BamaVol

My kids always figured it out before I did.

I’m speculating, but wouldn’t cruises out of Japan almost have to provide slippers? Kind of like kettles for cruises out of the UK.

I never thought the envelopes were that big a challenge. I think back to my first cruises, prior to automated gratuities. The MDR would be full each night until the last. Then, suddenly the food at the buffet was much more appealing apparently and the MDR was only half full. I imagine it was even easier to stiff the cabin attendant. I like that the cheapskates have to request removal at GS. I hope they at least get a withering look.

And have the three post dinner manhattans on me. (Woodford Reserve is my preference).

I don’t know what % of cruisers go beyond 15 days, but surely a minority. Someday I will sail longer than 10 days but until then I shouldn’t be affected. But imagine a medallion with a battery that last 12 months and taking it on your next cruise for a laugh.

It has your name, the ship’s name and your sailing date printed on the front. Not that you can read it from any distance, but bringing an old one on a different cruise would cause some confusion. Maybe that’s why the battery has such a short life. And it will be a different color the second time you sail.

And I think most people are able to figure it out for themselves. It’s when someone thinks they have figured it out for everybody else based on their requirements that the fireworks start. This thread has been quite civil, without the judgement of others that causes the tempers to flare.

I don’t know any business that gets everything right all the time, never makes a mistake. I take some of the responsibility on myself whether I’m dining on the Sapphire Princess or Beef O’Brady’s down the street. I ask questions and make arrangements in advance. Even then, I lift the bun on the burger to make sure the guy in the kitchen got the message and didn’t turn my hamburger into a cheeseburger. My condition isn’t life threatening. But if I couldn’t manage the anxiety, I’d never eat outside my own home. And that would be a shame.

Or maybe someone mistyped your booking number when trying to connect their group.

I 1000% agree. Email is an impersonal, unreliable means of communication. For a matter this important, you need to speak with someone. Texting or calling the right department should get you an answer. I will say that Princess’s response to dietary requests has changed since I first sailed them a year ago, or so it seems. In March 2023, I had a postcard on my stateroom bed on day 1 to bring to the MDR to initiate the food sensitivity/allergy conversation with the headwaiter. On my next cruise in September 2023, I had nothing but my previous experiences to guide me. My issues are not life threatening. If they were, I might share the OP’s anxiety. But I wouldn’t give up after no response to an email. I’d try a different approach. You know what they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

Correction to post above: 1 device wifi charge is $25 a day when purchased for the length of the cruise..

Hold my beer…… and wow, no one got hurt!

As with other lines, there is also Crew Appreciation.

Maybe your emails went to their spam folder.

I’m still in the dark.

For sure the IC has dairy free milk available. I have seen soy and almond milks there. As described upthread, I work with the headwaiter/DRM my first night. I also ask questions at the buffet - they will grab a chef to help you with choices. Your special meal ordered through the DRM is prepared in a different galley where cross contamination is eliminated. Sorry, but I never order room service breakfast and do not worry about gluten. But I can tell you that Princess does a better job of dealing with food allergies and sensitivities than the other two lines I have sailed.

<yawn> Not for me. Will there be a guarantee that the ship doesn’t leave without you if there’s a problem with the train?

There is at least one DRM (headwaiter) per MDR. On your first night, as soon as a waiter approaches your table, speak up. He or she will bring the DRM to your table. The DRM will take notes and guide you through that nights menu and bring you menus for the next day. After dinner, they will take tomorrow’s order. It works pretty well.

Unlike robes, I’ve never seen a place on the app or website to order slippers. Neither have they been offered by cabin attendants. Perhaps they’re available from the spa.

No slippers. But yours shouldn’t take up much room in your luggage.

I’m taking 2 minor grandchildren on our next cruise. I’ll pay their gratuities and buy them a few sodas. They’ll share internet access with us and won’t need anything else from the Plus package.

Actually they have data that tells them everyone won’t. They’re hoping YOU don’t know that.

I can’t imagine Amtrak from the west coast to Florida being an option for most cruisers. It takes too long. And aren’t there already flights?

Update: the change is now reflected in the excursion page. But the port swap doesn’t show yet in the itinerary page. Like with most things, it will take Princess a bit of time to get its act together.

I have 70 days yet. I have a list of recommended 3rd party excursions my TA sent me. I’ll be going through the list over the next week.