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We are first time Princess cruisers, not fully paid and 6 months out from departure. I made MDR reservations using my desk top computer. When I look at the phone app, however, it says I can't do it yet. When I go back and check my reservations on the computer it shows my entire dining choices. My question is do I really have those times reserved or not? Is there somewhere in my account I can double check? I've read because we are new to Princess we have to wait until 60 days before sailing to do so. Will I have to go back at 60 days and redo it? I'm totally confused. Help! 😕

Do the inside cabins on the Zaandam come with a mini refrigerator or will we have to rent one?

We also cover our tags with clear tape then punch holes in them. When we get to the pier we use the paper fasteners that you push through the holes then flare out the two prongs. No need to involve porters and we've never lost a bag yet.

We have booked several different cruise lines through the Big Box store and have never received an upgrade offer. The only two times we received offers we had booked directly with Norwegian and Carnival.

We will be doing this same itinerary on the Zaandam in Dec. 2024. I'll try to do a review when we return. Look for something late December.

Thanks. I was able to make our reservations through the web version. My question is now that I've made the reservation is there a place I can look to see and print out a list of what we booked. I can't seem to find it anywhere in our information.

Our first time sailing Princess will be on the Grand going to Hawaii early next year. Anything you can share when you return would be greatly appreciated. I realize most things are subjective but any comments on food, venues, entertainment, activities, etc. would be helpful. Thank you.

We are previous cruisers but new to Princess. Apparently we will pick up our Medallions in the blue line at the port. I assume Princess assigns arrival times sometime after final payment. When would that happen?

If anyone is renting a car and driving themselves to Volcanoes National Park be sure to take your American The Beautiful Senior Pass with you if you have one. It will save you the $30 private vehicle entrance fee. That should apply to any of the National Parks in Hawaii.

For a 7 day cruise we get $100 for Military, $100 for First Responder, $100 Shareholder for my husband. I get $100 for AARP because it is not combinable with one of his. I don't remember which but possibly his Military. Teachers are $100 also I believe and I don't know if Medical Professionals would qualify under First Responders or not. Lots of info on the Holland board site about this topic and how to apply.

We are looking to book Princess for the first time although we are not first time cruisers. Holland offers OBC to CCL shareholders, Military, Teachers, First Responders and AARP. Besides the CCL shareholders OBC does Princess have any of the others similar to Holland?

Depending on how often you intend to fly you should consider TSA precheck. It cost $78 for 5 years and really cuts down on airport security time. We recently went through security at 2 different airports in less that 10 minutes each while others waited considerably longer in the regular TSA line. We feel it is well worth it even though we only fly a few times a year.

Can I join AARP now and get the OBC applied to an upcoming cruise In December 2024 that was booked 5 months ago or must I have been a member at the time of the original booking?

Our last time on the Koningsdam the GDC was open on embarkation day with no lines. They also had free chocolate chip cookies the size of a small dinner plate.

We've used it 3 times and loved it. No problems at all. Just be aware most, but not all airlines, participate in the program and your flight on debarkation day must be after 11:00am.

Currently if you look back at page 42 of previous threads from February 19th there is a very helpful discussion about the Grand Dutch Cafe including a link in post #10 showing the menu of all the free items and those with fees. You might want to take a look at it.

Has anyone be successful getting their special OBC for military, first responders, shareholders, or AARP with these last minute deals? How did you go about it? Do you submit your information once you first pay and get on the list even though you may not go or do you wait until you get notified you're going? Seems like very little time if you have to wait until a few days before sailing. Thanks.

I remember those days too. You got your gas pumped for you, your windshield washed, your oil checked, a smoky grey drinking glass or white handled steak knife and green or blue chip stamps. Not surprisingly cruise prices have gone up also and perks have all but disappeared.

Thank you. That is helpful. I'll tell them each to apply for any offers they are qualified to receive and see what happens. I guess the worst result will be for Holland to say no. 🙂

We will be traveling with a group whose various members fall into two or more of the OBC discount categories (AARP, Teacher's, First Responder's, Military and Shareholder's). No one has a casino offer or past cruise credit. Everyone will be paying normal cruise price. Which of the offers can be combined for those cruisers that qualify for two or more? One traveler, for example, qualifies for AARP, First Responder's, Military and Shareholder's. Thank you.

Just curious. I've gambled on both Carnival and Holland but never gotten a casino offer that I am aware of. How do you receive them? Do they come directly to the email account other cruise advertising goes to or do you have to sign in to your account and fine them there?

Any idea how far in advance of a cruise they are accepting proof being submitted? How far out has anyone done it and been approved?

Am I correct in assuming inside cabins on the Zaandam won't have a mini frig either since it is a sister ship to the Volendam? What is the daily rental fee and how would we prebook one?

We used the military OBC offer once before and just reverified my husband's eligibility. I thought I recalled we were then asked for our reservation number and it was applied to our upcoming, already booked cruise. The offer now seems to read for new bookings only. Can it be added to our existing reservation that is still six months away and how would that be done?

I noticed the Zaandam returns to Vancouver Sept.18th after a 7 day Alaska cruise. It seems to have no other sailing until in departs San Diego on Dec. 7th for an 11 day Mexico cruise. I'm assuming this means it is going into dry dock or having some other upgrades. Anyone know what is happening? Thanks.