Daisyloo

Thanks everyone for your input. Much appreciated.

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Does anyone know for sure if the mid-forward Premium Deluxe balconies on Dolphin deck on the Sky are partially covered or fully uncovered? The cabins are between D 145 and D227. Would really appreciate the info before I commit to booking one of them. Thanks

That is what we do too.

Black and white is fine. No need for colour. My laser printer only does black and white and that's been fine for all our cruises.

I don't know why Princess does refunds this way. We sail on HAL and they refund your credit card as soon as the cruise is over. On Princess we got a check 2 months after the cruise.

A plain, simple, "little black dress" is always appropriate. It can be dressed up or down depending on what you accessorize it with. Jewelry, scarves, shawls, shoes, can all change how the dress looks. My last cruise I took one black dress (very simple style) and wore it several times.

We will be on the Sky next summer. We like Crooners on other ships. What would be a good bar for our before and after dinner drinks?

I would go on the Sun. Supposedly the casino on her will be the biggest one on a Princess ship. Save your $1000, more $ to play with in the casino.

We haven't done it, but I don't see why not. I like that idea.

We have booked premium economy several times through EZair, and not paid until final payment. That was with Air Canada.

We disembarked Zuiderdam on Saturday Sept 9 and got the emailed survey yesterday, Sept 11.

We just got off the Zuiderdam. Show times were 7 and 9 pm.

We just got off the Zuiderdam and every evening before dinner we had drinks in the Ocean Bar. There was a trio playing in there. It was nice having the live music.

Won't the taxi drivers know where to take us? Every time I have cruised from anywhere, the taxi always takes us where we need to go. I'm hoping it will be the same for Quebec City.

Hope you have a wonderful trip and that hurricane Franklin doesn't effect you. When you disembark, we embark. Can't wait!

We did a Hawaiian cruise from Vancouver in April and our last port before we returned to Vancouver was Victoria. Several people who lived on Vancouver island mentioned that they had asked if they could disembark in Victoria and were told no. I think it was something to do with customs/immigration.

We got an email from our cruise line that there is lots of construction and bad traffic in Boston and it could impact our ability to get to the airport. The cruise line is suggesting that we use their transfer busses. We disembark on a Saturday and our flight home is not until 2:30pm. Any advice or info will be appreciated.

We use the HAL laundry every cruise we take with them and have never had anything ruined. The only thing I don't send out are my bras. Those I hand wash. We really miss HAL's laundry service when we sail on Princess.

You get double points for a vista suite

I think you might have had the same cruise director we had on our recent Hawaiian cruise. I am not sure of her name, ( maybe Christine?) but she was excellent and very visible.

Our daughter and son-in-law cruised in July in the Med. It was HOT!!! The temps were in the high 30's to low 40's. Our son-in-law ended up with heat stroke after a strenuous excursion. My husband and I have been in the Med 5 times. We were there in April, October, November and December and always had nice weather. The least crowded time was in December - it was great. The temps are nice for touring, with maybe only a light jacket needed.

Thank you VMax, I wondered if that was the case.

We are 4 star and have been to the wine tasting several times. Yes, you will get an invitation a day or two before. On my upcoming cruise I will be sailing with my mom and sister who are both one star. We are all in the same cabin. My question is, will they be invited to the wine tasting with me? Or will I go alone?

It was worth it to us. No waiting to be seated for meals, same waiters each time, great mid ship mini suite. Loved it.