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Just read the Emerald Princess 12/18/22 -> thread and 3 flavors for each dinner. I'm relieved. I prefer ice cream & sorbets

Recent posted menus from other ships only show chocolate and vanilla on the dinner menu, none of the special flavors. I got off Caribbean Princess 12/18/22. So that would be a fast change. I mean I readily accept that my info from last Enchanted Princess is outdated as I got off that 9/17/22 but changes in 1 week??

Caribbean Princess had 4 options at lunch & 3 options at dinner. Had it 2× day every day

Well isn't this nice!! When I booked my Australia cruise for September 2020 & pay it off, I just rolled it forward. Then I was on Majestic Princess and was changed (redeployment) 3×. Also holding the same price & perks. Wonder what my $29 Specialty Dining Perk will be worth in April 2024 😅🤣😂

What is Is it live bands playing jazz or blues or rock? Or is it recorded oldies (circa 1950s)?

You do you! I will do me! When I see the happiness of giving the crew a more personalized gift, I will continue to do just that! Why does everyone think it’s their way or the highway? I had a pile of Ghirardelli chocolates on the table & told steward he could help himself if he ever wanted to. Day 2 he asked if he could have one & i told him that they were there for him, room service, anyone else who wanted one. Gone by Day 7 of a 10 day cruise. No it wasn't a tip I actually only tipped my waiter (yes, same one Day 3->10) because he often suggested a backup and brought me an alternative if 1st choice had black pepper (allergy). He looked out for me every lunch & dinner so I comped him.

I really REALLY want that offer! Just got back but I'd go again for your prices .... heres my solo pricing:

Disembarked 9/18/22 & a surplus of $34.94 showed up ($25.78 for missing Boston). I got a check for slightly over $200 but I finally tracked down what it was. Previous issue so still due that pittance. But it's mine & I would like it. Any suggestions??

Surprised. They didn't have the cold fruit soup options? Or the fruit / cheese plates?? I struggled to pick between those as I only wanted 1 appetizer

It was the last night. And very good overall

I was only disappointed in 1 MDR dish last 2 cruises. The sauce on the walnut ravioli was a bit thin but the flavor was fine. Mine's thicker at home.

Agree 100% but this was a 10 day cruise & held on day 2. My next cruise is 7 days (I probably won't go) the 2 after that are 15 & 22 days .... mulling over what to do

Just got off a ship last Sunday. Has anyone else experienced this? 17 signed up for Sailaway, most showed up or floated by, it was just us 30 signed up for Meet & Greet, less than 1/3 showed up. Several dept heads came Is this becoming common??

Of course the gratuity doesn't enter the picture as the package covers the cost of the drink and the gratuity is just "included" without being a consideration. If OP has 1 fruity drink a day, 1 latte, gratuities, and wifi then going standard / basic or whatever it's called today is better. Especially if they get comped nonrefundable OBC that cannot be completely used up with excursions / specialty dining / etc. Per day breakdown: Gratuity = 16 (balcony) Internet = 20 single day / 15 if all week Latte = 3.50 + 18% gratuity + tax Fruity drink / beer = 6.50 + 18% gratuity + tax So $60 Princess Plus vs $45 per day against OBC .... getting closer

@ButterflyGirlyseveral frozen mocktails were about $6.50. With rum bump up $3. Well under the $15 limit even with 18% gratuity

I will definitely try it again but we just shared a dinner table (same table / same time / same staff every night) so were able to share msgs there. But my phone normally vibrates when I get a text (even crew call ... just not Shipmates Chat)

I've got a Sydney to Yokohama (inc HK, Taiwan, 5 Japanese ports) April 2024 on Royal Princess

Did the phone vibrate or anything if you were not on the app?

It didn't work for Shipmates Chat but worked for Crew Chat. However the light did work for letting the server know which one I was.

Necessary. Perhaps POAU Explorer (1997) can be replaced with the newer Costa Magica, Serena, or Diadema .... the 3 Costa ships laid up. Just don't bring those 3 back. Sell 2 / shift 1 / dump an older ship. I don't see Carnival Sunshine or Grand Princess going as they are the largest in the 'older ships' group

Remember to thank your TA

Don't care if he's a professional dog walker ... but I'd have a few questions if he was. Actually I only pack a carryon. TA (3 total weeks) & Partial Panama Canal (2 days pre-cruise + 10 nights) was a 17" carryon and my normal size purse (small compared to most). Wear 1 pair shoes & pack sandals. 10 kg 😶 yeah .... even if I packed ALL my summer or winter clothes I couldn't hit 50 lbs checked & a carryon. Doesn't 50 lbs = 22.6+ kg???? But to each their own

Shipmates Chat did not notify me when I had a message (12/8/22-12/18/22). Did anyone else have an issue with that option??

12/18/22 Ship docked at 6am. 1st walk offs were delayed until 8am. I was off at 8:25, at airport by 9:15, through security by 9:30, & my 1pm flight went off without a hitch. Either change to Miami or do 1 with a connection.

I didn't realize this. My TA can re-fare so I haven't needed to cancel and rebook. Great! But sometimes a lower fare is only available for new bookings. Then I'd want to utilize a rebooking. Same this side of the pond except the 100 penalty. That's unfair. Is it a Princess or UK govt thing???