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While in Japan, I wanted to get a boarding time for my next cruise. The app would not allow me to do anything for the next cruise. I asked Ocean Concierge and they had said it was a function of the app while onboard. Had no trouble connecting to other booked cruises when I use the cruise port terminals (in Japan). I was able to access, now defunct, boarding times.

Hope you are able to connect at each of your hotel stops. Unfortunately, none are related or carried over. Thank you for taking the time to walk us through your first day. I would never had considered a land tour before the cruise....hmmmm.

Do give yourself some extra minutes in this process. It may take some time to find a wheelchair with your name on it. https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/accessible-services/specialservices-wheelchair https://www.flysfo.com/passengers/services-amenities/accessibility/at-sfo

First, do you have TSA Pre-check? A wheelchair will take you from the ticket counter (sometimes from the curb), through security, on to the plane. Then in reverse, off the plane (someone will be waiting for you on the jetway), through immigration, to baggage, and out to curb. With a walker, the airlines will consider you an independent passenger and not assist you. As a wheelchair assist passenger, you are first to board and last to disembark. I usually move up to the first class section when everyone is leaving. Much more comfortable waiting area. With fixed knees/metal, I always set off alarms at TSA Pre-check and they have to move me over to the x-ray machine. The wheelchair gets inspected and we meet up on the other side. Every airline that I have flown, have basically the same procedure.

How comfortable are you with a walker from ticket counter to gate? If it is too long a stretch, request a wheelchair and they will hang your walker on the wheelchair. Once at the gate, are you able to walk down the jetway? Otherwise, they will wheel you down. You leave your folded walker at the end of the jetway and pick it up for your next flight or destination. I am all for asking for wheelchair assistance. I do it several days in advance either by calling (wait times can be as bad as Princess), messenger on their social page, contact info on their webpage. Push comes to shove, you can request one at the gate, but it won't have "your name" on it...and take a little while. If you have a connecting flight, they will wheel you to the next gate. You can always decline once ordered. My Air Canada pusher told me that AC was the only airline to use their own staff. All other airlines use a third party concessionaire. I am able to do the walk, slowly. But with carry ons and up/down ramps, I'm much better off with some assistance. Every airline I have been on has the same basic "what do they do with my walker". You could check your walker through without additional cost, but I would not recommend that option. OLDness has its benefits. Request early boarding.

There was an explanation a few weeks back that gave details to Princess’ thinking. Short answer…Princess refills OBC coffee first. I always thought that if you cancel/cancelled before boarding, it was refunded to original payment.

Very nice review. I would like to add (too late for this season), that there was an excellent lobster roll container in the village. Recommendation came from helpful folks inside the terminal. I would do them again. Freshly made and delicious. Sorry photo since I hungrily devoured first half.

No, it was not offered. I’m guessing, it you have the premier package, your prints and digitals would be free and only have the cost of the photographer’s time.

Not very far from you, especially if the red trolley is running. https://craftedportla.com/crafted-marketplace/#all Also the Korean Bell and/or the sea life wild center. https://marinemammalcare.org/ or… Point Fermin Lighthouse Point Vicente Interpretive Center to watch whales https://www.rpvca.gov/1204/Visit-Point-Vicente-Interpretive-Center Cabrillo Aquarium Enjoy your voyage. One of my favorites

Funny you should ask. I just asked a similar question for my Meet and Greet. $50 US for 30 minutes. $21.99 for each 8 x 10.

Medallion Class app My Preferences Accessibility

Best part is you don't have to wash them.

As long as you list "possible cancelling person" as third person, you should not have any problems. Be sure....to book with a refundable deposit (or Future Cruise Deposit, if you have one). If she should cancel nearer to the cruise (after final payment/penalties), then she should receive either Future Cruise Credits/cancel for any reason or reimbursement/cancelled under covered reasons; minus insurance. Regular Protection Vacation Plan will give her 75% back or Platinum for 100%. Passengers one and two should not be affected by cancellation. No added supplement and you get to keep your bigger/original cabin.

Are you before final payment? Do you (third passenger) have a refundable deposit? Do you have insurance if past final payment? Rules for third passenger canceling is different than first and second.

I have requested a shower stool for an inside, ocean view, and suite ALONG with a hand held shower head through the app. If not there, steward/crew chat will get you the items before evening. The shower stool is very tight in a shower stall (with curtains). My sister could never keep the water inside the stall (even with binder clips). I didn't have a problem. With the hand held shower head, you might be able to keep half the stool in/out and keep the shower curtain half closed. Good luck.

Only on Royal Class ships

A picture is worth a thousand words. Excellent!

Easier yet....Send @NavyVeteran all your information. He has nothing better to do than crunch the numbers for you. He's a pro with numbers. It's like watching this abacus inside his brain work. Fascinating.

There is the mathematical way @NavyVeteran There's there the Princess way by just making a debit and credit column Then there is my way: I don't care, I'm spending all of my OBC one way or the other. The game comes down to how little I can go over and have charged to my credit card at the end of the cruise. Best: Less than $2. Get Covid: Used up all of my non-refundable OBC I try very hard not to give Princess any reason to keep my OBC.

When I pre-purchased an excursion the amount of OBC was the same as when I boarded. They do not "debit" your account until you take the excursion. It's all a numbers' game. You have this much credit...and you subtract/debit what you spend. Most accounting takes place overnight. An exception is purchases from the shops. That has shown up almost immediately.

Sorry, Guess you don't know me as well as other ... I am often confused myself. 🤪

I have heard, but not experienced, that the Hilo "may have" a shuttle that will take you to downtown Hilo for free. If anything, a nice ride (if they drive through Queen Liliuokalani Gardens). https://bigislandguide.com/liliuokalani-gardens I thought you were skipping Maui??? Kona has Hulihe'e Palace, but would require a tender ride. https://daughtersofhawaii.org/hulihee-palace/ Kauai has Kaua'i Museum. Long walk to the bus stop, or short ride by UBER. https://www.kauaimuseum.org/

Sheldon Cooper had a very difficult time with sarcasm and all things that could not be literally correct. Such as "hoping AON also reimburses $28 cost..." NOT going to happen. Waiting for someone to prove me wrong.

Some Verizon accounts charge your phone for a hot spot connection. That's why I don't use this option.

Oops....totally misread this thread. I download books (from my local library) to my kindle APP....on my Apple Devices (via Amazon). Did not even think the kindle as a stand alone. Sorry....