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2 hours ago, dontpanik said:

The part I am hazy on is the digital copies: are they all the photos taken or only copies of the ones you had printed?  Can someone who actually knows let me know?

It is a digital file of the ones you had printed.  The last time we did not get a thumb drive.  The files were transferred to our phone.

19 hours ago, STEVENJAN said:

We sailed on Royal Princess and had the same table every night. Go figure. Might be different now. IDK. 

You can get the same table every night, but let the Head Waiter know that's what you want the first night.

On 1/15/2024 at 6:31 PM, mtnesterz said:

Neither Emerald nor Diamond are complimentary and we are Elite.

Funny, we sent three loads out in 15 days on Emerald last week, all gratis.  I did ask at Guest Services if they gave tokens out for Elites, the answer was no.

Have only seen Stella, Heineken, and Newcastle. Never three at a time.  If there two taps, one is usually Newcastle, and the other is Stella or Heinie.  Have seen fewer live taps in the last year.

14 minutes ago, STEVENJAN said:

I picked the Allegro but, not sure if it is a straight in walk to the dining. Thx.

It's exactly what you said you didn't like.  As PacnGoNow said "pick a mid-ship dining room".

10 hours ago, DrivesLikeMario said:

  Our last Crown Grill dinner took a total of 45-50 mins.! 

Kind of like going to Ponderosa.

52 minutes ago, Thrak said:

I know the James Beard French Toast is available for the Sabatini's Breakfast but don't know if they will provide it at the "peon" MDR breakfast.

It is usually served on the last day of the cruise.  That's the only day we get up early enough for MDR breakfast.  It has been available for lunch in the MDR along with eggs 'benny', unless this is one of the changes to the lunch menu.  Will tell you after next week. 

On 12/31/2023 at 12:17 PM, DiRonT said:

 On the Emerald it might be in Crown Grill.  

On the Emerald, breakfast is in Sabatini's.

I would go to the dining room that is open for lunch on embarkation day and talk to a Head Waiter there.  This is what I do for a low salt diet.  That way I can usually preorder dinner.  If you find a good Head Waiter, you may not get that bacon or cheese.  I once ordered a 'bacon cheeseburger' for lunch, I got it minus the bacon & cheese.  If you want one of those, you'll have to go to the grill on Lido deck.

9 hours ago, CruiserBruce said:

Most likely you be at Terminal 2 if its available.

I concur.  That is the experience we have always had.  But remember the phrasing, "most likely". 

Try "Gaffer's Tape".  Sticks like duct tape without the residue.

7 hours ago, MrSchwump said:

Any suggestions?

Write your name in.

5 hours ago, cruise*enthusiast said:

  Do you happen to recall any Moscato or Banfi Rosa Regale?

I have seen Moscato.

20 minutes ago, wallyj said:

Since you have a TA, on board, Princess can not help you since your TA owns the booking now. 

This is true.  I would also recommend contacting your TA before the end of the cruise. You have over a year to figure out how to email from the ship.  Since you will be sailing in the Caribbean, you might be able to actually call at little or no cost.  That will depend on your location and your phone plan.

On 12/20/2023 at 8:23 PM, Thrak said:

I also like G&T with Hendrick's

Try it garnished with a cucumber.

2 hours ago, Thrak said:

 There will be no top shelf liquor included. 🙄

We used to get Bombay Sapphire Gin, now it's Beefeater.

3 hours ago, getaway101 said:

  But I just saw pictures of New Amsterdam Vodka. 

We have also received Sky and Absolute.

On 12/15/2023 at 5:37 PM, greener said:

can you get rum and brandy for the mini bar?  what are they giving these days?

Have never received rum, and only Courvoisier. You are lucky to just get the eight bottles anymore, whatever they may be.

The Crowne Plaza is within walking distance of many restaurants.

7 hours ago, turnin50 said:

 Is it close enough to airport and cruiseport to make it worthwhile?

If I remember correctly, it was $15-20 to Uber from FLL to the Riverside on Los Olas.  In my opinion, a much better location than the Marina.  It is also located on the Water Taxi route.