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(Regal Ship) So clearly the system has issues/overload. I thought I had a reservation from previous attempt, and it said i was confirmed reservation. I went back in later to confirm, it was not showing any dining reservations. Tried again to make a new one for every night at 6 pm, Error code, tried multiple times, same error code issue, tried a new way to look at my schedule, now i have three dining reservations in the Alegro dining room for each night at 6 pm... Think I will let it (the system) get a good nights sleep and look at it in the morning... At worst i will have to go in to delete the duplicate dining reservations.

I went back in - and checked my reservation (that had been accepted) only to find i had no reservation - so going back in to re-try the same reservation... Keep getting bumped out recommend after you make your reservation - you exit the system, then go back in to verify your reservations is still intact

I was on the Regal in February with my daughter who has special dietary needs. Once the manager found out he got her a special dinner for that night, then he reserved a table for us at the same time, that specific table, and each night he brought over the next night's special menu and had her pre-order so it would be ready for her. He also coordinated with the head waiter for our table. He would check on us each day, and check with us after the dinner to make sure all was well. Truly outstanding customer care. Talk to the manager - I am sure they can set it up for you.

So - I was able to book my October 21 day TA cruise Regal reservations for the Alegro for 6 PM each and every day. I had earlier today updated the APP to the latest version. I have some experience with mainframe servers and the response I was seeing for the last hour was very typical of a computer system that was overloaded with service requests. Lots of time-outs at various stages in the process. Hang in there - Good things come to those who keep pushing the Reservation button...

Just back from a cruise on Princess from pier 27. Had an absolute worst time getting to the actual terminal due to the (IMHO) mishandling of traffic into the terminal. In all of my years of cruising I have never seen mis-planned traffic management in the port area such as at this terminal. Traffic was backed up for an hour while traffic crept into the terminal one car at a time. I was in an Uber and spend nearly an hour in the stopped traffic getting into the port. There is a totally unused open area right next to the drop-off that was totally clear of cars and unused for passenger drop-off. My Uber bill had a $33 charge for traffic time waiting. In getting off the ship I elected to use the Princess Bus to the airport. That went quite well as the bus was waiting for us once out of the terminal. When departing I noted the exact same traffic back-upon the road leading into the terminal from the taxis and Ubers trying to get in to pick-up passengers. Not sure what to do about getting into the port as even the busses were held up in the traffic jam. Possibly get out across the street and walk across with your luggage. But in leaving the port I would recommend some sort of bus (like the Princess bus) as they are there waiting in the lot prior to the traffic back-up.

Ahhh - Now i understand - Thank You

OK - But it appears one can only buy Future Cruise Deposits (FCD) while on a cruise... Found the following on the Princess web site: You can purchase a Future Cruise Deposit (FCD) on board as part of our Future Cruise Deposit Program. Or at least I was unable to fine anyplace on the Princess web site that I can send them cash for FCD. But thank you for the indication there might be an advantage to waiting to book on-board with the possibility of better fares.

Currently have a 7 day cruise booked for Feb 4,2024 on the Regal Princess. Cogitating a April 4,2024 cruise on the Crown Princess. Is there any significant advantage to waiting to book the cruise to the forthcoming cruise, or should I just book it now. Have not cruised Princess for 14 years but some companies have significant deals/bennies for booking on a current cruise.

For those that really like Trans-Atlantic Cruising - I found two cruises that almost connect - Miami to Rome (22 Days) - then 3 Days - Rome to Fort Lauderdale (18 Days), There - MSC Magnifica Miami (Nov 9) to Rome (Nov 30) - 5 stops in Caribbean then 5 stops Portugal & Spain, Rome on 30 Nov. Very Low fare, and 50% Solo Supplement (MSC Only). Back - Island Princess Rome (Dec 4) to Fort Lauderdale (Dec 22) - 4 stops Italy, Spain, Morocco, then Tenerife, & Cape Verde, 7 days at sea to Fort Lauderdale 40 days of cruising, Plus a couple of days in Rome...and no intercontinental Air. Got to get you thinking...Did me

In 2018 My wife and I were booked on a 14 night TA from Miami to Rome. We intended to stay 5-7 nights in Rome then fly back. I found a cruise ship transiting the Mediterranean , stopping at Barcelona and headed for the USA, I also found an overnight ferry from Rome to Barcelona getting there the day before the ship docked in Barcelona. I dearly wanted to get on that ship for the return voyage but back then I was a working fool and had to get back to pay the bills. I also did not think the boss would be too happy with me taking like 5-6 weeks off work. I really, really should have just done it. Now that I am retired, I am looking for just such another opportunity.

Thank you - I just found it for my forthcoming cruise - Thank You I was wondering how that worked with Princess (Have not cruise Princess in some number of years. What I found interesting was that it gives the start of boarding time, and the sail time...but not until much later in the document (in the fine print) does it state that if you do not check in by 90 minutes before sail time you will be denied boarding... On second reading, that 90 minute limitation is only for: "Guests with incomplete immigration information..."

What I was seeing is the following: Wi-Fi (1 device per guest) $15 USD/Day - PreCruise $9.99 /Day - unlimited MedallionNet package I have been having real issues with Princess computer systems. I was online (Apple Browser - Safari) and was unable to complete a reservation - It would kick me off once I had entered in the travelers information. I tried over several days. I finally called Princess and made the reservation over the phone. The Operator who took my reservation said they have been having issues and are installing "New Software". I am also having issues now with the Princess App on my iPhone where is it not recognizing my log-in & password (I "assume" it is the same name & PW as the on-line version.). I am able to sign in using my booking number I am using a freshly installed Princess App.

I just signed up for a Caribbean cruise for early February. We will not be using the Plus package as neither of us drink (very often) but we both want/need/require/can't-live-without WiFi. I have not been able to find where to purchase the WiFi package pre-cruise. I know it is significantly less expensive to get it pre-cruise than on-board. Any Hints?? I know on HAL it was in the drinks area (very odd) so I looked in all the areas on Princess - but alas - to no avail.

Thank you both for the information - I appreciate it. I was on one cruise some years ago and the front desk was out of extension cords. Luckily maintenance guy overheard the discussion and brought me a cord from the maintenance shop. Since then I have always brought my own cords. DCL is the first line I have been on that lists extension cords as prohibited.

I am an experienced cruiser, but new to DCL and the Disney Wonder I am now booked on. I noted on the DCL Prohibited Items list that Extension Cords are prohibited. I use a CPAP and always need to make sure I can reach the AC outlet which is typically on the opposite side of the cabin from the bed. I am in a Balcony cabin on Deck 6 for our cruise. There appear to be AC outlets at the Desk, but I have been unable to see if there are outlets next to the beds.

New to NCL cruiser. Due to deteriorating medical condition, may have to take our Luggie Elite scooter on an upcoming Alaska cruise (NCL Bliss). The scooter is relatively light weight, and foldable, but it does have a Lithium Ion battery. The battery is certified for Flying (10.4 AmpHour and tested). In looking at NCL, it states - "Mobility chairs must be powered by gel-cell batteries. Norwegian Cruise Line will not accept any wet-cell or unsealed acid battery-powered wheelchairs on board the ships that are not FAA approved." This is virtually the same statement as on other cruise lines we have used, but these same Luggies have been used on those cruise Lines. I do not want to get into the situation where I show up at the dock with her scooter and they do not let us board with it. Question is - Have people used LI powered scooters on NCL ships.