Fishwife2016

8 hours ago, aero777 said:

Oops, you’re right Sunday! Flying out Saturday. Hope you and Mom have a great time!

Thank you, you too!  You did give me a moment of panic though!

4 hours ago, aero777 said:

Glad to hear! We’ll be boarding Saturday for our second Seashore cruise.

Are you sure you're boarding Saturday?  My mom and I are boarding the Seashore on Sunday the 21st.

54 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

Easy, leave Mom at your place.

My husband would have disagreed since she was at our house!

59 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

Is she double, triple, quadruple sure that the passport is home?

Could she have possibly packed it in her suitcase?

Unfortunately yes.  

37 minutes ago, no1talks said:

Can an unforced error like this still be partially recouped with the cancel-for-any-reason provision of travel insurance?

Possibly, I'm looking into it.

1 hour ago, dsnutz said:

I believe I have read this has been done before, the copy/fax scenario. I’d definitely inquire either at port or via phone with customer service 

I talked to 2 different customer service reps and believe it or not, I got the same answer from both reps.  They both said it would not be accepted at the port.  Problem lies also that she doesn't have anyone to access her safe where her documents are stored.

1 hour ago, Georgia_Peaches said:

This is my worst fear...forgetting to pack my documents.  I'd ask at the pier if there is any recourse.  Can someone in NC get copies faxed or e-mailed?  Is that even an option?

 

So sorry...

Nope, she lives alone.  I talked to customer service this morning (very nice person) and our options were to be considered no shows or I go alone.  I couldn't change her to my husband as departure was today.  She said we will get port fees and taxes refunded.

Was headed to port this morning to get on the Seashore only to realize my mom (who lives in NC) forgot her passport and does not have her birth certificate with her.  So guess we won't be cruising this week.

1 hour ago, Beamafar said:

You’re welcome. 
 

As an FYI, the (included) minibar will be stocked with mixers, soft drinks, water and juices, plus a toblerone and Pringles (the snacks won’t be replenished but the drinks will). 

Perfect!  Thanks!

11 minutes ago, Beamafar said:

I haven’t sailed in YC since they made the change, but it’s my understanding that they have a list of options (including a red and white wine) in the cabin and you just let your butler know what your choice is. Also, it’s not a 70cl bottle;  it’s a 35cl one IINM. 

Thank you!

10 minutes ago, Beamafar said:

It’s in lieu of the mini-bar no longer being stocked daily with miniature spirits. 

Thank you.  I'm assuming we ask our Butler for it?  Sorry, 1st time Yacht Cluber.  I've really tried to do my research and be completely educated.

On 3/11/2024 at 11:16 AM, cellfree said:

@Morgsmom does each yacht club cabin still choose a bottle of tequila, vodka, etc.? Do you happen to have a wine list, hoping they have stocked up on “good” wine?

Wait, YC gets a bottle of liquor?  I don't remember reading that.  Or I have and it didn't register.

22 hours ago, pamelanj said:

The online process definitely needs work. luckily we found customer service to be very helpful.

 

They checked us in and I also discovered we did not have the questionnaire.

 

At the terminal they had me read a short document and state we weren’t sick.

 

This was just last weekend.

 

Have a great time!

Just got off the phone with customer service.  Very helpful and friendly.  No wait time to reach a rep either, bonus points from me!  I was able to upload my picture on the app but it wouldn't scan my passport, kept saying it didn't match system.  However, my mom was able to complete check in from her app.  I called and come to find out that my mom's information was entered before mine so it put her passport information to mine as I am the person who booked the cruise and my name comes first.  Only took a couple minutes, she was able to attach mom's passport number to her embark info.  She emailed me a completed Embark Form and now we are all set!

38 minutes ago, Morgsmom said:

Well technically you cannot attest over the phone NOW that you won't be sick when you cruise in the future.... 😉  The health questionnaire was/is supposed to be filled out right before sailing to attest to your health and exposure risk at the time of sailing.

I understand what you're saying.  I wasn't implying doing the health questionnaire over the phone, just wanted to make sure everything else was in the system.  I'm assuming so since my embark form looks ok, just won't have tickets.

1 hour ago, pamelanj said:

The online process definitely needs work. luckily we found customer service to be very helpful.

 

They checked us in and I also discovered we did not have the questionnaire.

 

At the terminal they had me read a short document and state we weren’t sick.

 

This was just last weekend.

 

Have a great time!

Thank you!  I will give them a call tomorrow and see if anything can be done over the phone.

6 hours ago, gizfish said:

Have you tried clicking through leaving the picture off and choosing cash instead of a credit card (or clicking through leaving credit card info off)?  They almost always retake the pictures at check in anyway.  And many have found they still have to activate a credit card on board.

It won't let me.  I'm not too worried, figure it out at the port, it's just frustrating.

18 hours ago, Flnative9206 said:

Hey there! 
Yea when the email came through with the eTicket, all that was attached was the Embarkation form, Itinerary, and 4 luggage tags.. nothing else was attached. I’ll give it another week and see if an updated email comes in. I booked directly through the MSC site, which has definitely made it a little more tedious with some things. 

Same here!  We leave 17th of March.  I couldn't complete check in process due to problems uploading picture and credit card.  I have embark paper and luggage tags. Guess all else fails we will complete what's needed at the port.

1 minute ago, Clek said:

The shows are at 7:30 and 9:30. We are on the Island now and we get to the theater before 7 to get good seats. The 7:30 show is always packed. The 9:30 show is not as packed. I think half the ship is in bed by 9:00 so that is why the late show has more empty seats.

Thank you so much for this information, greatly appreciated.  I hope you are enjoying your cruise!

This question is off topic but...what time are the evening shows?  Getting ready to reserve some dining times and want to make sure I leave enough time between dinner and a show.  Thank you in advance.

We were on her over the Holiday and room service for breakfast was punctual and hot.  Usually arrived 5-10 minutes early.  There were a few items that I hand wrote on the ticket and they didn't miss a beat. Had the items every time.

9 minutes ago, phabric said:

I just returned from the Island.

 

You have to watch the Pattern (activity paper you receive each night) - dining times to see when/where/time the casual dining are being held.  

 

Ours was on the sea days in the Bayou Steak restaurant, I think 12pm-1:30pm

1st sea day - it was Salty Dog Grill

2nd sea day it was Alfredo.

Thank you, great information. 

9 hours ago, seachelt said:

Yes, the desserts are readily available on the Island. (in the pool area)

We like the Island Princess.

Enjoy your holiday cruise!

Seachelt

Thank you!  Greatly appreciated!

New to Princess, traveling on Island Princess December 2024 (over Christmas and New Year).  I've just read the above comments about lack of casual dining, what about the 2 premium desserts per day with the Plus package?  Anywhere on the Island to get these?  Thank you!

We have a cruise scheduled for the end of March.  Is there any advantage to booking excursions now or should we wait until we are onboard?  I know that we can run the risk of a particular excursion becoming full if we wait.  Just wasn't sure if it made any difference.  Thank you in advance.

On 11/14/2022 at 10:27 PM, kctwinmommy said:

Totally agreed! We were on the Pride last April and enjoyed several of our meals. This time, more misses than hits. I'll write my own review, but definitely some disappointment in this cruise for us.

Totally agree.  I think we were on the same cruise as you.  Food was very underwhelming.  We didn't go away hungry, but weren't looking forward to the next meal.