CruisenOne

Thinking of booking a cruise from Southampton, UK to Iceland & Norway. We'd be flying from east coast (VA area).

What airport is closest to Southampton cruise port? How to get from whatever airport to cruise port? Any suggestions on accomodations or attractions near port?

Thanks in advance!!

Gatwick is South of London; so closest to Southampton.

Heathrow is West of London.

There are many Transportation Companies that you can Google.

Cruise Lines charge about $60.00 pp for a Transfer.

Private transportation would be about the same.

Advantage: You would not have to sit around waiting for the Bus

to be full.

Can not suggest accomodations/attractions.

Have a great Cruise.

There are many.

 

One of the most powerful research websites is ITA Software. Research only, no point of sale.

 

LINK HERE.

Thank You!!!!!!!

That is the Site that I was looking for.

Need some assistance.

Can not recall the Site that lists Flights and Prices for MOST Airlines.

Thank you

We will be on 2 segments of the Pacific Princess world cruise. I assume there will be lots of Elite passengers onboard. If you are elite and have been on a WC aboard one of Princess's smaller ships, how long was the wait to get your clothes back from the laundry? Hoping to pack light. :)

We were just on the first segment of this years WC.

No problem with our Laundry.

Usually came back the next day.

We booked a cruise in the Pacific Princess. I was told it was a smaller ship and only has 680 passengers?

We have never been on such a small ship. Any thoughts pro and con?

Does it have an international cafe? NO

Have sailed on the Pacific Princess three times.

Great Ship.

Does anyone know what time your flight has to be to use EZ check?

I am flying Southwest and leave FLL at 11:05am.

I am finding conflicting information.

Thank you!

You should be good.

I think Princess gets some what upset

if a Flight is before 11:00 A.M.

Take a copy of your Flight info and

attach it to your EZ Check Form.

Have a great Cruse.

Did the Normandy Beaches/Cemetery using Overlord Tours several years ago.

There were eight of us and the Guide was very flexible.

Does anyone know the smoking areas in the Pacific Princess?

From what I can recall:

 

Deck 9 - Port Side -- By the Pool Bar.

 

Pacific Lounge -- Starboard Side.

Forgot the Casino:( -- Think area on Starboard Side

Does anyone know the smoking areas in the Pacific Princess?

From what I can recall:

Deck 9 - Port Side -- By the Pool Bar.

Pacific Lounge -- Starboard Side.

The engine room is mainly on the lowest deck (deck 0), but where the actual engines are, the engine room will be two decks high, and then actually continue up to the funnels.

 

 

Engineering equipment will be spread throughout the length of the ship. "Compartment 2" would be two compartments back from the collision bulkhead, and would likely contain things like potable water tanks, and non-critical items like the vacuum pumps for the toilets in the forward part of the ship. If there weren't a second set of vacuum pumps aft, even on a small ship like this, I would be surprised.

 

Thank you for straightening this "land lubber" out Chief.

I was guessing that "Compartment 2" would be the first Compartment forward

on Deck 1, Port Side.

Wasn't aware of the collision bulk head and a Deck "0".

Like others, I am learning quite a bit from your input.

Again, thank you.

 

(I’m not sure where compartment “2” is on that vessel but apparently it is a mechanical compartment.)

Compartment "2' would be the first compartment on the port side.

Even numbers Port; odd numbers Starboard.

Wow! I had no idea that their standards for drinking water were so high. That's great information that I can pass on to my family if they might want to buy bottled water.

 

Waterfall9: As has been said before, there are no dumb questions. So ask away, other people can learn from the responses too.

The water distillation system on Cruise Ships is the same as Navies, all over the World use.

So, it is very safe to drink.

I am in between being able to use the stairs and needing the elevator. Most days I can use the stairs but need to use the handrails to help me. I'd like to explain that please do not stand on the stairs talking and leaning against the handrails socializing or sit on the stairs waiting for someone. It is awkward to ask people to move and when I do sometimes I get the answer they have the right to be there. I always ask nicely and always back down after one rebuff.So I end up taking the elevator further to avoid confrontation and lack of handrails that I can reach. Yes these people do have a right to be there but by milling around the stairs preventing borderline handicapped people access to the handrails it further fills up the elevators. Thank you.

This occurs quite often, especially on Princess, when there is a show in the Atrium.

People stand on the stairs, to watch the show, and block off a hand rail; thus,

forcing two way traffic to a limited space on the stairs.

Hey, it's their Cruise!!!!!!

I've read some things on this forum over the years.

 

This takes it to a new (lower) level.

Maybe you shouldn't cruise then.

 

Me think that we have a Troll:eek:

Join date this Month

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What should a passenger in need of medical evacuation reasonably expect when on a ship? (1) I've heard of ships having on board doctors. (2) Do they do more than hand out bandaids and tylenol? I'd hope there's more resources to save a life than simply turning the boat around and hoping you survive long enough to get off.

 

(1) Yes, most, if not all,Cruise Ships have a Doctor and usually two Nurses on board.

(2) I have been on several Cruises and heard the call for Blood Donors.

So, they are able to give Transfusions.

I will be on the Coral Princess next month, so I have a question for those that might know if they serve Ribeye steaks in the Bayou Cafe? If not can you please tell me what kind of steaks they do serve?

Princess Cruises Bayou Cafe Menu

Below is a sample menu for Princess Cruises' Bayou Cafe.

