mustgo

we got an offer for that cruise a couple of days ago.  We have a balcony now but they only offered us an inside on this cruise free and cruise credit for another cruise.  This was not a good deal for us as we had a Casino offer and paid very little for this cruise. Hope they keep sweetening it so others take it and we get a good cabin

Yes, it was too early.  I referred my cruise today to take advantage of a price drop.  The agent said I should not have the stock credit until 3 los before.  He took it off and said to apply again in the last 3 mos.  I must have had a new agent.

Last week I applied for stockholder credit for 2 cruises in Dec 23.  One day later the  credits showed up on my account for both.  I thought I might be too early  but gave it a try and now have the credits for when I decide to book tours.

On 10/11/2015 at 10:56 AM, pbnjrockette said:

We've never used "HAL transfers" so am wondering what this entails.. We will arrive at Schiphol airport...transfers to Rotterdam. If we fly in early for a few days stay in Amsterdam how do the transfers to Rotterdam cruise terminal work? Are they for taxi or bus or specific HAL transportation? We may also stay an extra day in Rotterdam after the cruise. Thanks for information.

In July 2023 price of my HAL transfer from airport to ship is $39pp

3 hours ago, JimmyVWine said:

Yes and yes.  It has both a covered pool and a number of uncovered pools.

Thanks

Does Sapphire Princess have a covered pool area or is it open?

We are booked on the 35 day for 2023.  Could anyone on board please tell me the price for the surf internet package for 1 if you bought it onboard?  Our price in advance for the upgraded internet for one is $319.  I am trying to decide if to buy now or wait.  I doubt that prices will go down and they may go up.  Thank you.

We also just returned from a Eurodam cruise out of Seattle followed by a Princess Discovery cruise.  I agree with most of what was written.  I did think the food was better on Holland but the main stage entertainment much better on Princess.  We missed having assigned dining for dinner on Princess.  We requested sharing, sometimes we got table mates, sometimes we did not.  We were probably too old for most on Princess to want to share.  The International Cafe on Princess was a gorgeous area as was the rest of the ship.  However, we only went for coffee and left as we prefer quieter areas.  Our Eurodam cabin showed its age but having a Crow's nest more than made up for that.

For the letter of recovery, does that mean the person does not need the pre-boarding test or does it mean take the test but if it is positive, it is still ok to board?  My DH has just recovered and we cruise in 4 weeks

We have Alaska May 14 booked and DH has acquired some medical problems not yet fully diagnosed.  I must make a decision by tomorrow.  I either cancel tomorrow and hope we can book something in the future or let it ride and maybe take the cruise or maybe be able to cancel and be reimbursed by Chase Saphire Reserve ins.  This one is a casino cruise so I am a gambler  (small time) and should like making such decisions, but don't.

Yes, thank you, that is the info I needed

I have not yet cancelled the cruise,  so I cannot check that section.  I appreciate your trying to help, but I need to hear from someone who has the info I need.  Thank you

When must credits be used for a May 22 cruise be used or lost?

I cancelled a cruise at Christmas for similar reasons.  I received the credit as promised and had 2 years to use it.  I think that if we did not go thru AON, the credit would only be good for one year.

5 minutes ago, julia said:

Glad to hear this...  hope you have a great cruise.

Thanks Julia.  We will.

1 hour ago, mustgo said:

Still waiting for Walgreens test result for today

Second Walgreens test was negative as expected.  The lady at the health department said to go with the second two negative tests.  The cruise line rep (no Princess) said the same so we plan to do as told and have a good time.  Apparently, Walgreens was a little sloppy yesterday because the positives were keeping the health department busy.

3 hours ago, mustgo said:

I have not yet been able to see the health assessment.  We will answer whatever they ask honestly.  Hope he tests negative again today and that Walgreens just made a mistake yesterday

Still waiting for Walgreens test result for today

13 hours ago, julia said:

This is just my "very humble opinion" but if he tests negative again tomorrow, and is showing zero sign of symptoms, then one could assume his first test was a false positive and therefore should be disregarded.  I realize that in order to answer the health assessment honestly, you will need to answer "yes", and that may, unfortunately, sink your plans.  Hoping someone here might give you a more definite reply.  Best of luck....

I have not yet been able to see the health assessment.  We will answer whatever they ask honestly.  Hope he tests negative again today and that Walgreens just made a mistake yesterday

Just got our pre-cruise covid tests at Walgreens today.  One of us came back positive.  It was quite a surprise.  After learning of this, he did the free self test at home and got a negative.  I made an appointment for him tomorrow for a repeat at Walgreens.  If that comes back negative, will they consider him negative and let us cruise?

46 minutes ago, VictoriaWTX said:

thank you

I am a low level gambler and for years have gotten the casino discount.  I have also been offered 1 or 2 free inside cabins but not able to take them.  Right now they are being nice and you also can book with free play of 200 to 500 per cruise.  Others may get more or less.  I never got free play prior to covid.  I am looking forward to using it soon.  

Time to start packing and I could not find the info on the Royal website.  Would appreciate help.  Thanks

I am getting ready to order a Binex now 3 pack from Optum.  It is for 2 people.  I think I remember reading earlier that both names should be on the order but I only see "  ordering for self or other" as choices.  Could someone who has done this explain to me?  Thanks

Anyone know of free or low priced rapid antigen tests in Seattle either downtown or at the airport?

Does anyone know if the view would be less obstructed in Zuiderdam 4056 or 4064.  The first is between the elevator and the lot life boat.  The second is between 2 life boats.  Both are labeled partially obstructed.  I think it would also be the same on Westerdam, Oosterdam and Nordam.

Very well done.  We have a cruise coming up on the Rotterdam which I imagine is quite similar