traveling1969 Posted October 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Well, here we go again; off on another Princess adventure. We sailed on the Royal's Inaugural Transatlantic in 2013 and are looking forward to another voyage on her. We've also booked both of the TA's on her next year. She's just coming out of dry dock so we're curious as to any changes. Heard some rumors regarding opening up the center stairs to passengers and we'll report what we find. No new ports for us on this cruise but we always enjoy revisiting favorite restaurants and venues so it's all good. We have two excursions planned; in Livorno we're doing a bus transfer to and from Pisa through Viator and in Toulon, a Princess excursion to Marseille and Aix en Provence. We are staying 3 days pre-cruise at the Alibrandi Palace in Civitavecchia. Our transfer from the airport is through Civitavecchia Cab Service. Alibrandi Palace is an elegant B&B only a block and a half from the port. Very nice digs, great breakfast and wonderful staff; a real gem. It's only a short 500 yard bag drag to the port shuttle stop so perfect for us. We plan on taking the train into Rome one day and taking the local bus to Tarquinia the next. It's time to check in for our flight then a few last minute jobs around the house. We actually finished packing yesterday quite unlike our usual last minute scramble. Might get a chance to post one last time tonight then no posts till we get on board as we never take any "devices" on vacation. Hope that others on the cruise will post here as well. So long for now. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted October 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Have an amazing trip! Norris, tuning in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaw58 Posted October 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Following Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt1958 Posted October 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Harry, I have enjoyed reading your past reviews. The only difference this time, my wife and I will be joining you on this sailing. We are driving tonight down to Ft Lauderdale and flying from there. We are staying one night in Venice and two nights in Rome before joining the beautiful Royal Princess. Karen and Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveling1969 Posted October 3, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Harry, I have enjoyed reading your past reviews. The only difference this time, my wife and I will be joining you on this sailing. We are driving tonight down to Ft Lauderdale and flying from there. We are staying one night in Venice and two nights in Rome before joining the beautiful Royal Princess. Karen and Andrew Safe travels and see you on board. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted October 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Enjoy! I had to cancel this cruise... I'm still upset about it! I will just have to live vicariously through you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWeeOne Posted October 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I'm happily waiting to hear more :) have a great time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bimmer09 Posted October 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Harry, I have enjoyed reading your past reviews. The only difference this time, my wife and I will be joining you on this sailing. We are driving tonight down to Ft Lauderdale and flying from there. We are staying one night in Venice and two nights in Rome before joining the beautiful Royal Princess. Karen and Andrew Now, that's what I call a great pre-cruise itinerary! Norris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamma Drum Posted October 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Hope u and your wife have a great vacation. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted October 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Bon Voyage :) Have a great cruise Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted October 4, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted October 4, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Will be following along and wish you a wonderful trip and lots of reports about any changes to the Royal after her dry dock! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted October 4, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Well, here we go again; off on another Princess adventure. We sailed on the Royal's Inaugural Transatlantic in 2013 and are looking forward to another voyage on her. We've also booked both of the TA's on her next year. She's just coming out of dry dock so we're curious as to any changes. Heard some rumors regarding opening up the center stairs to passengers and we'll report what we find. No new ports for us on this cruise but we always enjoy revisiting favorite restaurants and venues so it's all good. We have two excursions planned; in Livorno we're doing a bus transfer to and from Pisa through Viator and in Toulon, a Princess excursion to Marseille and Aix en Provence. We are staying 3 days pre-cruise at the Alibrandi Palace in Civitavecchia. Our transfer from the airport is through Civitavecchia Cab Service. Alibrandi Palace is an elegant B&B only a block and a half from the port. Very nice digs, great breakfast and wonderful staff; a real gem. It's only a short 500 yard bag drag to the port shuttle stop so perfect for us. We plan on taking the train into Rome one day and taking the local bus to Tarquinia the next. It's time to check in for our flight then a few last minute jobs around the house. We actually finished packing yesterday quite unlike our usual last minute scramble. Might get a chance to post one last time tonight then no posts till we get on board as we never take any "devices" on vacation. Hope that others on the cruise will post here as well. So long for now. Harry Have a great cruise... we are booked on the Royal for 2017, leave Barcelona on october 17.... love those TAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted October 4, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Good luck and have a great cruise :) : Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 4, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Bon Voyage and looking forward to following along.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucksak Posted October 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Will be joining you on this cruise. Staying in Rome for 3 days pre cruise. Let the fun begin. Ciao Ollie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt1958 Posted October 4, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Now, that's what I call a great pre-cruise itinerary! Norris, We are looking forward to our first trip to Venice and Rome. This will be our first TA. I enjoy reading your in depth reviews especially your review of Alaska. I was on the Star at the end of June from Whittier to Vancouver. I did a diy 5 day land tour before cruising. Alaska is so beautiful, I can't to go back. Looking forward to the rest of your review. Getting to board for out flight to Venice via Newark. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbanks Posted October 5, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Have a great trip Harry and Joyce! Your friends here in Naples will be reading all your reviews! Say hello to Ron Goodman the CD for us. Ron and Patty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bvm49 Posted October 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted October 7, 2016 We're also on this cruise after transferring from Celebrity Silhouette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGnut Posted October 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm following along your 'live from'. Our favorite cruising buddies are on your cruise (and they didn't take us :(). They also had nearly two days in Rome planned. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted October 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Please post the top 3 cruisers's days. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TracieABD Posted October 8, 2016 #22 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Hi- How is it going? I know that you boarded a few hours ago- how does the lovely Royal look after her drydock? Are the center stairs ready for passenger use? Looking forward to hearing more! Tracie-Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted October 8, 2016 #23 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Bon voyage! Can't wait to hear about the center stairs! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 8, 2016 #24 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Looking forward to reading your comments. We are doing the next TA Ft Lauderdale to Barcelona next April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseintoheaven Posted October 8, 2016 #25 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Can't wait until DH is retired and we can do this! Happy sails!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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