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Log into your cruise personalizer and double check under cruise history where future cruises are also listed.  Your b2b should show as two cruises.  If not contact your TA or Princess.  

I have seen B2B listed as one or two cruises depending on how they are booked.  Worth Doug checking IMO

On the Ruby now and it’s currently in Skywalkers from 5p to 7p.

Elite, platinum and full suites.

On 12/7/2022 at 7:51 PM, symui said:

 I’ll ask one of the baristas what beans they are using and report back.

Beans at the IC on the Ruby are Caffe Boasi Gran Riserva from Italy.  They are in a dark blue bag with white lettering.  These are the same beans used on the Ruby since the restart and IMO are good for espresso and brewed coffee. 
 

I'm curious if other Princess ships are using the same beans?  Anyone out there on other ships  let us know what beans the IC has in stock. Thanks!

I was on the Royal in early November and it was the worst coffee and espresso I’ve had since the restart at the IC, every cup, every shot, everyday.  Not exactly sure why but I suspect it was the beans they were using.  Enjoyed every thing else about the cruise,  crew was great, food was good to very good. 
 

On the Ruby now and pleased to report the coffee and espresso at the IC is consistently good.  I’ll ask one of the baristas what beans they are using and report back.  

Ruby 12/2-12/18

2 hours ago, VibeGuy said:

Has anyone been able to put in a bid for any portion of a B2B(2B)(2B) sailing?  I suspect that’s why we are unable to bid.

I'm on a regular B2B on the Ruby in December, not a B2B(2B)(2B).

The second leg is near capacity so I was interested in bidding on a CC.  I was offered a bid opportunity for both legs and bid on the second leg only.  That bid is currently "pending" but doesn't sail until 12/18 so I might not received a decline or accept email for a while. 

HTH,

Rick 

23 minutes ago, Lovincruisin1321 said:

Do they provide Casino Lessons to learn each table?

Before Covid they had a session or two of free craps, roulette and blackjack lessons on the Princess cruises I was on.

Since the restart I have only seen Queens Sea Poker which is free poker at a separate table that they setup for a few hours.  Usually every second or third night.  It's a good program but I think it would benefit the casino if they brought back the craps, roulette and blackjack lessons.   

On 10/20/2022 at 12:55 PM, Sea Hag said:

Eclipse cruise?

Yep, that's it.  Really looking forward to that cruise, several friends and family joining us for the big event. 

DW and I are on the roll call.

19 hours ago, harryfat1 said:

t Ain’t Over until the Fat Lady Sings

Lost or broken medallions can be replaced when embarking at the port  or at the guest services desk once onboard.  On 2 of my last 5 cruises the battery in the medallion was weak and sometimes would not unlock the cabin door. 

5 hours ago, minabruuke said:

Has anyone else received a bid email, after the initial one, with revised minimum bid pricing for some cabins?

I have been curious about that as well so I went back and checked my upgrade/bid emails.   I will be on the 10/30 Royal, 12/2 & 12/18 Ruby.  I received the first upgrade/bid email after final payment, then another about a week later for each cruise.  The first and second email for each cruise have identical bid amounts for each category so far.

On 10/17/2022 at 10:50 AM, pppatpc2 said:

I understand shortages, distribution issues, corporations trying to squeeze a buck, all I’m asking is, is there someone on board a ship that can report what wine brands they are pouring on the Plus package currently.  Thanks.

I was on the Ruby from 9/17 to 9/23 and the only decent red <$12 was the Decoy Merlot.  Most bars had it but not all.   I'm on the Royal on 10/30 and sure hope they have Decoy Merlot as it was my goto Red. I'll bring two bottles of decent wine - just in case. 

I did't try the white wines but didn't meet anyone who was happy with the selection under $12 but maybe some white wine drinkers can chime in.

Agreed, very efficient and much improved over the old system

Also see the Sapphire stopping in Monterey on the 11 night cruise departing Vancouver September 27, 2023

Hopefully Princess will add more in the future. 

2 hours ago, fpsphil said:

Is club class worth it for a m6 mini suite? Yes.

 

worth hundreds extra for a standard mini suite? No

+1

I have about a dozen cruises booked on Princess.  Only 1 CC mini, an M6 in April 2024. 

Also check the report from LIVE from Royal Princess sailing Sept 24 - (3 day Coastal) followed by Sept 27- (12 Day Mexico) for the Royal which just completed the Pacific coastal and Mexican Rivera 

Unfortunately, very bad reports as well...

A far cry from the "stream your favorite shows, movies, music and sports" and "best internet at sea" that Padgett is peddling.

Seems there will be a face to face immigration check in San Diego…

My friend onboard said the captain announced a change in itinerary; skipping PV and Manzanillo.  Overnight in Mazatlan, then head to Loreto then Cabo.

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Updated Ruby Princess as of 9/24/22

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Hopefully this storm will fizz out and or change directions and not affect the sailing. 

-Rick

Wow, what a disappointment. 

No aft facing balconies or suites.  That's a non starter for me. 

See ya on a different ship.

-Rick 

2 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:

and my preferences for receiving promotional emails and phone calls had fallen off.  So, I went in and changed them all back

Great tip - thanks.  

I checked our email promos and they had "fallen off" on mine and DW's.   We changed them back, now I hope to get an upgrade offer for my December cruise...

19 hours ago, Cruise Raider said:

There is an excellent selection of wines on this sailing.  

This is the best news I have heard all week.  DW and I board the Ruby on 9/17, many thanks for all the updates !!!

Cheers,

Rick & Jeanie

BTW, I'm still going to lug 2 of my favorite  wines - just in case...