July 25, 2021 Live From Majestic Princess Alaska sailing

[Manydazeatsea]

Thanks to all that have contributed to this board. I have looked forward to reading your comments daily and it’s been quite informative! Looking forward to the September 5 sailing. 

[dog]

This has really helped in preparing for our future cruise. Thank you all for contributing in this forum. It was nice to keep it all in one thread. 
safe travels home everyone. Dog

[Maddies Mom 46]

42 minutes ago, caribill said:

 

Do they still offer prints if you want to purchase photos that way or are photos only available for purchase in digital form?

You are required to buy a thumb drive with your chosen pictures on it for $21.95. If you want a paper print, it’s $2.99 for a 5x7. I don’t know about the bigger sizes.

A little off topic, everything in the Princess store was 30% off.

[Maddies Mom 46]

6 hours ago, ChangeOrder said:

For all my military folks that were asking, we had our Veteran M&G today at noon. It was published in the Patter. So, yes they still have them, and it may be on the last day.

I think they forgot about them so I asked at one of the captain circle get togethers. Duke said it would be set up on Saturday. I don’t think that is set in stone so it would be a good idea to mention it to the entertainment staff on the first or second day to give them time to set it up including some refreshments.

By the way, Jan said they have every intention to keep the cruise credits for veterans.

[Cruise Raider]

On 7/29/2021 at 5:15 PM, ctipton55 said:

Ours is from our hometown and they need a time frame.  We said 9:30 but is that too late?

 

The latest disembarkation time listed is 9:30 AM.  We won’t be able to speak to how timely anything is until tomorrow, though.  

[happycruiserco]

16 hours ago, HaveDogWillTravel said:

Ok one last post. The gem out side ranged from freezing wet cold to sunny and very hot. You must pack for all weather. Inside was moderate and comfortable. Of course there was at least once where I needed a light cover up inside. 

Awesome.  Inside is what I was concerned about.  Sounds perfect.  Safe journey.

 

[Cruise Raider]

On 7/29/2021 at 7:56 PM, geoherb said:

Did anyone posting here attend the Captain's Circle party? If so, could you report the numbers for the most traveled passengers and the breakdown of passengers by Captain's Circle status. Thanks.

Princess hosted two Captain’s Circle parties.  The most traveled passengers cruised nearly 2000 days, in theirs place was nearly 900 days and the other one was somewhere in the middle. 

I believe their was a most traveled passenger luncheon today.   

[Cruise Raider]

On 7/30/2021 at 6:16 AM, voljeep said:

my wife and I will both have Plus - if we both want a glass of wine on the balcony - will we each have to order those separately or can we each order a glass at the same time on one device/login

we found that when I ordered two drinks from my app, they charged for the second one … even if it was just cranberry juice or coffee.  
I am sure it is a bug that will get worked out,  but 

[StAlbert4]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences and insights on this first cruise. 
 

We’re doing an Hawaiian cruise at the end of November with our final payment date fast approaching.  From what feedback you have given, we’ve green lighted the trip and are looking forward with great anticipation!

[Alcairns]

A Gold medal to Have Dog Will Travel for all his hard work on this thread! Well done! 

[scuguy77]

Hello! Great to see all these Live from posts again 🙂 

I too also had a question about disembarkation, was their the usual customs/immigration (show passport etc) or no since these Alaska cruises do not visit Canada or stop in foreign port? 

Thank you!

[cheeseclan]

thank you so much for taking the time to post during your cruise!

 

I might have missed the answers to these 2 questions:

1. Did you have any issues with laundry?

2. Do you know if anyone had issues bringing drinks on board?  We like flavored sparkling water and want to bring some  on board.

thanks

[Wavelet]

   Thank you HaveDogWillTravel for all your hard work keeping us informed about this cruise. I’m so happy it was a successful cruise with no major outbreaks of illness. It’s great to see cruising back and so many people anxiously awaiting their turn at the fun. I followed this post the whole week and found it very interesting. My only concern was with all your time posting did you have time to enjoy the cruise yourself? 
 Safe travels home.☺️

[Chai8]

A thousand heartfelt thank yous for this thread! I know there were frustrating moments, but thank you for sticking with it and for taking time from your vacation to bring all of us answers. I feel a lot more prepared for my departure next Sunday. 
 

