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@Steelers36 Tiramisu has not been in the IC since the restart. It was actually better than the one in the MDR. Smaller and enough to satisfy the palate. @ceilidh1 I am hearing more and more passengers complain that they are unable to book the now included specialty dining (Crown Grill, Sabatini's, Kai sushi on the Diamond, etc). Win win for Princess. Offer but can't fulfill. Money in their pocket. I didn't see the new "cakes" in the IC on my most recent cruise.

Doesn't matter any more, but thank you for your response. I won't be dining at Alfredos unless I have a plus package. So there is where my IC tiramisu (for free) went. I will remain forever confused with these changes. $14.99/$5.00/Old Plan/New Plan/Suite/Elite... what am I covered with .... So many questions. So few answers.

@Steelers36 I can see the Alfredo menu working on Royal Class ships. Would you still be charged $14.99 for JUST pizza on the Grand Class ships that don't have the option for an expanded menu or will the new menu be across the fleet. Should have eaten on the Grand when I had the chance. I really "did" like their pizza.

Anxious to hear if they are charging standard Elite passengers for changing out the minibar.

Caught me. I really shouldn’t be posting late at night. Thanks.

Texted a friend onboard. He heard that it was a refueling problem. Barge broke down. So an announcement was made.

In March, there was an elite lounge. Did they move it? Skywalkers or Club Fusion. Funny, there is a line for Kai. It sat empty when passengers had to pay for it. Just like the Specialty Dining restaurants, they could not accommodate all the free dinners that came with the Premier Beverage Package. A win for Princess. Offer something that not all can/will take advantage of. Same for 2 desserts a day and 2 gym classes.

Coffee Card is back? How many? How much? Inquiring minds want to know. Web page does not give details. Duh

Sharing hopeful news about the Lahaina Banyan Tree: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/08/15/breaking-news/efforts-underway-to-revive-150-year-old-banyan-tree-in-lahaina/ “We’re not giving up hope,” said arborist Steve Nimz. “There’s no reason to give up yet.” He inspected the tree over the weekend, and found no significant signs of singeing, charring or cracking on the main trunk or most of its aerial roots, with the exception of two. The tree has more than 40 aerial roots anchored in the soil. After using a small pocket knife to cut through the thin bark layer into the tree’s cambium, he found there was still live tissue there, although very little sap oozed out when a lot should have for a healthy tree.

Here's a hiccup regarding short term rentals. Several counties (not sure about Maui, but definitely Honolulu) recently passed a bill that restricting "short term" rentals meaning 30 days or longer (excluding airbnb, hotels, etc). So many landlords are locked into long term rentals. The mayor of Honolulu suspended that, but it doesn't help that there is already a housing shortage. NCL Pride of America has not suspended their voyages. They are just adjusting their itinerary to not stop/over night in Kahului. All cruise ships are respecting the disaster on Maui and not calling on the island.

Cinnamon Donuts (not as much cinnamon as before) can be found in the IC during some mornings. Just making a statement: I brought my own donut up for the IC to Sabatini's Suite Breakfast. I was "mocked", but every day after that, there was a cinnamon donut at my table. So they do make them every day. I have never checked the buffet. As in many Princess recipes, this one has changed over the years. It is much more bready and not as light as previous versions.

I'm sure tomorrow will still be safe. Didn’t mean to alarm you.

Nope, just read that someone had put an excursion in their cart and didn’t pay for it. Booking was cancelled. Even heard they will cancel over a few cents. (Dons Vacation YouTuber).

Do not leave anything in your cart if you are past final payment, Princess will cancel your booking for non payment. Good luck reaching someone that can fix this for you. Some lady YouTuber was recording a session today (Monday) and mentioned that she was on hold with Princess…now going on 3.5 hours.

I don’t eat the crepes and they had something with pear, and another with pineapple. He was suppose to do a table side Caesar salad, but that didn’t happen. The pasta with garlic was wonderful. I skip most of the extra dishes except the lamb chops. I can skip the “new” ice cream heart attack treat for a make your own sundae in the MDR. if only they had hot fudge.

Was it ever decided when they made this change that if there were two unrelated passengers in the same cabin and each had CCL shares, they could then EACH get Shareholder non-refundable OBC? Veteran's OBC is not involved.

Too late. It's written in "concrete" (abiet poorly)

Still unanswered: 1. Will it cost you $10 to have the medallion shipped to your US home if you are a Standard Passenger. No mention in new enhanced email. 2. How will they deal with the suite perks? Tea/canapes/MDR meals. Suite/Elite minibar change outs? Am I missing something? I can't order my sister's medallion on the Medallion Class app. @startedwithamouse mentioned (after I started this comment and was interrupted) that you can't order the medallion anymore???? Will it be sent if you have a package automatically? To where? I'm sorry, I am so confused. If any one can simplify this for me, you will have my gratitude forever. Sailing soon without any packages (this time) and in a suite/elite.

You can always drop by the Reserve Dining room after dinner for coffee and the special desserts (peach melba, banana foster, etc).

You've got to wonder "why" the Royal is priced less than the Grand. Just for starters...how about 1000 more passengers? And fewer public venues. No Promenade Deck? No aft viewing. Itinerary/passage Bottom line: You are doing this cruise to be with family. If the cost will allow you a few more excursions, then you WILL have a great time on the Royal.

The Sapphire is closer to the Grand than she is to the Royal. She has a much larger (more impressive) Promenade Deck. I don't think you could go wrong with either the Sapphire or the Grand (one of my favorites). You have been given some terrific advice. I would take Skagway over Ice Straits. Inside Passage over sea time.

I apologize for the laugh icon. I think it is so silly that "we" have to educate the source. I wish the passenger luck in trying to do that. Not meant to be inflammatory. Sometimes the "rules" are too taken too strictly.

The shower bench will take up less than 50% of the shower stall.

Currently, neither Canada nor Hawaii requires proof of vaccination or Covid test. Australia still does. The Royal Princess is repositioning to Australia via Hawaii. If you are leaving the ship in Honolulu, you “should” be okay. My only reservation is that Australia is being proactive and considers that voyage as “one”. Thus requiring everyone getting on (in Vancouver or Hawaii) to have said requirements.

EZ Air only contracts for certain flights on certain airlines. I would book something now and watch and see if anything better (time/price) shows up. Get a flexible fare that you can change up to 45 days out.