Titanfan22

I’m currently sailing on a 12 day to the southeast Caribbean on the Regal. I decided to splurge for the Premiere package and it is pricey. I thought I read somewhere, in this great community, that on longer cruises a 3rd specialty dining was added to the Premiere package? Not so here at guest services. Does anyone have insight on this? Tks

It seems these are all included (unlimited fitness classes) with the Premier Package.

I would agree, with the unlimited classes with the premiere package, I’m sure you can get more than your monies worth.

Went to first class. Basic exercise class, just for stretching. Of course, always good for your body and free as part of my package. I figure, if I go on a daily basis, it will limit my eating, drinking, and casino time which is also better for me, lol. I would definitely not pay $30 for each class individually.

Cruising now, clarification for the question I asked. The following classes are included in the unlimited fitness classes along with others: • Pure Barre: a full-body workout focused on low-impact, moderate to high-intensity movements that improve strength and flexibility. • YogaSix: a full sensory yoga experience accessible to all, with a variety of classes targeting strength, agility, flexibility and balance. • StretchLab is a unique wellness concept offering assisted stretching sessions with customized flexibility services. They are group classes. Only caveat it that you sign up for the classes but you are not reserving a spot. They suggested I come down 15 minutes early as they take the first so many (can’t remember how many). Those that have the premiere package are free those without pay $30 per class. There are 17 StretchLab classes spread out over the course of my 12 day cruise. There are 8 Pure Barre and 9 YogsSix classes also. There are also several other Pilates, cycling, and etc that were available before the ones listed above were added. I will post tomorrow as to what I think of the StretchLab and maybe the YogaSix.

I’m sorry, I may have spoken too soon without enough information. I found an article that says “I Tried the NEW Xponential Fitness Classes on Princess” and assumed it was discussing the unlimited fitness classes. I will check when I get on board.. tks.

While on board, I’ve heard people, with the same room type, mention they paid much more than we did. I would say they overpaid, but that is relative to timing I’m sure.

Thank you for the info, I always book a balcony room and never have seen offers of more than $100 OBC when I book thru the cruise line or with the large online retailers. I’m a value hunter so I typically set my cruise schedule around the best price. Where do you find these larger on board credit offerings? The cruise line will get a fair share of my cash thru the drink package, spa, and and other indulgences. I just trying to learn some added value tips from the savvy cruises on this board. Tks

Has anyone (age 60+ for comparison) tried the StretchLab classes? My muscles are very tight and I have pretty much daily aches / pains for which have been told to stretch more and more. I am considering the Premiere package to possibly take advantage of the unlimited exercise classes and think over my upcoming 12 day cruise I could be pretty stretched out (lol) by the end. Any thoughts. Also, I’ve never tried yoga, how difficult is that for a very tight beginner! Thanks for any info.

FCC, I consider my money. Next cruise I have been given $100 OBC and I see the stock ownership shares which I consider free money, just wondering if people are getting $600, $800, or more as I see in posts. If so, just curious why. Tks

How is everyone getting so much on board credit? Are you overpaying for the cruise?just wondering.

Just wondering if anyone has any idea what the price would be for the Enclave spa area for a 12 day cruise? Tku

Keeps giving me a blank rolling search screen. Nothing comes up.

When I go to Lotus Spa for information it goes into eternal search mode and nothing comes up.

I’m booked on a 12 day cruise out of Galveston on the Regal next week. I don’t see anywhere online to pre book the enclave or a cost. Does anyone know what they would charge per person for the 12 day voyage? Do you have to sign up in person at embarkation? Tks

This is a shame but I’m sure common for the industry. A 70 hour work week, with I’m sure splits shifts for a lot of them, for average of $7 per hour with the generous tips from the passengers included. Maybe this guy and some of his other executives should consider revenue sharing with the poor people. The gratuity supplements the wages as these fat cats score big: Carnival Corporation & Management Management criteria checks 3/4 Carnival &'s CEO is Josh Weinstein, appointed in Aug 2022, has a tenure of 1.5 years. total yearly compensation is $13.81M, comprised of 9.1% salary and 90.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.012% of the company’s shares, worth $2.29M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.5 years and 7.6 years respectively. Key information Josh Weinstein Chief executive officer US$13.8m Total compensation ceo salary percentage 9.1% ceo tenure 1.5yrs ceo ownership 0.01% management average tenure 6.5yrs board average tenure 7.6yrs Recent management updates Carnival Corporation & plc, Annual General Meeting, Apr 05, 2024 Feb 25 Carnival Corporation & plc, Annual General Meeting, Apr 05, 2024 Feb 24 CFO & Chief Accounting Officer recently sold US$2.4m worth of stock Feb 21 CFO & Chief Accounting Officer notifies of intention to sell stock Feb 15 Board Member recently bought US$1.2m worth of stock Oct 25 Carnival Corporation & plc Appoints Paul Ludlow as President Carnival UK May 31 Show all updates

I appreciate your contribution to the conversation. You are very knowledgeable and have either worked for the cruise lines or have been associated with them for some time. Or, you have way, way too much free time on your hands!

Thank you for the summary. While it must be distributed to the employees, it certainly states they can give or not give to certain employees at their discretion?

A few excerpts: ”Discretionary Hotel and Dining Charge Pool” “Company makes no promise, guarantee, or commitment, and crew member he/she does not expect or anticipate payment by the Company of any compensation beyond the minimum wage guarantee” ”Each and every crew member also agrees to deliver any such volunteer passenger contribution he or she receives from any passenger under any circumstances into the pool immediately upon receipt of the contribution from the passenger” ”Each crew member agrees that the company reserves and has the exclusive right to determine, in it’s sole discretion, the eligibility and number of total crew members entitled to share in the pool” These excerpts even more state that Princess has the “sole discretion” to run the program any way they want and reward or not reward employees at their discretion. Also, please note, those cash gratuities are not going directly to the chosen employee (unless you can do it discreetly in private) without them having fear of reprisal. These, I’m sure, are very good jobs for most of these employees compared to what’s available in their home countries, however, they have no say in how this pool is administered or distributed. There is no guarantee, per this contract, that all of the Crew Appreciation - automatic charge or cash - is going directly back to the employees as others have previously stated in this thread. Thank you TRLD for sharing.

One thing I noticed in the article: ”We will continue to allow people to remove gratuities if they wish. We know (because we ask the crew) how many tip in cash instead of the pre-paid amounts. I understand why many wish to do this,” he said. “It is important to remember that lots of people who do remove gratuities tip the same amount in cash or more even and that is wonderful.” Seems like this would be pretty intimidating to employees from 3rd world countries that are desperate for work?

Just saw this, thank God they can’t cheat the US government, that would be a new program.

So we all agree to be good team members and pay the crew appreciation (service fee with tax benefits for all to circumvent US tax code). Does everyone now feel compelled to give more tips to individuals who do a great job (steward, waiter, bartender)? If so, are we starting a new cruise line expectation / societal expectation of tip the already tipped or you’re a cheap scape in the eyes of those who do? Charge the fare that it takes to run the ship and pay the employees then passengers can tip when and if they feel like it!

Whose arguing, we’re collaborating on a solution!

I agree with what you are saying, but it is not crew appreciation if it is not in addition to their salary.

If there are so many people that are concerned with what others are doing with their gratuity, I’m sure you can voluntarily add more to the pooled tips to offset your concerns.