Plainsman

10 hours ago, Riocca said:

Quite surprised at that it’s obvious that cabin 6000 was only partially refurbished, we were in a CC suite and thought the standard of the new fittings was better than the other ships. Bathroom layout was different and I think better the materials used were also an improvement. The vanity unit had more drawers which was a vast improvement they also felt a better quality. 
Only snags we had was that the headboard had a snag in the material and a missing light lens both were apparently already known and on the list to be fixed.

Bathroom:

 

Vanity unit:

 

 

Balcony table & chairs:

 

 

Chair:

 

 

This was cabin 8040.

 

What is the charge for the mini-bar in a CC Suite?

Just booked Choice Air for my Onward Adriatic June '22 last week, got great flights!

Just checked my Azamara website and the May 9, Quest is still available, it has some veranda and suites available. I am in a veranda and had bid on a Club Cont suite. Have heard nothing.

Are the NZ-ETAs and Aus ETAs sent electronically to your passport if you apply online?

How far ahead of your cruise can you sign up for Ocean Ready? 

We will be on the Ruby, December 30 out of Auckland, Princess says that the Medallion will be available on January 20.

If I have Medallionnet 4-Device Promotion on my cruise does it mean the ship will be a Medallion ship?

Hi lizmit and welcome to Azamara!

We'd love to have you sail with us to Alaska. We are also offering pre- and post-cruise land packages in Alaska to augment your cruise.

But unfortunately, as mentioned by Aussie Travel Bird, our year for Alaska is 2019; not 2020. Hopefully you can join us in 2019!

 

https://www.azamaraclubcruises.com/int/find-a-voyage#dest=ALASKA

Bonnie, do you have any idea what the Azamazing Evenings will be on the Alaska cruises in May? (May 25-June 4)

Do you have to pay full price for those excluded from the Ultimate package?

While on the Quest last month, they had a Single Grain Scotch (Haig Club) that was $12.95 and I don't see it on the Ultimate package.

If you have the Ultimate Beverage package, is there a price limit? And if there is a price limit, do you have to pay full price for anything above the limit?

Just off the Regal Saturday, As I usually do to have extra cash and to add to my points on my credit card, I went online about a month before the cruise and ordered 5-$100 casino credits. When we got to our cabin there were 5 vouchers which I took as needed to the Casino and cashed them.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1867348&highlight=d425

 

Try this link and go to page 5 I believe. I have D424 booked for my Regal cruise next year.

We have D424 on the Regal next month , how was the cabin?

Some eat in the Dinning room!

Had no A/C problems or hot or cold water problems in B735, how ever we did not have the new pillow top mattresses. Steward said higher decks had them and they were expected soon in the lower decks. Food was pretty good except for the Prime Rib, might have been choice grade but not prime (I was in the Beef cattle business for 40 years) Had the Salmon 3 nights, not on every night menu, just ask for it.

Glad to hear this, just booked yesterday for Feb 15, had kinda worried about the reviews, but have always had good experiences on Princess.

I was referring to the "daily limit" as the "daily cap".

They are totally separate but can be bought on the same credit card. Each transaction when purchasing the card will be handled seperately.

If both cards are on the same account, what will the daily limit be?

Yes, all Amex contactless cards can be used, irrespective of where they have been issued. The TFL website has a section in non-UK contactless cards.

 

You will probably need to do have used the car for a chip and pin transaction before it will work for contactless payment, but your bank can advise you on this.

 

It will have the daily cap, depending on use, e.g.£6.40 in zone 1 and 2.

Will my wife and I be able to board with one contactless credit card or must we both have our own card.

I think there's some confusion here. The Oyster is a way of paying for your travel. A Travelcard is another way of paying for your travel. So you don't need both.

 

If you buy a Travelcard from one of a limited number of places in London, it will be issued on a ticket that entitles you to make use of the 2 for 1 offers marketed by this website, subject to the conditions of those offers.

 

However, the existence of those offers is only one of the factors that you should consider when you decide how you're going to pay for your travel. In particular, you need to be aware that the cheapest one-day Travelcard now is £12.00. But if you use an Oyster in Zones 1 and 2 only (which will cover virtually all tourist travel), you will not pay more than a maximum of £6.40 for any day.

Globaliser, I just found out my AMEX card is "contactless" and has no FEX, can I use it instead of an "Oyster" card? If so does it have a daily limit?

I haven't heard about this, as far as Oysters bought in London are concerned, and I would be irritated if it were true. If I've forgotten my Oyster, I hand over £10 cash and get an Oyster with £5 credit on it, in a transaction that takes about 45 seconds. As soon as I get my own Oyster back and I have a spare moment, I get a refund on the emergency card. It would be a pain to have to wait for a month.

 

There's no mention of this on the TfL website either: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/replacements-and-refunds/oyster-refunds-and-replacements

 

If the information you saw says that the deposit for an Oyster bought in London is £3, then it may be out of date anyway as the deposit is now £5 (and has been for a good couple of years now).

 

I personally have never understood the appeal of getting a Visitors Oyster, and I don't know anything about how they work.

If I'm going to the Tower of London from my hotel at Victoria Station, do I need the Oyster card to get there and the 2for1 travelcard to enter the Tower?

Victoria coach station (where Princess drop) is a couple of hundred yards from Victoria rail station.

 

JB :)

John, I know it is a short distance from Victoria Station to Victoria Coach station( Google maps say .3 miles) but with luggage, could we get a cab for the short distance. We are staying at the Grosvenor Hotel at VS

And since nobody has mentioned it, if you have contactless cards, use them instead of Oyster. No messing around putting credit on and getting refunds, and exactly the same charges.

What are the "contactless cards" ?

I suggest you go to the Trip Advisor website and look at the London forum. You'll find the general opinion there is that the London Pass is not usually a good option. There is a Travelcard available which has 2 for 1 offers on London attractions, which the experts on that forum seem to rate more highly.

With the travelcard with the 2for1, do you still need an Oyster card?

If we get a London Pass do we need an Oyster Card, It says if you order the London Pass online it is good for all travel and attractions in London