Bayou Cafe Menu

Meal Served with Johnny Cakes and Cheese Biscuits

SMOTHERED GATOR RIBS

Barbequed Over Seasoned Fries

MARDI GRAS PEEL-N-EAT SHRIMP PIQUANTE

Char Grilled with Cayenne and Louisiana Hot Sauce

SAUSAGE GRILLADES

Scallion and Cheese Grits

OYSTERS, SIEUR DE BIENVILLE

Shrimp, Vermouth, Onion, Garlic and Bacon

N-AWLINS CRAWFISH, MUD BUG BISQUE

Aioli Mustard Croûtons

SOUTHERN GREENS SALAD

Field Greens Tossed with Dandelion, Alligator Pear, Tomato, Smoked Bacon and Chopped Egg in a Fire-Roasted Pepper Dressing

SEAFOOD GUMBO YA-YA

Shrimp, Crab, Scallops and Redfish Stewed with Cajun Spices, Rice and Sweet Peppers

TOULOUSE CHICKEN AND CHORIZO JAMBALAYA

Creole Marinated Chicken, Smoked Sausage and Stewed Okra over Dirty Rice

BAYOU CAFÉ CAJUN GRILL

Choose any of the Following to be Served with

Dirty Rice, Bradant Potatoes, Fried Green Tomatoes, Succotash and Maw-Maw’s Slaw

FLAMBEAUX GRILLED JUMBO PRAWNS

CORN MEAL FRIED CATFISH

BLACKENED CHICKEN BROCHETTE

CARPETBAGGER’S TRINITY SMOTHERED FILET OF BEEF

GARLIC MUSTARD GRILLED OR BLACKENED STERLING SILVER BONE-IN NEW YORK STRIP

BOURBON AND SMOKED CHILI MARINATED STERLING SILVER PORTERHOUSE STEAK

RED PEPPER BUTTER BROILED 8OZ. LOBSTER

Add $5.00

DESSERTS

BUTTERMILK BREAD PUDDING, PISTACHIO CARAMEL SAUCE SWEET POTATO PIE, GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE CAKE, VANILLA BEANS ICE CREAM FRIED YELLOW PEACH PIE, CRANBERRY RELISH BANANA WHISKEY POUND CAKE, HONEY ORANGE GLAZE

Threads for those organizing private tours?

Some roll calls are just full of folks asking members to join and replies from members regarding these ?

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1573019

Here's a Link to what I think you want.

It was set up for the Royal Princess Inaugural TA.

I think that the RC had about 15M Posts and went into the third page.

Also, separate Threads for Tours, M&G, Slot Pulls, etc.

I do not think they do it there currently.

Not that I've ever seen. Sailed out of San Pedro many times, including last November and December, and EZ Check was never offered.

Thank you for your replies;)

Does Princess have E Z Check at San Pedro?

Sort of remember using it a few years ago.

Thanks

Since the PO Mail Stop is only good for 30 days,

I fill out two cards.

One card for 3 weeks; the other card for the remaining time that I am gone.

Then, I give to my Mail Carrier personally and explain what I am doing.

Have done this three times; no problems

I'm getting ready to book flights for early January and there is a great price on a JetBlue flight. We've usually flown Delta and used EZCheckand would like to do it for this trip. Anyone know if it is available for JetBlue?

Yes, we used it last winter off of the Royal in Fort Lauderdale. It worked very well with Jet Blue. Unless things have changed.

 

I'd call Princess first to make sure though if it is really important to you.

 

Hint, make sure you enter your flight info into the cruise personalizer. They weren't sending the EZ check info to cabins unless they had your flight info. I'm not sure why. you may have to request the form from the passenger services desk.

Also, I always make a copy of my flight info and attach it to the Form

 

As to your repeated point. Tell me what would happen in this situation based upon what you state.

 

Mrs. Elite shares a cabin with Mr. Platinum. Mrs. Elite fills out one ticket with her cabin number and her laundry and Mr. Platinum completes his laundry ticket with that same cabin number he shares with his wife.

 

Her's gets charged to her account and his gets charged to his own. We know that her's will get credited off. According to what you state, his should also be adjusted from his since he's staying in the cabin of an elite.

 

But will it???? YES

Have cruised several times and shared a Cabin with a non-Elite Cabin Mate;

we had different Booking Numbers.

Had two scenarios occur:

1) Non-Elite was charged/credited; as was I.

2) Non-Elite was charged; however not credited.

Went to the PSD and had the charge transferred to my Folio.

Credit was issued.

What does the letter/number below the ship's name (in the above example, "A10") signify?

Probably: Aft Elevator; Deck 10

Why not just get luggage tags off of the Dock workers?

Hi everyone!

 

Anyone have an idea of the earliest flight I should book out of FLL? The ship is getting in at 7AM.

To be on the safe side, I would say 11 am (and feel more comfortable with 11:30) which requires you to be there by 9:30 so off the ship by 9:15. With the current TSA problems I would aim to leave the ship as early as possible, especially if there are multiple ships in port, since you can face potential backlogs at Customs and Immigration departing the ship and at the security line in the airport.

 

The last question may be the most important since many flights, especially in season and/or on a day with lots of disembarking passengers, fly full. You may have to wait a day for a flight.

I always schedule my Flight after Noon.

Especially on a Sat. or Sun.

FLL can be a real hassle on the weekends.