LIVE From the Caribbean Princess - New Panama Canal - Dec 10, 2017

[Croptop]

not sure what it is called but do they have the service of having your luggage go from your room directly to the airport and you don't see it until your destination? I know there was a fee but just curious if this ship offers it with Jet Blue? thanks in advance

 

The service is EZCheck. On my cruise on the Regal last January, these were the participating airlines:

 

American Airlines (FLL and MIA)

Delta Airlines (FLL and MIA; domestic flights only)

Jet Blue Airways (FLL)

Southwest Airlines (FLL)

United Airlines (FLL and MIA)

Alaska Airlines (FLL)

 

 

I suspect that it would be the same for the Caribbean Princess but hopefully CanadianBurger or someone else will confirm.

[cruzrbachoua]

I believe CanadianBurger posted a pic of the EZcheck a couple posts back..as I remember contemplating if it was worth $25 not to have to hassle with our luggage and then wondered if we have to be on a princess flight or princess transfer in order to take advantage of it.

 

Nevermind sorry I confused it with another thread I was following/viewing who was also on CB earlier this year....

[CanadianBurger]

not sure what it is called but do they have the service of having your luggage go from your room directly to the airport and you don't see it until your destination? I know there was a fee but just curious if this ship offers it with Jet Blue? thanks in advance

 

 

Here you go:

 

 

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[dckmusic]

So, I see for Delta it says domestic flights only - I'm connecting through Minneapolis to Canada, but I assume that still means I can't use EZCheck? Are you flying a different airline?

[dckmusic]

Here’s a note. If you’re in a mid to mid-aft Dolphin minisuite, and you pull into a tender port early in the morning, be prepared to be woken up by the lowering of the boats. And I mean rudely awakened by loud mechanical and hydraulic noises...

 

 

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That isn't good. We're booked in D523, so I'm guessing I'll be getting a wake-up call. My wife won't be too impressed.

[CanadianBurger]

So, I see for Delta it says domestic flights only - I'm connecting through Minneapolis to Canada, but I assume that still means I can't use EZCheck? Are you flying a different airline?

 

 

We’re flying Air Canada, so it doesn’t apply. Not sure about your situation since your first leg is domestic.

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

Our Princess Pop Choir performance. Had a great time and glad I finally didn’t chicken out. Victoria from the CD staff was great. Video link to follow when I can upload it.

 

 

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[ar1950]

So, I see for Delta it says domestic flights only - I'm connecting through Minneapolis to Canada, but I assume that still means I can't use EZCheck? Are you flying a different airline?

 

Ask about it when on board. Or, you may get the sign up forms during the cruise without asking for them. Either way, if you can't do it, they will let you know

[CanadianBurger]

Weather was perfect today. Finally got some deck-chair time.

 

Random musings:

It would seem all the staterooms have new toilet seats. Rather than the same solid ones as before, the new ones are thin and flimsy. Several people have commented on it.

Princess has finally figured out Eggs Benedict in World Fresh Marketplace. The hollandaise is on the side, so it’s not all dried out. Yeah!

Princess needs to go back to the old pizza ingredients. The pizza was a major disappointment.

We were lucky to have another fantastic group of eight for dinner. All of us were there every night, and new friendships were made. A big reason why we do traditional dining at a large table.

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

Nice shot of The Piazza

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

MDR Dinner tonight.

The honey garlic sparerib appetizer was very good

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

The meat loaf was also excellent

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

Baked Alaska Night, but oddly no parade or introductions of the chefs or staff.

 

 

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[CanadianBurger]

I’m always sad to see this appear in the mailbox...

 

 

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[ar1950]

CanadianBurger, thanks for posting the review. Great to get your perspective on the cruise and to see all of the pictures. Especially neat to see the pictures of the new locks. :D

[CanadianBurger]

Interesting: tomorrow’s events are already showing up on my phone, and I noticed that Muster Drill is now called Guest Safety Assembly, and you are no longer required to take your life jackets...

 

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[tip]

Thank you for all of your posts on this cruise. We shall be on the Caribbean Princess next month and have appreciated your comments, answers to questions, and especially the photos.

 

You have confirmed with other threads have posted about the new policy of not having to bring life vests to the safety drill. Having been on twenty-eight cruises, it makes sense for us. I am not so sure it is such a good idea for newbies.

[CanadianBurger]

Docked at Port Everglades at Terminal 4.

The Royal is at 2 this morning.

 

 

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[compozer]

Thanks for taking the time to post. We were on her the week before you and your posts made us feel that we were still on her. Great staff. Many were the same as our b2b last April. We were so excited for a large number that were going home after our cruise so I imagine you experienced many new ones. We decided to skip desserts this cruise and did not even look at the dessert menus but after seeing your pictures, I remember how good some of them were.

Safe travels home.

[dckmusic]

Thanks again for doing this. This has been invaluable for us as we prepare for our cruise in a couple weeks.

[jean s]

I hope I am not repeating an already asked question but could you tell me what nights were formal nights. We are doing this cruise in February and I really appreciate reading your posts. Thanks!

[CanadianBurger]

I hope I am not repeating an already asked question but could you tell me what nights were formal nights. We are doing this cruise in February and I really appreciate reading your posts. Thanks!

 

 

The day after embarkation, and the day after Costa Rica. If you look at all the Patters I took the time to post, you’ll see the evening’s dress code on the first page.

 

 

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[catcht]

Thanks so much for taking us on your adventures! We leave January 3 and even more excited for this cruise. We have looked forward to your posts everyday. Safe trip home.....the snow is gone in southern Ontario.

 

 

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[john442]

Thank you very muck for this very informative post, I read every part of it.

We are doing the same trip on her in feb and am really excited about it now!

 

Thanks Again

John & Val

[ED49404]

Thanks for all your posts. Have been enjoying and following them everyday to help plan our cruise in February. Especially enjoyed all the photos. Have a save trip home.

 

Thanks again...