Pineapple Princess

Port fees and taxes alone are approximately $450 per person on an Alaskan7 day cuise.  We've booked inside and obstructed  oceanview cabins many times without regret.  I did regret booking a balcony cabin.  Didn't spend enough time on the balcony to justify the extra cost.  But to each his own....I don't think you will regret going to Alaska.  I would recommend Princess for your first Alaskan cruise.

Sapphire because of it's wide promanade deck.

Just off Sapphire, can of coke total $3.15.

Do Princess ships offer hot chocolate packets in the buffet?  Thanks

9 minutes ago, Cruise-Crazzy said:

I have a Pacemaker and the Medalion could interfere with it.  As with my cell phone I keep the Medallion away from the Pacemaker.  I keep the Medallion on a retractable belt hook or in my pocket.  Never had a problem having sailed a number of times.  When boarding the ship, I notify Security of my Pacemaker and do not go through the metal detector, they frisk me.  Your Husband should have no problem just be careful.   

Thank you.  Same here.. no metal detectors.

1 hour ago, Torfamm said:

Using the medallion app for check in shouldn’t have anything to do with his reluctance to use the medallion device. Unless you mean that he is unable to use a cell phone or tablet due to his medical needs you should be able to check in with the app.

And where did you get your medical degree.....Walmart or Target.  Thanks for your totally useless input!

Trying to find out if the Sapphire Princess still has chairs or loungers on the outside promenade deck.  Booked an Alaskan cruise on Sapphire and think that deck would be a great location for glacier viewing. Thanks.

Thanks.  If he can't get a card, as long as we are together, I could carry is medallion along with mine????

Haven't sailed Princess since the Medallion process began.  Husband doesn't want to use Medallion due to a medical device.  Do we register on Princess.com as we have in the past?  Thanks

Please Print.  So irritating to be in line behind those who can't access their documents inside the terminal🤨!!!

1 hour ago, pcur said:

CWC's book by date is 4/30/22, and it's sail by date is 12/31/22.  Excuse the reminder if you already knew this.

Might check the CWC FAQ.  CWC must be booked by Oct 31,2021 and sail by April 30,2022. FCC issued through the promotion must be book by April 30, 2022 and sail by Dec. 31 2022. (Or one year from issue date.....)

6 hours ago, kjc852 said:

Now that the Double C&A Points promotion has expired, how will this affect repricing a cruise booked under this promotion?  Will double points have to be sacrificed if one takes advantage of a future price reduction?

The price protection is part of the CWC promotion.  

Very tempting for me too.  Wanted to book some fall sailings...But with CWC expiring April 30, I will have to pass.

4 minutes ago, Heymarco said:

Thank you for sharing! Would you happen to know if they have a Global Entry lane yet at 

Didn't notice one.  

Just off Independence yesterday.  Smoothest self assist ever.  No more gathering in public venu to wait for ship to be cleared.  Wait in stateroom until your tag number displayed on TV.  Face recognition technology in terminal is super fast.  I was pleasantly surprised by the new procedure.

2 minutes ago, davekathy said:

We love the motion of the ocean. 

Me too!! But DH does not😒

If your not prone to motion sickness you'll be fine.  Potential for motion in even moderate seas. Cooler weather often results in higher seas. 

Try clearing cache. On my android they are side by side instead of up and down. Normally  swipe down but here I have to swipe left to see second boarding pass.

21 minutes ago, TheBucketLister said:

This.  On most cruises, once check-in opens up, the 3:00pm is a place holder time which shows as the only time for everyone.  Keep checking everyday as the earlier times will eventually be added.  There is no specific time when they will do it, it is random unfortunately.  

No, sailing this Sunday.  Booked last minute. Not likely to change.  Been watching this cruise for weeks but too concerned about tropical storms to book until yesterday.  Live about 2 hours from Port and weather looking better for next 10 days.  (Famous last words)  Keeping fingers crossed.  Thanks all.

2 hours ago, BLiles1961 said:

Which parking facility? We will be at Lighthouse around noon for a 1PM check in.

EZ cruise.  Said they couldn't take anyone to Independence before noon and 2:00 was the last shuttle.  Don't think a 2 hour window would be enough time.  But maybe business is really slow.  Have used them in the past for Liberty and left as early as 11 am.  Thinking this may be their rule not Royal.  Are you happy with Lighthouse parking?  Going on Liberty in Oct. and may be looking for new parking options.

Checked in for Independence and only 3-3:30 boarding available.  Problem because last shuttle from parking facility is 2:00. Thoughts and experiences about arriving early in Galveston.  Thanks

1 hour ago, rj59 said:

My suspicion the Oct 1-15 protocol limit is to limit the cash flow loss from refunds. By explicitly allowing refunds, it gives people an excuse to ask for them now for October cruises. By waiting until the second half of the month protocols, it allows less of a cash flow loss now and burden on customer service and keeps hope for some sort of change

My thoughts exactly.

Package just arrived...

Thanks for that info.

1 hour ago, orville99 said:

Have you received a shipping notification from either eMeds or FedEx? It generally takes ~24 hours for the order to be approved before shipment can happen. We ordered on 9/1, got the approval email on 9/2, and then got emails from both eMeds and Fedex later on 9/2 that the tests had been shipped. The tests arrived a day later.

Got approved and shipped email on Wednesday. Now 11:00 am on Friday. Status "out for delivery".  Our closest major airport is Houston IAH.  Tracking shows picked up in Memphis. Then sent to Indianapolis, then back to Houston. In Houston facility from 10:59 am Thursday until...Next scan arrived at local facility at 8:42 am this morning.  Too much potential for excess heat exposure.  Already low 90s here today. Not happy!!