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Thats the same info thats been on this and other threads since last May. Nothing new.

We are asking the same question now in almost 2018. What did u choose? Why? Where u happy ?

D741 is aft facing

The website says the ship has NOT been fiited for Medallion, intil Jan. 2018, not 2017.

Check princess website and email. At 8pm we got our itinerary change for oct. 7. All details on all changes are made.

We are on her Oct.7 so its all up in the air for us. First up, will Ft. Lauderdale port be ok to depart? We'll know Monday. Many of our 9 ports have been hit by Irma. My TA confirms that its unlikely our cruise will be cancelled. We will get substitute ports or sea days. I'm guessing that won't be decided until a week or 2 prior. For US personally, we don't care what ports we go to. We've been to most before. We just don't want so many sea days that its like a transatlantic lol. Asca side note - Im an early over packer - and Irma is going to hit us in Tampa - so I had 2 weeks packed. I just took out the formal wear and snorkel stuff, and Im set to live in an extended hotel if need be. Irma...ughhh.... shes screwing up my Oct AND NY Eve cruises AND my home.

Did someone post it was scheduled for dry dock in 2019?

We leave in about 30 days. We're not as worried as we were months ago when we booked, as we've kept up, and see nothing except speed has been effected. Our itinerary change for our

Oct. 7 voyage was very minor. Wish us luck !! I'm starting to pack now !!!

Someone was kind enough to take the time to share and post this today, about what Princess told him:

" the email I sent them. You are correct, Seems one of the propeller electric drives need to be replaced, no quick fix, she must go into dry dock. Expect continued itinerary changes because of this issue. Other than that, they aren't offering anything except on a case by case sailing. They told me if I want to cancel, go ahead!"

After much debate we've decided to not cancel Oct. 7 and sit tight. We got a great fare, the port is close to home, we like the dates etc. We're taking a leap of faith !!! We've booked all excursions thru Princess. So, excited, and hopeful !! Let the countdown begin !

Personally, I welcome all opinions and comments on this Roll Call. I do wish the very few snarky interchanges could be less judgemental and more of a discussion, and hopefully ni one will drop off. Selfishly, I am mainly concerned about OUR Roll Call voyage here of Oct. 7. I'm in the "how does this effect ME" mode. My main question is still, will our cruise still go Oct. 7 or will we be cancelled? I hope everyone will remain on the thread and share info. As for the ship engineer who has commented, my questions would be, WHERE is the Florida dry dock? Would the ship need dry dock ? Or can repairs be made Oct 7 between 7am-3pm so we can sail ? As for the civilians commenting, is it true they'd board us Oct. 7 then let us sit in port for days doing repairs, without notice or a chance to cancel? Im still hoping Princess combines the 2 Panama cruises right after our Oct 7 voyage, and puts the ship in dry dock one of THOSE times, not on Oct. 7. We so are looking forward to this cruise. And we especially want the full 14 days. I dont care if the ports are changed. I dont however want 7 sea days.... Please, everyone, continue to exchange info, and stay friendly. We so appreciate this thread♡

I am on Oct. 7. Any thoughts about how they will do repairs ? Is there a chance theyll cancel our 2 week cruise to put it in dry dock. I'd be so disappointed. ...

I it's my understanding that United States citizens traveling to Russia do not need a visa as long as they are taking a Princess Cruise Excursion. If you're planning on getting off the ship on your own or with a different travel agency, then yes you need a visa.

And Im listed as Cool Cruiser. Trying to change that AND user name. Having no luck. Help please!

Thanks, that worked. Im trying to change my user name - How do i di that? Thanks!

I want to start a roll call. I found "find your roll call". Mines not there, so I can't find one, so I click on "start a roll call", and it brings me to "find your roll call" !!! I find this Cruise Critic so hard to navigate. Can anyone tell me where the heck do I actually go, the link, to start a roll call ? Thanks so much !!!;p

CruiseQueen, I see youve made thousands of comments so you much be well traveled. Have you done the Russia cruise? We go next June and find advise on weather gear so varied. My own research shows temps on those ports from 68°-80°, everything from rain to sunshine.What do you advise? Thanks !

CruiseQueen, thank you so much. I've booked the cabin, fingers crossed. I appreciate your help !!!

I've read many posts from 2006-2013 about the bad smell coming from the garbage vent directly onto cabin. D741 on the Sapphire Princess. The vent blew right onto THAT aft facing balcony. I see no posts SINCE 2013 about this. I've booked that cabin. Has anyone been on the Sapphire or the Diamond in D741 since 2013? If so, when ? And did it still have a garbage smell. You're help is much appreciated.

I've read many posts from 2006-2013 about the bad smell coming from the garbage vent directly onto cabin. D741 on the Sapphire Princess. The vent blew right onto THAT aft facing balcony. I see no posts SINCE 2013 about this. I've booked that cabin. Has anyone been on the Sapphire or the Diamond in D741 since 2013? If so, when ? And did it still have a garbage smell. You're help is much appreciated.

I've read many posts from 2006-2013 about the bad smell coming from the garbage vent directly onto cabin. D741 on the Sapphire Princess. The vent blew right onto THAT aft facing balcony. I see no posts SINCE 2013 about this. I've booked that cabin. Has anyone been on the Sapphire or the Diamond in D741 since 2013? If so, when ? And did it still have a garbage smell. You're help is much appreciated.

It is now 2017 and I'm bookind Sapphire D741, aft facing. Does anyone know if the smell has been fixed since 2013? I can't find any negative posts since 2013. Thanks.

The original thread IS old but I asked the repeat question and am happy to be getting replies !! I hope I get more !!!

Did you go on d748? Im booked on an angled balcony, A747 on the Caribbean Princess. How did yours work out ?

I am definitely taking A747. We've been on every other sorta cabin and balcony, what the heck ! Worth a try. Thanks everyone for taking time to reply.