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On 3/11/2024 at 7:20 PM, dides said:

Captain said it was because they were still finalising the shoreside tendering operation so hopefully just for the current cruise.

I am sailing in June and Santorini was replaced by Crete!😒

I just checked my account and it is over $3500 more!

Thank you!

22 hours ago, Wishing on a star said:

Yes,  if you see the video posted by Rex...  a walk thru of the Sanctuary,  you can see how it is arranged, with an exclusive 'little walk thru gate' area,  the Wake-View...  which is open to all Signature/Suite guests.

They have access, included in their Signature Benefits.

Do you have a link to the video?

I was on the Beyond the beginning of January this year on deck 7 forward.  The seas were calm until the last night but there was a lot of banging and a noise that reminded me of when the anchor goes down.  I am a light sleeper but I always travel with earplugs.

Looks like Horizon dining room is for everyone as well as wake view outdoor area.  

Signature suite guest have access to restaurant on deck 7.  Also access to a lounge on deck 15 and 16, and a sundeck on 18.  Most of the decks aft space has been taken by Handicapped rooms.  Reserve restaurant is on deck 7 also.  I know some people don't like the "ship within a ship concept, but I do.  I can't afford the luxury lines and I travel solo so I usually pay double.  I go on cruises with my grandchildren and we tend to sail Royal but when alone, I want areas where I can enjoy the sun, have a good meal without having to go to the specialty restaurants, and enjoy a nice stateroom with more space.  As long as they don't take up an immense amount of space from other cruisers, I'm all for it.

On 1/27/2023 at 10:38 AM, DHP1 said:

You could book a mini suite now and if the price drops, phone Princess and they will adjust the price. We have done that many of times in the past, almost every cruise. If the price does drop for us, we have to be careful because we may lose our OBC promotion which is $100 each therefore, the price has to drop by $200 to make it worth while. The way things are going, I don’t expect a price drop. An increase will be more likely. 
Funny, 15 years ago our CVP from Princess will call us and ask us would you like to me to adjust the cruise cost. Those days are long gone now. 

Check now, my Med. Cruise for June 2024 just went down by $100.

yesterday it was $149 for 4/17

Can a standard wheelchair fit in this room 8232?  don't need handicapped bath, just need wheelchair for walking distances.  Thanks

Jmo,

The first time I ate at Le Bistro in 1999, we were told the $5.00 up charge was to cover tips for the service in that venue. My how things have changed!:(

I say people start boycotting NCL due to their policies. While all of the lines seem to be making changes that are not in the passengers favor, I found that NCL is the most restrictive.

No water and "certain coffee drinks "with drink package

More and more "specialty" dinner venues, less items in MDR that used to be included. $30 to eat at these venus. When it first started, le bistro was $5.00 and we were told it is a tip for the staff. That is obviously no longer the case since you now have to pay gratuities as well as the extra charge if you purchase a dining package.

High upcharge to have alcohol delivered to your cabin in advance. There was always a premium but now I believe it is either $80 or $100 for a bottle.

so called "corkage" fee for wine brought aboard even if you have it in your cabin.

Even if you want to change the name to allow someone else to travel, any time after final payment, it is considered a cancellation.(other lines may have this also)

These are some of the things I could think of right away.

Other lines are also getting more restrictive and I think everyone should start letting the cruise lines know the nickel and diming is getting out of hand.

I apologize in advance but I just received a ridiculous response to my inquiries to them recently and still feel the need to rant a little. And yes, I am aware that the contracts read in favor of them, not us.

Just my opinion

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