juliet

Thank you so much.

Large demonstrations and roads closed.

The suite breakfast is offered only to suite passengers as far as I know. You must be referring to the lunch in the same place for the most traveled.

When tipping the waiters, do you tip their assistants?

What do you give the room attendant at the end of a cruise in a suite? Also besides the waiter in Sabatini’s where we’ve been having breakfast every morning. How much a day (tipping at the end) would you suggest.

On our last Princess cruise last year, our travel agent spoke to someone at Princess to make sure our balcony was covered or even partially covered. They assured her it was. Of course it wasn't. No covering whatsoever. I emailed the Chief Executive about it as my husband has MS and needs not to be in direct sun. Never got a reply.

I assume reserve class dining is in all three of the main dining rooms?

My husband uses a wheelchair onboard and I push him. I figure the more I push the more exercise I get and the more I can eat : ).

Thank you : )

Thank you for your reply.

I'm glad you mentioned being in a suite. We've always been in mini-suites, but have a full suite this time. Where is the Take 5 area to leave our bags? Didn't know where the embarkation night dinner was, but I assumed there'd be a note in our room about it. Thanks for the info.

I'm confused as well.

Here are some sites I found, and there are lots more online. Hope some of it helps. And, Ski Mom, I KNOW you can do it!! https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/trip-planning/travelers-with-disabilities https://wheelchairtravel.org/europe/ https://wheelchairtraveling.com/europe-wheelchair-travel/

Got it. I assumed you were aware of it all, but not sure. Again, have a wonderful time!

It was a few years ago. I don't remember. Sorry.

My husband has to have a covered or at least a partially covered balcony. My travel agent called Princess to confirm that the room we were considering was covered and they said it was. Surprise!! It wasn't covered at all. My husband who likes to sit on the balcony couldn't use it very often, unfortunately. I wish there was a site online that had all ship information as far as covered or open balconies. BTW, I wrote to Princess and never got a reply.

Ski Mom, I'm curious if you've spoken to people about all the little bridges that go over the canals with steps up and down each one. We were there many years ago. My husband has MS too and at that time he could walk, but it was hard for him with all the steps. He's now in a transport chair if we travel. I'm just wondering how it can be done with a scooter or wheelchair. Good for you that you're traveling. I wish we had the nerve, but he's afraid to go traveling other than on a cruise. I'll be living vicariously through you. Have a wonderful time.

I read that suites can get more items on the room service menu. Especially for breakfast. Does anyone have any information on that? Thanks

Just got off the Enchanted this morning. We embarked on deck 6. Disembarkation was on 5 and 6. Easier for wheelchairs on 5.

Thanks again. Maybe I should start one : )

Thanks once again. I've done it all. Study deck plans, look at different sites, go on YouTube,but but there's very little information surprisingly. There should be somewhere people can check all the cruise ships as far as balconies. I do work with a travel agent and she always check for me when I decide on a cruise. I'm just looking for a site I can check myself before even getting her involved. I can't be the only one interested in this??

Thanks for your reply. I'm aware that the sun will change depending on where you are, but some ships balconies are pretty much covered and some are completely with no covering whatsoever. That's what I am searching for.

Is there any topic or posts about covered or open balconies for any of the cruise lines? It's pretty important to us, as one of us always needs a covered balcony due to health issues. Thanks in advance.

My husband is in his early 80's and needs his walker 24/7. On the cruises we've been on we've taken his foldable wheelchair, as walking from our stateroom to anywhere on the ship would be exhausting for him. He can walk a bit when he's in the room so we fold the wheelchair and put it in the closet when not in use. We've never had an accessible room yet. Have a great time on your cruise and relish every minute you have with your parents. I lost both of mine when I was in my early 40's.