Colo Cruiser Posted February 6, 2017 #51 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I have not embarked in FLL.before. Does Princess adhere to boarding times, or is it a free for all? Boarding times are a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorerf Posted February 6, 2017 #52 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Boarding times are a suggestion. Just got an email for our Feb 19 cruise on Caribbean Princess where it lists the boarding times for each deck. I have boarded in Port Everglades a number of times...arriving usually between 1030 and 11 and on board usually by around 1145 to 1230. The lines are orderly and begin moving well once the doors are opened to check in area. We have sat around 20-40 minutes in a waiting area and then boarded. So it is not a rule to follow the suggested boarding times, it is not a free for all and it is not a bad experience. I have heard though, if you show up around 2 or 230 you can usually about walk onto the ship...decide what is best for your arrival and prepare to wait if early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 6, 2017 #53 Share Posted February 6, 2017 I have heard though, if you show up around 2 or 230 you can usually about walk onto the ship...decide what is best for your arrival and prepare to wait if early... It's probably more convenient as far as wait time but you'd have missed the dining room lunch if that's important to you plus you'll barely make it to your room & it'll be time for muster. There's no time to even think about unpacking before dinner, that's if your bags have arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted February 6, 2017 #54 Share Posted February 6, 2017 What are the dining rooms called and which one do you go to for embarkation lunch? The Coral Dining Room (Deck 6) was open for lunch from Noon - 1:30 on Embarkation days. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey42 Posted February 6, 2017 #55 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Did Princess charge your credit card each day, or did you only get one charge at the end of the cruise. We have always seen only one charge, but several posters on this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2453537 indicated they were being charged daily. I wonder if this is fleet wide or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke Posted February 6, 2017 #56 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Do the washers/dryers require quarters or are you able to use the plastic cabin key to access tokens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 6, 2017 #57 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Do the washers/dryers require quarters or are you able to use the plastic cabin key to access tokens? I will be interested in the answer to this one, I always carry lots of old "eagle" quarters to try to exchange for newer ones!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailnnels Posted February 6, 2017 #58 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Does anyone know if Princess still has the 7 pm, 8:30 pm and 10 pm show each evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 6, 2017 #59 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Does anyone know if Princess still has the 7 pm, 8:30 pm and 10 pm show each evening? If you look at:- http://www.hotspringstips.com/caribb...ise/index.html it shows the Pstters for a Caribbean P cruise Round Britain last year. If you check them you will see that the show times vary quite considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesscruiser444 Posted February 6, 2017 #60 Share Posted February 6, 2017 We are looking to book for October sail. We are deciding between mini suite and mini suite club class. Is the club class worth it? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustgal11 Posted February 7, 2017 #61 Share Posted February 7, 2017 For anyone who has been on the ship recently and spent time in the Casino, what are some of the popular slot machines? Any of the newer ones? Wonder if they will change the slot machines during drydock? Any other info re the Casino would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 5:00_Somewhere Posted February 7, 2017 #62 Share Posted February 7, 2017 You'll be happy!The Wheelhouse was basically the same - No Salty Dog! :) LuLu Yes, and the dance floor still there! Great news, thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrosso Posted February 7, 2017 #63 Share Posted February 7, 2017 For anyone who has been on the ship recently and spent time in the Casino, what are some of the popular slot machines? Any of the newer ones? Wonder if they will change the slot machines during drydock? Any other info re the Casino would be appreciated. I am afraid i cant remember the names but for us this was the best casino on the Princess Ships. Lots of table games, including a craps table (last ship didnt have one). As for slots, a lot of the usual ones, plus some newer 1cent machines, that actually cost $'s not cents - fire and rain was one i think (i should know i was addicted). Also a post a couple of weeks ago had asked about payouts, this was the biggest paying out casino i had ever seen. The machine above was paying out hundreds each time someone sat down, i saw a woman scoop 4.5k on the 2nd day, and a friend of ours won 3 separate jackpot bonuses of a $1000 on a 25cent machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrosso Posted February 7, 2017 #64 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Do the washers/dryers require quarters or are you able to use the plastic cabin key to access tokens? You use your card to get a plastic coin for both washers and dryers, and also washing powder if you need it. I believe for 1 wash, 1 spin dry, some washing powder, and those sheets for the dryer it cost us a total of $9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nojoke Posted February 7, 2017 #65 Share Posted February 7, 2017 You use your card to get a plastic coin for both washers and dryers, and also washing powder if you need it. I believe for 1 wash, 1 spin dry, some washing powder, and those sheets for the dryer it cost us a total of $9. Thanks so much--exactly what I need to know--can't wait to be Elite so I don't have to bother with the wash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadTripFanatic Posted February 7, 2017 #66 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Many people just hog the tables in the Horizon for card games ....even at busy times. :( On this ship in December it had signs on the table that they were to be used only for dining during busy periods. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 7, 2017 #67 Share Posted February 7, 2017 On this ship in December it had signs on the table that they were to be used only for dining during busy periods. :) That's an improvement. Did it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartyAnimal Posted February 7, 2017 #68 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Did they have the crab pot? What days? I will be traveling on the 25th and can't wait. This was my favorite meal when I was on the Grand. Also any suggestions for excursions with small kids (under10)in Bonaire? My sister is bringing her Grandchildren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrosso Posted February 7, 2017 #69 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Did they have the crab pot? What days? I will be traveling on the 25th and can't wait. This was my favorite meal when I was on the Grand. Also any suggestions for excursions with small kids (under10)in Bonaire? My sister is bringing her Grandchildren. Crab Shack was on one night, the night of Aruba (this was a late night port, and our first port of call). No advice for kids in Bonaire, all i can say is, the snorkeling was very good. We hired a golf cart and drove around the island stopping where we wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGALNG Posted February 8, 2017 #70 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Did they have the crab pot? What days? I will be traveling on the 25th and can't wait. This was my favorite meal when I was on the Grand. Also any suggestions for excursions with small kids (under10)in Bonaire? My sister is bringing her Grandchildren. We also dined at the Crab Pot one night on on of our three cruises. I have a food allergy and they did a fantastic job trying to accommodate it. The staff were all very attentive as well, However, we didn't think it was worth the money (our personal opinion) and would not choose this venue again. We snorkeled in Bonaire with a private company. It was the best place ever to snorkel in our years of doing this sport. So good, we plan on going again next winter! The company is named after the category of instrument that a flute and clarinet would fall under. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 8, 2017 #71 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Is there a public notice board on the Caribbean Princess where one is able to leave general messages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 8, 2017 #72 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Is there a public notice board on the Caribbean Princess where one is able to leave general messages? Not that I've ever seen. It's to bad the Medallions aren't in use yet. It would be the perfect opportunity to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 8, 2017 #73 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Is there a public notice board on the Caribbean Princess where one is able to leave general messages? Not on any ship that we have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted February 8, 2017 #74 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Is there a public notice board on the Caribbean Princess where one is able to leave general messages? Not that I've ever seen. It's to bad the Medallions aren't in use yet. It would be the perfect opportunity to use it. Thank you, I had assumed that Princess was like NCL who don't have one either and wanted to check. Will just have to be cheeky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted February 8, 2017 #75 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thank you, I had assumed that Princess was like NCL who don't have one either and wanted to check. Will just have to be cheeky!! You can use the Princess@sea message system to send a message to each other & it doesn't cost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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