Rick&Jeannie

Yes...shelves are basically triangles with a curved outer edge. That back mirror does make it look bigger than it really is.

Please take note that those of us on Medicare cannot count on it covering any medical issues if you are out of the country (you didn't state where your cruise was...) Take a look at Geo Blue Trekker: https://www.geobluetravelinsurance.com/products/multi-trip/trekker-5-overview.cfm This is annual coverage for multiple trips/cruises and has both medical and evacuation coverage worldwide.

That's exactly what I do...

Yeah, that's *probably* the best response you'll get. I can't imagine anybody actually taking a tape measure with them to measure the bathroom fixtures.

We always book the Princess Platinum insurance and then we also have the Geo Blue Trekker annual policy to cover all trips throughout the year for additional medical coverage. I *think* it even has some medical evac coverage as well...but don't hold me to that. https://www.geobluetravelinsurance.com/products/multi-trip/trekker-5-overview.cfm

Go to your Cruise Personalizer (you have to have it already booked to see this...) Open the Travel tab, Scroll down to the transfers section: Note that there is a "drop-down" arrow to the right of each field. The default is the airport...just click the down arrow to see Victoria Coach Station.

@trinitygirl... if you will tell us which cruise you have leaving from Southampton I will try to show you how to get to the transfer from Victoria Coach Station.

DW usually carries a small bundle of ones (maybe twenty...) to use for tips if we order on the app and they have to chase us down to deliver. That's the only time we might give extra. It's really interesting to see the expressions on waiters/waitresses' faces as they are pulling their hair out trying to find someone...especially on a crowded pool desk. I sure would not want to have to pull that duty!

You might want to double check this...that sounds rather unusual that they don't do more than 1 day. You get all kinds of bad info these days depending on the phone rep you get!

Ok...it's NOT the train station. Victoria Coach Station is a bus terminal. We book a private car service to get from the airport to the hotel. Walk around the corner on day of transfer. Coming back we return back to Victoria Coach Station and again want to hotel. Then, car service to airport. You can certainly get a cheaper way instead of the car service we use...we just like them and have used them quite often.

Astors Belgravia. Rooms are very small, but then we're not staying a week! Reasonable price but our main draw is the convenience/location.

Yes...we use this one very often! We stay literally right around the corner from the Coach station.

I'm about 50-50 on this one. I never really had any issues with TD but it sure is nice just to be able to decide on the fly on a given day.

Princess IT strikes again! 🙄

WhatsApp is a possible alternative if you are using Android.

As everybody has stated...the key is to just stick together at the meeting point.

Also...Endicott Arm (while seemingly the red-headed step-child of Alaska glaciers) is very nice. Our very first Alaska sailing included Endicott Arm.

Discovery is a new ship...was just on her back in August for Alaska. Princess has been doing Alaska for over 50 years and is well known/respected for their sailings there. I'll admit, I don't know how old the Encore is...but Discovery was literally just launched last year. It's a great ship. I would not hesitate doing Discovery...saving all that money would clinch it for me.

It would appear that this system of OBC rollover was implemented by a different group that gave us the Medallion App...! 😄

When you get to the checkout/payment page when reserving an excursion don't just whiz through the screens! There should be a radio button to select if you want to use OBC. I just did this a few nights ago. Unless you are looking for it (which I was, this time) you could easily miss it since it is NOT the default.

Yes...I got an email confirmation that it was received. I'm sure it's just because it's not been long enough. Just a few days ago... The main thing is...now I know where to look! Thanks everybody!

Many thanks! Should credits appear even though it is before final payment? I'm not seeing anything on that page...

Oh yes...

First time sailing on Carnival since purchasing CCL stock. I've looked everywhere I can think of...but I admit I am not familiar with Carnival's online system!

Hmmm...I didn't think FCDs were transferrable.