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What time was dinner so that you were out in time for the 9 pm show? You are the master of game show timing. Do you have to attend the 7:30 theater in order to make it to the Explorer’s Lounge? Is there anything worth while if I do the 9:30 shows?

The Future Cruise DESK/office is very tricky. They do not have brochures nor handouts to give to passengers. You may "look" at what they have, sometimes they let you take a photo, but will not hand you anything in writing for a promotion/sale.

A 30 day LA to Sydney cruise is still possible. They will probably send a Princess ship to Australia to replace the Grand.

Best suggestion yet. You win the happiness award.

Thanks to everyone who have chimed in (or lurked). Too many great posts to "like". Maybe Princess will listen to our requests? We can always dream.

I really do not mind walkers on the Promenade Deck. I strongly object to runners who use this deck instead of the one above the Lido Deck. So refreshing to hear about the entertainers through the eyes/ears of a musician. Thank you.

She's just too big...to get under the Lions Gate Bridge at low tide. She has to wait it out. At least her passengers will have a full day in Vancouver. And then she will head out to sea (not Inside Passage).

Several years ago, I booked a cruise to Iceland and Greenland on the Grand when it was first announced. Forward several months. Received a “move over, (sort of) to the Regal. Then again to the Sky. Very disappointed since my heart was set on the Grand. Disappointed, I cancelled. This happens in other industries too. I just reviewed my upcoming flight. I received no notice that the plane equipment was changed from an Airbus 350 to the dreaded Boeing 787. Had to spend a few minutes getting my seat back (they did reassign seat to one that I didn’t want). Princess should have given current passengers notice BEFORE the general public saw the Press Release. Another fail by Princess.

That was way too quick! Round 2

Thanks for noticing.

oops...I new there was a "newer" name for the Sun/Star. Thanks @reedprincess for Sphere Class. As I have mentioned in the past, no Royal/Sphere in my immediate future.

No, you are not required to get Princess Insurance.

Princess currently has 4 classes of ships: Panamax Grand/GEM Royal Sun Let's cannibalize all the good from each ship. What would you like this NEW/but old Princess ship to look like? You may not add venues that are currently not on any Princess ship. I'll start (in no particular order): 1. a theater forward and aft to spread out the entertainment 2. Gigi's 3. Grand Class Window Suites on Deck 6 4, International Cafe 5. Crooners, Wheelhouse, Explorer's Lounge 6. Keep the Piazza clear of large events 7. No smoking in the casino Your turn.

With a Family Suite, it IS a FULL suite with all amenities for all and probably cheaper than 2 Reserve Collection Minis (not sure about regular minis) . I believe you only have to pay full price for 2 in one cabin and 2 in the other cabin. If there are other passengers booked under the 3 or 4 sail free, this would apply. Cabin can sleep 7 to 8 passengers. My only objection is that it is on the bow/front of the ship. I believe only Grand/GEM Class ships have these cabins.

At first, I thought your "Live" was started sooo early, until I realized we are already in MAY. haha. Thanks for taking the time to do a live. Best yet, thanks for adding white spaces between your photos. Enjoy your tranAtlantic voyage. I look forward to your updates.

Shhhhhh.....

I'm not known to pay attention to small print and details. thanks

No suite breakfast in Sabatini's on turn around day?

That's why I quantified 95% Yes, they wear a "uniform", but it is not the standard crew wear.

If you add Plus or Premier with booking...it is part of the booking fare. It will include a small addition for insurance. Can't remove it later without losing your booking. You can also book a cabin....then add the bundle....and pay an increase in insurance. Or you can buy the bundle on embarkation day without paying for insurance, but run the risk of a rate increase.

To be a little more technical. If they are wearing "uniforms" provided by the ship/laundry, then they are ship employees. (MDR, Customer Service, Room Service, Baristas, maintenance, security, etc). If they are wearing street clothes, then they are 95% vendors: EFFY, Princess stores, "Princess" Fine Arts, guest lecturer's, guest entertainers, ONE/Future Cruise "consultants". etc.

I agree with your post. But that doesn't negate a return to the thread to bring closure to problem. Maybe someone else might have the same/similar situation. 18 hours and counting.

Most not be as urgent as it sounds. OP hasn't returned in 15 hours.

Can you be a little more specific? Like which cruise is he on? Which piece does he need? Is the ship in US ports or foreign? This information may help your get a better answer or a makeshift solution.

Are you working with a TA? I was able to get a re-fare without losing my OBC. She is a skilled TA who knows which questions to ask and who to talk to. She doesn't hang up until she sees that everything is in place. December is a long way off. You have not reached final payment time. Did you put down a non-refundable deposit (mistake #1). Are you from the United States? That can also play a factor in policy.