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I always carry duct tape. Blue paint tape is easier to remove and works good on the sensor. Ask room steward, if you can't reach that high.

I was trapped in Long Beach for 3 months as I didn't want to have to fly to SFO first then on to HNL.

I was taking my tests at LAX. Flying non rev was great, I'd get upset if someone was even sitting next to me in FC or within 2 rows of me in da back

A friend of ours tripped and fell in the MDR. Hurt her shoulder pretty bad. They contacted a lawyer that specialized in cruise ship mishaps. His answer was to continue with Princess. They got a bunch of FCC that satisfied them. Must be a lot more than a missed port or to small of a selection of wines, to involve an attorney. These ships aren't flagged in foreign countries just for the taxes.

Depending on time of day. I got back into LAX at 2330 last night. Uber/Lyft $90.00+. We took a cab and itwas $60.00. We have a place in Signal Hill which overlooks Long Beach. Approx 17 miles from airport to our place. Use a cab fare estimator and a cab might be best bet for 4 of you. No matter, you either have 2 cab stands 1 in International parking area and 1 in LAXIT lot . If you need a ride directly from your arrival terminal, (LAXIT lot is across from Terminal 1 , SWA terminal) you can use Uber Black or a private transport company. They can pick up directly in front of arrivals

Does the Moxy have any of the Marriott perks, ie: Lounge? Does Room2 have AC? We won't be there till late Sept, but if it's anything like this year ac will be a must.

We starting cruising with my Mom till she passed at 94. She liked the TD and early dining. My wife and I like the DMW and chose 6:20 on the Royal on our 14day Alaska cruise. We got the same table and staff each night. We cancelled when we knew we wouldn't be there. Next 28day cruise we have 6:00 dining for the whole cruise. We don't need a window, we just want a 2 top with 2 push in chairs and not the bench. ATD was a mess, line up and wait, that's why we'll never go back on NCL.

Fortuna's partner?

Deckhand Dave's is awesome. If there before opening, the dive bar across the street has cold beer.

Our favorite port was Whittier ( done a few other Alaska cruises ). We walked into town first but wanted to go to town housing building. Didn't realize there was a tunnel under tracks. We backtracked to go to apt building ( forget name). There are a few trails to the right of the building to a stream . Nice easy walk. Then we headed back to town through tunnel and visited stores. Bought some fudge then lunch at Oceanview Cafe. Great non touristy day. Great people in town.

We did the 14day RT out of Vancouver May 28th on the Royal. I was able to stream Youtube every night.

We figure my wife got it about day 12 out of 14 on the Royal from Vancouver.. Our room steward disappeared around that day also. We didn't test as all she had was a scratchy throat that we attested to her snoring from her dinner Bellini's. Test at home before seeing the grandkids and poof, she was positive. An example of someone not knowing they're sick and still out and about. We did have masks on in crowded areas. I escaped with not getting it.

We chose our balcony.

Skagway Fish Company on the way back to the ship was very good.

We had Crab Legs years ago but none this year with the "Alaska Experience Dining" menu . I love Deckhand Dave's and the dive bar across the street.

Crab legs on Alaskan cruises would be nice.Taco night not so much, better on shore.

There are other car rental agencies outside of Waikiki also, but depending on your plans could be your best choice.If you plan on driving around Oahu I'd start by heading to the North Shore first and early. Depending on the day of the week and the surf season, the North Shore can be one of the busiest most congested areas on the Island. By going clockwise around the Island, you'll be going against the traffic. As you come back from the east side (da best side😀) the traffic won't start till mid town. If you've rented a car from Waikiki it's easy to get back into Waikiki and either a short public bus ride or cab/Uber ride back to the ship.You also have Ala Moana on the way back if you need anything.

Using gift cards to add OBC is one way. We received our $184.00 back in about 3 weeks from a June cruise.

Icy Bay IPA on Alaska cruise on the Royal. Very good. Wasn't on the menu, a bartender recommended it to me. Problem was other people saw me drinking it and the supply ran low.

My wife and I did the 14 day RT from Vancouver 05/28. We watched as the Covid floor filled up. We wore masks everywhere and only ate in the dining room a few times. Our room steward disappeared 3 days before we got back to Vancouver. We got home day after cruise, we decided to spend the testing money on a hotel, and wife tested positive. I spent everyday in hot tub and she mostly relaxed in our cabin. You just never know, I never did get it.

There are only 4 slots left, after being on waitlist for awhile, for the Normandy Tour in Oct 2023. You should be able to book.

If it doesn't fit through the door, then it's on the passenger. Rental scooters fit through the door. I know as my Mother used one with us on several cruises. It's not just about it taking up too much room in the cabin, that's your inconvenience. When it blocks the hallway it's everyones inconvenience. When my Mother couldn't get through, I moved the chair blocking the hallway to an open area. Not being mean, but being responsible to remove an article blocking safe passage of an hallway. No I don't pick up dishes, Mom just ran them over.

I ordered 2 beers at the hot tub on the Royal, my wife ended up with a 6 pack at our cabin.

Since the restart of cruising we've cruised on Carnival and Princess, and had zero problems, except Covid. For those that use other cruise lines, are you seeing the amount and type of cancellations that seem to plague Princess? I know that a RCCL ship is having propulsion problems in the Alaska cruises so the Crown isn't alone. Just seems that the ship should be getting righted by now, and instead a lot of floundering. Forget the marketing crap and put the money where your mouth is and fix the ships and do what other industries are doing. Pay a higher wage and pay a sign on bonus.

Our 25day British Isle/TA was moved from the Emerald to the Regal. I couldn't move my balcony cabin from the Emerald to a Cat DD on the Rega for the 25day sellingl. I was able to cancel and book ANY DD cat cabin as a 10day and a 15day. More FCD OBC and more shareholders OBC. We also tried to book 3 B2B2B on the Majestic out of Sydney in 2024. No Deluxe balconies were available so my wife got her bathtub for all 44 days, in a mini. These days on Princess you never know if your cruise is going to get cancelled.