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Paying the higher fare for a refundable deposit vs paying a lower fare for a non refundable deposit seems to me not much of a choice. The only winner is RCL

I was given an on board credit by the TA. Does the Mississippi have a gift shop and does it have a variety of goods?

I don't remember having the deposits non refundable but all the cruises I was pricing are so. Is that a post covid thing?

Is there a gift shop on board the Mississippi? I have an OBC from the TA and don't know where to use it.

And pay the $5 room service fee recently implemented.

Thanks for answering the question. I just needed to know if the options were my choice so I can make a decision based on my experience. The Mississippi is an American crew. My experience has been that American crews are not as service oriented as other country crew. I am reading the ship has mixed reviews so will keep options open.

That didn't answer my question. Can you adjust the amount of gratuity onboard?

I just booked this cruise for later this year. My husband won't do a buffet mainly because he uses a cane and it's inconvenient to hold a dish too. I read on another post that Viking charges gratuity automatically but it says they are recommended amounts on the web so which is it? Can they be adjusted? If I were forced to do the buffet for most meals I won't tip the same as if I got a sit down with full service.

They will issue you a new cruise card. I use this method so I get one gift card back that is a larger amount rather then 5-10 individual gift cards.

I called them when I was locked out . I don't remember how long it locked me out. Per the web page of gift certificates check balance....... For questions, contact Gift Card Customer Support at 1-833-907-3079

I checked the balance of 2 cards the other day and it worked. If you check too many times it locks you out.

That blanket statement it pays to get Platinum Insurance is wrong. It paid for you but others like myself it would be a waste a money. Many of us have different coverages from using credit cards or medical insurance that pays for care anywhere in the world. I carry medjet for evacuation anywhere in the world which is really where the big money is charged not the cruise fare. For the cruise fare I am self insured.

Princess should not have to triage the degree of a person's handicap. It might be the person with a rollator needs it to get into the shower of a handicap cabin. I'm sorry your son has such challenges. Booking early seems to be the most reliable way to get an accessible cabin.

The reality still remains that the OP took a gty in Category DF , gambled and isn't happy. When the cruise opened up after the build wasn't it available to OP to look at the cabins and book then letting the GTY go? I suspect the price of the GTY was too good to give up. GTY'S sometimes work out and sometimes not. OP booked a DF GTY because it was all that was available. OP knew he might end up with a DF cabin Because that's what they Chose to book. Hoping something else opens up isn't a given. I hope for the OP's sake something opens up and they can move to a different cabin.

What category did you reserve when you made your GTY reservation?

You knew you were bidding on handicap balcony so you knew that you could end up in one if I'm reading your post correctly.

That's your choice not mine. I believe the OP is entitled to know the options re tipping.

It's not a charge you need to pay. It is a suggestion they put daily on your account "for your convenience". You can adjust that ridiculous amount down or eliminate it and pay cash to those that actually serve you.

It would be an anomaly for them to change it but of course they keep the right to do anything.

I read that not all TA's are included in the process to bid for an upgrade. Is there a way to find out who is excluded. I booked with a big box company who gave me different answers. I can't name the TA but would like to know if anyone has some definite information about this caveat in the bidding process.

Maybe look at this in a different way. You cannot get reserve class if you're not in a reserve class mini suite or full suite. Reserve class typically costs $50 PP PD. For $25-$39 per dinner you can eat in a specialty restaurant for dinner every night and come out financially ahead. As for eating with your friends who have reserve class it won't happen and shouldn't happen to anyone who's not entitled to it.

I was on the Island Princess TA in Dec 2023 from Rome to Florida. The internet worked 90% of the time and the speed was acceptable. I used a laptop if that makes any difference.

I would stay home before sailing in an inside cabin. Others may not agree of course but you asked for opinions. There's a reason inside cabins are the cheapest ones on the ship.

Princess does not really enforce any dress code unless you are outlandish. YES shorts are fine on the last night. Most people have their bags packed even if not put out in the hallway so it's anything goes the first and last night.

You can get a key card at guest service but note that it will inactivate your medallion, you can't have both functional.