Ombud

I actually think @memoak said it best:

Carting one of these on

I'll find out Sunday. A friend who cruised in February stated choice of wine or sparkling wine. There's 1 I'll drink but I'd rather have OBC

I do these!! Love them. A chance to see a little of the other city and not worry about luggage @Lady Meer the tour company should NOT have accommodated her. If my tour was shortened for a passenger's flight I'd push for a partial refund (1× $59 tour was shortened & I got $20 refund)

We get 10% discount on shore excursions but it shows up onboard. Yeah .... 1250 Elites on a recent cruise .... now that cruises are selling out, CCL has enough cash on hand to pay off notes coming due to 2025, & other notes at very low rates, maybe 1 more level?? Or removing the fact that levels can be reached by # of cruises?

We didn't see a lounge either but there was an Elite line. There was one 12/9/22 with coffee, tea, juice, and pastries.

Thank you for helping me work thru this in my head as I also book Standard Fare. I'm going to take a screenshot loyalty status on my phone & use that to show level on the transatlantic (booked the others so long ago I'm getting the medallion).

Then I'm stumped. Why would the port person think I couldn't afford whatever I want? It was the only time I had to repeatedly state my medallion was correct & still I was sent to general check in line and it was really long

Hopefully you wear the same cutoffs and NO makeup, minimalistic purse, no jewelry

I have cruised from FLL 2× post covid (12/9/21, 12/8/22) and yes there's a separate line & lounge. Comical story: on 12/8/21 the port staff continually redirected me to general line telling me "that line is only for Suites & Elites." Had to remind them that 40+ cruises with a black medallion means I'm eligible. Guess us Californians are too casual for Floridians. Finally asked a Princess person to help me access lounge. He was so apologetic. So dress like a Floridian not Californian 😊

What's Is that like plaid or checkered? and I'm off to Google searsucker ....

Remember Princess ships do have self service laundromats so it is not necessary to take a complete change of clothes for a 16 day cruise. Not even 1 change??

Now that they are getting back to normal operations and have operations cash flow positive better to use a major portion of the deposits for debt reduction, instead of just sitting on their balance sheet. Next quarter should be showing positive cash flow over all. Interesting stmt: "We expect to keep paying down debt,” Bernstein said. “We should be well positioned and not have the need to refinance in the next two to three years."

Here's what I'm doing Sunday: 1. Board 2. Lunch in MDR while watching muster drill on phone 3. Drop suitcase 4. Swap minibar for white wine 5. Check into muster station Hoping in that order

Interesting article on debt: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/carnival-cfo-plans-skip-debt-174909399.html

I can confirm that mine also converted to just regular nonrefundable OBC onboard.

Boarding in 4 days & only sales events show up! 😁 Doesn't matter as the 'reservation' is only a tool the ship uses to gauge interest. Looking forward to researching events & watching muster drill at lunch onboard

Can't say for Hawaii or Mexico. Haven't been to those (yet) after the restart. Can state Mexico in 2 weeks, Hawaii in June (Asia was 2019-2020)

Where are you cruising to? Alaska - dress to impress = best flannel shirt & jeans w/o holes for men & women. Women might add a sweater with sequins but in no way formal Caribbean - button down shirt & slacks. Skirt for most women Europe - suit & tie, women dress up Asia - formal attire

Shouldn't be a problem, all public transit has to be ADA accessible (for federal funding). The bus should have an ADA ramp for wheelchairs and other mobility issues. You can just ask them to deploy the ramp (anyone can make that request). Thank you. I feel so much better. I really want to use the larger case. I can only lift 30lbs comfortably and I tend to overpack that one

I was able to pick a solo room as far out as June 2025 ... didn't book as I was just trying to find out if I could Granted I want midship balcony but if I wanted that cruise I'd be able to get what I want / where I want / when I want. So no change for me

Was your CVP unable to get it for you??

I don't think it was *ever* considered to be an "extra charge"...just a way to offer a small break for those who don't care about the specific cabin they cruise in...and the fact that it "helps" Princess in regards to the ability to move cabins around should the need arise. What is so incredibly hard to understand that Princess is now offering a lower price option for those who are willing to book GTY only & accept JMHO a crappy room while those of us who can afford to pick our room do just that (albeit through a CVP or TA). @Potstech are you leaving us to post on the cruise line you will be cruising with??

The issue isn't walking with it, the issue is getting it on (what I assume is) AC Transit. My carryon can hold everything except toothpaste and chocolates for crew. I was going to bring take away cups for MDR Coffee but honestly it'll just be easier to buy it.

I guess I can do just my carryon. Was hoping to pack my suitcase in that it was my home port. Yknow .... can take whatever in the 23" case. But oh well, it's a week so the 17" one will have to do. Maybe I'll bring a big purse. Opps .... this is off the topic of getting from SFO -> Pier 27/33. Apologies