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We always purchase them on the first day of our cruise via the app. Very simple.

Looks like we will have quite a few Cruise Critic folks onboard! 🙂

Our TA explained that on cruises of 45 days or longer you can get a 3% fare reduction from Princess by paying a higher deposit. This can only be accomplished by calling them at time of booking. This works for us and the deposit is fully refundable.

We sure do!!! 🤪

Our TA called Princess and got us a 3% reduction in fare by applying two FCD's towards the fare, not as a deposit. Our refundable deposit was $1,900 for the two of us. We did same thing for the 51 day Majestic cruise in Dec '24. We booked a M1 mini-suite.

Yes, our TA booked it first thing this morning. Stateroom Type View Stateroom Amenities Interior from 4,759* per person Oceanview from 6,969* per person Balcony from 9,179* per person Mini-suite from 13,959* per person Suite from 24,899* per person

It opened today for Elites, I do not show it as being sold out?

@Coral We just booked the 54-day, 3/13/2026, Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific, roundtrip from San Pedro, on the Island Princess voyage. Thanks again for the heads up! 🙂

Thank you for taking the time to give us your impressions of the ship. We have not been on the Island in a very long time. Today, we are booking the 56 day, roundtrip LA, March of 2026 voyage on the Island. Great itinerary for us west coast cruisers! And, I know what you mean about the RC dining room stare downs!!!

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You cannot dine in the Reserve Collection (RC) dining room if you are not in a Suite or RC Mini-suite. They can dine with you in the other MDR's.

The 50% off cruises are no longer available. Last week on the Enchanted, they had a few 20% and 30% off deals but the itineraries were not appealing. Now that ships are sailing at or near full capacity there is no need for the deep discounted fares.

Here is a link to the original thread on this topic...

Whenever I'm "required" to provide information that I'm not comfortable sharing, I make something up. 🤪

When you board the ship.

December 15, 2023 9:30 AM EST Princess Cruises Appoints Captains for Star Princess FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises announced the two captains who will serve as masters of the line's second, sensational Sphere Class cruise ship, Star Princess, during an official keel laying ceremony in Monfalcone, Italy. Captain Gennaro Arma, who currently serves as the newbuild site lead for the construction of both Sun Princess and Star Princess, will be master of the 17th Princess ship when she debuts in summer 2025, bringing her into service from the shipyard. When Captain Arma is on leave, Commodore Nick Nash will take over the navigation and leadership of Star Princess. "It is my privilege to introduce and congratulate the masters of the stunning new Star Princess," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "Captain Arma and Commodore Nash have remarkable histories with Princess, and will provide great experience and excellent leadership on our newest vessel." Commodore Nick Nash, a 33-year veteran of Princess Cruises, was promoted to the rank of commodore of the line's global fleet in 2020. He currently serves as captain of Enchanted Princess, having navigated the ship out of the Fincantieri shipyard for the first time. Commodore Nash first joined the company in 1989 and was promoted to staff captain in 1997. In 2002, he became captain and has been at the helm of many Princess vessels. Commodore Nash also has served as President of the Nautical Institute and after two years now serves on the council. He was awarded the United Kingdom's Merchant Navy Medal for meritorious service in 2018. He is a Chartered Master Mariner, a Fellow of The Nautical Institute, The Royal Institute of Navigation, The Royal Geographical Society and a Younger Brother of Trinity House. Captain Gennaro Arma has always been passionate about the sea. He began his career with Princess Cruises in 1998 as a Cadet and moved up the ranks achieving his first command as Captain of Sea Princess in 2015, where he navigated the ship on two world cruises. He took the helm of Diamond Princess in 2018 and in 2020 and was honored with the recognition of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the highest of the orders of the Italian Republic, and selected among the 20 most influential Italian characters of the year by Vanity Fair in December 2020. Arma has also received the title of Magister of Amalfi Civilization for the Byzantine New Year, the Emanuela Loi award for courage, and the Assarmatori prize from the Italian maritime association awarded by the Minister of Transportation. He most recently served as captain of Discovery Princess. He was born in Sorrento, Italy, where he lives with his wife Mariana and his son Diego. Star Princess makes her debut in August 2025, with cruises on sale now.

All of our future bookings have had no change in fares for quite awhile. 🤷‍♂️

December 14, 2023 3:34 PM EST Princess Unveils 2024 Wave Sale Offering Up to 40% Off Cruise Fares, Free Room Upgrades, Plus 3rd and 4th Guests Sail for FREE The 2024 Wave Sale On Sale Now FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises revealed offers on tap for the 2024 Wave Season, including savings of up to 40% off cruise fares, complimentary room upgrades, plus third and fourth guests' sail for free. The 2024 Wave Sale, available now, offers the following perks on select 2024, 2025 and 2026 sailings: Up to 40% off cruise fares on voyages all over the globe. Complimentary room upgrade offers between like-to-like stateroom types. For example, if booking the fare for the lowest priced mini-suite, the offer upgrades the location of the stateroom for free, based on availability. Third and fourth guests sail free when booked in the same stateroom as first and second guests. So, if a family of four is booking one stateroom, the third and fourth guests' sail free. "Right now, is the best time for guests to book the widest selection of Princess cruises to their choice of exciting worldwide destinations," said Terry Thornton, Chief Commercial Officer at Princess Cruises. "The great savings available with our exclusive 2024 Princess Wave Sale, makes this the perfect time for guests to choose the Princess cruise and accommodations with the premium vacation experience unlike any other. For those dreaming of making the greatest vacation memories on sun-drenched beaches with crystal clear water in the Caribbean, Mexico or Hawaii, visiting ancient ruins in the Mediterranean, exploring castles in the British Isles, witnessing the topaz blue beauty of the glaciers in Alaska, or exploring exquisite temples in Japan, the 2024 Wave Sale has global destinations covered with the best fares of the year. Examples include: 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers (Southbound) on Sapphire Princess (May 18, 2024), starting at $399 7-day Norwegian Fjords on Sky Princess (July 13, 2024), starting at $699 7-day Western Caribbean with Mexico on Regal Princess (Oct. 27, 2024), starting at $399 7-day Canada & New England on Enchanted Princess (Sep. 7, 2024), starting at $529 7-day Mexican Riviera on Discovery Princess (Nov. 30, 2024) starting at $399 16-day Hawaiian Islands on Ruby Princess (Jan. 3, 2025) starting at $899 Plus, those booking a 2024 Wave Sale cruise vacation can opt for the ultimate in savings by adding inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier which add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. The 2024 Wave Sale runs from 12 am PT on December 13, 2023 through 11:59 pm PT on February 29, 2024. It's available to residents of all 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Bermuda and the District of Columbia. More details and exclusions can be found at www.princess.com/sale.

We had the same conversation with a couple last week on the Enchanted. We had a FANTASTIC cruise! 🤷‍♂️

We just disembarked from the Enchanted and the above is still the case.

@Kmkub FWIW, We received our surveys before we were off the ship.

FWIW, we stopped flying out of Ft Lauderdale years ago. We only fly out of Miami. So many more non-stop flights to the west coast and it's only 20 minutes away from the port. Hope your flight works out today!

We are actually just getting ready to land at LAX. And yes, we miss not being on a ship!!! 😪 Enjoy your cruise!

It is actually $39 pp and now with the 18% added to that, total is $43 pp.