Q & A for those cruising Princess June 16, 19, 23 & 26 out of Brisbane

[Porky55]

5 minutes ago, NSWP said:

Yep nescafe 

cappa sachets, take them to the buffet,  add hot water,.

Exactly ☕️

[NSWP]

16 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

I think I've seen instant coffee sachets in the buffet.

Not seen them on Princess, just the awful coffee in the machines, mdr is no different. Princess coffee is infamous. Coffee from international cafe is-o k.

[arxcards]

32 minutes ago, Porky55 said:

So agree with this 😝

We either buy coffee at International Cafe or order room service tea for in room breakfasts and take our own coffee sachets for first up cuppas. Works a treat - you can get four tea cup size cups of coffee from the hot water thermos at breakfast.

Our first taste of buffet coffee was in Horror Zone Court on Sun Princess soon after she arrived in 2007. It was just, just, it was just plain horrible. They got better the longer the ship was here, and I think they ditched the American syrup they were using. We had packed a few of those cappuccino sachets on advice of some more experienced cruisers, and glad we did. Funny though, the Marquis dining room still managed a drinkable coffee from the same ingredients. 

[arxcards]

I think the drink menu stuff is mentioned earlier. We are thinking of doing an upgrade from plus to premium package, and before I annoy our T/A, it would be nice to see what drinks I can get via either package, particularly in Crooners.

[Cbtours]

2 minutes ago, arxcards said:

I think the drink menu stuff is mentioned earlier. We are thinking of doing an upgrade from plus to premium package, and before I annoy our T/A, it would be nice to see what drinks I can get via either package, particularly in Crooners.

I’ve added this to my list. I have all the questions so far listed in my onenote site with names of who asked them. If I get chance before we fly out Monday I’ll try and put them in a proper list (even try spreadsheet) and add answers. But we!ll see how I go.

I prob should start a “live” from coral 16 June and put it all in there.

[arxcards]

Just now, Cbtours said:

I’ve added this to my list. I have all the questions so far listed in my onenote site with names of who asked them. If I get chance before we fly out Monday I’ll try and put them in a proper list (even try spreadsheet) and add answers. But we!ll see how I go.

I prob should start a “live” from coral 16 June and put it all in there.

Ooh, spreadsheet. Impressive!

[Cbtours]

Just now, arxcards said:

Ooh, spreadsheet. Impressive!

Well let’s see if I have thought too ambitious lol

[OzKiwiJJ]

25 minutes ago, Cbtours said:

I’ve added this to my list. I have all the questions so far listed in my onenote site with names of who asked them. If I get chance before we fly out Monday I’ll try and put them in a proper list (even try spreadsheet) and add answers. But we!ll see how I go.

I prob should start a “live” from coral 16 June and put it all in there.

You might find a Word table easier to deal with for that. The cells are easier to edit for text notes.

[valantine80]

2 hours ago, arxcards said:

Have you used it yet?

Even though compact, the shape of these can be a problem. Some cabin outlets we have experienced had no room above the desk or next to a corner in the wall to handle even an odd shaped phone charger. We had another where a Euro socket was deeper than the adapter pins, so when the USB unit was pushed hard against the wall, the pins weren't protruding far enough to plug in properly. 

We have also experienced this problem with some outlets not having enough room above the desk to be able to plug the lead in.

[sj_cavy]

Thanks for the info on coffee. I will buy hubby some sachets next grocery shop and order hot water for tea with room service.

[Jean C]

1 minute ago, sj_cavy said:

Thanks for the info on coffee. I will buy hubby some sachets next grocery shop and order hot water for tea with room service.

Me too, thanks all. By the way, what is the onenote site?

[sj_cavy]

9 minutes ago, Jean C said:

Me too, thanks all. By the way, what is the onenote site?

OneNote is a Microsoft notebook. It can be used by one person or shared between a number of people. It’s a digital notebook that you can have lots of tabs for different categories or information. I use OneNote for info shared with my kids for our NZ cruise info and ideas. Also use it for school for Curriculum/Unit Planning information.

[Cbtours]

29 minutes ago, sj_cavy said:

OneNote is a Microsoft notebook. It can be used by one person or shared between a number of people. It’s a digital notebook that you can have lots of tabs for different categories or information. I use OneNote for info shared with my kids for our NZ cruise info and ideas. Also use it for school for Curriculum/Unit Planning information.

Yep!! It’s my go to fir many things, start in my phone,  carry on to

laptop etc so I’ve always got my stuff with me.

[arxcards]

Regarding USB's, one hope these are becoming more universal as the U in USB refers to. Pacific Explorer had a wallplate with 4 USB outlets above the desk. That would be easy to check if Coral has had a similar upgrade. For so many of us, this negates the need for a power board, or even adapters for charging phones and pads.

[Porky55]

11 hours ago, arxcards said:

Regarding USB's, one hope these are becoming more universal as the U in USB refers to. Pacific Explorer had a wallplate with 4 USB outlets above the desk. That would be easy to check if Coral has had a similar upgrade. For so many of us, this negates the need for a power board, or even adapters for charging phones and pads.

That can go on Cbtours list, but as it is Princess I don’t hold out much hope - have fingers firmly crossed for the USB on the lamp by the bed 🤞

[Cbtours]

This is the list of questions compiled so far. Hoping I can insert this Word table without it distorting (otherwise I'll try as PDF) but any other questions possibly can be added if its plain Word? 

Q & A Coral Princess.docx

[CDaze71]

9 minutes ago, Cbtours said:

This is the list of questions compiled so far. Hoping I can insert this Word table without it distorting (otherwise I'll try as PDF) but any other questions possibly can be added if its plain Word? 

