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Hi all, I am assuming that if I book a clamshell for our beach day that I am guaranteed one, of course it doesn’t guarantee WHERE correct? Like the cabanas have numbers but not the clamshells 

TIA

Thank you all for the information! I knew I could count on this board!! 🤓❤️

Hi all. For the life of me I cannot find out where our princess ship will be docked at our ports. (I know it’s subject to change) I can find the times, what other ships in port with us but not where. I used to know a website that gave this info but can’t seem to find it. 
we are at Vancouver, Ketchikan (I think this one we are right at the town), Juneau and Skagway(are we at Broadway dock?). Any help would be appreciated thank you 

16 minutes ago, LyndaMR said:

I’m on the Sapphire Princess now. The Captain came over the speakers around noon today with an update. There are crew onboard with the part needed to fix the issue and it seems that it is now replaced. They will be stopping the ship this evening between 8 & 9 pm to reengage the starboard screw (propeller) and run tests. As long as all goes well we should be able to get our scenic cruising in College Fjord tomorrow. So as long as this solves the issue all should be fixed tonight and cruising will resume as per the itinerary. Which, since we are on a b2b cruise, bodes well for our return journey. 
 

I hope this alleviates the anxiety of those on upcoming journeys. I’ll try to remember to update after the tests this evening. 

Oh I so hope you guys get to do that and that all is fixed and your return is all good! Thank you so much for the update!!

6 minutes ago, mncbabu_yahoo said:

Is the sailing from Vancouver on May 25 in still planned?

I’m on that one and yes. Princess called me two days ago (not related to this) and I asked about it and they said nothing has changed. And I’ve seen nothing since then saying anything else. 

34 minutes ago, kamelia said:

You should also be able to see it in your reservation under “Itinerary” as well as “Travel Summary.”

Oh I am sorry. I meant how did I miss this post. I’m on the 25th sailing so I am really paying attention to what happens with this next week’s sailing but I had missed that person posting that they had a communication from Princess. 
 

10 hours ago, fpsphil said:

Just received

How did I miss this?! 🤦‍♀️ 

Did you receive this by email? And thank you for posting. Here’s praying you have a great cruise with no incidents! 
 

oh and as far as the insurance, we got ours off of the squaremouth website. 

6 hours ago, TRLD said:

 

About the only alternative even if the problem remains, would be to allow people for the next cruise to cancel for full refund with other expenses refunded, but little or no FCC, of some FCC in place of covering other expenses. That is what they have done during similar cases in the past.

I would love this option! I wasn’t ever going to cruise with Princess again before all this happened so a FCC wouldn’t do me any good. Especially if it had an expiration of a year and a half. Just let me get out of this deal now so I can plan something else. 

8 hours ago, beerme1 said:

 

We can't? I'm in Buffalo and we have CFAR with Allianz. No issue.

That’s what we were told a couple cruises ago and then when we tried to get the Princess insurance they said it again. Sure wish I would have tried harder if this isn’t true. 

1 minute ago, startedwithamouse said:

understood. 

 

We had no speed issues sailing 8 straight sea days from Moorea to LA and arrived on time.

I can only pray for the same 

12 minutes ago, startedwithamouse said:

TWO WEEKS AGO Sapphire had SIX MORE SEA DAYS, and we were doing 19 and 20 kts and arrived on time to San Pedro. We were on that sailing and nothing was mentioned about trouble? What did Princess know?

I mean, on may 25 they will have known the ship had problems 2 weeks prior. 

Yes, Ruby, which sails 2 days later is sold out. 
I get what you’re saying but this isn’t like a port cancelled because of weather or something unforeseen. They are dealing with it right now so they can’t claim ignorance. But I agree with you. I don’t think they will cancel and we will be at their mercy. Can’t cancel because I’d lose all my money. And there is another couple with us also. Good grief, what a mess. 

