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Out of curiosity, I just check the Royal to Hawaii in November. Kona: Tender Lahaina:; Tender Honolulu: docked overnight No Hilo or Nawiliwili. Guess the Royal is too big for these two ports.

That's my go to meal when I can't find anything else. The pico de gallo is very fresh.

The Lobster Thermidor was really good. I haven't seen it recently.

When it comes to what Princess says on their website or on the app...I don't trust. I bring my passport, my hard copy vaccination card, and printed copy of covid pre-cruise lab results.

Thank you for using my kind of language. Obviously, I am not a foodie but got my point across.

On the Grand (4, 5, 15, 10 day) cruises, I was offered a specialty dish almost every night. They might have skipped a day or two since I was on a low sodium diet and they couldn't accommodate same day prep. Normal pasta with the chili flakes that they did in the MDR before. Something with scallops on top of a pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon. Some fish. Something shrimp. Some kind of steak. Lobster Thermidor on the shorter cruise. Can't remember the rest. A special salad. Desserts include little cookies or whatever you want to call them. You picked the wrong ship. Should have come with me...(inside joke folks).

@highloyo email me at gmail princess with my cc name no spaces. I'll share with you a list of places to eat while in Honolulu.

The Hilo Hattie at Ala Moana Shopping Center is a pitiful token of its flagship store on Nimitz Highway. At one time, Hilo Hatties was the go to store. Thanks for the link to the others.

I have never been, nor will ever cruise, on the Royal Class Ships (Majestic, Royal, Regal, Discovery, Enchanted). I have down a b2b2b (18 days) on the Coral Princess to Alaska (and Panama Canal). She is a beautiful ship with lots of outside viewing platforms. Depending on what your budget is, my first choice would be a balcony. To be specific, B309/B310 or C309/C310. Next I would choose the Plaza Deck for oceanview or interior behind the Art Gallery. She has lots of secret doors that lead to outside viewing areas. On The Bayou is a production show only on the Coral (and maybe the Island). The Coral is small enough to do the inland passage, a beautiful scenic ride. I do believe both go to Glacier Bay, a not to be missed day. The Majestic has new amenities, but, in my opinion, not necessarily improved. Biased, YES !

As I mentioned, there are a few stores that are good to shop at. Village Walk is at risk for not paying their rent during COVID. it is now closed and their lease has been terminated. Foodland Marketplace is an upscale Foodland, very much like Whole Foods. Be careful of their poke. Be sure to eat only the fresh (not frozen) version. Hawaii's sales tax base is lower than most states. AND if you purchase something on sale or with a discount/trade in, you only pay tax on the net difference. Unfortunately, if you order something from the big box store (like a computer, phone, tablet, etc), you also have to pay for shipping. Hawaii is considered a "foreign" destination so much of everything includes a shipping fee. I know, USPS one rate box "should" be the same/equally throughout all states. But I digress. There are still bargains to be found. And I have a secret parking spot that puts me at the doorsteps of Nordstrom Gelato. Suffice it to say that most of the original store at Ala Moana Center are no longer there. But they still have the Center Court noontime entertainment.

Hilo Hattie Lahaina and Hilo Hattie Lihue are still open. Both usually run shuttles. Trust me....Locals don't even go to Ala Moana Center with the exception of Nordstrom's Gelato. It is a very large multi-level outdoor mall. I would say 90% of the mall is either chain restaurants or high end stores. Will your DH be okay with long walks in the warm sun? If you could be more specific what you are "shopping" for, I might be able to guide you in the right direction.

AON provides Princess Insurance. The good is that they don't charge you extra for being old. I find it interesting that Princess will sometimes "help" you out when it increases their revenue. Rarely get any assistance when you want to remove something that will lower your cost. Just saying.

These are all IFsssss: If Lahaina, you will have to tender to shore with a very long wait to get back to the ship, in the sun. Hilo Hatties "might" have a shuttle to their shop arout a mile away. Small shopping area with a McDonald's nearby. If Honolulu, there used to be a Maui Divers shuttle from the port to their design center. As far as I know, this past Spring season, there were no shuttles. If Kona, it is another tender port. I have not heard about shuttles in Kona which Princess has avoided in recent years. But, again. no one really knows what the fall runs to Hawaii will be like.

Princess 800 will also be closed on Sunday. I am not sure if chat will be available. If the credit department was closed today, they will likely be closed tomorrow. I would check online on Sunday to see if your booking is still there. I would call at 8 AM PDT on Monday to reach a customer service rep and plead my case. This disclaimer has been on the Princess.com page for a few days. As @brisaltamentioned, keep trying until midnight. This is why my TA always requires me to make final payment a week in advance. Sections of our website will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance between 09:00PM PDT on 5/7 and 03:00AM PDT on 5/8

Were they able to retrieve your lost contact? How safe was it to put back into your eye?

You do not need to have belt loops. It will clip on to a pocket, waist band, bra strap, anywhere that is accessible. It is always hidden under my shirt. Also doubles as a mask holder when in the MDR.

@Mike & ZenCompliments to the photographer. Your photos are clear and can be enlarged enough to actually clearly read writings. I was never able to get a good photo of the officers' board.

You last sentence says it all.

Take a trip to Hawaii and buy it from Maui Divers or Na Hoku.

Yes, that is the reason. I know cheese has a significant amount of sodium...but it is so good!

Just inquiring. How did you carry your cruise card without pockets, etc? I found this handy dandy clip for my medallion. Works well, except to get on/off the ship since I have to actually have it in my hand (fears that it will fall through the netting under the gangway...haha). It clips on to my waist band or any other parts of my clothes.

If I can't smell the garlic before the dish arrives at the table, then there is not enough garlic !

Even key cards got de-magnetize. Happened more often than I can count on my hands. My fault...I know. My medallion "failed" on the night before disembarkation on a back to back (day 24), at a most inopportune time.

Sabatini's on the Grand was better than I had expected.

I'm fine. I don't cook with salt at home. I generally do not do substitutes of any kind (think diet sodas). Usually, enhancements and replacements are worse for me.