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The most often lost, misplaced, damaged part from CPAP machines is the power cord. For most brands, the plug shape is common to many electronic devices. My guess is it was either found, got repaired by an onboard tech, or someone on the ship was able to scrounge one from left behind items like a radio or similar. The son's concern for his dad's well being is admirable.

You are correct. We were among the 430 staying on and bought as a 14 day embarking on the 20th as you did. Just now recovering from jet lag and Mal deDebarquement. Strange, the sea was very calm, maybe it was the rough flight. Catching up reading this thread now as we digitally disconnect when cruising. Thanks for posting, especially your photos of The Catch. It has been interesting to read another cruiser's point of view and experiences. Sorry to read about the flooding.

At risk of running long in answering, Let me say that on the first week, we met and talked with Don, from Don's Family Vacations. His YouTube video review of the Enchanted was shot that week, which you can view. He talks about being authentic talking with people. So, I will be when answering you. We have sailed Celebrity and thought the food was better than Princess. Food was a disappointment compared to previous sailings. Onboard service was, as always with Princess, problem free, staff are well trained and polite. Honestly, we didn't enjoy this cruise as much as others. We blame ourselves for booking a Caribbean itinerary where the deck parties and overall energy were too much. We've cruised enough that we should have anticipated this. Three suggestions. Take the stairs, elevator wait time is annoying. Get to the theater early for a seat. On deck 6, walk through Take Five to avoid smokers in the casino. Enjoy!

Don, you know the one, from his Youtube videos, just reported someone had to go to the naughty room for trying to bring aboard a mini washing machine. Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.

We disembarked the Enchanted two days ago after two weeks aboard. Another poster had a question about when to book specialty restaurants, so I kept an eye on them when walking past. There was never, that I saw, a full venue at Crown Grill, Sabatini's or The Catch. For that matter, casual dining Gigi's. If my experience hold true for your sailing, you should be able to choose your seating times once aboard by walking up. One casual venue was constantly packed, O'Malley's. You can stand in the Piazza and watch and listen to the Irish music, but always a long line to get in. Since you say you are new, some included things to try are the on deck pizza. New to me was the Prime Burger at Salty Dog Grill. A really good burger included in your fare. World Fresh buffet was repetitious, some hits, some misses.

In our experience using Crew Chat, no one responds. No one comes back with, message received, I've fixed it, I'll ask for you. I feel personal service is one of the things my cruise fare pays for. I just go early or late.

We were there in 2019 and don't remember much, but will try at a few of your questions. 1. No need to rush going over. 3. There is a buffet lunch served midday, burgers. They were late with it. It was hot. People were steamed. Long lines. That I recall well. 4. Fruit punch served on a tap. During lunch. 5. Yes. Well, they didn't have that feature when we were there, but I understand you can now. 12. If that is your dream, I'm happy for you and wish you a great day! The rest, don't know. Watch out for wasps.

Nausea and chemo is an often told story. Sorry you have this to deal with. Call your Oncologist and mention the cruise legal restriction and your developed resistance to what you have been taking, whether diphenhydrinate or diphenhydramine. He or she can recommend an alternative.

It sounds like you are calling the call center. This is not what you want. Most feedback here is they are nearly useless. You're looking to speak with an Ocean Navigator for your App concerns. If you decide Princess is for you. Then in the future, book through a Princess Cruise Vacation Planner (CVP), or a pro TA. That way, if issues come up, they.are your direct liason to the system. For your dining, when aboard, call the Dine Line, a number you can get onboard. You can select your own cabin by number, if available, and choose if you are willing to accept upgrade or not. Unless that cabin catagory is near sold out. I'm sure there are are things to learn for dealing with issues for any cruise line, for first timers.

Agreed! For those new, or those who are now confused after reading. Some passengers book under a cabin guarantee, which means you would not know your muster station until you know your cabin number, which may be assigned at boarding. To know your muster station to a certainty, when you get to your cabin, it is posted on the inside of your cabin door. Be sure.

We were on the Diamond in October last year for a circle Japan trip. One thing missing from your post is the time of year you will be going. I say this because climate wise, Japan is like California in latitude. In the summer in Nagasaki, it will be hot. In the winter in ports like Aomori, it will be quite cold. If that helps you choose. Spend your money for better than Princess contracted operators, which have better English speaking ability guides. Assuming you do not speak Japanese. What's that you say? What would we do if we went again? We would want to spend more time in places like Osaka and Kyoto on a Princess CruiseTour and less time onboard sailing between ports.

Go to the deck plan link. Choose your deck. For guests, select 4. Those cabins for four will be highlighted. Some interiors have Pullmans. Don't know how it works for suites. https://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=SU

@Davey Jones Responded to your question above.

We have not sailed on the Sun, but I have read the reviews starting to come in and your experience seems to mirror what has been written. More staffing in the dining areas is needed. As to the rest, you mention you are new to cruising, let me explain the function of the Medallion function as it applies to drinks and dining. Whether or not you bought one of the packages, you will be scanned for drinks. If you did buy a package, Plus or Premier, it goes toward your 15 drink limit, it charges you additional if a premium drink selection, with the additional tip and it confirms that you are an adult ordering an alcoholic beverage. If dining on one of the packages, you have included dining. Scanning the Medallion accesses that. If you went Standard, then you need to be scanned for the drink charge, tip and to confirm you are an adult. For dining, you need to be scanned to be charged to your account for the meal for Casual or Specialty venues. Even if included dining in the MDR, you still will be scanned for your dining time, if you made reservation, or if you have dining preferences on record such as a table for two.

As you go to the Princess website for your booked cruise, there will be two boxes for downloading the App, Android or Apple. Below that it will say try our web version. Click that. What I have found is to log in using your booking number, so scroll all the way to the bottom. Some still have trouble with this, but we have found it is smoother than the app. It is however very slow to respond. I have a new Android, so very recent software and plenty of ram. Good luck.