MikeyBoy1978

On 8/1/2023 at 4:10 PM, fetzablu63 said:

Just booked the Emerald Princess and wondering whom do I contact to request a Gluten Free Diet for my wife? Is there a phone number to call or an email address to add the request? Thank You....

Trust we have sailed 4 lines now and princess is the best. Sometimes I wanted to eat my wife’s GF meal it looked so damn good!

make a note in your reservation and go see to your MDR on embarkation and let them know they got you!!!

On 6/27/2023 at 8:52 AM, ron57nie said:

Been looking at the cruises leaving from Dominica Republic on the Sky and wondering if anyone has done this, how it was  and what was the passenger mix. Did the cruise cater to Spanish speakers or was it similar to cruises leaving from Miami or FLL?  I know its an older ship but the last reviews are horrible...was your Sky cruise really that bad?

 

Thank you

We did a very similar cruise last year with Royal Caribbean, Small ship, 12 days…

we had tons of Canadians 20%, Euros (30% British, 20% euro), and Caribbean people 10% on the ship. Very few Americans 10% and 10% from the rest of the world.
 

I would expect the same again.the cruise catered 100% to English speakers and everyone employee is usually from the same “hiring pool” as all other ships. The one passenger we met used to be from the Caribbean and said the cruise lines don’t like to have workers from the area work their own geographic area as it is very tempting for them to quit and also it can lead to unwanted shenanigans with the crew and the passengers.

trust don’t sweat the reviews, when people have a great time they seldomly write a review BUT the Karen’s live to complain. So don’t worry!

regarding the small ship size it is actually very nice for itineraries like 12-16 day runs as you really get to know the other shipmates and can have some decent friends while cruising.

hope this helps!

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An excellent water hack that we use is to use the fruit in the buffet to infuse our water. Very easy to do if you bring you own water bottle on board. It’s also a great detox while on the ship!

Some simple ingredients we use are:

lemons – a natural detoxifier and aids with bloating and fluid retention

Cucumber – help cool the inflammatory response in body. Hydrates body, reduces puffiness and bloating, and flushes toxins.

Mint – soothes the stomach and reduces inflammation

Watermelon – high in lycopene and antioxidants

Lime – helps with digestion and natural detoxifier

Basil – anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits

Strawberries – high in antioxidants and boost immunity

Cantaloupe – great skin and hair benefits

Pineapple – has digestive enzymes that aid in digestion 

Blueberries – the healthiest fruit on the planet, high in antioxidants

Peaches – high vitamin C content is beneficial for the skin

Oranges – high in Vitamin C and helps to alkalize the body

1 hour ago, getting older slowly said:

One other thing.... I have learnt....     Princess is the line for us... after reading hundreds of posts... Princess fit us to a glove....

 

Also go with the flow... make the best of your cruise..... and OMG some of the people you run into.....  on our late cruise in November 18.... last full day going into the lift to go to our cabin and the older than us couple...   and we smiled and asked if they have enjoyed their cruise......

( well great weather, smooth seas,  go into every port ).... the reply was priceless

 

This has been the worst cruise ever.. the ship and everything on it is third rate.. we are never sailing on princess again.... ( note they did have one of those black card round their necks )

 

we just smiled and got in lift.... trying not to laugh.... the other half thought they  maybe there in tender class.....

 

Cheers Don and only 5 sleeps to go

That’s hilarious! When my wife starts to hear about other people’s complaints she usually cuts them off and says how she loves the cruise and her only complaint is all the complainers. It Always shuts them up!!!