their stairs I will have to traverse getting to the main level? Where do you pay for a guide?

We are sailing on the Caribbean Princess next month. I have read that the World Fresh Marketplace is just a small buffet. I know they will make an omelet in the morning but will they make you a custom-made sandwich for lunch? How, is it different than the Horizon Court?

Thanks to everyone again. I think we will carry them on the plane as a carryon. I was just trying to find a way that that didn't take up as much space in the plane. I usually board first but other people have carry-ons also. I was trying to be considerate.

Thanks for the info

My husband and I are taking a B2B cruise next month in the Caribbean. I am permanently confined to a wheelchair and use medical supplies daily. We will be flying across the country. We are staying in a hotel the night before the cruise. Has anyone ever had their supplies shipped to your hotel instead of paying for extra luggage on the airplane? My worry is that the supplies will not get there in time and I will need them for the cruise. Does anyone have any ideas about how to handle this?