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It never bothered me either to pick up a cruise card / now picking up a medallion. But that said, I wasn't charged for the 5 cruises in my signature. Won't be here for the 5th one ....

Years ago I took an old card to the Captain Circle Host onboard (now Loyalty and Events person) and she added it to the database. So, if onboard, I would suggest trying there too

So I did a quick search for 1 device on other lines: Princess - $15 (before 50% discount) Royal Caribbean - $16 a day unless you want surf & stream then it's $20 a day. Celebrity - $20 a day unless you want access to email, then its $35 a day Norwegian- $25 per day

I certainly hope you are right and the State Dept online site is wrong. Otherwise I'll be trying to (1) get a 14 day appt or (2) get a birth certificate. I just have a certified birth cert from 1950s which is before they were embossed. I do have 5 expired passports. But that won't help. Fortunately those offices are just a block apart in SF

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Yes. I misread it (apparently) when I applied. I thought it was 6-9 weeks processing time from date submitted but it was 6-9 weeks processing time from date moved to 'in process.' Added expedited service & express mail this morning. Trying to avoid going into their office.

The exception is if traveling internationally within 14 calendar days. I can technically cruise under WHTI but prefer to have passport in hand. Either way I'd have to go to SF when I'm within 14 days of embarkation to get necessary paperwork

Online renewal process has stopped accepting apps until March. Processing time jumped to 8-11 weeks & advised doing in person if less than that .... not even expediting!!

If you don't trust me for the 2 times I've used it, could you trust Princess:

Made me look!! Mine says "Shore Excursion Credit" on the booking summary, "SHORE EXCURSION CREDIT" in the Travel Summary, but now says "Onboard Credit Promotion" in the Personalizer. I guess I'll know for sure soon As for folio charge surprises: anyone not check their balances once or twice on a cruise?

I used it for specialty dining, drinks (I do not have pkg), shuttle to airport, and a pair of tweezers. I did not book excursions other than a $19 shuttle (I'm a solo so I got 200 OBC which I used up)

I've not seen a jump in prices. My average cost in 2019 was 212.43 per night. It's now 174 despite booking a higher category (balcony vs outside)* But if you're talking about a bump in trying to both a specific cruise .... yeah. That's why I send a screen shot to my CVP so she can find the specific rate. Even she was unable to find 1 price drop last week. *Adding I'm a solo so divide those rates in 1/2

That's it?? So it's not 10% split between driver & guide?

I believe that the round can be configured to standard theatre style. Reading the release they cite that it has multiple configurations. Last concern:: can you find the piazza? A 3 tier open area where the focus is not on food? I don't cruise to eat

The problem with a short term promo trade-out option is that there would be an uproar once that ended .... another "devaluing elite cruisers by removing (ending) a benefit." The military perk was clearly a short term promo to entice a select group to try this line instead of another .... much like the 1st responders / medical / teachers perk. Come try the Orginal Love Boat line and for a limited time we'll toss in ~~~~ At any rate, we've beat this okay idea (which it was now that I understand it better) to death

So what you're suggesting is that one of the things the minibar could be traded for is to upgrade from Plus to Premium? Trade in something that has a maximum value of $80 (can be traded for 2 coffee cards OR 24 bottles water OR $40 bottle of wine OR like to like switch) for something that has a $20 value per day? On an average 7 day cruise =$140 / on a repositioning cruise = $300?

That promo benefit has ended.

I might or might not have 1 glass of wine a day so those pkgs are useless to me. However the minibar covers my coffee / teas 3× a day. Also as a stockholder, why would I want to cut revenue?? You like the Princess Premier? I like you paying for it.

Although I've been to plays & skits in the round (Shakespeare and non-musical) where is the theater? I've only seen a round option .... are they phasing out full scale production shows?

So, they should not try to steal TA clients, since they know that the client has a TA. Except I do NOT think this call is from a CVP. Neither CVP (retired or current) ever cold called me. The only calls I've ever gotten were to return my call or contact me about one I've got on hold

It almost sounds like it's a CVP as he says I'll be working with you along with your travel agent with booking everything from flights to hotels or cruises. I did just email that privacy address that you had sent and post it to ask them to clarify if this is legit or a scam so I know whether or not to warn others I am pretty sure CVPs do not share credits with TAs, at any rate they didn't prior to shutdown, so highlighted portion has me believing it's a scam

Forgot to come back and mentioned that I complained to my CVP in January. She to took it to a supervisor who immediately offered me 100 refundable OBC added to my April cruise which I happily accepted.

Thanks. Missed it. I was hitting menu button and looking at the list below it. Stupid me never thought to hit menu button and look for a small print item in dark blue band above it

Can anyone tell me where the log-in page is now? I can't find it

@llarsen my preferred room on royal class ships are anything between E403-E433. Maybe E439 but then I do not have sn unobstructed view both ways. I try to get E425 & book no upgrade / watch & make sure I'm not moved ..... umm let me restated. Those rooms suck if I'm also booking 😀😃😄