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Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
But the cabinmate ought to be paying CA of $17/day, so reduced again. Also, do they want internet. And, do they drink non-alcohol? Best to both get the Plus and first person pays the other person part of the package cost ($60 less what they actually spend a la carte). -
Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
And even that can be refuted as long as you want Internet and pay the CA. Cabinmate also has to pay CA and may also want Internet. Even with just CA, you may as well book Plus Cruise Fare and pay cabinmate $43/day (Plus, less CA). Your cost would be $113/day. With standalone, your cost is $115, unless get Internet discount (which I am sure you do). Surely cabinmate will consume at least some non-alcoholic beverages. ETA: Of course it is also worthwhile considering the CD offer and Ocean Now if it might be used. We don't, so I overlooked. Just the basics, I would seriously look at forcing the Plus fare if it means value to one person as I think it will work out better to recompense the cabinmate for a differential between $60 and their actual a la carte costs in most circumstances. -
Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
The standalone drink packages are "offered" as a marketing ploy so PCL can illustrate what a huge bargain the cruise fare packages are. -
Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
Did you lose your original account? I recognize your handle. Your posts are odd in that none of them allow a feedback of Thanks, Like, or Ha-Ha. Also, no info on your membership or geo-location. IIRC, you are from the UK somewhere. -
Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
PCL already knows the percentage of guests who book shore excursions with them. It should follow that the same percentage of guests would be interested in the shorex OBC out of those booking a package. But it comes down to how much extra is one paying to get that OBC, doesn't it. The survey doesn't discuss that aspect, so the results are not very meaningful IMO. As for the SD question, unlimited SD interest might depend on the number of available options on a particular ship, but again, how much are they charging for all the extra "free" meals? There are limited number of guest who always dine at SD. Note that Signature guests already have their own dining venue, so it's all about the money IMO. -
Changes Coming to Plus/Premier Packages?
Steelers36 replied to nymshowdown's topic in Princess Cruises
They could just turn one MDR Into a SD location since so many guests would be looking for their "free" meal. That leads me to concur with @Thrak's assessment. -
For total clarity, you can gamble in the casino and charge slot machine purchases or table chips to your cabin account. When your account is settled at end of voyage, any OBC does offset against charges. This has been the case even though PCL official policy is that OBC cannot be used in the casino. But, indirectly, it has worked. That said, one or more members here posted a while back about a policy change because it has been speculated that PCL might change the accounting program to prevent OBC from off-setting casino charges. I would say that has not been implemented or there would have been an active hot thread about it.
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How early can I board? (6PM sailaway from Vancouver)
Steelers36 replied to kad56's topic in Princess Cruises
You cannot both explore Vancouver and board early. Get to Van a day or two early for that. They can open boarding around 11am, but will begin check-in at least an hour before that and you wait until boarding begins if processed early enough. At Van, I would probably be arriving at the terminal for check-in well before 10am if I wanted to be processed and among the first to board. -
Booking speciality dining on app w/ premium and other guests
Steelers36 replied to nicunurse8277's topic in Princess Cruises
I would contact Princess via phone or chat. For phone, make sure you select the phone tree option for DMW. Ask the rep to adjust the booking to use only four credits on first booking for the 4 adults and 4 on the second for the adults. IDK for sure if they can do it, but you can try. Otherwise, fix it on board. -
LGA 6 hrs!! ROFL.
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Technically, you are violating it I suppose, but no one knows since you are on two different cruise lines. (PVSA). Been a long time since FCD expiry was 4 years - it had been 2 years for a long time before the change to 1 year last year. We have FCD's purchased in Nov 2022 that will expire this coming Nov because they were purchased prior to the change to 1 year.
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Depends on geopolitical situation then, doesn't it? I notice they have none of these usual/typical planned stops: Oman, Dubai, Petra, Egypt, Israel.
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Booking speciality dining on app w/ premium and other guests
Steelers36 replied to nicunurse8277's topic in Princess Cruises
The first booking probably used up available dining credits. Five used; three left. The second booking results in needing to charge two people. If it decided to charge 1 adult and 1 child, the cost is $35 + $17.50 = $52.50. (IDK where you got your SD pricing from, but is wrong AFAIK). Princess has recently increased pricing with all SD. They kept list price the same, but removed the included gratuity and now charge 18% on top. I am not sure when booking if the 18% is added on, or if you are billed on board at time of dining. If using a package SD (Premier), then there is no extra gratuity charge. Sabi's should be $35 + 18% = $35 + $6.30 = $41.30. A qualifying child would be 50% of that. I would say you were not being charged the extra 18% in DMW. ETA: No, DMW did not use any OBC since it is not eligible to cover advance reservations - only on board. -
Booking speciality dining on app w/ premium and other guests
Steelers36 replied to nicunurse8277's topic in Princess Cruises
Glad you got the needed help, but it is a bad idea for three couples to book separate SD reservations. It ties up inventory as you mentioned and would not have you seated together. Still needs fixing - probably not until on board unless taking your action and then a needed large table might not be available. -
Make sure to keep checking that your booking is in order!
Steelers36 replied to Jetswdo's topic in Princess Cruises
So do I. I basically use my TA(s) as order takers. I don't need them to find me a cruise and make arrangements. -
Make sure to keep checking that your booking is in order!
Steelers36 replied to Jetswdo's topic in Princess Cruises
@Jetswdo, I agree. If you are not going to engage with an independent/third-party TA (preferably one that offers fare discounts), then by all means you should work with a Princess CVP (an internal TA) and not the horrid offshore service. -
Make sure to keep checking that your booking is in order!
Steelers36 replied to Jetswdo's topic in Princess Cruises
In my case, it's for much less cost as well. -
Are there date parameter limitations when booking EZAir flights?
Steelers36 replied to msmoger's topic in Princess Cruises
There will be a variable number of days you can select prior to voyage start and same thing after voyage end. I have found through some experience that the number of days is not a set thing and can vary depending on destinations and perhaps even time of year. You can get a sense of how much time you have by shopping a similar voyage on Princess.com that is already open for flight booking. Use the Flights tab while shopping and you can check into EZair offerings. Chances are, if the pre-cruise time span is 14 days (example), it will be the same when your date opens.