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Down to 9 or 11 😊

Any more?

So that looks like 9, 11, 14 or 15.  Given 15 is below a public area that leaves 3 decks.

Getting there 😊

34 minutes ago, Sea Hag said:

Looking at the deckplans and doing deck-drag on cruisedeckplans, it looks to me like the balconies of that category on Baja and Dolphin are larger. Take that with a grain of salt, but that's what it looks like.

 

Edit: also Riviera and Marina look larger as well.

Nice one - I’ll take a look before I book.

Considering first time back on Princess in 14 years.   Being cheeky to avoid research cos I’d like to book tomorrow😀

Looking at an aft Premium Deluxe on Enchanted - do any of the decks have larger balconies than others?

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As of 11 February fully vaccinated travellers to the UK will no long need post arrival tests, just a locator form to complete.

4 hours ago, CruiserRob said:

Vacations not Vaccinations

 Thank you!
 

I must have read that 5 times since yesterday, including once a few minutes ago.  Each time I thought why post that in a humor thread.  Never read it as  ‘vacations’.

Scary how mindsets have become fixated!

Got the refund for my 2 March Constellation cruise, that was cancelled half way through, on Friday 24th April

 Bit of a relief, I’m sure X will come thorough this but you never know....

Balcony=cruise

No balcony = no cruise 

no matter the cost or saving 

YMMV

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I was on the Connie 2 March sailing that was ended in Mumbai.  Had nothing back or any contact so far ☹️

6 hours ago, Rustyman said:

Oh and one more positive, this was the only cruise I can remember where I never heard a single person cough. The ship was spotless and in great nick.

 

Wouldn’t have dared! 🤐😉

Unlike a certain European cruise line who initially suggest you take your own water and extension lead, even though they prohibit leads, much like airlines prohibit taking litre bottles of water from home.  Then don’t have extension leads and want to charge you €10 per litre which you have to pick up yourself from their medical facility.....

6 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

j - that sailing has now been canceled, per X's website...

 

bon voyage

Thanks 

Hoping it was otherwise, no real interest in LPC, but there you go.

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Keep reading different things - what’s on Constellation now, Qsine original with the iPads or Qsine converted to LPC?  I know it will change in May, but we’re sailing in March.

Ta

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The small print in that pdf says minibar and room service items not included on the Intendiore - pretty sure they are for Europe bookers.  Am I wrong?

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Hi

We called in at Muscat and Salalah whilst on the Deliziosa in 2010 and the ship arranged the day Visas for Oman.  For sure I arranged no visas for any of our party, and if I didn’t no one else would have.

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Thanks both for your help.

Those answers certainly answer my queries and set some concerns to rest.

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Been a while since I’ve been on Costa and seems there’s been some changes - at least according to what I’ve read.  However I know what you read isn’t always the case, so thought it may be a good idea to ask here.....

If regions / ships are different, we’re looking at Mediterranea in the Indian Ocean.  Balcony, not suite.

Buffet.

I’ve read that there is no buffet after about 5pm.  So if you don’t want the MDR, or come back on the ship late, you can’t just go to the buffet instead.  Is that true?  Any other non-pay meal options if so?

Pizza / burgers

On other ships we often just grab a piece of pizza or a burger from the buffet / pool grill for lunch.  I’ve read that the pizza is chargeable.  Is that correct?

MDR

I've read that there are only 2 choices on the MDR menu for the main course.  Is that right?

Are there tables for 4 available or do you have to share?  I know a lot of people like to meet new friends and chat over meals, not our thing.

Breakfast - what time is that served until in the MDR?

Thanks in advance.  I’m trying to address the questions of all our small group so we know what to expect and can enjoy the cruise from the outset.

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....or Intenditore.😎

Not been on Costa for a few years.  Looking at a Brindiamo included package - but really like cocktails.  Can we upgrade to Piu 

Gusto?  If so how much per day?

Ta

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You can buy a combo ticket for the Colosseum, Palatine hill and Forum. There is usually no queue at the Forum or Palatine Hill ticket office and the same ticket can then be used to skip the line at the Colosseum.

Did this too. Palatine is 5 mins up the road from the Collosseum and I reckoned it saved us at least an hour of queuing.

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How often do they charge menus? Seems like those have been around for a number of years now.

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We usually travel as a family, but my mum always has a single cabin. She pays a little less (10%?) than us, but she has always got the drink package included. Booked via US and UK, no difference for us so far

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Great to know the eVisa is good for cruise ship visits - thanks.

I read a number of reports saying a multi-entry visa was needed for cruise ships, and that involves a trip to the Embassy.

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As a fellow Brit and having been looking at this cruise myself, curious what visas you got for India?

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