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I know cruise ship excursions are pricey, but on Princess is there a way to find out the prices before the 75 day opening. I really want to book some private tours, but I want to check Princess first.

We were going to take this cruise a few years back, but family health issues stopped us. I can't remember a tour company, individuals, that took you around Sydney. They were highly rated, but I can't find any info on them now. Anyone know of such?

We have cruised on Princess and Holland America Line's many times. We would now like to try a river cruise. Can you give us some tips please.

We have always done balconies or mini suites. Can you suggest certain size suites on a river cruise ship, also forward, mid-ship, or aft. Also

any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

We will be staying at the PremierInn Southampton West Quay Hotel pre-cruise in a few days and asking about their“Meal Deal” ( Buffet breakfast & 2 course dinner $31 USD each). For those who have stayed there, is it worth it or maybe just dothe breakfast? I know it is next to a large shopping centre with agreat selection of restaurants, but havingtraveled from the U.S.A. leaving in late evening arriving morning, we will betired (not much sleep), not sure we want to start looking for a restaurant for dinner. Suggestions please.

OK, so I'll get some pounds in terminal 5 and then get some Euro's in Ireland.

Thanks

The ATM's in terminal 5, can you get Pounds and Euro's or just pounds? (Different ATM's of course)

I usually get the Unlimited Soda Package while on-board, is there any advantage to pre-purchase?

I have tried emailing Paddy Campbell tours in Belfast twice and am getting no response. Has anyone had a recent experience with Paddy Campbell tours? Maybe suggest another Belfast tour company.

Initial cruise booking was for 2018, but 2017 was $3,400 cheaper so changed booking

I booked for May 24, 2017

Thanks

I was looking for a pre-cruise hotel in Southampton using Travigo, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor and so on. All showed that Premier Inn Southampton West Quay had nothing available. I went directly to the Premier site and got a room for $91 USD. I hope they just saved some rooms for themselves???? Should I be concerned??

I have read several posts about hotels in Southampton, but only a few are mentioned. Can I get a few more recommendations for a pre-cruise hotel please.

I was looking at a British Isles (with Kirkwall) cruise and the 2017 pricing for a balcony was $2200 (June-August), but the same cruise for 2018 was $3200. Do you think that will come down later? Can't believe they would increase 50%

Just wondering, we will be using TJ tours for our Berlin experience, but wondered if the buses have rest facilities. First thing in the morning and a 2 1/2 ride could be interesting :)

Thx

We want to take the train from CHP to Central Station as our hotel is close by. How will we know when to get off at Central Station?

We want to transfer from the airport in Copenhagen to a hotel in downtown. My first choice is to take the train, but I understand that the machines to buy the tickets only take coins. I can withdrawal money from the ATM's (free), but how do I get coins? Buy a candy bar and take the change or is there another option?

I have a UBS card that refunds fees up to $200 per year

I can use my CC to get DKK out of an ATM, does anyone know the amounts the ATM dispense in?

Thanks everyone

We will be in London for a few days prior to a cruise. I read that you don't tip waitresses, but what about transportation drivers (like 247 & Smith's)? Also bellmen etc. What %?

Haven't sailed in a few years (I know, so many things to do, so little time), but I have read about Princess boarding by stateroom location. We are Platinum, can we board anytime after say 12 noon?

Thanks to both of you. Smith's it is for 2 pieces of the journey. Also goes with our last name, Smith :)

I have read several posts about the Heathrow Express, but don't want to take the train. I am looking at a private car. Looked at 24/7, Express Airport Transport, Smith's for Airports, but all Tripadvisor reviews are at least a year old. Any current reviews you would like to comment? We would need transportation Heathrow to central London, later London to Southampton port, and later again, southamption port to Heathrow. Suggestions/comments please.

Thanks everyone