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Not free food! They paid for the Plus or Premium. It was free B4, LOL

Can or may we close our eyes when we eat one?

Do let us know what cruise line you go to. The past 2 years we were on RCI, CELEBRITY, MSC, NCL & Princess. They all have their pluses & minuses! Happy Cruising!

I guess we cannot all think the same way. We do many different things on a cruise. So, those of you who think $150 is worth it or the Chefs table is worth it, Go 4 it. Happy Cruising & Happy Labor Day. Getting closer to our Enchanted Princess 21 day Med cruise in Oct 2023.

You are correct! Sorry, I was on another cruise line when I was on the helipad going out of or into Venice. Done too many Cruises and getting old. LOL Happy Cruising!

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Happy Cruising!

To cruise is about $150pppday. Then if you have a family of 4. 'Likely' is a very nebulous term. I have a cruise on Symphony OTS Central Park Balcony for 7 days out of Fort Lauderdale in Feb 24 for a total price of $673pp. That is $96pdaypp. How many hours is the tour? Been cruising Princess since 1987 and have many cruises and days with Princess. Been through many ship tours on the ships many times. Including the Bridge, Backstage, Gallery, Laundry, etc. Been on the Bridge and helipad as we left and arrived Venice. So, I do agree with you that $150 is high and should be worth maybe worth half that. JMHO!

Thanks for your opinion. I still believe that is too much. How long was the tour? Some people cannot afford $150 pp. I'm just talking about my experiences on Princess and the other cruise lines. How done many over the years. Many have these types for selected guests such as Most Traveled Cruisers, etc., Free.

Yes, free is different than $150. What does it a Cruise line to give a tour of the ship to selected guests? To me it would be a perk or a PR event.

For $150 you should get alot more! LOL They use to be free! But $ count!

Some lines don't serve lobster in MDR Some charge extra for it in MDR. Some charge extra for 2nd tail. Personally it is not worth it regardless. Not true Maine lobster. Very small tail 2 bites

If you have the Plus or Premium can you order any drink in there? Attending just for the view or company. TIA

Thanks for your info and opinion. I never considered this as a perk! $1 off a drink is somewhat cheap for a perk. Other lines did much more and gave free drinks for a couple of hours plus food each evening. We don't cruise for the perks, but if they are supposed to be perks, show some value. JMHO!

Doesn't sound like it is of any value except a place to sit. So, why check to see if you are authorized to be in there? What are they giving you? Another perk gone away.

What is the Elite HH now since Princess has the Plus and Prenium?

What are the HH perks now? TIA

Did you buy the package? Did you pay for the extras you don't need? So, I agree with you. Pay for what you want and need. You are not justifying the additional cost and why the cruise lines are increasing the costs.

Who of you now work for the Cruise line? It sounds that many of you do when you try to justify the price increase, cutback in perks, etc. Example: 'But do you understand that, based on the current dynamic, you're the least attractive type of passenger to any cruise line? "Cruise fare" now means less to the cruise lines than "revenue per guest." It's the entry point vs. the final outcome in terms of what they make per sailing. And clearly they are focused on doing everything they can to elevate revenue per guest. Even if it throws loyalty members and frugal cruisers under the bus. Princess could easily have said "Platinum's and Elite's are grandfathered" and instead chose to accept the consequences of their ire.' Personally I do NOT cruise to increase any Cruise Lines profit!! I cruise to enjoy my remaining years with the best value for the $. You may cruise for other reasons. Good for you! Pay for the extras that you don't need and trying to justify why Cruise Lines are raising prices. Example Celebrity now charging $2.00 for a Cookie. JMHO! .

I looked at the Princess wine lists posted. Seen what is sold by the glass. Then saw the price of the bottle. That is what I consider the premium. Any glass over $15.

Stayed there 3 times and going back in Oct 23. Best value for the $. Close to everything. I found out over the years when you drink the expensive or cheap it all comes out the same way. LOL

Thank you.

I didn't say you went in the cruise for the food experience. However, your do eat on a cruise. I just asked what cruise lines do you like the food?

Have you check the wine list and see that they sell many premium wines by the glass. Some more expensive than others and some they sell by the glass and some they don't. I would say based on popularity of the wine, not always by price.

So, are you saying that this does not apply to the Plus selection? How many glasses in a 750 bottle, 4?

Food is very subjective. What cruise line do you consider that has the best food in your opinion? Our experience is you can go to a restaurant at home one day and it is great. Go the next day and order the same food and it may be OK.