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I booked non-stop tickets with EZAir in November, DEN to FLL for a cruise leaving on Saturday 04/13. At that time, I provided them with the power wheelchair specifications/dimensions that we would be bringing. Thursday (04/04), I sent an email to United to remind them about the power wheelchair. On Sunday (04/07) I received a call that the aircraft type (737's) would not accommodate my daughters wheelchair. On Monday (04/08) after discussing how we could get the wheelchair to fit, it was figured it out and we were good to go. Today (04/09) I received another call, that the wheelchair was a no go on this aircraft. United said I could either take connecting flights to get to FLL or they would cancel the flight and refund my money. They had no way to get me home without it taking over 12 hours and multiple connects to keep us off of 737's. Short story, we choose to cancel the flights. Finally my question - these tickets were paid with our final payment and using gift cards. What are your thoughts on my refund? I've already asked United to refund me directly - we shall see. The tickets are cancelled on United but not on Princess, as of now anyway. TYIA Robyn

Thank you kindly.😀😀

DH (elite) and I (platinum) will be on a cruise next month. This is his first time as Elite. I'm okay with embarking with the hoards, doing laundry, not going to the elite gatherings, etc. I would like to know if he gets the elite mini bar set up. If not, I'll just grab soda and water in FLL before embarking. I just don't want to buy it, haul it onto the ship to find out it's in our stateroom. I'll be elite after this cruise, and it won't matter going forward. It's too bad it only one per stateroom/segment, but "them are the rules":) TYIA, Robyn

I just returned from doing the inside passage. I have a good copy of the 2012 Joe Upton book - THE ALASKA CRUISE HANDBOOK, complete with map. I am willing to send it to anyone who wants it. I will not be able to send it out until the week or 05/15. I will send it media mail, as that is the cheapest. I live in Colorado Send an email to robyn 9699 at gmail dot com. As a side note - the book by Rachel Cartwright was in the gift shop. We were on the Sapphire Princess. It did not appear to be updated. Robyn

Thank you....For Rachel's book the publication is 2012. Is there one that is more recent which I can't find? My Upton book is OLD, so I'd like something fresher.

Why? Just curious.

Rachel Cartwright wrote "The Alaska Cruise Companion: A Naturalist's Guide to Alaska's Inside Passage". Joe Upton wrote The Alaska Cruise Companion: a Mile By Mile Guide OR The Alaska Cruise Companion, complete book and map set. Both come with a map when new. Be careful buying used as most do not include the map. Learned that by experience, sadly.

Bought five gift cards on Monday night. Sent the numbers and pins to our TA on Tuesday and received updated confirmation showing they had all been applied.

Bummer about the Green Eggs and Ham, fingers crossed, but if not, it'll be a great trip.

Good Morning, We are on a back-to-back cruise in August. We have an interior and a balcony and they are across the hall from each other. We were offered an upsell from interior to balcony on both cruises. I was going to turn them down since the upsell balcony was on a different deck. Then I read on Cruise Critic how to see what other staterooms were available and their associated cost. (For the life of me, I can’t find that post now). The next-door balcony was available on both of our sailings. So, I snatched them up. This will be our third/fourth trip with Carnival and so are relative newbies. Because of you I also found out about the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, and although we are adults, we will be doing it. Menus, dining options and their pros and cons. I could go on and on. I just want to thank the Carnival Cruise Critic community for their help. You do make a difference. Have a great day, Robyn

I booked with a TA - where do I find by OBC totals? I can't find "View Balance Details" page. I bought WiFi using OBC and then canceled it to get a better plan. But the buy page states I don't have enough OBC.