Ombud

Don agree with that thinking....I am okay with the pool but not the fleetwide deal. No question I would rather pull it off and directly tip those that have made my week (or more) a great one. This is a real game and apparently all cruise lines operate this way? My issue is "fleetwide" which means everyone who works for PCL from laundry to CEO. Does that mean it is only general revenue headed to salaries & bonus (for all inc C-Suite)? So I'm pretty sure that I shouldn't be assessed CA in Australia just because I'm an American. How do I get them removed & tip directly?

Correct Or you could just order it as part of your breakfast order as early as I think 6-630?? Dunno. Not up until 7

Yes but Slice pizza isn't worth the calories to me. Prefer a crisp crust not a floppy one

I switch out for a bottle of wine with my steward. Also had a nice chat with my CVP and she stated that trading minibar & elite tea did not incur the $5 room service charge as they were Captain Circle benefits Will know for sure in October .... or next week if someone tries & posts

Not even close

Hope USPS comes through, but if not a Medallion will be available at port that syncs to all info you have loaded on app. Informeddelivery.usps.com will tell you when it will be delivered.

Don't mess with our food!!! 😅🤣😂

Hoping someone on a cruise after the updates posts the menu with a la carte pricing (but I've got $29 SD credit to use up)

Oops. Missed post #576. So it's option #2. Paying $15 on my 2-3 week cruises as that works best for me. Also noticed that my DMW changed in app yesterday. That's where Ocean Now is now.

I'm getting confused. Is it: $14.99 to activate order now + $5 for each order irrespective of where / how placed (which is what I thought it was going to be) OR $14.99 to activate order now but no additional charges in app; $5 for phone in room service orders (inc Elite Tea & minibar swap); nc for minibar swap with steward (that's how I do it) & order on TV I use order now + must call RS to get Elite Tea so that's now $5?

Yes @yeoman there are inconsistent individual cases. You've got an upgraded pkg, I've got 125 OBC + Medallions mailed to my home ($10 value) = GREEN STATUS!!!! Standard cruiser gets Green Status (plus I was complaining to DS today who cruises RCCL and he just said standard procedure for other lines)

It's directly from the website. Encouraging you to look it up yourself @yeoman there isn't inconsistent messaging on Princess.Com, it's actually incredibly clear. I'm not on FB so the only way I know what's coming down the pipeline is thru cruise critic & rechecking Princess news releases

Unless you upgrade, you do not get the "new benefits:"

Thank you. I feel much better. Not so bad. I only eat at MDR, IC, Afredos, and SD Gastropub (which is closing but currently costs as much or more) I do use RS and will continue to do so. But I'm batching my orders. Maybe get 3 Key Limes & that covers a few days. I can get everything else at IC or buffet (like fresh uncut fruit, cookies, tea)

The gratuities go to corporate to be dispersed fleet wide as compensation and bonuses. They don't stay with any particular ship staff according to Princess. I choose to believe Princess (ie: Princess pockets it to supplement negotiated wages)

The gratuities go to corporate to be dispersed fleet wide as compensation and bonuses. They don't stay with any particular ship staff according to Princess. I choose to believe Princess

Soooo ---- I can still order Elite Tea w/o a fee as that can only be done on the phone?? Hope someone tries that .... OTOH there were 432 individual orders of hamburgers, hotdogs, and fries PER HOUR on the 5/27-6/1/23 LA voyage to ppl who kept moving causing delays of up to 12 hrs until runners were told to either just leave it in the person's room (if steward nearby) or at their door. Bet that'll stop

I don't have a problem having appetizers in PES then salad, pizza, and apple torte for $15 once or twice. Even better if I can just get the pizza. I do have a problem with nickle & diming. If I go thru an entire bottle of wine per week then I'm drinking more than usual. (Or an entire bottle at the table at home with 3 other adults.) So Plus / Premier is still not cost effective for me

My 2c: JP or bean counters thought drinks alone would sell the pkg as 'obviously' ppl on Princess drink like they're on Carnival. Didn't work. So they bumped up price and added: > 2 cardiac caloric desserts > 2 fitness mtgs to counter that > medallion delivery Didn't work. So they upped 'benefits' again: > two $15 meals over entire voyage whether that's 2 days or 32 days > Free OceanNow Delivery Service Activation ($15 value) > Complimentary Room Service ($5 each) > “Green Lane” Express Boarding (Free Medallion device delivery included, $10 value) but can't anyone with the medallion board there? Wonder how they'll combat limited sales next

Yes. Red Hook is a very short walk and you can buy tickets on an app.

Oops. Forgot vegetarian options were less. I paid & will miss it

Tracking ships with it here ... becoming more frequent

Everything was a la carte on my last voyage. Prices ranged from $3 - $5. 3 courses (appetizer, main, dessert) were as low as $8 or as high as $13 depending on appetizer

Did you ask for the vegan menu?? I do & then add cheese

Yup. If you want unlimited you'll need to upgrade to the premier Even doing the 'new' math (7.50 wifi + 15 Gigis + 5 room service + 2×2 mediocre tea = 31.50pd + 15 entire cruise) it still isn't worth it for me. Plus (pun intended) I don't go to Gigis every day