Rough seas Los Angeles to Hawaii in Jan?

Rob M. · #1 (**permalink**) January 30th, 2005, 11:04 PM

We are looking at doing the Island Princess LA to Hawaii R/T in January 2006 and we are wondering if the seas are really rough that time of year?

Thanks!

Harry Martin · #2 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2005, 11:24 AM

Rob, I have read a lot of reviews, etc, and it seems it's hit and miss. But from what I hear, you might have a day or two of rougher seas. But I just plan on Bonine twice those days. I have *never* read the seas were so rough that the dining room is empty.

You should check into the great pricing for the Cruisemates sailing on the Island for Jan. 6, 2006 ... we booked a mini-suite.

Harry

Rob M. · #3 (**permalink**) January 31st, 2005, 12:33 PM

Thanks Harry, that's the one we are looking at. My bf just has trouble sleeping when the boat is really rocky.

Me, I don't mind, I actually sleep better.

Thanks for the info, we plan on booking a balcony room.

Too bad the deposit special is over. Do you know what the cancellation policies are now for this cruise? When would we have to cancel by to get our money back?

Harry Martin · #4 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2005, 11:59 AM

Hmmm, I know you can find them on the princess site, but I think it's 6 month out for a full refund.

Harry

#5 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2005, 02:52 PM

Hi Rob!
I'd recommend giving Nancy Bogert a call to get your questions answered. She's almost always at her phone and (if not) will get back to you quickly. She's right on with responses to e-mails as well.

Hope you join us!

Shar

Rob M. · #6 (**permalink**) February 1st, 2005, 04:06 PM

Thanks, I e-mailed her, she replied as follows for anyone who is wondering.

"Deposits are fully refundable until final payment dat 10/23."

Just gotta convince the bf to put a deposit down. = )

#7 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2005, 12:24 PM

Rob , a question about your Carnival Conquest. My sister and husband are taking their 1st cruise on this ship and any "good" things you can tell about it and or tips for them are greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Rob M. · #8 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2005, 12:56 PM

PMM, see my review under the Ship Reviews ----> Readers Reviews section. There is a lot of info in there about the conquest. Also so a search in the Carnival Message Board for "Conquest tips" and I have posted a bunch of info in there as well.

The Conquest is an awesome ship!

Franknca · #9 (**permalink**) February 2nd, 2005, 11:03 PM

We took it for the holiday cruise and as others mentioned, the first day or two out some people had motion problems. My wife, who is prone to such movement, did not have any problem.
Frank-in-CA

Kuki · #10 (**permalink**) February 3rd, 2005, 02:26 PM

The only serious motion problems on that Hawaii cruise will be running away from me <G>

#11 (**permalink**) February 3rd, 2005, 05:12 PM

All the more reason to sign up!! :o)