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The passenger vessel service act requires foreign flagged ships to stop at a foreign port so it's unlikely there will be a change but you never know anything for sure in these times.

I like the size of the Island Princess and have a Panama canal cruise booked on her later this year. I miss the international cafe but everything else is just fine.

I didn't want to keep the cards and Princess is happy to issue ONE new card with all the credits loaded onto it.

I got a notice today that our cruise through the Panama canal had an itinerary change. Please be advised that due to government restrictions on cruise ships, Island Princess will no longer call to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua . Instead, you will now visit Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

I bring my confirmation number on an index card, no problem no papers , no ink, no app. I sail 3-4 times a year and never had a single issue. They just take my picture for their security when I board.

The cost of Wi-Fi has gotten out of hand. It is pure profit and greed. Many people are using the free wifi at the ports of call.

I get 5 diet cokes daily and keep them in the fridge, it's not about value, it's about one's preferences and I don't drink.

JR suites do not get the perks of full suites. You will get 2 cruise credits instead of one to move you up the loyalty scale.

Why anyone would tip 11 months in advance doesn't make sense to me. Why loose almost a years worth of interest or use of your asset. How do you know in advance how service will be? What if you want to decrease the daily amount at the guest services but can't because you prepaid?

Great story. Thanks for the link.

We saw adults, not just kids looking for them and holding one. It's just a fun thing to do? Other cruise lines do this too? I never saw this on Princess. I'd be happy to buy a bag of duckies and hide them for fun.

I was recently on the Navigator and some people we conversed with talked about finding ducks. Is this something new only certain people know about?

Forget the APP, just show up and check in takes less then 5 minutes and STRESS FREE.

They were complaining about paying for the specialty restaurants most night so this was a cheaper alternative. Please read before criticizing other peoples posts. Reread post 76 where I answered appropriately to the post.

Same thing to me, you paid if in a suite or paid by loyalty status for the complimentary beverage.

This is where I respectfully disagree- the suite (and suite lounge) comes with perks that you earned or paid for, it's not complimentary. Some perks are folded into the higher fare.

Most people I see or know do not top again. You don't think you've really paid enough in a Sky suite to consider you've actually paid for the perk and gratuity?

You'll enjoy the balcony but hate the bathroom. There are no shelves to put your toiletries in the bathroom and the whole room gets wet when you shower. It's a tradeoff you may or may not enjoy.

When I get my drink which I've earned as a D+ I do not tip. It is a gift for my loyalty and RCL's Tip to me. Some people who want to tip can of course but I'm sick of the quantity and frequency of tipping , enough is enough.

Apparently you haven't tried the reserve class.

You've got a perfectly good meal waiting for you that you've already paid for in your cruise fare at the buffet or dinning room.

I have never had a problem checking in upon arrival despite what time was assigned

The grandparents are definitely surprised!

The Piazza is for all to enjoy, not just a select group. Many have a snack from the Intl cafe and want to relax. It would be impossible to socialize there with ballroom dancing and loud music. The wheel house bar seems a better place. Ballroom dancing must have fewer participants for them to eliminate it. What people want is pickle ball so they made several pickle ball courts. Supply and demand at work here.

Relax and enjoy the ride. I sit on my balcony with a magazine and take a nap out there. Casinos' are open when not in port and welcome your donation. There will be activities as usual and a few extra's on sea days.