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Use the chat feature on P.com or call--they can add it for you. With daily grats at $18 & wifi $25, P. Plus is pretty much a no brainer even if one doesn't drink much.

No acrylics or dips on ships it appears. Someone posted a price list (not sure date of it); no acrylics listed.

Hmmm...probably double what I pay at home. BUT if I get it at home & then need one once I board, pointless. Oh, well, we have quite a bit of OBC this time...

Interesting...did you read @CanadianBurger Live TR? He did say while MDR service was slow, overall they thought food was very good. A few misses, but not surprising with a 1st sailing.

Not correct. No upcharge for anything at the Eden Cafe. Breakfast menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/617ac6f28abd337ac8fc5f75/t/659de1c2e9067e46d7fbc0fa/1704845763887/Eden+Cafe+Breakfast+Menu+Celebrity.pdf Lunch menus: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/617ac6f28abd337ac8fc5f75/t/659de1d06ec2753f7dbcfbec/1704845778621/Eden+Cafe+Lunch+Menus+Celebrity.pdf

Yeah, that's what I figured...shoot.

I have had such long lasting shellac manicures on Celebrity & Carnival that I'm tempted to just wait until I board to get my nails done there. (seriously...I had my nails done Feb 14 on Carnival...obviously have grown out, but still in fantastic shape!) My gal isn't working before we go, so I'd rather not have a crummy job here just to have it redone on the ship. Does anyone know the prices? Thx

OK...I have a $750 coupon. I understand that I can only apply it to my fare--can I use it to cover my taxes & fees as well, or ONLY the cruise fare?Thx

On the Splendor last month the table was full later most evenings. I had 2 runner runner suck outs--on consecutive nights; decided I was done. Did well at the TX Hold Em Ultimate table game. Hard to get on early in the cruise, even with 2 tables. But the last 3 nights I played about 10 hours total & broke even. Racked up some nice points.

I don't see it anywhere on my account...is it necessary to call to use it? Thx

This isn't right--have been booking the Plus package since 2021...never have had to pay for our Medallions to be shipped.🤷‍♀️

Yes, 15 alcoholic drinks per person. If you go over, you then pay for them. One tip--on port days when you are less likely to get to 15, get some unopened beer/cider/seltzers to keep in your fridge to help on those long sea days--you can even order them on the app to be sent to your room. You could also bring a bottle of wine aboard each to help stretch. But I'll be honest--DH starts his day early. Only ONCE did we both go over 15 drinks...luckily our friends hadn't so ordered one for us...server knew us well (and we tip a dollar or 2 each order along the way), so was fine with that.

Glad to hear you are going to give Princess a try again! Your experience on the Emerald had me drop our Emerald reservation last year--ended up snagging a great deal in Retreat on the Beyond, so it was a win-win! I do think that experience on the Emerald was a one-off for Princess--hopefully this one will be more up to their standards!

Most ships do not have public trash cans except in restrooms & cabins...I find it an oddity but I suppose it forces them to clean things up that are left. I suspect an illusionist is not a regular crew member; often then come in for one show (or 2 in a night), get off at the next port & head to another ship. I suspect the enrichment speaker got ill. Did you go to Sabatinis? I often find they have openings if we ask personally. Paper napkins are FAR more wasteful than cloth--they add to the landfill! Saves them a lot of money as well. You aren't really "wasting" a cutlery set--it simply needs to be washed again. I have never seen a start time on when people should put their luggage out...I have often done it before dinner the last day as I know we won't be back in the room before it has to be out, which might seem early to some.

GREAT price...If we weren't on the Regal this month I would jump! Even airfare this close out is reasonable. Have fun ya'll!

LAX to SYD was only 15 hours. One tip--book Hawaiian Air. You have a layover in HNL (or you could stop for a few days...) Only 5 hours to HNL, then 10 to SYD...helps a bit.

Eden Cafe is only open for lunch on sea days...seems like breakfast was the same but not 100% sure. Everything is free. MDR has both set times & anytime. You can also request a time of your choosing on day 1. WCB is a nice place for a drink but there will usually be a music group in the Martini bar at that time. Eden will be quiet...might have a quiet music group. There are some horrid chairs but a few are decent--we like the ones up a level along the front window.

