Essiesmom

@OceanZenai wish you would post a thread about the Live Transcribe app on the Disabled Cruise board here. Every so often there are threads bemoaning the situation for the hearing impaired. It is hoped that those who would benefit the most would also not be the Luddites who refuse to own a cellphone… And it seems like a good app for people who don’t speak the prevailing language. people who only speak Chinese, Korean, Spanish…. And @Jamman54, would Patty find this useful? EM

If you become serious about Princess Alaska, I suggest Grand or Sapphire from Vancouver/Whittier. Both ships have a covered pool. When in Glacier Bay, a group of park rangers come on for commentary, and they run a junior ranger program for the kids. They are older ships, but this trip would be for the itinerary. EM

Although I would like to try Luminae, I was not overly impressed by Blu. When sailing with my sister, I would try to book a balcony because she liked to sit out there and read. But she is gone, and I seldom used the balcony. So I book the cheapest inside. It is sufficient for me. The on,y suite perk I might like would be free laundry. But since I no longer take long cruises, my one bag as Elite is fine. EM

What is your itinerary? You would not be illegally entering France, nor would there be customs/immigration if your previous port is a Schengen country. What has been denied - but not illegal - may become permitted again. EM

I e had some great cabins that were gty. Way back in 2012 I had booked a partially obstructed balcony on Silhouette from Venice. A few days later, X ran a special, get a gty balcony for the price of an inside. I jumped on it, as even if I got a fully obstructed balcony I would be saving $1200. We got a hump balcony, no obstruction. Now I am back to sailing solo, so cabin doesn’t matter, cheapest gty will do. EM

I believe it was stated it is a 4 day cruise, a repo. Not continuing to Alaska. EM

If there are none in the cabin, it is likely because they went home with a previous occupant. Doubt the stock many extras. EM

Choose your cabin location for the itinerary, not for canal day. It’s only one day of the cruise and you should want to be moving around for different views. Remember, Ruby and Emerald will be using the new locks, not the original historic locks. Emerald on full transit today:

My only visit to Tokyo (other than changing planes) was in 1984, and in trying to manage the subway, there was always someone seeing your concern and stopping to help. They all want to practice their English. (Found the same in China in 1983 & 1993). EM

or Bala Cynwyd, PA

I believe you can do the remote ordering on Princess with the medallion and app. I understand performance can be spotty…EM

Avoid any cabin that says ‘junior’, as they can be a lot smaller. Unless you really like having a bathtub, avoid those cabins with a B on the deck plan. With a tub more space is required for the bathroom, so the interior of the cabin will be a bit smaller. And generally they are only for two guests. They have a loveseat instead of a couch. EM

In the ceiling. EM

How do you know the food and entertainment would be better on Princess? It’s all a matter of opinion and taste. But I would go for the package deal. EM

Gatun Locks

Transiting the Panama Canal today. Miraflores Locks Pedro Miguel Locks All pics are captures from the Panama Canal webcams: https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/

Whoever wrote the ad with ‘your’ should be referred to Captain Kate’s video of a few years ago…. EM

Costa Maya is a long pier and sort of t-shaped. No telling how you will dock. Cozumel you dock downtown at Punta Langosta, don’t remember which side has faced town. Nassau, depends on whether you head in or back in. No idea about port Canaveral…is that your home port or a port call? EM

I would imagine being a fly on the wall behind checkin could be as entertaining as watching pier runners…EM

Well, one thing is for sure: when they are denied boarding, they won’t come back to that forum and report their mistake. But they might come here and do a first post rant…. EM

Since you have been able to post this, you must be logged in. EM

I think you meant to post this in the ROLL CALL for your cruise. If you don’t know what a roll call is, or understand how to participate, there are pinned topics at the top of this page which explains it. EM

If you have sailed any line in the Carnival family, you are considered a past guest on HAL. If you were to make a dummy booking on HAL, and it asks for your Mariner number, you will find you already have one. Another interesting thing about the Carnival family…my Cunard World Club number is the same as my Princess Captains Circle number. EM

Put tape over the sensor. EM

If you click on LT Hambone’s avatar, it will take you to his current activity. Scroll down through A zamara activity and you will find he did a full review of the cruise. I didn’t read it, it you might find info there. EM