seagypsea

On 8/8/2020 at 12:37 PM, Namvvet68 said:

Any information about the " 48 hour deal" that is supposed to be announced on Aug. 11th as per the VP of sales on video the other day?

I also keep looking for this.

A new promo started today for Alaska but runs thru September and was only a "summer fare pricing" anyway.  Nothing spectacular.

On 8/6/2020 at 8:25 PM, pcur said:

I got my new card and called Big Box to pay another Princess cruise in full using this promo, but they said it wasn't eligible.  We asked two different agents, and no clear answer why.  So, I said don't pay anything, and I paid off all my RCCL cruises instead!  If Princess doesn't want my money, RCCL does.

 

It's the same amount of money on the new card, qualifies me for the bonus points.  I just didn't get an additional $330 discount.  Since we have Princess Plus on the cruise, the $200 NR OBC is not a big loss to us.

 

Que serra!

 

 

My TA just tried to get this for me on a cruise booked today and was told if I didn't get the email directly then I don't qualify.

Another thought on the disappearing FCC...

I cancelled a 4/18 cruise and was in the 50% cancellation period, so I would have gotten 50% cash (refund to credit card) plus a 50% FCC (according to their cancellation policy at the time).

Fast forward 2 days and Princess cancelled the cruise with an offer of 150% FCC ilo some cash back.  Sounded like a deal to me so I filled out the form online.

I had read somewhere that they were manually working on refund/credits based on the direction of us cruisers to make sure they were complying with our wishes, like me for instance, who changed the way I wanted to be refunded.

So possibly they started to issue FCC and recalled them all to review/match up all the paperwork to make sure they were doing what we asked.

I'm choosing to be patient and let them work thru this.  You know it's a nightmare for them.

Diann

The Regal looks like it's doing donuts.  You all might be spending the night on the ship.  I think all the dock personnel have gone home.

The Regal has completed it's turn and is coming "home".  Was hoping it would still be daylight.

The Regal just turned and is heading into FLL.

1 hour ago, hsmom said:

Thank you! Those were exactly the observations  I was looking for to help me decide. I will stay with Deck 14.

Glad I could help.  🙂

32 minutes ago, hsmom said:

@seagypsea How did you like being on Deck 8? We have always been up on 14 but are looking at trip in the fall that has openings on 8. Thanks!

Personally I will not stay on Deck 8 again.  This was the second time.  First time we were mid-ship just past and over the future cruise consultant.  Deck 8 is the one with the lifeboats.  We had picked a cabin that looked like it was in between boats, however it had a big white metal "arm" that I presume assists in moving the boats.  The view was very obstructed and I was unhappy with my decision to book that room.

This time we were in E110.  The cabin itself was very nice and spacious and quiet.  I did not like the big metal walls on either side of the balcony... I could deal with the half wall on the front.  It was very windy when the ship moved and very hot when it didn't.  If I was at the balcony rail and my DH came up behind me and hugged me I had to whisper and remind him that there were people standing directly behind us in the cabin above.

On the other hand it was very quiet, but a football field walk to anywhere and back, which is probably why I only gained 2 lbs. instead of 5.

I'll be going back to one of the higher decks and like you, I like Deck 14.

Diann

Sad news.  He was the best organizer ever. 

On 2/15/2020 at 12:32 PM, tabprincess said:

As long as my husband carries his Medallion, I should be able to locate him with my Phone, correct? He is a wanderer and this app would be perfect for us. Save me a lot of time when I need to find him! We are on Regal from Feb.23 to Match 8th.

We just got off the Regal and had no trouble tracking our friends and vice versa.  The app was pretty accurate.  On the screens in the hallways just tap your medallion on the Princess logo.  Your picture will pop up and you can select shipmates and find where they are.  Works just like the app.

Enjoy the Regal.  We did the vow renewal cruise and had an awesome time!

On 1/26/2020 at 6:19 PM, OCruisers said:

 

That's what we got on our last cruise too.  

Just got off the Regal Sunday.  We've always gotten what was pictured.  There was nothing.  I went down to guest services and asked (just curious because never really used anything in the bag) and was told they stopped them a couple of months ago.

We did have bar soap.

Just to finalize, we went on this cruise specifically for the Vow Renewal and I want to say that Princess did an awesome job.  Overall, it was a great cruise.  Gavin McLeod and Jill Whelan were most gracious and generous with their time and availability.

Until next time...

Yesterday was Cozumel.  We went to Mr. Sanchos.  All you can eat and drink beach club, right on the beach, two pools.  First time here and we had an enjoyable day.  It was windy, the beach is VERY shelly... really need water shoes here... I did get in the ocean... well because I had too... but we spent most of the day in one of the pools.  Swim up bar.  The guys tipping the bartender meant the cups never got empty.  Way too much for me to drink so I spent some time swimming and went for a 30 minute back and shoulder massage.  Cervi was absolutely awesome!!!  My friend did the 60 minute with Norma and said DITTO!!!

