PoohUnderstands Posted December 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just got a booking email from Princess concerning our March, 2018, cruise. In it, it reiterated that there would be no more itinerary changes; we'll be seeing a new production show - The Secret Silk is a classic Asian folktale featuring mystery, intrigue and life-size puppetry designed by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. More information will be available on princess.com soon. We will also be seeing the following: encore Escape into a sophisticated evening of music and glamour, set amid the romantic splendor of a beautiful Montecito garden. Accompanied by an onstage orchestra, Encore celebrates the traditions of pop, opera and musical theater. This spellbinding experience showcasing new songs, elaborate costumes and stunning sets designed by Emmy® award-winner John Iacovelli features musical direction by Academy Awards arranger Nelson Kole. But the most interesting note was how they told me that we would not be an ***** cruise anymore............... ) Ocean MedallionTM The creation of Ocean Medallion Vacations is an all-encompassing project that is currently being activated onboard another Princess ship. We had hoped to have it launched in time for your cruise aboard Royal Princess. However, we have identified refinements and enhancements that require more time for us to fully realize our aspirations to elevate the guest experience by way of this new technology. We hope you’ll experience Ocean Medallion on a future cruise with Princess. We apologize for any disappointment this news may cause for you. Pooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Glad they will have new production shows to look forward to. Thanks for sharing the info. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mthomp5 Posted December 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just got a booking email from Princess concerning our March, 2018, cruise. In it, it reiterated that there would be no more itinerary changes; we'll be seeing a new production show - The Secret Silk is a classic Asian folktale featuring mystery, intrigue and life-size puppetry designed by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. More information will be available on princess.com soon. We will also be seeing the following: encore Escape into a sophisticated evening of music and glamour, set amid the romantic splendor of a beautiful Montecito garden. Accompanied by an onstage orchestra, Encore celebrates the traditions of pop, opera and musical theater. This spellbinding experience showcasing new songs, elaborate costumes and stunning sets designed by Emmy® award-winner John Iacovelli features musical direction by Academy Awards arranger Nelson Kole. But the most interesting note was how they told me that we would not be an ***** cruise anymore............... ) Ocean MedallionTM The creation of Ocean Medallion Vacations is an all-encompassing project that is currently being activated onboard another Princess ship. We had hoped to have it launched in time for your cruise aboard Royal Princess. However, we have identified refinements and enhancements that require more time for us to fully realize our aspirations to elevate the guest experience by way of this new technology. We hope you’ll experience Ocean Medallion on a future cruise with Princess. We apologize for any disappointment this news may cause for you. Pooh Bummer about Ocean Medallion. I haven’t received an email yet but our cruise is in April 2019. But I won’t be surprised if I do get that email since the ***** banner is gone from that sailing. I’ll be disappointed but I guess it’s better than having a non functioning Medallion. The new shows sound cool...especially The Secret Silk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted December 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2017 yup got four emails for the four bookings we have coming up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted December 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Just got a booking email from Princess concerning our March, 2018, cruise. ..................But the most interesting note was how they told me that we would not be an ***** cruise anymore............... ) Ocean MedallionTM The creation of Ocean Medallion Vacations is an all-encompassing project that is currently being activated onboard another Princess ship. We had a wing and a prayer to have it launched in time for your cruise aboard Royal Princess. However, we have identified bugs and oversights that require more testing for us to fully realize our original specifications to elevate the guest experience by way of this new technology. We hope we can fix Ocean Medallion in the future at Princess. We apologize for any disappointment this news may cause for you. Pooh Thought you might like the notice translated for cruisers to understand it. :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohUnderstands Posted December 6, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Interesting that you got this email for your four upcoming cruises. I only got it for one. I also have an October, 2019, cruise on the Royal and I did not get any email about that sailing. So maybe ***** up for grabs by that time? Pooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted December 6, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Interesting that you got this email for your four upcoming cruises. I only got it for one. I also have an October, 2019, cruise on the Royal and I did not get any email about that sailing. So maybe ***** up for grabs by that time? Pooh for my four - they are all in early 2017, b2b2b2b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsykes Posted December 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 6, 2017 got it for out March 29th sailing on the Royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I cannot really get the hype re the Ocean Medallion, is it worth it ? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted December 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Booked on Caribbean Princess for the March 18, 2018 rollout on that ship. No email and the cruise is still showing the ***** banner on the Princess site. Keeping fingers crossed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted December 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2017 We are booked on the CB in November and have not received any email but then it still is almost a year away. We booked the cruise first because we liked the itinerary (14 day) and because I wanted to see how the ***** was working. It is long enough away that the ***** could be working well but if it is not, we will be happy with the cruise and I will have to book another cruise to check out the *****. What a sacrifice I must make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 6, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Thanks for sharing this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 6, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 6, 2017 We have Royal booked for August 2018 and got the ***** email yesterday. Are they still giving obc if you call and complain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted December 6, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Received the same E-MAIL yesterday. We have an April 16 2017 TA. Interesting indeed. Cheers Gonzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 6, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 6, 2017 :(:(:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted December 6, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 6, 2017 We have Royal booked for August 2018 and got the ***** email yesterday. Are they still giving obc if you call and complain?[/quote I too am very interested in replies to your question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted December 6, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Also sailing on Caribbean Princess on 3/18 (hi Thrak)...after reading about all the "challenges" that Princess has encountered so far, I'd be just as happy using a seapass card. Between problems with the technology and bracelets falling off users wrists, it seems like more trouble than it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoohUnderstands Posted December 6, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Re-reading my comment - meant I have not gotten any email regarding my Royal October, 2018(!) cruise. I guess Princess is leaving the door open in case they get their act together in installing ***** by then! To my knowledge, taking the banner off of the Royal cruises and sending out the emails, I believe all before final payments, is covering Princess from having to give out OBC for Royal customers. If anyone on a Royal cruise gets some OBC, let us know!! I kinda hinted at it but not pressured to see what would happen and just got words of sympathy, so I doubt any OBC is forthcoming. Micha's Grandad is sailing in August of 2018 and got "the" email, but I am in October and did not. Interesting. Pooh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted December 6, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 6, 2017 We have Royal booked for August 2018 and got the ***** email yesterday. Are they still giving obc if you call and complain? I called today after getting an email about our 1/19/18 Royal sailing and they gave us obc. It doesn't hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted December 6, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2017 so you were past the final deposit date when notified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted December 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Rc'd the same email today for our 5/01/18 sailing on the Royal. With all the problems this new technology is having, and the photos of guests wearing what my 7 yr old niece affectionately calls "GPS dog tags for humans" in their formal attire, I have little interest in opting into this program. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahav1 Posted December 6, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Interesting, we have not received any emails regarding our Regal cruise in the beginning of March, and final payment was made last Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted December 6, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I am on the Royal in the New Year, I called today and was given a goodwill On Board Credit of $100 per person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulsbo Cruisers Posted December 6, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Received the email for the July 24, 2018 sailing on Royal. I’ll call and see about the OBC. Doesn’t hurt to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted December 6, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 6, 2017 no it doesn't - will be interested in what Princess states for a cruise that far out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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