eyegirl

I don't have my reading glasses, so please forgive me... I will do an additional update.

 

Code red has been lifted and we are able to serve ourselves.

I have not used room service yet.

 

 

We are in Cabo today and, once again, we will not be going ashore today. I think I will be taking my hubby straight to the hospital from the port... :mad: It truly is a beautiful day in Cabo San Lucas.

 

So sorry to hear that he is not doing well...hope he is feeling better soon.

Try to enjoy the rest of your cruise.

 

michele

I think I would like to see Illusionist Hawley Magic. Did you get a chance to see the show? If so, how did you like it?

We thought that the 2 best shows were Hawley Magic and David Austen, who sang buble to sinatra. He was excellent.

Just got off the Golden Princess...the mattress was terrific!

Thanks for your responses! I'm sure that we'll figure it out!

A few years ago, we sailed NCL in Hawaii and they offered golf excursions thru the ship...over priced but very convenient. Princess doesn't offer : (

The International Cafe is the BEST! They have a Blueberry Roulade that is "to die for" :)

Hi all

Does anyone know of a good golf course close to where the ships dock in Hilo? We are hoping to take a SHORT cab ride there.

Also, in Honolulu, has anyone played the Pearl course. What are your thoughts? How far from pier?

Thanks

We just got back from a Princess cruise, and we find the food better on Carnival! The last time that I sailed Princess the food was good, but this time it was tasteless and over-cooked for the most part. The buffet was not kept up well in the evening (food needed to be stirred or something!)

Like everyone has said...different people have different tastes and also, some sailings are better than others.

Thanks for your responses...we're going to give it a try!

Not sure about the Crown but our Island (Panama Canal) cruise leaves next week and we are going to see

 

 

 

Godzilla (2014): Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe. Directed by Gareth Edwards. PG-13, 123 min.

 

Maleficent (2014): Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. Directed by Robert Stromberg. PG, 97 mins.

And we are on the Golden next week and have the same movies....so I guess they all show the same thing!

Hi! I am reading a bunch of other posts in other OBC threads that people are cruising for practically nothing because their OBC amount is just a few dollars shy of what they paid at time of booking the cruise (fare plus tax) itself.

 

Example (I'm just using using random numbers here)

paid for cruise including tax: $523

received an OBC for: $500

Cruising for: $23

 

So, as I understand it, and correct me if I am wrong, the OBC also is applied to the cruise fare? And not just what you purchase as far as excursions (pre-booked) and onboard stuff? That's what people are posting and leading me to believe, so I am confused with that.

 

I just booked my cruise for $300 and received a $200 OBC. I don't consider myself cruising for $100. I consider myself just receiving $200 off any excursions or other items that appear on my onboard account. I'm still paying $300.

 

What am I missing here or not getting?:confused:

I look at things the same way you do. I think it makes people feel better to think that they are taking a "free" trip! :cool:

we are cruising to santa barbara on Sept 30th and are considering the whale atching excursion thru Princess. What are the chances that we;ll see whales (and don't say 50/50 ;))?

thanks

No, once the cruise is booked it's to late. That's why people buy them in quantity & have them available for cruises in the future.

:( i'll call my TA on Monday to see if she can re-book for me. It's a 28 night cruise next year, so we would gets LOTS of OBC...I'd hate to lose out on that!

Thanks for the responses

Can you buy FCC on a cruise (going in a few weeks), then use it toward a future cruise that is ALREADY BOOKED (going in 2015)?

thanks

fares have gone up already on the golden :(

i was going to book, and the prices changed

they're baaaaaaaaaaack! (hope i don't look too stupid:o)

fares have gone up already on the golden :(

i was going to book, and the prices changed

We are in 1826, but not until Nov. Happy to hear positive things!!!:)

hey there!

its michele (from bdpec!) drop me an e-mail...i'd love to chat!

eyegirl1228@hotmail.com

We will be staying 2 nights in San Pedro before our February cruise. We will not have a car, and from previous posts it looks like the Doubletree is rather far (for walking) from pharmacy, grocery, restaurants, etc. and that the Crowne Plaza is better located. The reviews of the Doubletree are better. Any advice? Thanks.

I have only stayed at the Doubletree. It was quite nice. It is not convenient to anything, but the restaurant inside the hotel was very good. Shuttle to the pier was "seamless"...I'll be staying there again for my next cruise in 2015!

Do they have soft serve 24 hrs/day like they do on Carnival? (i sailed Princess MANY years ago and don't remember). On Carnival, they have it by the pool....how 'bout on Princess?

thanks

I have the same question about day-use rooms at hotels along Waikiki Beach... and I'd rather ask my very helpful Cruise Critic friends than spend hours calling individual hotels. I think this is the WONDERFUL thing about Cruise Critic... helpful first-hand information and sharing instead of the cold, impersonal searches on Google.

 

So... if any of our Cruise Critic community would like to share some knowledge, PLEASE do... Thanks In Advance :D

when we cruised Hawaii, the Hilton Hawaiian Village offered a day room (that was 2 years ago)....not sure if they still do.

have fun

Eyegirl, Thanks for the response. Sounds like a great option. Do you have any contact information for them?

rickystours dot com!!! he is very good at replying back.

have fun

we used ricky's tour at the beginning of this month. It was terrific. He was knowledgeable and fun! We had 6 people in the van, it was $60 per person, which we paid at the end of the tour.

I would recommend them.

are there any restaurants near the doubletree...within walking distance (both for dinner and breakfast)?

i just booked the doubletree san pedro because they have a FABULOUS sleep/park package. We are cruising for 15 days, and they will keep the car there and offer free shuttle to the pier.

they are rated the same as the Crowne Plaza on trip advisor, so I figured it would be fine for 1 night.

Anyone know of a shuttle that goes from airport to pier (Princess)? What is the approximate cost of a shuttle vs a taxi?

Thanks