Mud_Shark

BSE does not include 2024 cruises, so nothing here for me.

I had similar experience as OP last year, lost $70. Didn't fight it. This our latest cruise last month, we had 2 excursions cancelled near the end of the cruise and didn't spend the OBC that had been earmarked for them and credited back. According to the summary, hopeful to get $350 back (balance was $351), but only my account ever has the refundable OBC ($350 max) and DW's side only has non-refundable OBC on it, so I hope we don't lose out again. The summary "appears" to indicate we will receive $350 back. Will see when it arrives. Don

Yes we did and it was a great day. They do give you maps and draw your route on it for you before you take off, and highlight places you may wish to stop at. We still made one wrong turn but the island is small and most roads get you back to where you need to be so we eventually got back on track. We did the south route in the morning, stopped several times to snorkel, stopped at the slave huts, the flamingoes in the salt flats, the salt mine (which by the way, If you like to snorkel, we snorkeled with turtles right beside the large pier for the salt mine. No cost for that and beautiful water, no crowds.) We finished with a few quick stops along the rugged coast of the windward side. We parked near the cruise port and went back on board for some lunch and a quick refresh and then did the north loop in the afternoon. They will tell you there is a place to turn around before you hit the 1 way road if you don't want to do the entire loop, but we went all the way around. Stopped a few times (1000 steps is a beautiful beach area we would like to return to). We even went off the designated road up to a lookout that was very scenic. Made it back in plenty of time to return the cart and get back on board about an hour before all aboard. Overall, I highly recommend this activity. And they definitely sell out so reserve early. Oh - and they do have some 4 person carts but we rented a 2 person cart. There were no extra costs. Don

You might find they convert your gift cards at a proper exchange rate. I have no knowledge there, but as I recall, there were a few exceptions to the 1 for 1 transfers. Yours sounds like it might be one of them.

good tip. thx.

Ya, we had our first planned set of Australia cruises set up and booked pre-covid (but they never sailed) and I recall being a pit put-off by the 1 to 1 rate of USD OBC to AUD OBC when I discovered this is how they convert. But this year, in booking for 2023, I knew to expect this and just decided to suck it up as "one of those things". Don

As Canadians, we have never had the option to have medallions shipped to our home address. We can only pick up at the port. My experience with 6 medallion cruises now is that it takes about 30 secs to 1 minute extra for us to get the medallions over those who arrive at the terminal with theirs in hand. The rep simply goes over to a box, thumbs through the file system, and pulls out a bag with our lanyards and medallions. To me it is no big deal. Don

I will add though that if you are doing a pacific crossing that originates or terminates in North America, then your OBC will be in USD. Don

Top Gun was on MUTS. drew the biggest crowd of the sailing for that one. Good movie to watch on the big screen. Don

I believe it is still the same way as it was before COVID. Just about all OBC is 1 for 1 transfer to AUD. I could be wrong, as we don't sail there until 2023, but looking at how OBC is applied to excursion reservations, it certainly looks like all OBC is 1 for 1 AUD. Don

Top Gun Maverick played on our final night on the Enchanted earlier this week. Don

I did same but never got a refund, so eventually contacted PvP. She looked into it and said the funds were simply credited as on board credit (refundable). Don

On enchanted now. 3 games available each Sunday. One each from the morning and afternoon slots, and then the Sunday night game. So far, no choice. Same game on big screen as in the rooms. Have not been to Churchill's so don't know if they have other options in there. Don

3 games today (Sunday Nov 13th.). 3 games last Sunday. Plus MNF and TNF. So thus far on enchanted, it is just like pre COVID. There was even a college game scheduled for last night, but I didn't watch it to see if it actually ran. Don

Aretha Franklin, marry me, fortress and 355. So far have seen these on the big screen this week on enchanted. In our room there are other relatively recent titles like Eternals, Belfast, dear Evan Hanson, american underdog, ad astra, and Dune. Many other titles listed, but nothing super duper recent. Most at least 6 months plus. We are satisfied with the selection. Don

