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6 hours ago, phroggie said:

Next summer I plan on using these guys: https://book.peek.com/s/b9eb0017-1a09-45ff-8667-e070a32ee159/1qb0

The problem to me with shared vans is multiple pickups and dropoffs, and if you are last, your 15 minutr ride to the port or terminal becomes an hour.

We had that happen. Disembarked about a weeks ago and suddenly got the folio in an email.  System glitch/update probably triggered it.

7 minutes ago, xyankee said:

Leaving on the Emerald Princess a week from tomorrow. Thinking about getting to cruise terminal around 10:30 am. Heard boarding starts around 11 am but cabins are not available until around 1 pm. Is it possible to take carryon bags to cabin when you board or do you have to keep them with you until cabin is ready?

We do this when they don't have fire doors closed.

I'm  surprised many people.didnt know how tips worked and what they really were.

1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said:

But,  Wait.... There's more!!!!     If you wanna risk a $99. deposit...  There is the 3 Day Sale!

 

I have contacted a TA from that agency, and will be ready to hit BOOK if we decide.   If it is a 10 day, then that should be $300. per person in OBC.

Yes, but are you paying $300 more for the "sale", cause that's how sales usually work.

21 minutes ago, LARGIN said:

Is a 1250 flight out of Fort Lauderdale doable?  How does luggage from ship to home work on Southwest?

Yeah, easily.  You could walk to the airport with that much time. 

Whatever makes them more money, they will do.  

Never take the last piece of chocolate cake when someone with a knife is standing near.

42 minutes ago, Cauzneffct said:

Any recent experience bringing liquor on at embarkation?  Not talking about “sneaking” or rum runners for on-board consumption, but rather whether they will take and store liquor presented for inspection like in ports of call.  We’ll be in Athens for a few days pre-cruise and just curious if it’s an option or if it will get tossed.

They will take it and hold it if they bother to check for it in whatever luggage you provide.  

I thought it was pretty common knowledge that the gratuities made up the majority of the crew's compensation if not 100%.

They represent Princess with Princess permission,  therefore from a customer perspective, they are one and the same 

13 hours ago, Wishing on a star said:

While the noodle bar is a huge hit,  I wouldn't be too concerned about the one restaurant, Harmony.

The bigger concern is what will they do regarding the Hollywood area.

Maybe a last minute announcement, a-la SUN Princess, about the NEW SANCTUARY CLUB CLASS.

Another ship without an Adult Area.

Just Sayin'

Yep, staying off those myself.

16 hours ago, artvlay said:

Is there a charge for the movies in the cabin?

No, and they have a decent selection as well.

Since they don't seem to check what liquids you have, I'm surprised more people don't bring beer/wine/liquor in their carry on's.  All the various cans/bottles of water and soft drinks I bring on could easily have alcohol in them, but they never check or question it. 

4 hours ago, Ellipooh said:

Bottles are not allowed on Princess, only sealed cans. 
See the multiple posts including the quote: “Guests are also prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non- alcoholic beverages on board that are packaged in bottles.

As I stated, "our experience".  Saw many bottles of soft drinks and water not from Princess on the ships.  Even princess has bottles they bring onboard.

5 hours ago, EDDY0827 said:

Don't forget you can resupply during port visits.

Yes, we do buy more if needed in ports.  No issue.

8 hours ago, artvlay said:

Sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and want to know how much soda can be brought onboard. It used to be 12 cans. Does that mean  2 - 12 can boxes if two are traveling?

Our experience is bring all you want.  We typically take 2-4 6 pack of plastic bottled of coke zero or 7up zero.

I bring an extension cord, but many ships have outlets you can use behind the bed with a European adapter.

On 8/7/2023 at 2:06 PM, Bollycats said:

And if so, how is the speed? I may want to stream or download movies but mainly I just want to check my email on my phone using my Norton VPN. 

Should be fine.

This is princess, the cruise line cutting back on spending and reducing loyalty benefits regularly.

Sounds to me like some of you need to be karening to Princess for selling you a ship you do not have access to for your kids and grandkids. 

Pretty inexcusable to me since they are selling it as a family friendly feature, yet it's not available.

I would be furious if  I booked a ship that had this new kids area for my kids or grandkids only to find out that even a couple of months after it's inaugural sailing, the kids area is still not open. Seems like false advertising to me.

8 minutes ago, Kris1981 said:

It is indeed included in base fare on deck 9 but not on lido, very odd 

Man, Princess really is turning into other cruise lines.  It's a shame.  

Oh well, until they modify the older ships,  we still have those.   I hope they get tons of negative feedback on these new ships and realize their loyal customers do not want carnival or royal caribbean 

2 minutes ago, Hobby3333 said:

? Please explain

Huge kids play area, no retreat for adults.  Turning into carnival 

1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said:

Great idea!  If they allow you to bring food OB.  From US ports usually only pre packaged food is permitted.  Would be up to customs that day. 🥴

 

 

We bring food on all the time, never even questioned.