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1) You do not have to use a cell phone for anything connected with the cruise either before the cruise or during it. Yes, Princess does need to know certain information such as passport number, credit card number, emergency cfontacts, etc. But these can all be entered using your personal computer at home/work by signing in to Princess and going to your booking. 2) The only information on the Medallion is a code number that the ship's computer detect and connect that code number to information about you. The Medallion is a combination hotel door entry card and a charge card for on board purchases. It also is used to scan you on to and off of the ship. It also can be scanned to identify you for other purposes such as signing on and off of a slot machine so you can get your money loaded into the casino computer system and later use the money at another machine or turn it into cash at the casino cashier. None of this involves using your cell phone or your computer. If you want to use features such as ordering food/beverages, looking at ship maps, etc. which can be done with a cellphone, these features can be used (but you do not have to) on screens set up around the ship or on your cabin TV. So do not let the use of a Medallion keep you from booking a Princess cruise. It is basically a glorified hotel room key.

The news: "In company news, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) said guests no longer need to undergo COVID-19 testing before their cruises. Shares of the company slumped 9.6%, the steepest decliner in the S&P 500. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) and Carnival (CCL), down by about 7.3% and 6.8%, respectively, were the second- and third-worst performers."

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Press release on the Premier open the door contest: July 5, 2022 1:00 PM EDT Innovative New Stateroom Entry Experience, Princess Prizes, Rolling Out Fleetwide Offering Guests Chance to Win Host of Prizes, Including $100,000 in Cash SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Prizes – a first-of-its-kind experience that turns every stateroom entry into a chance to win a variety of prizes, including $100,000 in cash – is rolling out across the Princess Cruises fleet following a highly successful pilot on Caribbean Princess. The way Princess Prizes works is simple - every time an adult guest accesses their stateroom using their Medallion, they have the chance to win a prize including shipboard credits, wine tastings, Chef's Table dinners and even free cruises for two for the next decade. Additionally, guests can enter an end-of-cruise drawing awarding at least $5,000 every voyage. "Princess Prizes takes our guests' MedallionClass experience to the next level, providing them with a fun way to win prizes simply by entering their stateroom," said Princess President John Padgett. "At Princess, we're always aiming to provide our guests with unique experiences they can't have anywhere else and Princess Prizes is just the latest example of how we can leverage MedallionClass technology in new and exciting ways." Princess Prizes was introduced on Majestic Princess and Discovery Princess in Alaska this past weekend with an additional 10 ships coming online between now and the end of the month. The rollout schedule is as follows: Grand Princess – July 6 Crown Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess – July 9 Regal Princess – July 16 Emerald Princess – July 20 Enchanted Princess – July 22 Sky Princess – July 23 Coral Princess, Island Princess – July 29 Princess Prizes is part of the recently launched Princess Premier, the line's premium add-on that includes unlimited WiFi for four devices, a top-shelf beverage package, specialty dining, photos, and daily crew appreciation at one all-inclusive price. Princess Prizes also takes full advantage of Princess' exclusive MedallionClass experience which begins with the Medallion™ wearable, a quarter-sized, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced service like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship.

And remember that Princess not only pays wholesale prices, but prices without any Federal or state taxes, so they pay much less than any land based restaurant or bar.

A visit to the Belfast Titantc Museum is definitely the more important of the two. Be sure to allow time to see the SS Nomadic, a land-based tender for the Titanic that is located across the street from the museum and is included in the museum admission price. Allow at least 30 minutes for this. You may want to consider booking the Museum tickets in advance. Can cancel up to 24 hours in advance if necessary.

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