Today was coffee, breakfast, chef cook off in the theater, lunch, pictures with Capt. Stubing, Roulette, slots, Voice of the Ocean, dinner, cocktail in the Wheelhouse, packing, picked up pictures, CC report.  It's now 9:48 and I need to check in for our flights and go to bed.

Really looking forward to coming home to 30 degree weather... NOT

Thanks for tagging along with us.

Diann

7 hours ago, colbdoug said:

'puter has been down all week. Just got it back up. Maybe time for a new one?? Gack! Haven't found pics of Vow Renewal yet but I'll keep looking.

 

Getting ready to give all the pups baths and boy do they need it!  So do I for that matter. Phew!

 

Hope you had as much fun on the cruise as we have with the boys.  Lots of love and look forward to seeing ya'all!

 

Love, Don Terry Bandit KK Gunner and Amo

Hey Sis... happy to see you sign on.  Now you can travel along with us on cruises!  Miss the babies and can't wait to see them.  I know they've been in doggie heaven with their "cousins".  Love U.  See you soon!!!

2 hours ago, CruiseVA said:

Interesting about the balcony door's in your cabin. We had a 'regular' Minisuite on Marina Deck midship on the Regal on 2/2/2020. Our door would stick periodically, at sea or in port. It was just a sticky door. We've booked the Lido Obstructed view deluxe balconies many times (Regal & Royal), and never had an issue opening the door - ever (at sea or in port). They're awesome balconies, huge, and covered.  Little wind due to the metal coverage and angle that seems to move the wind up and over. 

BTW a facet in a washroom outside the Fitness Center was a PITA to use, I walked every day, and went in there to wash my hands afterwards, I got plenty of soap, but the sensor for the water hardly worked! Had to go into the Fitness Center with soapy hands (used a paper towel to open doors) to get them cleaned off. It was that way all week (I didn't do soap after day 1 though - LOL!  After all - that IS the definition of insanity).

Enjoy!  

 

Ever since I went to guest services the door has worked perfectly... go figure.

Sorry to be MIA... Cozumel was a 10-10 port and today has been busy busy!!!

It's 9:07 and the bags are outside the door.

So - didn't use the $250 Effy giftcard.  Effy is not really my thing.  Overpriced jewelry with tiny stones.  I saw a post on here from someone on the Crown who had an issue using it.  

To the person who asked about connecting doors... I went to customer service and she was quite frank.  Definitely the noise bleeds through unless you have really quiet neighbors.  It's best to use those cabins with folks you are travelling with - her comment.  Lesson for all of us.

Adelle - yup bed is on the opposite wall from all the plugs in this cabin.  And thanks for noticing Bandit's avatar (or wienertar as G calls him).  Found him in a ship gift shop so now he travels with us as my "comfort" dog.  We call him Junior.  I take pictures of him looking at islands over the balcony and place him around the room during the day.  I've come back to the cabin to find him in bed or looking out the window or on our RCI cruise the steward made him towel friends to hang with and placed them together on the bed.  🙂

We definitely had Capt. Stubing and Vickie do the vow renewal, so maybe the interview was on the Crown?

We did stand in line for over an hour to get a picture with Gavin and Jill, so we bought that and one of us at the vow renewal and another one with our friends at dinner.  I'll scan those and send out to you, Liz and Doug.  My Sis can see them in person when we pick up our fur babies.  I might even post one on here.

So, Liz, I noticed we didn't get the little gold mesh bag with the spa goodies inside - lotion, mask, nail file, etc. so I went to the front desk... again 🙄 seems I did that a lot this cruise.   She acted like she didn't know what I was talking about.  The guy next to her jumped in and he didn't know either... right... finally he said oh those were just for suites.  I said excuse me but I've gotten one ever since I became Elite and we have friends on board in a suite and they didn't get one.  Oh he said then I know what you're talking about we don't do that anymore.  I said since when... oh, a couple of months...

Then our friends in the suite were looking at a sheet in their suite that offered a relaxing package or something.  It was supposed to have a mask, ear plugs, lavender oil and some relaxing salts for the tub, so she asked for it.  Oh, they don't have any.

It seems slowly but surely things are disappearing hopefully without us noticing.  I can actually understand getting rid of certain things but they need to take it off the website and the printed material so maybe we won't miss it.

Regardless, Princess is still our preferred cruise line.

