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  1. I booked on sky princess for an October cruise to the Canary Islands. I’d like to book the main dining room for an early sitting every night How do I do this? I tried going to the princess medallion app and selected dinining options, but a message said I couldn’t use that function until I have paid in full ( I have ). Am I just tryring to do this too early or is it a glitch with the princess app?
  2. I’m a Brit and our tipping culture has always been totally different, though things have changed in recent years. historically Brits didn’t tip unless the service was ‘ above and beyond’ what normal service was expected to be. That started to change in the late 80’s for a more European approach of a recommended 10% tip for meals. If the food and service was good. Other tips are a rarity. I know the American model is different, and many lines run along the American model. I pay the auto gratuities, but don’t really do any other tipping, I will be polite, friendly and tell the crew member if I think they are doing a fantastic job. It’s just the British way and cruises are very expensive to start with.
  3. We went in October last year. yellow hop on hop off bus was horrendous and an absolute rip off. We had to wait 1.5 hours for the bus. The queues at each stop were miles long, it was painfully slow… it actually took us back to the port, so we cut our losses and got off. we took a shuttle bus from the port to the center of Porto ( free) , a little water taxi across the river.. then we should have just explored on foot. It would have been much better.
  4. No, we go just before that one 30th Aug. Just a 7 nighter. Thanks for all the tips. It will be exciting exploring a new ship / new line.
  5. Hello. I’ve just booked a cruise on Acadia in Sept this year. ( out of Southampton ). I’ve no idea what to expect! I have some basic questions.. We drink mainly canned soft drinks, the odd beer and the odd glass of wine… what are drinks prices like. Embarkation lunch? … where to head to. which are the best speciality restaurant. are spa prices reasonable ( just been on Princess where a 1hr massage was $170! ) we will be assigned a dining time / table when we board, if we use the main draining room do we have to eat with what we are assigned? Or do we have options for time and table size. I’ve read as much as I can on this board, but I need hints and tips for a newbie.
  6. Just did sky princess sailing from Southampton on 4th Jan. Tested negative before, All staff wearing masks, most passengers not. Boat had 3300 passengers Everything normal except buffet not self serve. Tested negative when I got back... no problems.
  7. I’m on sky princess. It’s all new to me and I’m trying to find my way arround booking excursions and extras.I see I can buy a week pass to the retreat or the thermal spa… are they worth it? me and hubby love saunas, is there any place you can have a sauna without having to go to the thermal spa? ( some boats have them in the gym changing rooms.) celebrity refection had a nice thermal spa with big windows looking out, but the princess one looks quite small and enclosed. Any comments on people experience?
  8. I've only done about 5 cruises ( celebrity, Royal carribean) . I'm going to book my first ever prince's cruise ( norway). I'm confused by cabin type... so many are listed with seemingly little difference between them (looking at balcony, Premier balcony and mini suite) is a lot based on location rather than difference in amenities / service? Are there kettles in the room for uk sailings?
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