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HAL newbie here anticipating my upcoming cruise! A dining question -- I prefer more vegetables at dinner than what I see on photos. May I put in a standing request for a plate of steamed broccoli/carrots with my MDR waiter?

Thanks!

First-time HAL cruiser here! I'm able to reserve our complimentary dining today but I have a question. We'd prefer Canaletto's menu over Tamarind but I don't see how to made a reservation for it without paying (we are not Asian food fans -- I know that's a minority). 

Do I make reservations and get charged, then try to change it once onboard? Are there other options?

Thanks so much. 

Happy birthday and enjoy your special day!

Beautiful chic looks for both young ladies!

Do your Princess shore excursions get canceled automatically when you cancel a cruise? I'm having to cancel last-minute for a cruise departing Saturday, and need to know if there's a way to cancel the shore excursions now.

We are devastated to have to cancel for health issues.

Thanks.

A Hurricane upon embarkation is a worthy tradition! Enjoying your reports!

@LACruiser88 Thank you for posting the MDR dinner menus when you dine there -- it's great to see up-to-date menus so I can develop my dinner plans! And thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. I have enjoyed following along with your cruise.

So excited for another cruise with @Norwaylady and the Queen! Have a wonderful time and try to rest a little!

Our last Princess cruise in 2019, we requested early dining, table for 2, well in advance. Instead we were directed to a table for 8, which we declined, then to a table for 6 and told that was all that was available. Less said about the tablemates, the better!

Wishing you sunny skies and fair seas!

Hmm. I asked my physician for a Paxlovid prescription for an upcoming cruise and she said no! 

Thank you for your enjoyable report, and best wishes for a quick recovery, @Host CJSKIDS!

Thank you @Norwaylady for this great review! I wish you and Mr Norway safe travels home.

We sailed on the Grand round-trip to Hawaii in 2019 and the itinerary made up for shortcomings onboard. The buffet was below average and small, particularly since they would close off one entire side in the evenings. There were numerous leaks on several decks and one day the casino and areas around it were closed due to flooding from a heavy Hawaiian rainstorm. 

The dining situation  is unacceptable. I suggest requesting a meeting directly with the Food & Beverage director (and be sure to mention how the restaurant manager/dining manager is always "too busy" to talk with you).

25 minutes ago, Cruisindad said:

. . . And sometimes the portions are not so big. 

As my grandfather used to say, "That's just pitiable."

Another step towards the "Royal Caribbeanizing" of Celebrity?

What a fast trip -- even for your devoted readers!

Wow, you certainly made the most of your pre-cruise stay in Rome! Thanks for the photos and mouth-watering food tour report!

That lunch looks amazing! And the photo of you tasting wine is iconic!

No need to convince me -- we're booked on Sky Princess next June for the Midnight Sun/Arctic Circle cruise. Really looking forward to seeing your beautiful country!

So looking forward to your cruise reports!

So excited for your cruise and can't wait for your adventures!

Mashed potatoes with almost everything? 

Also, it seems some of the Iceland ports are missed more often than Norway due to bad weather. I vote for Midnight Sun (and am booked for that cruise next year). Come join us! There's already an active roll call.