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OK. Thanks.

@MissiCruzsso, I’m guessing you don’t recommend the snorkel at the barrier reef? I’m booked on it in June. What do you think. Thanks.

We will be on her on June 8!

Well, that’s always a possibility. In the meantime, I’m sailing from San Diego as often as possible. 🙂

@DAllenTCY correct! It’s everywhere in California. Thanks to our illustrious politicians. David, thanks for all of your help regarding the port of San Diego. I, for one, appreciate it! And if some people don’t want to come here, it just makes more room for me on the boat! 😀

Origins was the first night. I’m sure the BBC movie is coming up in the next three weeks. 😂

I’m on the 35 day Hawaii/Tahiti cruise right now. This is my 6th time on this itinerary and the first time it’s been called “legendary”. Seems about the same to me, except for the upgraded tote bag. Same Step One dance performances that I’ve been watching for about 8 years now. I even know what songs are coming next. LOL

I personally don’t have a problem with it. If they get there first and want to play cards, why not? I personally don’t do that, but it doesn’t bother me when others do it. I always find somewhere to sit. Just my opinion. Now, if they left their stuff on the table and weren’t there for more than 30 minutes or so, that would bother me!

Yes, I believe it was already on board when we got on. The first day I had a salad and my spouse had beans and we both had minor GI issues very shortly afterwards.

I don’t know what the status is with the GI issues on board, but yesterday I witnessed a man pick up cheese off the cheese board in the lido with his hands and eat it. I must be getting braver in my old age because I called him on it and said it was terrible and gross. “Well, no one is here to serve me and I only touched what I’m eating” was the reply. I just shook my head. Dude! Really???

We are on the cruise after you and the daily events show a masquerade ball. Are they doing that on your cruise and, if so, what is it exactly?

Looking forward to your posts. We board the day you get off. 😁

Well, I would think so or it wouldn’t give you the option to cancel the reservation. But, who knows?

I always book for the same time every night and then cancel if I find it interferes with things I want to do. At least I have a reservation that way and it is easily canceled on the princess app if I can't make it. I cancel as early in the day as possible so someone else can get my spot.

I was just on a social media site and someone in a HAL group posted that they were charged for a plain, regular coffee in the specialty restaurant (Tamarind and Pinnacle) and that they were told it would now be an extra charge for both coffee and tea. Has anyone else heard of this or had it happen to them? I find it hard to believe that plain coffee and tea would be an extra charge. I know that specialty coffees are an extra charge, but plain, black coffee?

Yes, that's my plan. Thanks. 🙂

You are correct! My fare was refundable. I won’t buy non-refundable anymore. I learned that lesson. 😜 But, I’m way past final payment, so the cancellation fees have kicked in. And, of course, I didn’t get insurance. I will be trying to get the monies transferred to a new cruise. 🤞

I wonder if this would work on a cruise I’ve already booked for 2025, but have only paid the deposit? What do you think? I know this is all speculation. I guess I should just call. LOL

I looked and have a bit of coverage through my credit card, so that helps.

@Haljo1935 thank you so much for your detailed response. I am going to try to switch to another cruise and follow your suggestions. I cruise with HAL a lot and I am hoping that might help a bit. I really appreciate your help.

Boy, it would be great if they would transfer funds to another cruise! Have you ever heard of that happening? I know I should just call HAL, but I’m putting it off for a few more days.

Thank you, That makes sense.

Hoping someone can tell me the answer to this question without me having to call Holland. It’s looking like I may have to cancel an upcoming cruise. I don’t have insurance. If I cancel before September 12, the cancellation fee is 75% of the “gross fare”. My question is: “Does the gross fare include the port fees and taxes or is it just the cruise/journey fare?” Thanks in advance.

Thank you!

Oh, that’s amazing! That gives me hope.