Today was Grand Cayman.  We took the tender over, hopped in a mini-bus/cab and headed to Calico Jacks.  Paid $20/couple for 2 chairs and an umbrella.  We ended up sitting in chairs under a tree because the sand was level, whereas the two rows below us were on a slant.  Didn't really need the umbrella that wasn't there... and one of the ladies did try and get them to put them up, but that never happened and we didn't bother to ask for our money back.  Didn't spend any other money there at all.

Water was nice enough but somewhat wavy due to the winds.  When we left we boarded a mini-bus just like the one we arrived on and the folks on board already were ready to mutiny.  Apparently they had been sitting there for 40 min while she attempted to fill the bus.  Our group of 4 and 2 others did just that and we took off.  Now I know why she collected her money up front.

Moral of this story is stick your head in the bus first and see how full it is before committing, unless there's a whole bunch of people behind you that you know will fill up the bus.

Next time in GC, I think we'll find another beach or excursion on the water.

Here are some pictures of the interior of our cabin if anyone is interested.  I'm thinking we do not have the new beds. I think you can see the 2 indents.

Tonight is formal night and Bravo!

7 hours ago, Te Aroha said:

Great information, can you help me with a couple of questions. I am assuming you are on Emerald deck, can you show by photo how obstructed the view from the balcony is please? If possible can you also find out if the cabins with connecting doors are soundproof like the main cabin door? I have been offered a cabin on the Regal Emerald deck and the only thing really putting me off is the connecting door to the next cabin but only for the possible noise.

 

Thanks in advance much appreciated if you can spare the time for me 🙂

If you look at post #10 I posted pics of the balcony and view.  I'll ask the cabin steward about the connecting door as we don't have one.  Thanks for following along.  🙂

21 hours ago, The Bun Mom said:

OMG!!!!    L*O*V*E   THE PHOTOS!!!!! 

 

You must have been in an awesome location to grab those pix! (Or were they taken from the MUTS screen, perhaps?)  Golly, Di, what a blast this must have been!!!. Thinking about you guys all day today, so am thrilled to see your awesome pix of "Capt Steubing & Vickie".

 

 And was that certificate something ship will display, or was it perhaps something every couple receives?

 

Also, thanx for the emailed great shot of you & G all dressed up for the event -- terrific dress, girl! 

 

(And hi to Liz!!! "You'll have mail" -- but a little later this evening!)

 

 

Hey Adelle!

Yes we were in an awesome location!  I took lots of pics hoping to get some good ones.  We're told that we will have a photo opportunity on the last cruise day with Gavin and Vickie.  Looking forward to that and hoping it's not a "zoo".  We need to go down and look through pics.  They actually took quite of few of G and I during our vows (I was bawling) and when we were dancing.  I'm sure those were all pretty.  🙄

17 hours ago, yoyosma said:

I see the photos of Captain Stubbing and Vickie - looks like fun - but not any of you?  Did you post them elsewhere?  I'll go check Facebook.  I have tried to stay off of Facebook because I have become obsessed with what is happening to Diamond Princess and the coronna virus in general.  

 

Congrats on making the world's record.  

 

And your day at PC sounds nearly perfect.  

 

I figured there was something wrong with your door. I'm glad you got it fixed.  It will make a difference.  One of these days I want to try one of the cabins like you have now.  I think I  might enjoy them.  If you haven't already asked, don't worry about it.  I won't really cancel my cruise over it.  I got a nice email from Doug today, he had done some research regarding the doors for me.

 

Sorry about the Sabatini's disappointment.  I've never been a huge fan of it, but we did a special dinner a few years ago and it was superb.  I would do it again in a heartbeat.  I forgot what they called it.  

 

Adele, nice to hear from you.  Can't wait to get the email.  I have a new email address, when I read the one you are sending I will tell you what the new one is.  I guess I should update my signature.  

 

Diann, enjoy the rest of your cruise.  I'm still following.  

 

Oh, I see my signature is already updated.  

 

I thought I sent you a picture directly... let me know if I didn't.

I did go down to Guest Services this morning before our excursion for another reason and I said... I'm thinking about booking one of the obs. balconies on M or L but I've heard they lock them down.  He explained speaking for the Regal (Royal class) only that the ship is divided up into 7 sections.  Starting from the front and coming around the side to where we are is Section 1.  We're in the wind section.  The wind causes issues at high speed.  They do NOT ever lock down the balcony doors.

It causes problems when guests try to open them when the ship is in motion.  Either you can't because of the wind friction, or some other passenger has opened theirs and it causes a suction on your cabin door and your can't get it open (ask Adelle as she experienced that).  They now have notices on the doors asking you not to open them when the ship is in motion.  It's all voluntary.  If you have a door open and it's causing other passengers problems you will get a knock on your door telling you to close the balcony door... although he said really it's up to each ship how to handle it.

