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New to Princess, 12 Day Scotland Cruise
Treasure Hunter replied to TinyG's topic in Princess Cruises
Not sure when you are going but if there is any chance to see the Military Tattoo In Edinburgh during July or August be sure to book. We did the excursion through Princess from Glasgow. About 45 minutes before bus If I remember correctly. Amazing once in a lifetime experience. Dancers and bagpipes from all over in the castle courtyard -
JamieLogical's Live from the Enchanted Princess 5/4
Treasure Hunter replied to JamieLogical's topic in Princess Cruises
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JamieLogical's Live from the Enchanted Princess 5/4
Treasure Hunter replied to JamieLogical's topic in Princess Cruises
Bid a small amount( you never know). We love Reserve (club class) because of the anytime no reservations superior service dining. -
Emerald Princess - what’s your vote?
Treasure Hunter replied to Globaler's topic in Princess Cruises
I think so. We were on the Emerald in September and she looked great. Dated for sure but still a joyous atmosphere. -
Emerald Princess - what’s your vote?
Treasure Hunter replied to Globaler's topic in Princess Cruises
The old Star was a wonderful ship. We took her around the tip of South America in the 90s followed by an NCL ship for safety. And then to the Baltic when St. Petersburg was just opening up to tourists. No stores or restaurants! We bought stuff out of people’s car trunks. Great memories of a comfortable friendly environment with great food. All Italian kitchen and wait staff who were having romances with the British hairdressers. The gossip was very entertaining. -
11:30 or noon to be panic free. We are on the Island June 4 from Brooklyn. The signage is really bad for car services to find the place so give a little extra time.
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Emerald Princess - what’s your vote?
Treasure Hunter replied to Globaler's topic in Princess Cruises
I have been on 35 Princess cruises and over 50 total on multiple lines and the only one I hated was Viking Mississippi . For $25,000 you stood at a machine to make toast in the morning like a motel 6. When I see the Sea Witch logo on the Princess hull I get goosebumps. I guess , just put me on the ocean and I’m happy. -
Emerald Princess - what’s your vote?
Treasure Hunter replied to Globaler's topic in Princess Cruises
We took The Emerald from LA to Hawaii and has a fabulous time. Last year we did NY round trip to New England/ Canada. Both times the service and CDs entertainment was great. It has a cosy, friendly feel. Would definitely cruise again. -
There are lots of people behind the scenes that make your cruise. We pay the suggested and give cash to those that went above the expected.
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No. We don’t drink alcohol so swap out our mini bar for waters and sodas. The plus never pays for us. We send out laundry every night and love it. Also love reserve dining with no reservations needed and the breakfast in Sabatinis ( usually).
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Reserve Collection question
Treasure Hunter replied to DANCING GRANDMOMMY's topic in Princess Cruises
And full suites are included. But we once used the upgrade program to move from a regular mini to a reserve ( club class) mini two weeks before the cruise. -
We are on Crystal Symphony in September (600 passengers) and we are docking in Rouen for three days. Tours offered are Paris ( we have two overnights) Giverney, Normandy etc. We plan the D-Day beaches. For your Oceania trip , I agree go with Oceania for safety if you choose Paris
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We have cruised Princess 35 times. You will have a great time. The reserve class dining service is wonderful. Too many kids, crowds on Royal. Food is much better on Princess. You won’t have the big Broadway shows but the entertainment is still very good. And Princess CDs are better with lots of fun evening game shows, trivia and other things to keep you busy. Don’t miss the Chef/ Maitre ‘d cooking class ( hysterical). And if they have Voice of the Ocean on your ship. We are on the Island Princess in June ( old as the hills and the Enchanted in January.
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Yes you are right, and service is better, greeted by name, no wait but the food is really the same as MDR . They usually add a shrimp dish and a crepe for dessert. It’s the no wait that I like. Looking forward to true suite dining on the Sun with a separate dining room. A reason for the prices to become closer to Retreat and Haven. Right now, suites on Princess are still much less than Celebrity or NCL
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We were able to upgrade from a mini suite to a Reserve ( club class) mini and were thrilled as it had the club class dining. I heard that after September Princess will open one of the restaurants as a no reservation any time dining which devalues the Reserve class.
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Yes. It can be a big savings but remember once you get a bid accepted you can’t back out if you don’t like the cabin.
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Thank you! I have been anxious about dining times as we eat on the early side due to medical issues. But I am sure that it will all work out. We have always wanted to cruise with Crystal. We have been on over 50 cruises on many different lines and are hopeful that we will find our home.
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I see that the description of the suite says “ an attentive butler is included who will make dining reservations and excursion reservations for you.” But if they are all gone at 120 days before the cruise…..?
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We just upgraded from an Aquamarine suite. Are there any perks that we get besides a larger ( two rooms) suite. Can you make reservations for the specialty restaurants earlier ( like Oceania). First timer and confused.
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Princess does not ( unlike RCCL, NCL and now MSC) cruise from the New York area in winter! Their last cruise every year will be in November one way, then you have to fly home from Fort Lauderdale. We have done this on the Regal ( two weeks in the Caribbean. It’s not so bad as you don’t have to fly in a day early ( worry if you will miss the cruise due to bad weather) and spend for a hotel. They don’t start sailing in New York until late March or early April to Bermuda. That’s a bummer for us as flying to Florida has become an expensive add on.
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When we were in Tahiti ( the Ocean before sale to Oceania and now called Sirena). Many passengers bought beautiful exotic flower displays at the market in Papeete and had them the whole cruise. But it is true, you can’t take them home.