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You pretty much summed up everything as I've experienced for my last 7 post covid cruises. The good as well as the bad. It's a pretty standard well rehearsed response when they run out of an item. "Lack of supply chain due to covid". For example running out of Hendrik's Gin, Premium Whisky or Reposado Tequila at Good Spirits Bar on day one is BS in my opinion. They are substituting much cheaper versions of liquor, but the price doesn't change. We have also noticed the MJ smell......watched a lady light up a joint and smoke it on deck 17 without a care in the world.

You should have been on the Ruby in November in the rough sea going to Hawaii. It sounded like the ship was falling apart it creaked so badly. I kinda liked the sound, but I like the rough weather too.

Enjoying the ride.....especially glad to hear about the Diamond since little has been written since 2020. Boarding her for Hawaii in a week. Thanks again for your report and lots of pictures, it's appreciated!

I also had a clicking noise and it was driving me bat s..t crazy. Turns out the clicking in my room was on my balcony door. I shut the door, but didn't put the handle in the down position (to firmly lock it). It was worse in rougher water. It was such an easy fix after a couple of days of torture.

The funny part of the news story is actually true: "We've reached out to Princess but have yet to receive a response"......I could have written this line. Wonder if her request is being "escalated"......ha I made myself laugh at the irony.

Are people really that stupid? Never mind, don't answer this question, I already know the answer.

The reservations are both associated with my name/birthdate and CC Member number. The reservation used to show up on the app, it just mysteriously disappeared. Guess after the holiday, I'll start making some phone calls.

I have to admit, I didn't read all 176 pages so I apologize if this has been asked/answered before. We have a B2B cruise next August 6 thru Sept 8th. I've had it booked for a long time. Currently segment 1 of the B2B is no longer showing up on the app. It's still showing up online when I log into Princess with my laptop. My PVP confirmed it has not been cancelled. I've deleted the app and reinstalled it. I've rebooted my phone. Tried signing in using my email/password as well as using my booking #. Tried Live Chat (they were worthless). Anyone else had this issue or know how to fix it? Oh, I have a iPhone 13 Pro Max (if that matters any).

I had the opposite experience. I had a mini suite offer, but wanted to downgrade to an aft facing balcony. It was about $1000/pp cheaper. No go......they wouldn't let me do it with my casino offer. It was mini suite only. Made/makes no sense to me......it's no wonder why Princess is in the red. I "get" that the aft facing balconies are prime cabins, but we had a corner mini suite booked (the one on the aft with the super large balconies). I'm still shaking my head on this one.

I was on Discovery in October and the Gastropub was open. I thought it was the best burger I've ever eaten anywhere. The meat is made of short rib and prime rib......oh, and the brioche bun... I salivate every time I think about that burger.

Got that right about the filet not being good quality. Mine on the Ruby (cooked med rare) was the toughest piece of meat. It couldn't barely be cut with a steak knife.

This seems to be happening more and more lately. Had it happen to me once this week already and it's only Tuesday....

What DallasGuy75219 says is correct. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's the incorrect amount and sometimes it's not available at all. Be sure to print your travel summary so you have "proof" in case there is an issue. It's easier to get it if there is an issue if you have some kind of "proof". Speaking from experience here.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your adventure. We're heading to Iceland/Greenland next August and you made me even more glad we chose this itinerary. You are an excellent writer and had me chuckling the whole way.....thank you!

This isn't new. Since covid the crew has been using the aft section of deck 7 as a smoking area on many of the ships. On the Ruby in June, this is where the crew smoked. However, in November they no longer smoked in this area but there was a smoking area for the public on the starboard aft section of deck 7.

PRINT IT QUICK!!!!

It's funny, because I love the Princess pillows. I squish them up and my head is in heaven. At home my pillow is as hard as a rock.....I sleep like a baby with the squishy pillows!

Ditto here.

following along!

Nibbling is what made me fat......just sayin'

Upgrade maybe.....maybe not. The rooms near the bow get more movement....for me, I love it but others not so much. I had a room on the Discovery right above the buffet on the Discovery and I did hear noise (once). So, it's a matter of preference. I'd keep the old room, but then again, I like the ship's movement.

Why on earth does Princess have to make things so flipping complicated? The man hours that must have gone into writing the new "rules" that are as clear as mud is absolutely mind boggling. Why couldn't they just state beginning Dec. 14, 2022, the new prices would be such and such? Simple Simon. Trying to convolute it with gratuities, wi-fi, fitness classes and free desserts was a stupid call. I shake my head daily at the decision makers.

The rum runners seem like a good solution for those taking B2B's Buy the beverage pkg for cruise 1 and get your 15 drinks a day and squirrel away what you can for cruise 2.....LOL

I know you asked specifically about covid, but I got a super bad cold (RSV possibly) on the Ruby last month. I packed a bunch of stuff for in case I got covid, but I used almost everything I brought. Here's what I went through: cough drops Musinex Nyquil Alka Seltzer Cold Immodium Many people got the cold crud this trip and the store was out of lots of items to help. What you could find was very expensive. Also, another passenger bought cough drops and the next thing they knew, medical was at their cabin asking them to do a covid test (which was negative as was I five times). I went thru 3 bags of cough drops. My point is, plan for a cold and not just covid.

As of last month on the Ruby, they were still the same. Can't watch one more Love Boat rerun or Avenger's movie 🙂