Per @cruisepest Posted Sunday March 24, 2024: " We just got home today from the March 17th sailing. We were greeted by our room steward on embarkation day and told we could not put anything on the outside of our door. We asked why and he said that he was told by his supervisor to tell guests to not put up any decorations on the door and he was instructed to ask the guest to remove them, then he was told to remove the decorations him self. We asked at guest services and were told that was a new fleet wide policy. We told guest services that this was not stated anywhere on the Princess web site and he just said it was a new fleet wide policy. We saw quite a few door decorations up the first 2 days on board. Slowly they disappeared and by the end of the cruise all of them were gone."

I have done 2-20 day cruises in Interior cabins--2 last May on MSC to UK/Norway & last month on Carnival to New Caldonia/NZ. We are of the POV that a cabin is for sleeping & showering--otherwise we are out & about the ship or on port. Now, I DO find when I am traveling solo I sometimes crave a quiet corner to read or pop in earbuds & watch a movie. On some ships that can be challenging. Sometimes my room was my only sanctuary--admittedly, I PREFER a room w/ a window or balcony, BUT I love a good value, so if I can see these places & save a ton, that makes me happy. I forgot how GREAT one sleeps in an interior cabin--pitch black w/ nothing to wake me? Oh, MY! One nice advantage to Princess--GREAT selection of movies & TV shows if you do want to hunker down. Plus on Princess, a quiet corner seems to be easier to find than some other lines.

NOPE--I also have learned that if there is an excursion you want--BOOK IT as soon as you can! You can always cancel!!

(Surprised no one has started this thread already...) Sailing the Regal next week & have seen the Thread on Regal banning Door Decorations AND saying it is a new fleet-wide policy. I find it interesting that there are no posts saying this from other ships. Curious--is it REALLY a new fleet-wide policy? My take is whoever decided this on the Regal (perhaps a knee jerk reaction to Princess corporate boarding this last weekend?) told the crew it was a fleet-wide policy so that is what passengers were told. ("Hey, not our idea...sorry!") Obviously this is just a theory--but the fact that no one on other ships has complained about this here is surprising. Curious if anyone sailing other ships can concur. Thanks! (Funny...I don't even do door decor...but curiosity & all...🫠)

OK, my 1st TA isn't until next week... But I did UK the beginning of May last year. It was forecast to be rainy & cool the whole time...it was actually lovely most days (no jacket needed), except 2 very rainy days. I took a puffer vest to wear under my rain jacket & only needed it once. I have been told it is typically quiet nice out of FL & across the Atlantic until you get north of Portugal or so. So you will need to pack a variety of clothing--prepare for warm weather early, cooler later, ALWAYS with a chance of rain. I had waterproof sneakers (POURED in Amsterdam...feet stayed nice & dry) as well as waterproof Sorel Chelsea boots. Umbrella & hooded raincoat--wished I had a brimmed hat on rainy days as I wear glasses. And clothing I could layer--merino wool is the workhorse of my travel capsule wardrobe. Merino wool pieces: 3 s/s tees, 3 l/s tees, 1 crewneck sweater, 2 cardigans, dress, large scarf (serves as a blanket on plane). This plus 2 pair of Skechers Go Walk boot cut yoga pants (they go from activewear to dinnerwear)--I did a month with a 19" carry on & backpack!

We leave April 5. I had someone respond who did FL-Portugal last March & said it was quite nice the whole way. Sounds like leaving from FL or other southerly port to Portugal tends to be nice. BUT YOU NEVER KNOW--could get rain, winds or inclement weather. So bring layers!

Jaynay, I have done a number of solo cruises the last couple years (DH is an avid golfer so if I want to cruise during golf season...well, it's solo if I can't find a friend or family member to go!) There will be plenty to do on sea days, but I had many books & shows downloaded on my iPad to fill the times when nothing hit me. If you like trivia, ask a team if you can join them. If you are social, start up conversations with those around you at a show, on deck or at the bar. There will likely be a Solo gathering (possibly daily) listed in the daily planner. I find those vary greatly--sometimes well attended...other times not at all! DO go to the Meet & Greet for your Roll Call. Last month I met a gal & we hung out a lot over the course of the 20 days onboard. (not all sea days, lol)

OMG--I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!! BBQ & fish are 2 things that do NOT belong together!! Every time I see that menu I am put off.🤮