PrincessArlena'sDad

I think they changed it. I just did a mock booking, and the pp $13 charge doesn't seem optional.

Thanks. The palm trees aren't enough shade for them. Fair folk who burn easily. It looks like the tent might be the only real shade?

Probably depends on what time the ship starts debarkation. For something like this, it's important to check the fun times for the schedule.

If you have gift cards to use, using them to prepay grats would probably make things simpler, as you'd have less cards to add to your account once onboard.

It is back above 10 today

The way I read it, you have to pay that individual guest fee whether you go into Chank or not. So, I'd say Chank is included. We're a group of 8. We're deciding between Chank and Playa Mia. Playa Mia would be about $400. The VIP Cabana plus wristbands would be $269. Chank without the Cabana would be $200. Kids would enjoy Playa Mia more, though, and it has a nicer beach. Tough choices. Have you been to Playa Mia? Trying to figure out if grandparents would have somewhere to go to get out of the heat and sun.

First and foremost, we like the idea of cruising to Alaska. Really builds up the excitement, and makes it part of an adventure. Also, we did a Disney Cruise/WDW trip (1 week each), and we did that one cruise first also, though most say to do WDW first, and then relax on the cruise. We decided that if we did WDW first, we'd be too tired to really enjoy all the cruise had to offer, and we were right! For an Alaskan adventure, we can relax at home. Cruise first, we'll have the energy to enjoy the cruise and exciting excursions, and then have energy to enjoy the land. Also, flying to Alaska is much harder than to Vancouver. By going to Vancouver, we can take it easy for a night before the cruise. Flying to Alaska, we'd lose that first day in ALASKA recouping from the trip (we're east coast).

It looks like Chankanaab park is included with Cabana Beach: Access to Chankanaab Park is included with your bracelet in your individual guest fee. Steps from the cabanas and accesible from the beach, visit the park to enjoy the different attractions and activities they have to offer. And, the park map shows that the replica ruins are free to walk around also.

We're looking at maybe booking our first Princess and first Alaska cruise also. From what I've read here, the Sapphire is the best choice. Royal is a larger ship and can't do the inside passage. Grand and Sapphire are sister ships, but Sapphire has better viewing promenade and skywalkers. Specifically, Sapphire cruisetour, cruise first.

We have a cabana booked for our group, actually got the last one. Problem is, we're a group of 8, and it says it's for 4. Wanted to book 2 of them. Can we add more people at the excursion desk on the ship? How much would it be? If not, any suggestions on what to do? I read that the cabana beach area is private? We really would like to make it work. With a couple of redheads in the family who burn, we really need it!

I would stay at the Hyatt regency at MCO. Easy to get a shuttle/uber from WDW to MCO and you can get the most out of your last WDW day. In the morning, take the NCL transfer from MCO to PC. Definitely the easiest way. As a solo traveler, it might actually be the cheapest option, or close to. Hyatt is probably a bit more than other options, but it is SO worth it. It's a great hotel, and morning of the cruise would be SO stress free, with no worries about getting to the port on time.

They probably have a target of bookings they want to make under this sale.

How much is the meal plan option? How many days/meals?

I'm sure they didn't purposefully have it delivered late. But, they SHOULD know how inept the USPS has been, and had it sent out sooner to compensate.

The email didn't have an expiration date so who knows?

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Thanks. We're going the cruise returns in time for the first day of school, which is the last Monday in August.

I got the black Friday mailer today also. I think it's absurd to get a black Friday ad 4 days after black Friday. Princess marketing apparently wasted quite a bit of money to print and mail them. They need to account for the slow usps service.

If FTTF does not give anything Ps and Ds have, And Ps and Ds have to stick to arrival time, Then, logically, FTTF requires sticking to arrival time; But without the 16 day online check in. We have bought FTTF for each of our previous cruise, but, if this is the case, never again. Just not worth it.

Anyone know the dates of the 2024 Greenland cruises from NY?

Wish at least one of them wasn't during the school year. We'd have it booked today.

Actually it is available.

Is this the one? De Palm Island Snorkel, Beach, Aqua Park & Buffet 4.0 (10) Featured $124.99 / Person Aruba Usually, if kids are free, or discounted, they list that in the pricing area. I do see in the notes for this excursion that 5 or under is free, but it definitely is not set up that way. My guess is that the note is outdated, or copied from a previous version of the tour, maybe that wasn't all inclusive? I would book it for all of you now, and then email the shore excursion team and ask for a refund of the booked tour based on the note. If they don't give the refund, you have the option of canceling for a full refund prior to sailing. If you would go whether kids are free or not, then don't cancel, but try again for refund when on board. If you would not go if having to pay for kids, then cancel, and try to book on board without paying for kids (though, you do risk it being sold out). If you book for adults only, and try to add kids on the ship, but can't because it's sold out, or won't let you add them for free, you will not be able to cancel the adult tickets without penalty. I really see no benefit of doing it this way.

We don't get the internet plans, so disappointing sale. To us, we like being cut off from the world for a week. And telling work sorry can't be reached! But I do wonder how long the sale codes are good for. There's no purchase by info, and it didn't arrive until 5pm.

10% off wi fi package if purchased in same transaction as an excursion or if purchasing 2 or more internet plans.