Sorry, at this point, I don’t even want to chance it. (I’m on the may 25th sailing) But I’m forced to go if Princess doesn’t cancel ahead of time because as a NY resident we cannot purchase CFAR travel insurance. We’ve got insurance, just can’t have that kind. 
If we get on that ship and we don’t get the full tour…while Princess KNEW 2 WEEKS before that Sapphire was in trouble? 😡

1 hour ago, Greyhoundmom2006 said:

No word yet from Princess; we fly up on Thursday to meet the ship Saturday. feel like time is running out for them to notify anyone considering travel involved

We are in the same boat. No pun intended as I am not in a joking mood today. I just can’t believe all this. I’m stunned. 

36 minutes ago, Auntiejo said:

Same here - and I'd never have known if I hadn't read about it on the Sapphire propulsion thread. We had 2 Sterling reservations for our 6/8 sailing - not a fan of churrascaria at all and there were comments somewhere about sides and salads being at the buffet - WHAT?! I'll probably end up canceling the reservations once on board but do want to check the menu first. But then again who knows if my cruise will even be sailing at this rate! Kind of annoying they didn't notify people with existing Sterling reservations of the change.

Which sailing are you on? I’m on 5/25

On 5/13/2024 at 11:52 AM, telecheck said:

If there is another move over offer for the next few sailings for Sapphire Princess, people should seriously consider those offers and take them if possible. At this point, it is better to be on another ship as the full impact of the propulsion issue for this ship is still unknown. I imagine people on the current sailing are regretting not taking the move over offer last week.

There was a move over offer? What was it? We are sailing 5-25. I’m wondering if we could do something now. 

7 minutes ago, reedprincess said:

You don't need reservations for the MDR. Walk-ups are happily accommodated, possibly with a short wait, depending on dining time.. 

Sterling Steakhouse is/was a portion of the buffet. Back corner. Screened off and setup with white linens, flowers, table service, etc just like CG.  While yes, buffet area, it didn't really feel like it and it was somewhat screened off an private - no doubt the new venue is similar in setup..

 

Instead - for a truly memorable and amazing intimate romantic anniversary meal - consider the Ultimate Balcony Dinner.

$110 total for two. Includes a four course meal served course by course, with filet and lobster, welcome cocktail, half bottle champagne, flowers you keep and a photo you keep. It's amazing, delicious, paced really well, the staff is usually quite unobtrusive and anticipatory. So much more special and intimate than banquet dining in MDR or specialty - and minimal extra cost, particularly with the included drinks and keepsakes..

 

Happy anniversary and enjoy.

Thank you for the idea. But we are with family, another couple and their first cruise so wanted it special. It’s ok. Now reservations are the least of my concern with a ship that needs help. Haha 

Man if I would have known that I’d just eat in the MDR. Much quieter I’m sure. But now I’ll never get a reservation there. Idk. So, so many things have happened with our cruise planning, it’s been a nightmare. And now propulsion issues? Second cruise with princess and I believe it will be our last. We’ve been with 3 other cruise lines and they were much better. Ugh. 

1 minute ago, memoak said:

Hard to call any meal served in the buffet area fine dining

Sterling steakhouse was in the buffet area?

My ressies have been switched to the Brazilian restaurant from sterling steakhouse. Ugh. We just went last month to one of these for my bday. I wanted more of a fine dining experience being it is our 39th anniversary. Crud. 

Oh thank you both so much! 

20 minutes ago, FionaMG said:

We had 11195. If you zoom in on the pic you can see the guitarist.

It was lovely sitting out on our balcony listening to the music.

 

Oasis class ships, specifically Symphony of the seas, I’m trying to see which cabins would kind of overlook where they have the musicians in Central Park. I think it would be above Jamie’s on one side and Park cafe on the other? Is this correct? And I’m thinking like deck 11 if some are available. We’ve done deck 9 with CP window and loved it but would like the balcony. 

Thank you all for your replies. 👍🏻🤓

49 minutes ago, cruiselvr04 said:

 

We thought there wouldn’t be a lot of kids on our southbound Alaska cruise last year due to the cost of 2 one way flights.  There were 600kids/1800 adults on that ship.  It was crazy.  

I’m guessing that was summer?