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    Flynn Cruiseport Boston, Hotel Questions & the Emerald Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    Do not fly in on the same day. It's a bad idea.

     

    1 hour ago, slidemaster5 said:

     As discussed above you may want to stay at the airport and just Uber over the next day. Nothing is cheap in Boston.

    I am staying at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, which is right at the airport. But I don't take an Uber for the next day, I just booked a water taxi, picking me up right next from the hotel. I thought a mini harbor cruise is much nicer than a tunnel drive.

     

    Drop off is at Liberty Wharf, which means half a mile of walking to the cruise terminal.

    But sometimes they even drop you off right next to the ship.

     

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    Princess Cruise Alaska- what to do in Anchorage

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    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    32 minutes ago, JerseyExplora said:

    I don't think that's accurate. Cruise tours can start other days and there are Princess employees there for those with transportation to the Captain Cook.

    Oh come on, no one of them is on a cruise tour.
    And no one from Princess will be there on tuesday when the ship leaves on wednesday. Even if Princess people are there they can't help you if you are booked for the wednesday transfer.

     

    32 minutes ago, JerseyExplora said:

    As to the question about what to do, there will be many hours of sun, but not everything stays open that late.

    - flight in at 4:10pm - if on time.
    - bagage claim.

    - transportation to hotel.

    - checkin at hotel.

    - hotel not even close to downtown.

    - dinner time.

     

    Go figure. lol.

      

    1 hour ago, karatemom2 said:

    The Native Alaska Cultural Center is an interesting place to visit as well. 

    Flight comes in at 04:10pm. You did read that? The center closes at 5:00pm. And it's 13 miles from the airport.

     

    Princess Cruise Alaska- what to do in Anchorage

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    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Shippy said:

    The bus trip is several hours.

    It's just under 1.5 hours by coach from Anchorage to Whittier..

    Because they know the tunnel schedule.

     

    3 hours ago, rakesh said:

    a) will there be a Princess desk at the airport on Tues or on  Wed?

    Princess people are at the airport only when a Princess ship is in Whittier that day.

     

    3 hours ago, rakesh said:

    b) will the bus leave from the airport? 

    Buses leave from the airport and from downtown Anchorage.

     

    3 hours ago, rakesh said:

    What are the times that the bus leaves for Whittier?

    All details regarding the transfer can be found on the Princess website under 'Travel Summary'.

     

    3 hours ago, rakesh said:

    So what are the options for them sightseeing Anchorage late Tues evening

    Not much to do that time of the day in Anchorage.

     

    16 minutes ago, Shippy said:

    To bad they did not get more info on the bus. Do not know how far the hotel is from the airport, they might have to go back to the airport if the bus goes from there.

     

    Princess provides all info you need for the transfer. You just have to read it.

     

    Of course the bus is not leaving from the Holiday Inn Express, which is 2 miles from the airport.

    They need to go back to the airport and checkin with the Princess staff. Buses are leaving from there.

     

    Royal Princess Australian cruise ?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    1 hour ago, Minnitub said:

    .Should we get the "Ocean Now" App? Is it worth it?

    Yes, it's nice to have. Install it and take a look.

     

    1 hour ago, Minnitub said:

    Is it worth it? We're not sure if it's necessary, only 1 of us drinks Alcohol.

    The app is not only for ordering drinks. Also food, you can do restaurant reservations, read the Princess patter, chat with crew, look at the deck plans, etc.

     

    1 hour ago, Minnitub said:

    Do they not have open bars and waiters to serve us anymore?

    Of course they do. Nothing changed.

     

    1 hour ago, Minnitub said:

    Also, Is there a free coffee/tea venue open in the mornings?

    Yes, at the International Cafe in the Piaza on deck 5.

     

    1 hour ago, Minnitub said:

    Do they not offer free continental breakfast deliverd to your staeroom?

    They do. You get an ordering form - just fill out what you like and at what time for the next morning.

    Emerald Princess vs. Regal Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, JimmyVWine said:

    Wikipedia? Really?  Is there any Princess literature that can be cited to?

    Look, even cruisecritic uses this classification.

     

    "Grand class (Grand, Golden and Star Princess), Crown class (Crown, Emerald and Ruby Princess), Caribbean class (Caribbean Princess) and Gem class (Diamond and Sapphire Princess)."

     

    https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles/princess-cruises-grand-class-cruise-ships?stay=1&posfrom=1

     

    Emerald Princess vs. Regal Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, JimmyVWine said:

    All that said, these ships have far more in common than they have differences. And are these sub-classes “official” Princess terms or are they Cruise Critic lingo?  Seems odd to call Sapphire and Diamond “Gem Class” ships and exclude Ruby and Emerald from that title. This se are gems too, no?  All in all, ships with a full deck of uncovered Mini-Suites, two distinct Lido Deck pool areas, and Skywalkers can be viewed together when comparing them to Royal Class ships. 

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand-class_cruise_ship

     

    Emerald Princess vs. Regal Princess

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    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    2 hours ago, dforeigner said:

    I believe it is a Grand Class type ship.  

    Grand class with two additional decks (Riviera and Star deck) is called Crown class.

    That's the Crown, Emerald and Ruby.

     

    Sapphire and Diamond are Gem class ships.

     

    All based on the original Grand class.

    Ocean Now Question

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    2 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

    Sapphire is just the best with everything. 

    😍 I agree

     

      

    2 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

    Nope.  Many different locations on the ship. 

    Good to hear this positive experience on the Sapphire.

     

     

     

     

    Ocean Now Question

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    1 minute ago, startedwithamouse said:

    We've had excellent service with OceanNow delivery. 32 days on Sapphire Princess, every single food order came within 15 minutes. Drinks less than 10. 

    I think it strongly depends on where to you order it.

    Ocean Now Question

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, JamieLogical said:

    I would honestly not get my hopes up for OceanNow orders to ever be delivered to anywhere on the ship.... 

    Shortage of crew members after Covid is the reason. Who would have thought that in 2019. Or much earlier, when the company descisions were made on OceanNow.

    Emerald Princess vs. Regal Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said:

    Go with REGAL...   One of my favorites.  Royal Class, before they made the changes.   

    I would love to book Regal again on that itinerary!

    I agree with you that the Regal is the best of all Royal Class ships in design.

     

    Emerald Princess vs. Regal Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by EDVM96

    38 minutes ago, jlawrence01 said:

    What are the differences, if any, between the two ships?

    The Emerald is a Crown Class ship, somewhat older than the Regal (Royal Class).

    It has more pools and tubs on the aft. And a full Promenade Deck, rounding the ship.

    Emerald has no Alfredo's.

     

    The Regal is newer, But only 6 years. It has more passengers.

    Both are imho very nice ships,

     

    Ocean Now Question

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    20 minutes ago, NavyVeteran said:

     

    Not anywhere. For example, they do not deliver to the dining rooms. If you are in one of these locations, the app will tell you when you try to order.

    For example. And you can read in this forum how often an ocean now delivery never reached its destination. But still charged. 😉

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