In Cartagena, the ship offers an excursion to the Rosario islands. It is a bit pricey, but because of a usual early departure from Cartagena, there just isn't sufficient time to go with the regular tour vendors and get back in time. This is a beach excursion, with paddleboards, kayaks and snorkel gear included. In Limon we went on another ship excursion to the beach, but it was nothing special. Drive was over an hour to get there, and most Caribbean Islands have better beaches. Wasn't terrible, just not a highlight of the trip. If you havent done it yet, consider Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica. It is a blast (maybe depends on your age and agility/balance level. We did it at 60.). Don

You can use the OBC before the cruise to book shore excursions. When you book the excursion, it will automatically charge your obc first before requiring any cash payments. Don

The fine print says it is just normal non refundable onboard credit. Don

Maybe the wellness check is not well. Hope you get it working, but if not, you can do it at the port upon checkin. Don

I thought the "steps" listing indicated actual elevation changes (stairs or steps up), so those with mobility devices would know if they can do it. Don

Most such refunds are about 7 to 10 business days. Have done it several times over the course of the past month as we re-fared a couple back to back cruises that required us to cancel and rebook everything including excursions. But on our November cruise when we changed our minds and cancelled one excursion to do a non Princess excursion, they never refunded us the money (we paid by credit card, not by OBC). Instead they simply credited our account with the equivalent OBC. We have all our plans and purchases pre-paid, so don't plan to use this OBC - so I hope we can get it back after the cruise. Don

Pre Covid, twice we wandered into the buffet during a formal night and saw that lobster was served there as well. Don't know post covid.\ Don

You can also head into town for a while if you prefer. Your luggage stays onboard, even if you are switching rooms. They just move it to your new room for you. Don

another vote against the Arrive Can app. Useless and frustrating. Don

We are booked on a 10 day Enchanted cruise n Nov 19th. Looks like the ship is very full, only 1 balcony cabin shows as still available and some guarantees. No minis or above show as available. So though the minimum bids are not totally ridiculous, it is doubtful they would be winning bids with so few rooms apparently available. The highest upgrade category on the email was for a premium deluxe balcony. Oh - and prices are in Canadian since, well, that's where we live. Don UPGRADE OPTIONS Premium Deluxe Balcony This larger balcony stateroom provides outstanding views. From $445 CAD pp Get Upgraded Deluxe Balcony This impressive larger balcony stateroom gives you more space than a standard stateroom. From $395 CAD pp Get Upgraded Standard Balcony Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view. From $340 CAD pp Get Upgraded Deluxe Obstructed Balcony This larger balcony stateroom provides a partial or obstructed view. From $280 CAD pp Get Upgraded Standard Obstructed Balcony Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a partial or obstructed view. From $200 CAD pp Get Upgraded Premium Oceanview This new stateroom design offers a stunning wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. From $100 CAD pp Get Upgraded Princess.com Please see our Terms and Conditions and Frequently Asked Questions that apply to offers made under our upgrade program. If you are experiencing any technical issues, please reply to this email. Submitting an upgrade offer does not guarantee an upgrade nor does this program guarantee availability in any particular stateroom category. PCL reserves the right to not accept any offer regardless of offer amount or stateroom availability. Availability of upgrades is limited and is made at the sole discretion of PCL. PCL reserves the right to accept any offer from the time it is submitted to the departure date and time. Offers are priced per person at double occupancy for the stateroom. Stateroom upgrades are only valid on the cruise portion of a booking and are not applicable to any land portion hotel stays. Once your offer is accepted, the upgrade amount paid is final and non-refundable. The upgrade does not include any additional promotions. Current promotions on the reservation will not be altered. PCL cannot guarantee a specific stateroom number assignment within the upgraded category. Your stateroom number will depend on space availability and cannot be changed.