CrazyLlama

You would probably get there quicker by uber.

I have used CPS for several Princess Cruises from Southampton. You only need to know the ship name and sail date to book.

I think people are confusing the medallion and the app and associating them both together when they are two seperate entities. I am I agreement that the app is badly designed and even worse, disastrously implemented. It does work better on board but really should be rewritten. I would be ashamed and deservably sacked if I produced a product of this quality. The medallion itself is a great device, does not need the app to operate and is far superior than a simple key card. Just think about the information it provides Princess and if the location information provided to them is used right, can provide amazing statistical information about popularity of events and people flow throughout the ship. That information alone is worth more than the cost of implementing it fleet wide. This should help in designing future ships as well as aiding decisions on changes what locations onboard should be kept or possibly removed. I am amazed that all other lines have not yet gone to use similar location tracking system, it's only a matter of time.

Sorry to tell you but Android has 70%+ of the world mobile OS market. It would be a stupid move to cut off the majority of the market.

Here is a pic of the LARGE wristband, with ruler for size. Ignore the weight holding it down, it wouldn't lay flat.

Live in UK and sailing out of Southampton, UK soon. Submitted my request to the UK email address, was processed within 2 days no problem, even though the OBC was for $.

Is there a significant price difference in pre-booking a spa session as opposed to waiting and booking when onboard? I am considering a treat during an upcoming european cruise but I am unsure and think I would prefer to wait till onboard to confirm it. Also I have OBC, would I easily be able to use that for an advance booking via the website or does that make the decision for me to wait till onboard? Thanks.

I had problems booking dining via the app saying it had to be fully paid for before booking reservations. I was well past that point! Then found a workaround... I went to the Web based version of the app and all dining reservations could be made no problem. They then appeared in the app and after that point I could make changes without a problem.

I wouldn't describe the average Princess cruiser as falling into the "booze cruiser" demographic. I got the impression many of last year's equivalent cruise was full of passengers wanting a short break while avoiding the chaos at airports still recovering from covid restrictions. Similarly this one gives the opportunity of a break avoiding airport strike chaos.

All port details including directions and updated berth details are available on the Southampton Port website: https://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/Live_Information/Shipping_Movements_and_Cruise_Ship_Schedule/Cruise_Ship_Schedule/