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Doing the turn around day here in Whittier. Wife and I have been wearing our masks the first week. I’d like to thank the people who when entering an elevator we were just n for putting on their mask. Outside no need, but too close can be trouble. As the week went, we saw more and more heads popping out from the Covid quarantine deck.

We had dinner at Sabatinis and waiter told me next time when ordering the seafood linguini to ask for: Extra seafood, hold the linguini. I’m a protein person but will cave in to carbs for my wife or beer. Great pics, mine have been postcard material. 4th time for us doing an Alaska cruise and I’m going to return home to Hawaii tanner then when I left. Hopefully at the end of the southbound leg I’ll have unused ponchos for sale

First folks off this am at 0650. Yesterday they said 0700, but could be earlier if shoreside is ready.

Also on this cruise and today had presentation for the 300 or so continuing back to Vancouver. No mid testing! Both the Crown and Sabatinis open. Glad I brought sunscreen, weather has been unbelievable. Youtube and Netflix seem to work Ok. Skagway alittle weak. Have been able to talk to Grandkids using wifi calling. Ranger announcements worked good in room on ship camera channel Medallion net is a bundle of joy. Will be great once bugs worked out. We find we just log out and then back on to get it to work. Nice having door unlock while approaching Sometimes things work, so times they don't. Oh well Masks are hit or miss. Have heard only 1 cough this whole time. We didn't get the Princess email, so my TA will hear about our wait in terminal. Pan Pacific hotel is the way to go, if it's in budget. Have to arrange own Covid testing for flights home, if needed. No signing off the ship in Victoria even though you are Canadian resident. Must go to Vancouver Time for a beer.

All depends on your travel plans.US citizens flying home need a neg test. Let Princess set-up and pay for your quarantine. Sitting in the Pan Pacific, took walk and ship is in!

Excellent info. T Mahalo for all you help with.

IT department strikes again. Most likely Princess can't even contact their own department.

We plan to arrive 2 days before our cruise at LHR and will take a private car to Southampton. Any recommendations on areas to stay. We will cab it to the dock on cruise day so we don't have to mess with our luggage. We've both been to London several times and want to stay close to port. Looking for easy walking to restaurants, outdoor area, etc. Mahalo.

We booked the Pan Pacific for our pre cruise nights stay. 1) Do you have to be on a "cruise package" to have your bags taken from room to on ship (suitable tip included). 2) Is the internet good enough to do a eMed test? 3) any other good intel appreciated. 2 weeks to go!! Mahalo