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Western Caribbean Cruise – Crown Princess Nov 13-20, 2010 Ned & Carolyn Nelson Flights to Fort Lauderdale Southwest flights were on time Princess Pick up and Transfer to Embassy Suites- Ft Lauderdale Airport Princess Rep was waiting for us in the baggage area and quickly got us to our bus. Hotel was a 10 minute drive away. A valuable service. Embassy Suites- Ft Lauderdale Good location as we could see the ships in the port. Hotel is aging and needs to be upgraded. Free Breakfast was fair and the crowds were huge. Princess Transfer to Ship Princess Rep in the lobby was very good. They have a good system of baggage control. Bus arrived at 1140 and we departed at 1150. We arrived at the port at 12 just as they were opening the doors. Much better (earlier) than the last time we did this with Princess. Embarkation You get in a line by the deck your cabin is in. Unfortunately, a whole lot of Aloha Deck folks arrived when we did. Our lines were the longest by far even wit...

Images and comments provided by Ned and Carolyn Nelson.  The pictures were taken during a November cruise aboard the Crown Princess to the Western Caribbean -- a 7 night cruise.   Crown Princess in Routan   Carnival Valor and Crown Princess in Cozumel   Lobster and Prawns -- dinner on the Crown Princess   Carolyn at Princess Cays Ft Lauderdale Harbor   Crown Princess anchored off Princess Cays   Routan Pier and the new Welcome village (shops)   Alure and Oasis out at sea just off of FLL Oasis of the Seas departing FL   Crown Princess Tender stations   Carolyn with the Celebrity Equinox in the background approaching Cozumel   Carolyn at the Mayan Ruins in Cozumel   Ned and Crown Princess in the Grand Caymen Islands View of "The Rocks" off the harbor at Ft Lauderdale -- great place to watch ships

Active Personnel and Veterans Eligible for Shipboard Credit SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (November 11, 2010) – In recognition of Veterans Day, Princess Cruises is promoting the line’s military onboard credit program for active and retired military personnel. The credit, which ranges from $50 to $250 per stateroom depending on the length of the cruise, is available to members of the United States and Canadian armed forces with appropriate service identification. Click link to read article about shipboard credit. Princess Cruises

“What should I pack?” is one of the most frequently asked questions among first-time cruise vacationers who aren’t sure what to expect on board. Experienced cruisers know that while there is no standard answer to this question, there are some general guidelines. What you should pack depends on the formality of the cruise line and ship you choose, as well as where you are going. First, consider the ship. On a luxury or premium cruise line, the dress code during the day is likely to be resort wear – casual shorts and shirts, or Capri pants and sundresses for women. In the evening, the dress code changes to long pants (no jeans) and collared shirts for men, with silky pants and coordinated tops or dresses for women. These cruises are also likely to have multiple formal nights, when you’ll see everything from suits and cocktail dresses to tuxedos and glittering ball gowns. However, some high-end cruise lines have changed to more casual dress codes, welcoming shorts and t-shirts much of t...

While we continue to focus on cruise vacations, we offer land-based vacations as well. Therefore, it’s important that we visit some all-inclusive resorts. This year, the annual convention for Cruise Holidays was held on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico – about 30 miles south of Cancun. El Dorado Royale is a large resort that targets adults – not a child friendly environment. It’s “all inclusive” with plenty of restaurants and bars on the property. We had a great time at the resort and felt safe.  When traveling in Mexico, we believe safety is important...   The hotel has many resturants, bars, and swimming pools.  Due to our schedule, we didn't have an opportunity to explore many venues. We look forward to an opportunity to another visit.  Meanwhile, we can recommend this resort to our friends and clients.    One cavet: still not sure if the water is safe to drink, but the hotel provides bottled water in the rooms. Please send us an ...