I can tell you about 10 or so cabins down there's a loud sucking noise coming from one of the cabins.  It's been there the whole cruise.  I don't know if they are keeping their balcony door open or if there's another problem.  I do know that I'm happy not to be next to them.

Morale of the story for me is... I'm going to be booking mid-ship or aft from now on... which is what I have always done... I only switched up because of the excellent price on a deluxe balcony.  Love the sofa in the room and large balcony... BUT have not been able to enjoy it much.

21 hours ago, SeaBubble35 said:

Hey there!  
 

I want to see photos, and tell mom to check her email please....it’s good news!! 😉

 

❤️ the Bubble

Message passed on... and I'm smiling about the good news!

Jamaica Mon!

We're getting ready to leave shortly so I'll see what I can get in before that.

If I had to give today stars I'd be at a lost.

First of all this was our first trip into the port of Ocho Rios.  8 Rivers my Sis tells me.  🙂   I had flown into OR 30 years ago to a resort and it was wonderful. As a cruise port... it needs to be better.  It's an afterthought as far as I'm concerned.  Not really industrial but not pretty. 

So, as a port I'll give it a "1" because we docked safely and returned safely.

We (our friends travelling with us) booked the Jewel Dunns River Resort through Resort for a Day.  Our instructions were that the driver would meet us 45 minutes after we arrived... whenever that was... not when we were scheduled.  So we arrived some time after 7 and we're due for an 8 arrival.  We walked off the ship around 8:30 and headed down the pier, turned right and fought our way through the gauntlet of folks on Princess tours.  Our instructions said to meet on the other side of the International Building and look for the a Resort for a Day sign.   No No No... there is no International Building.  It's a parking lot full of buses.  So I'm telling you should you find yourself in this situation... find the people in the yellow shirts!  All the way at the end before you get to the street.  Look for the ladies with clipboards.  And, this is not just for Resort for a Day but for anyone not doing a ship tour but who had booked a private tour.  They are in control.  

We stood in the hot sun for over an hour while tours came and went.  We were not happy.  Finally we were told to follow the guide and we crossed the street and boarded a Greyhound type bus with wonderful air conditioning and things got better from there.  There are 3 different Resort for a Day options and we were all on the same bus.  Our return pickup time was 3 and our on board time was 3:30.  A little disconcerning due to the traffic on the other side of the road but we were assured it wouldn't be there upon our return... and it wasn't.  We actually came back on an "open" air type bus.

We had an orientation with Sophia and she is delightful!  We had to sign a paper, she put a wristband on us, we went to the front desk and paid and we were off.  There was not an abundance of chairs and we walked almost as far as we could and chose chairs around a table under a covered pavilion surrounded by a pool.  It was drizzling but cleared up within the hour.  Guests staying there were arriving all day and there were no chairs  They were told they had sent someone to acquire chairs and they would be there shortly and they were.  

It was very windy all day so the beach was stirred up.  It was very shelly and had a drop off.  I tried twice to get in and chose not to, so spent most of the day in the pool.  The pavilion where we were camped had a bar but we found out it wasn't staffed until after 6.

The bathrooms near us flooded and we had to go into the main building.

The food was not that great.  I had a hamburger which was chargrilled and tasted like Burger King.  Fries were the frozen kind.  DH got jerk chicken and he loved it... me not so much.  Out of 4 bars only 2 were open. There were servers but they seemed to avoid us... the ones with the wristbands. The guys went for pizza and 20 min turned into 40 or so.  They brought back 3 different kinds and they were all..... not so good.

Overall I enjoyed myself.  I floated around in the pool most of the day and walked around.  Would I go back?  Nope!...not on a day pass... not on a direct trip.

1 minute ago, BIG TIME CRUISER said:

It sounds like it's just jammed by the wind force. 

I dunno.  It opens quite easily now... BUT we are going slower.  The balcony is pretty deep.  I'd say at least 10 feet with a solid metal wall on each side.

We did it!  We broke the Guinness Book of World Records record!!!

Mid-day update.

We used a machine and did the $5 pull.  Each put in $15.  We got back $14/ea.   2 people hit the Wheel and got us $75 and $100 respectively.  The casino gave us 2 prizes, one was a nice polo shirt I think and forgot the other prize and we gave them to our two big winners.  I was cashing us out so I didn't actually see the prizes.  Then about 13 of us put $5/ea. in and did one pull and we ended up with $11, so overall we got our money back plus a little.

I stopped at guest services about the cabin door.  He said it's not locked and they're sending someone up.  My DH used brute force and got it open, closed it and can't open it again.

Liz I'll ask if they're locking the front cabin balcony doors while the ship is in motion.  I had heard they were but I'll verify it.