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Swenga, where is that last photo with the chairs? I have really enjoyed all of the photos! Although the presentation often wrapped up with a sales presentation, the Hubbard glacier broadcast should be better. I know the broadcasts by the naturalists from the U.S. Park Service in Glacier Bay is always good. Perhaps if enough people comment to the Cruise Director and other mgt wanting that also broadcast, they will do it this time at all of these scenic highlights.

Does anyone know if Tricare for life covers international or cruise ship medical expenses?

I am also surprised that the naturalist and other broadcast announcements at scenic highlights such as Glacier Bay and others are not being broadcast on the TV on the View from the Bridge Channel. We have taken several Princess Alaska cruises over the years and this was always done. I do hope that this is being commented/complained about by the passengers so that hopefully Princess reconsiders and reinstates this program. This is a major disadvantage for people watching the scenery from their own balcony. Makes no sense for Princess to encourage people to gather in large groups on the outside deck to watch the scenery. They should be encouraging social distancing prevent covid and other disease spread. I just don't understand why they would discontinue the TV broadcast program which has been in effect since our first princess Alaska cruise in the early 1990s.

Can only yóu upgrade or do the others in your stateroom have to upgrade as well?

Could you hear the naturalist from your balcony?

In past years Princess has offered a specialty port item at lunch and this year's Princess info indicates the same. (e.g. Crab cakes for Juneau...). The item is usually offered at the grill, but sometimes it is at the Horizon Court. On some ships the item is offered the same day in port but others it is offered the day before arriving at the port. Does anyone know if this is being offered on the Grand on this year's sailing?

Nunuc2000, thank you for the info re C302. This is our stateroom for our cruise in August. Excited to know that our room will be updated!

Have you had any opportunity to see if C302 has been upgraded like 304? Both tables on the balcony in the photo appear to be small, more like a drink table than a table which would accommodate breakfast. Is this an accurate understanding?

The easiest way is to get Princess transportation unless your wife can walk and/ or transfer to a car(taxi). If you use Princess, you need to contact the access dept and advise of the Princess transfer and request the lift vehicle. At Whittier, unless your wife can climb some steps/walk, you definitely need the Princess transfer because there is no taxi service to Anchorage and none of the private transportation services have lifts.

Are you getting the spray on-line or is it available locally where you live?