Expat Cruise

Princess Cruises is really trying to cloud the issues here with these added packages. The bottom line is for the average guest no package pays for itself. Also once you take the package you are completely locked in and cannot change it. Simple logic says if Princess Cruises was not making money on these packages they would not offer them.

Many bring a case or more on loner cruises. No issues just pay the corkage fee that is added upon boarding. You can bring a bottle into any ventue on the ships with no added fees.

We do not like the app or what it does. Do not like the fact that Princess Cruises is tracking and targeting all guests. The information they collect can be sold to third parties. The app is a benefit to Princess Cruises and a cutting of customer service to the guests. We will never wear the medallions, no reason to show off our Princess Captain's Circle level. Our medallions will stay in a RFD blocking wallet which causes confusion and issues for Princess Cruises. But will stop most of their data collection. Princess needs to stop trying to make the cruise line into a self-service fast food model. Princess Cruises was built on great customer service and they need to bring that back...They need to recognize the simple fact that loyal long term guests make them money. Respect your guests.

I have lived in SE Asia for almost 25 years, and have been to all those ports and cities several times, both on cruise ships and land vacations. I have lived in Thailand and Singapore. So here is the breakdown: Laem Chabang is not Bangkok it is one hour away with zero traffic, and normal time would be 1 1/2 to two hours travel time. It is also a cargo port, from the dock to the main road is a good distance away. The closest major resort area is Pattaya, about 30 minutes to the south. Koh Kood is a small Island a few hours away from Laem Chabang, halfway to your next port call. Nice beaches, diving, natural setting, limited tourist style shopping, and wildlife. Along with some very nice resorts. Sihanoukville does not really have a lot to offer, it was the beach/ExPat area in Cambodia, about an hour south of the Capital city. Known for its seedy bars and entertainment. About 5 years ago the Chinese came in and purchased large tracts of land to build gaming and entertainment complexes... but the economy changed and most are half built. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), The main cruise port is a cargo port about 90 minutes outside of the city. But your guide talks about tides.... only small cruise ships travel up river to the port closer to the city. So you must be on a smaller ship. HCMC is great, lots of history, people, shopping, so great areas to tour around. Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur) It is a small port at least an hour and a half from KL, there always seems to be traffic... Best to hire a car and driver at the port for the day. KL is another great place to tour. The twin towers are very popular, Chinatown, and several observation towers that have good views of the city. Malacca, Malaysia Small city with about a half a million people friendly, you can walk this port if you want. Another stop because KL is really just an overnight away from Singapore. Your start and end Singapore. Singapore is our favorite weekend getaway spot. Before Covid we would visit at least 2 times a year with cruises and 4 or more times just staying in the city. Great subway system, taxis are 100% fair... the city is very very safe. You could spend two weeks in Singapore and not get bored. Hope this information helps you.