Safe travels home! 

[mmllss]

13 hours ago, ChangeOrder said:

It helps to stop by the computers daily to scan through your photos and favorite the ones you think you will want. Then the check out process will only take a few minutes. 
 

The photo center was quite busy, but many of those folks were visiting for the first time and had a lot to do. 
 

There are no more stacks of printed photos to scan through. They are only on the computer with face recognition tech. 

That is such good news - I always did not like the amount of photos that were ultimately thrown away so much better for the environment

[Kenosha Cruiser]

I just want to say thank you to Have Dog Will Travel and everyone else who contributed to this live thread. It's been a real treat for all us following along! So glad everyone had a very enjoyable cruise and Princess is finally back to cruising again. Safe travels home to you all. 

 

Cheers - Ken & Darlene

 

[Steelers36]

5 hours ago, Alcairns said:

A Gold medal to Have Dog Will Travel for all his hard work on this thread! Well done! 

I agree with the sentiment, but it was a SHE doing all the hard work.

[Musky Ike]

8 hours ago, Manydazeatsea said:

Thanks to all that have contributed to this board. I have looked forward to reading your comments daily and it’s been quite informative! Looking forward to the September 5 sailing. 

Us also. Just 5 weeks from today!!!

[hooked_on_cruising]

Thanks to all who took time from your much awaited cruise vacation to post so that those of us eagerly awaiting our opportunity could live vicariously through you. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the posts and viewing the pictures.  Safe travels home.

Edited August 1, 2021 by hooked_on_cruising

[HaveDogWillTravel]

@cheeseclan I used my much loved free elite laundry every day up until glacier bay day when my steward told me it was my last time. It takes 3 days for free elite laundry. 
 

I put cotton and linen pants & shirts and one knit top everything came back perfect. I never send anything that would make me sad if it was lost or ruined though. No dresses either. 
 Idk the answer to the second question. 
 

so nice to be able to stay in the room until 8:30. International cafe coffee came in 10 minutes. And no charge even though I got 3.  
 

[Eaglecw]

9 hours ago, Maddies Mom 46 said:

I think they forgot about them so I asked at one of the captain circle get togethers. Duke said it would be set up on Saturday. I don’t think that is set in stone so it would be a good idea to mention it to the entertainment staff on the first or second day to give them time to set it up including some refreshments.

By the way, Jan said they have every intention to keep the cruise credits for veterans.

Maddies Mom, Thanks for sharing that information. I'll be sure to mention it to Duke and hid crew on the first or second day.

I'm glad that they are going to keep the OBC for the veterans. Over the years Princess as been very generous to the veterans. Thanks you again for posting that information

[Alcairns]

2 hours ago, Steelers36 said:

I agree with the sentiment, but it was a SHE doing all the hard work.

My sincerest apologies to Have Dog Will Travel.

[HaveDogWillTravel]

I went to the priority disembarkation lounge (vista lounge) at 8:30 barely sat down before being escorted off the ship for my 8:40 time slot. I saw they had beverages and pastries. 
we had to show passports at customs and that’s it. No lines anywhere. Breezed past the luggage as I used port valet and was put immediately onto a princess transfer. 8:55 am we are on our way. So 25 min from cabin to transfer driving away. 
not too shabby!  

Edited August 1, 2021 by HaveDogWillTravel

[HBCcruiser]

4 minutes ago, HaveDogWillTravel said:

I went to the priority disembarkation lounge (vista lounge) at 8:30 barely sat down before being escorted off the ship for my 8:40 time slot. I saw they had beverages and pastries. 
we had to show passports at customs and that’s it. No lines anywhere. Breezed past the luggage as I used port valet and was put immediately onto a princess transfer. 8:55 am we are on our way. So 25 min from cabin to transfer driving away. 
not too shabby!  

How many people were allowed in the Vista lounge? I ask because on our Royal AOS Cruise all passengers were asked to remain in their cabins until their disembarkation time. I assume Princess is still having passengers assigned to disembarkation locations? 

[HaveDogWillTravel]

Also the bus has 44 people on it. I heard the count and I was last one on. The folks behind me were among the first on and they said they waited 20 min the bus before we left.