Q & A Coral Princess.docxUnavailable

Sorry Irene, I was not able to open the attachment. Thanks for all your work on this, much appreciated.

[Cbtours]

Just now, CDaze71 said:

Sorry Irene, I was not able to open the attachment. Thanks for all your work on this, much appreciated.

Thanks, Ill try PDF. 

 

Q and A Coral Princess June 16th 2022.pdf

[Cbtours]

Asked by	Question	Answer
Arxcards	Bayou – menu, is it modified for local market?
Arxcards	Cigar lounge in USA north side deck 7. What is this area used for AUS?
Arxcards	Is the MDR open for lunch every day?
Arxcards	Re staff shortages globally, compare service levels to past cruises & are they short staffed? Eg cabins serviced, waiting times for meals & drinks?
Arxcards	Free playing cards at service desks?
Arxcards	Dora had wallplate with 4 USB above desk. Does Coral?
Bizziecruiser	Internet café – confirm daily charge? ($27?) If taking own laptop do we still pay charge? Also where is best signal for reception?
CDaze71	How fast was check in?
CDaze71	What did you have to show on check in? App or actual docs?
CDaze71	Were they strict with arrival times? Did they send people away if early?
CDaze71	Did medallion work as promised? Ease of ordering from anywhere etc.
CDaze71	Send copy of FIRST SEA DAY Patter?
CDaze71	Where did they make you wear a mask?
CDaze71	Princess plus, are there plenty drinks under $16?
CDaze71	Can you order two drinks at once? Eg drink one and take one to show?
CDaze71	Drink prices and price hikes? NB Send pic crooners bar prices
CDaze71	What types diet fountain sodas (softies available on plus drinks?
CDaze71	Bayou? How much and send pics of menu?
CDaze71	Bingo? And how much to play?
CDaze71	RAT testing – confirm protocol being used?
Doenbucket	Aus power points in rooms & any USB ports?
Elorac123	Do they have Zumba classes?
Elorac123	Temperatures around the ship?
Elorac123	Show times?
Jean c	Can you pay cash into onboard folio account?
Jean c	Decaf Coffee in buffet? Any instant coffee in buffet?
Lc1950	Is there a Princess pen in cabin?
Ondine	Pepsi or Coke available?
Porky55	Take photos of power points (US/EU? and AUS? (Check bed lamp USB?
Sj_cavy	Take Mocktail menu pic, differences MDR? Preference?
Sparky	Can fresh flowers be ordered for a gift? Prior or once on board?

[Cbtours]

1 minute ago, Cbtours said:

Thanks, Ill try PDF. 

 

Q and A Coral Princess June 16th 2022.pdf 125.68 kB · 0 downloads

OK I have just coped and pasted too. See how legible that is?

[CDaze71]

23 minutes ago, Cbtours said:

 

OMG - look how many questions I have asked. Apologies. Thanks heaps for this. 

[Cbtours]

1 minute ago, CDaze71 said:

OMG - look how many questions I have asked. Apologies. Thanks heaps for this. 

And how many referred to drinking 😂😂😂😂

[Porky55]

1 minute ago, CDaze71 said:

OMG - look how many questions I have asked. Apologies. Thanks heaps for this. 

Not been on Princess before, or just excited 😉😂

[Porky55]

29 minutes ago, Cbtours said:

Asked by	Question	Answer
Arxcards	Bayou – menu, is it modified for local market?
Arxcards	Cigar lounge in USA north side deck 7. What is this area used for AUS?
Arxcards	Is the MDR open for lunch every day?
Arxcards	Re staff shortages globally, compare service levels to past cruises & are they short staffed? Eg cabins serviced, waiting times for meals & drinks?
Arxcards	Free playing cards at service desks?
Arxcards	Dora had wallplate with 4 USB above desk. Does Coral?
Bizziecruiser	Internet café – confirm daily charge? ($27?) If taking own laptop do we still pay charge? Also where is best signal for reception?
CDaze71	How fast was check in?
CDaze71	What did you have to show on check in? App or actual docs?
CDaze71	Were they strict with arrival times? Did they send people away if early?
CDaze71	Did medallion work as promised? Ease of ordering from anywhere etc.
CDaze71	Send copy of FIRST SEA DAY Patter?
CDaze71	Where did they make you wear a mask?
CDaze71	Princess plus, are there plenty drinks under $16?
CDaze71	Can you order two drinks at once? Eg drink one and take one to show?
CDaze71	Drink prices and price hikes? NB Send pic crooners bar prices
CDaze71	What types diet fountain sodas (softies available on plus drinks?
CDaze71	Bayou? How much and send pics of menu?
CDaze71	Bingo? And how much to play?
CDaze71	RAT testing – confirm protocol being used?
Doenbucket	Aus power points in rooms & any USB ports?
Elorac123	Do they have Zumba classes?
Elorac123	Temperatures around the ship?
Elorac123	Show times?
Jean c	Can you pay cash into onboard folio account?
Jean c	Decaf Coffee in buffet? Any instant coffee in buffet?
Lc1950	Is there a Princess pen in cabin?
Ondine	Pepsi or Coke available?
Porky55	Take photos of power points (US/EU? and AUS? (Check bed lamp USB?
Sj_cavy	Take Mocktail menu pic, differences MDR? Preference?
Sparky	Can fresh flowers be ordered for a gift? Prior or once on board?
Porky55	Do you have to pay for Hot Chocolate drinks?

 

Edited June 9, 2022 by Porky55
Just added another request 🤗

[Cbtours]

1 minute ago, Porky55 said:

 

Great, glad you could read it and add to it!