west coast cruiser

OP's post is so hard to read - one big paragraph. I'll take everyone else's word for it.

I wasn't able to finish it. The print was so small and as you said like one paragraph with no spaces. I am glad someone else had a problem with it.

I put a weeks supply in a pill container and since my cruises are always longer than a week, I put the rest in a plastic bag in their original containers.

Thanks everyone.:) Just did a 3D tour of the mini suite on the Golden and saw the grab rail. DH feels a bit better now after all the comments, especially from West Coast Cruiser who has had a THR and been in a similar cabin. We may take a rubber bath mat with us for extra security. Hate him to slip.

Taking the bath mat might be a good idea. The bottom of the tub had some none skid things on it. But you will probably feel better taking it.

Since the Grand no longer has skywalkers I would go on the Star. I love to sit up in Skywalkers on sea days when it is not real warm outside and enjoy the view.. I did a round trip to Hawaii a few years ago on the Star and it was just fine.

We are starting to have misgivings about the cabin we have booked on the Golden Princess. It has a shower over the bath. We are both in our 70's definitely not invalids but DH has had a hip replacement. The cruise is for 34 days next year. Have any CCs had experience with this configuration, if so has it been a problem?

I was in a mini suite on the Grand in January. I have also had a hip replacement. My concern before boarding was if there would be some grab bars. There was a small one and I did fine. I had no problem getting in and out of the tub.

It is a great review. A lot of us are sorry Mr. Winks didn't finish it. I hope he is OK

I would definitely go on the Star. Since Sky walkers has been removed from the Grand that would be a deal breaker for me for a Hawaii Cruise. I spend much time up on sky walkers on sea days. It is great to sit and watch that beautiful view of the sea. I was on the Grand in January. She is beginning to show her age a bit and I really missed Sky Walkers.

I believe that I will most likely never need the information from the muster drill but I can't say for certain so we go and actually try to listen. It would be nice if people would just shut up for the short time necessary so everybody could actually hear what is said.

 

If we have to actually muster in an emergency all I really need to take with me is my room key, my passport, my wallet, my meds, and put on clothing relevant to the weather. It doesn't take much time for that preparation and I have a small "shore bag" with straps that can hold everything needed for both my wife and myself.

 

Attending muster seems a small price to pay for cruising.

Well said.

Hi All

 

Ships captains should safe this video, and every time some passenger

 

complains about missing a port, or says another ship made it in they should

 

show this,

 

yours Shogun

I will sure think twice about missed ports after seeing this. There have been times when we all have wondered why the Captain chose not to go into port.

Many $$$$ worth of pain

Good point.

A few years ago, I was on a HAL Med cruise that I booked as a 28-day cruise but was also sold as two 14-day cruises. We were required to attend the 2nd Muster. Two nights later, the emergency signal went off at 1:50am. A fire onboard. It amazed me how many people, most of whom had booked the full 28 days and thus attended two Musters, didn't know what to do. Some even ran in their nightclothes with their life jackets to their Muster station; not dressed, no jacket, totally unprepared. Turns out it was a transformer in the cooler (commercial refrigerator) in the buffet. It was out within minutes. This experience impressed on me the need to not only continue to attend Muster but to also pay attention.

I totally agree with you. I never mind going to Muster.

The free laundry is abused I think. We don't need to send out laundry every day.

I submit OP loves regimentation, order and control. Everything must have its place and time. No exceptions.

 

I find the suggestion about charging for shows and entertainment amusing in that there have been a few that you couldn't pay me to attend ... :eek:

You have that right. Totally agree.

I always have at least one FCC on file.Should have at least two.

I avoid those stairs as much as possible. When I do use them I hold onto the railings.

So Club Class dining will now be exactly like regular dining was 5-10 years ago!! :rolleyes:

Sure sounds that way.

Have a great cruise no matter which you do!!! Sometimes it just as easy to toss a coin, smile.

 

We have have cruised Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, Crystal, Cunard, NCL plus some lines that are no longer around. When ever some one asks which is the best line for the Mediterranean which is a common question.... I them we have done all, it really doesn't matter much, it really is all about the ports. If you have not been to Alaska before - I suspect the same is true here.

I will probably be booking another cruise on the Grand soon But I really miss Sky walkers. I know they had to remove it, but I so enjoy it on the other ships.

Do you have any proof of that or do you just hate older people? You seem to discount children and people with babies or just plain people doing stupid things. It just has to be the older people. By the way what is your definition of older people?

Thank You.

I buy watches all the time on the ship. Just take it back.

Tony

I do too. Never had a problem.

would not discriminate against the people who are working for the Princess Excursions

I would gladly tip him after a safe trip.-

Is the review over Mr. Winks?

I hope not. I have been looking for it whenever I get on Cruise Critic

It will be rough coming back up North. We rocked and rolled pretty good in January coming back up to San Francisco from Cabo. I am fortunate as it didn't bother me. I always have some Bonine with me though just in case.

4 hours does seem unfair. You shouldn't have to stay there so long.;)

like !!!!!!

Thanks for your latest review. It will be sad when the last one arrives. But I can't wait to see it.

I laughed when I read this. Was it on Costa Line? (I sailed on several of their cruises in the early 1980s.) I was so embarrassed when I returned to my cabin and found my nightgown "displayed" on the bed, with the waist area narrowed and the bottom part fanned out. I hid my nightgown after that. LOL. You brought back a memory of my early days of cruising.

I had that happen on another cruise line years ago and it "freaked me out" that he had been going through the clothes in the drawers. He was kind of creepy anyway. The next day I asked him not to go through our clothes and he stopped.

WCC