Solara

We are arriving at IAH airport (George Bush airport) in Houston and staying overnight at the airport and then thinking of taking a Princess transfer to Bayport cruise terminal the next morning. Just wondering what the earliest anyone has taken a transfer from the airport as we like to get to the ship early and I'm trying to figure out our options? It's either this or staying somewhere closer to the cruise terminal.

Thanks!

I have yet to meet this Mr. Godwin, but I would put him up against a fine head waiter we had the pleasure of sailing with on the Emerald named Darko anyday. One day perhaps we will meet all of these rock stars of the Princess world. [emoji3]

Another one who did not like Princess Live at all. I really missed Explorer's & was so glad the next ship we sailed on had it. Princess made a poor choice IMO.

We need to book a transfer from Heathrow to a London Hotel. I've been looking at 3 companies & need some feedback.

The choices I have are 365 Airport Transfers, 247 Airport Transfers or Just Airports. Wondering if anyone has used these from the airport.

Also how much time should you add on to your flight arrival time to make sure you clear customs & immigration?

Thanks! Any other tips or suggestions are appreciated.

The price of both the Premier's is pretty much the same so that doesn't help with deciding. Either hotel we would end up taking a cab to Victoria Station. How long of a cab ride is it from Waterloo to Victoria Station?

Is there a Sainsburys near Waterloo too?

Also we want to get the Travel card with the 2 for 1 discounts. I know you can buy at National Rail at Victoria Station but is Waterloo also a National Rail Station? I know that makes a difference.

Thanks!

We are going to be in London pre cruise for 4 nights starting October 21st. At this late date my choices are more limited. I have either the Premier Inn Waterloo/Westminster or the Premier Inn Victoria Station. Park Plaza Westminster is also a possibility but I'm not sure it's worth the extra money.

On Saturday we will be taking the Princess transfer from Victoria Station directly to the ship.

Which area is better to stay in to be more centrally located? How much would a cab be from the Waterloo/Westminster area to Victoria Station?

Any other hotel suggestions or opinions will be helpful.

Is there any grocery type stores close to either location.

Thanks!

Brian, Hope everything continues to improve at home. Sending prayers your way.

We were interviewed this week and accepted in the Global entry program that gives you 5 years for $100 and includes the TSA Precheck.Why spend $85 for 3 years when you can get 2 programs for slightly more $'s and 2 extra years?

Thanks!

We booked Princess Air on that same cruise. We got a 10:30 AM flight. Since it's Princess Air & we met their time requirement will be able to take their shuttle to the airport or will we have to do early disembarkation on our own & take cab to the pier? Since the ship is docked in Barcelona the day before what time do they let us leave the ship? Is it earlier than on other cruises?

We just got off the Star on April 4th after 15 days to Hawaii. I can tell you she is in wonderful shape.

We were in a window suite for 15 days to Hawaii! We absolutely loved it. It has 2 large picture windows so it has a more open feeling than a balcony cabin. Enjoy breakfast at Sabatini's

We are cruising out of San Francisco in September 2014, and when I first started considering hotel rooms for a pre-cruise stay I looked at the Argonaut. We've stayed in the Argonaut before and love it, but I balked at the price (almost double what we paid several years before). One of our roll call members uses Priceline frequently, and was pretty sure she could identify a certain San Francisco hotel. She was correct in her hunch. So a number of us also used Priceline, and will be staying at the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf for $85.00 per night.

 

The moral of the story is to check the roll call for your particular sailing.

Any winning bids in the Fisherman's Wharf area in San Francisco. Interested the the Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf. Thanks!

PunkiC,

Thanks again for another fantastic live. It's always wonderful sailing along with you.

I have read that the Star is looking a bit "tired & worn". I am just wondering if there is a drydock scheduled in the near future for the Star & if so, when?

We just got off the Star Friday after 15 nights. She is in wonderful shape. Enjoy!

We just got off the Star & this is exactly what we received. Except we got 2 lip glosses. I bring my own shampoo in the small bottles but DH uses the Princess shampoo in the small bottle. Each time one was empty in the shower, 2 more appeared on the bathroom counter. Not sure if this made a difference but there were only 210 Elites onboard.

Pia, Congrats on your 75th Cruise! We loved Sabatinis for breakfast the 1 cruise we could go. Also about 5 years ago we were invited to tour the bridge too. Never figured out why. Sorry I missed your live but we got to cruise LIVE on the Star. :p:p. Yes we still had Motor City too. We only had 210 elites onboard but still no luncheon for us. Maybe someday. Will be following along on your cruise next month. Donna

I narrowed it down now to 2 choices. Either Premier Inn Waterloo or Premier Inn County Hall. Are they far from each other & which would be a better choice? Thanks!!

Thanks Solara,

How far from the port to find the Hop on Hop Off Bus? Walking distance? Easy to find?

They told me it's right outside the gate very easy to find.

Opinions on staying in the County Hall area versus staying by Victoria Station. Deciding between those 2 areas.

Do you remember the cost of the daily Hop on Hop off bus? 2 adults wondering if renting a car would be smarter for the day?

Hi we recently used the Hoppa on Hoppa off in Hilo and it worked out really nicely. Our first stop was Rainbow Falls and our driver waited for everyone (about 10 minutes) and than most of the other stops we were dropped off and a bus came by about every 20 minutes for pick-ups and drop-offs. They'll give you a bracelet when you pay and that's all you need to show the driver when getting on. It worked out great for us.

 

 

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I still use them too but only when I cruise. This way when I need cash I can get it with no fees at the pursers desk.

If it's the same as the city bus there (I would have to check my notes from a couple of cruises ago)' date=' the buses often didn't run on time (many of us were concerned that we weren't going to get back to the ship on time, and almost went for a taxi), they have convoluted routes (not in a straight line). The first bus we were on was filthy and smelly too.[/quote']It's not the city bus? Has anyone used the Hoppa On Hoppa Off in Hilo. It makes only 8 stops & a few of those are photo stops where they wait for you.