Caribensun

Thraks, thank you as always, so happy I met you I believe last year on Royal playing LCR, didn’t realize it was you and Holly.  

Belt just totally loosened, I could have fallen out.   Took about 25 min., until the second or third person on other track came around.

I’m just happy it happened at the first turn.  I know of a kid being stuck behind the funnel.  Enjoy! 

A few months ago on SkyRide Panorama after just leaving the platform as I was pedaling my seat suddenly went all the way back. I was not able to reach the pedals and with music playing people below were unable to hear me.  This happened to others as well on my cruise.  Just want everyone to be aware to double check your safety belt and pedals prior to leaving the platform, the staff do, but still happens.  My safety belt was loose, so I was not strapped in and being small didn’t help.  I realized I was sitting on what seemed like a balance beam, I enjoyed the view, luckily not very windy.
if it happens they come get you and throw you a rope to bring you back in, glad I wasn’t further out.  
Stay safe as it is fun!  

Thanks to everyone for this!

I highly recommend this private car service (SUV).  I used them from hotel to pier 91 and from pier 91 SeaTac last month (Sept).  I think it was $119 for suv from hotel to pier. They are licensed.

Pacific Northwest Limousine Service LLC

www.pacificnorthwestlimo.com

(206) 240 -1751

any recommendations for private car service from Lax?
Good hotels in Long Beach near good restaurants, non sea food please.  
Above just quoted a private car (through another company) $252 from LAX to Long Beach pier.

Thanks, 

Caribensun

Hi, I would appreciate knowing if free laundry is available on Panorama in Ocean Suite.

Thanks,

Just off Royal and Suite Breakfast was in Sabatini's.

Just off Royal, I was overcharged in the shops by $20.00, I did purchase a $10 item at the sale, but was overcharged for 2 other items I did not purchase nor receive, Guest Services and shops refused to view the tapes or app to see that I was not the purchaser, would not give me the items they claim I paid for either and they would only remove the $10 item I did purchase!  I immediately left the area and went to my room after my purchase and shop and Guest Services said I must have been in the vicinity and it picked up my medallion?.   This is isn't the first time this has happened on my Princess Cruises, not happy with this reoccurring theme.

I had Premier Package and was overcharged a dinner and a guest dinner at a specialty restaurant and I was dining alone, they insisted I had a guest with me, I said look at the cameras, contact my Waiters, refused to remove it and other charges, not happy!  

love mine, pre-order and will be in your room when you board, larger than expected, it can handle very rough seas and high winds.. in the pool.  So happy I bought this!

How far in advance of your cruise on Spirit can you sign up, cruise next year.

thanks,

First Elite cruise next year, how do you find the excursions for the cruise?
thanks.

Agree with HaveDogwilltravel.  Our last several cruises balcony and mini suite rooms were filthy, did put in survey, never heard back.  Took cleaning supplies and cleaned and dusted.  The sinks and tubs were disgusting as well, friends cabins same.  Shouldn’t have to ask for room to be vacuumed on embarkation day though.  They do have cabin people who clean the cabins, remove linens for them after we leave our cabins.  Finally in a full suite again next year knowing of the cut backs, want to experience 360 restaurant and see if concierge lounge is up to par with other lines.  
I do always tip $5 to $10 for room service delivery person, won’t affect me.  Not surprised as on a recent cruise room service was swamped with delivering so many items to rooms and plates everywhere outside doors.

If all people in the Havana Balcony cabin  on deck 5 exit out the sliding balcony door (no one in the room) are you able to lock the sliding door from the outside? 
Thank you, 

Caribensun

Still don’t understand how it works.  I get well above 5,000 pts and get offers for Interior and $150 free play, sometimes just free play.  I know others spend less than myself and get balcony offer and up to $500 freeplay, drinks etc.  I feel lucky to at least get an offer.

First Carnival mostly Princess.

I now prefer Carnival after being on nearly every Princess ship.  The outdoor movie is so much better in sound and viewing.  Like that you can get your own drinks, frozen yogurt/ ice cream and it’s edible!  They have Gelato at lunch that is free and just as good as Princess Royal class ships that you pay for.  Popcorn is better.  Like having at least Pizza available until very late and personally better than Alfredo’s.  Like all food choices.  
no masks needed and didn’t feel as though I might get sick, unlike Princess and didn’t hear of any quarantine.   Liked all the fun and rooms and the bathrooms bigger, shower bigger.  Balcony room is definitely better than Princess balcony even deluxe balcony room.  A real type miniature golf course.  The crew I felt bent over backwards to make sure cruise was good and issues taken care of.  Very impressed and didn’t expect to want to cruise Carnival again.

on Panorama had to be playing to get a drink, took a long time, just off.

Got a Casino offer, Suite & drinks, but no free play. 

Have taken PCL bus from SFO airport to SFO pier 3 times in last 3 months and boarding has been fast.  Got right off bus, went through security, got medallions and boarded ship in less than 20 minutes each time.  The longest line was going up the gang way.  Took time to go from hotel back to airport. 

Better views from your balcony and other open decks.  Sanctuary would be very cold and windy.  Even being in Glacier Bay several years ago on the hottest day it was still too cold and windy.  A lot of glass and railing impedes the view.  Have been many times, never gets old.

Recently on Royal and was early every night and a Cruise Staff member was in the lower section of theatre and every night even right up to show time said wasn’t any reserved seating for Premier, went to Guest Services, no help.  I did put it in my review, why offer it and have us pay for it if not available.

on another note with Premier, I did order just Gelato scoops as didn’t want the over the top sugar specialty deserts and not sure if charged for the Gelato or not at Gelatos.  Personally I did not feel like Premier Package was worth it.  I did dine at the Specialty restaurants and the 2 exercise classes in the Plus Package would be enough as many exercise classes were held during dining hours.  I would rather just pay for Specialty Dining and Exercise classes separately and I don’t enough drink enough for the Plus package.  I didn’t get photos either, photos on the Premier package weren’t working, if you wanted your photo you had to stand for hours going through every photo taken on the ship on the last day.  

Thanks for info.  Gelato is usually next to or across atrium from International Cafe.  Appreciate your posts and info.

I prefer the aft for Hawaii sailings.  Agree with others.  On all cruises we find we are going from one side to the other for views and wildlife.  
 

Have you heard what they will be doing in dry dock?  Thanks

Is there pay for Gelato onboard?  Thanks for posting and sharing your cruise. Happy you were able to enjoy the Sanctuary, my favorite place.

Ship Royal

Class balcony

Deck 14 Riveria

Cabin # R537 and R533

Category

Port/Starboard/Bow/Stern mid aft Port

Connects With Cabin #

Accessible

Quiet yes

Balcony Size nice

View great, 

Privacy Issues n/a

Wind only when sailing

Soot no

Problems bed did vibrate heavily when at sea

Comments very nice cabin, easy access to buffet via aft stairs/elevator and mid stairs/elevator.  Balcony was deeper and seemed wider than Discovery Princess.  Would book these cabins again.  Could see the ocean below and could see all the way forward and aft of the ship as well as the sky.  Preferred the storage of the balcony cabin vs deluxe balcony with a small couch.  Liked the shelf and or bench in shower and adjustable shower head.  

Yes, ask Cabin Steward to open.