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I think the price increase would almost be more tolerable if they just would have said "due to the current market and the cost of inflation, we regret we are going to increase the prices. We will also will also be increasing the daily gratuities as an incentive to get more crew". I could have almost stomached that, but the free fitness classes and 2 extra desserts was a stupid reason.

The Ruby has also switched the crew smoking area. They are no longer smoking on deck 7 aft.

Every time I walk by one of the fitness classes, there are always only about 10 people participating. So my guess is only .0033333333.... percent of the people would take advantage of that. Stupid call by Princess.

We must be lucky too....neither my DH or myself has gotten it. I've been on 6 cruises for a total of 58 days since the restart and I never wear a mask unless they require it (doctor's office, etc). Gotten all my vacs and boosters. I figure I'm going to get it at some point but I'm not losing sleep over it anymore.

When we got to the pier and the agent checked us in, she had a sign which she produced asking if we had been ill or were experiencing any symptoms (don't quote me on the verbiage). We answered "no" to both questions and we were on our merry way.

This is why I just eat another roll with butter for desert.

we've used bandaids before 🙂

Well, I guess this will benefit me since I'm mostly on casino promotions which includes the Princess Plus. Now, I can eat 2 more desserts (move over almond croissants) and then go exercise to burn the calories before I waddle my way to my reserved seating in the theater. Plus my room steward makes a few extra bucks. I scored....

I have the same error most of the times when I use Chrome. When I use Safari I don't get the same message. I use a Mac and that's what's worked for me. Also, try closing your browser and getting back in, that sometimes helps too.

Sometimes......On the Ruby last month to Hawaii, I was able to stream the entire 15 days. On the Discovery (CA Coastal & Mex Riviera) in October I couldn't connect to the internet almost the entire cruise.

Are the new ice cream deserts the Tyra Banks ice cream? https://www.princess.com/news/news_releases/2022/11/lifes-sweetest-reward-smize-cream-new-super-premium-ice-cream-created-by-iconic-supermodel-tyra-banks-soon-available-fleetwide-on-princess-cruises.html

I personally use it for 2 things....1. to check my bank acct and 2. to watch Netflix (I cruise quite a bit and most of the movies I've seen that I care to watch).

Instead of adding more "stuff", why doesn't Princess fix what's broken first? Starting with the dine my way fiasco, the food and getting enough crew on the ships?

I get those cancellation notices all the time on my casino offer cruises. I used to freak out and get on the phone, but now I just keep checking my upcoming cruises to make sure they are still showing, if they aren't there, then I panic. The casino waits until the last minute to pay for the cruise. Maybe they want to make sure people aren't cancelling and then they'd have to worry about getting refunded by PCL? Dunno the answer, but I do know it happens all the time.

Let me know what you think......l like escargot too....just not theirs 🙂 I also agree, I didn't find the ambient noise to be an issue either.

I enjoy it and always book there. Just don't recommend the escargot, they are not the garlicy buttery bread dipping kind. They are deep fried and nasty.....and I pretty much eat everything. The waiter looked at me like "told ya so"......

I was on the Discovery for 21 days this October sailing up the Coast of CA down to Mexican Riviera and back up the CA Coast. Only 1 day out of 21 was I able to use the wi-fi. I couldn't believe it, we were off the Coast of CA for crying out loud and on a New Ship! Got on the Ruby Nov 7th for a 15 day Hawaii and back.......thought there was no way in H...L the wifi was going to work......I am here to gladly eat my words. The wi-fi worked all the way to Hawaii and back without any problems. I watched Netflix every day on my laptop without any buffering. What gives Discovery??

You summed up my opinion as well, all the way to the goat cheese souffle They also did away with the salads at the International Cafe, but the sandwiches (bread & variety) were much better.

I also grew up watching the original Love Boat and for kicks, I'll watch the old series in my stateroom.... once in a while. While I totally get goosebumps when I hear the Love Boat Theme while leaving port or going under the Golden Gate Bridge, that's as far as I want it pushed down my throat. I was on the Discovery when they had a party for the new cast/crew and a few of the guests that were on the old show, none of the passengers were involved in the party. It delayed our sailing from 4 pm to 10 pm and a large portion of the ship was blocked off to guests (deck 17 aft, Take-Five, some of the aft elevators, etc). While this didn't ruin my cruise, I was getting tired of the new "Real Love Boat" theme being pushed down my throat everywhere I turned. The parties, white & gold night, the gift shop, the banners, t-shirts, etc. were everywhere. Never, ever, ever again will I go on a Love Boat themed cruise. I just want to cruise without all the pomp and circumstance.....Call me old fashioned, I don't care 😁

I never checked......My body says "no" to any kind of bathing suit 🙂 There were lots of people in them, so I assume they're hot. Anyone else know?

no, there is no smoking by the mid pool. The only outdoor smoking areas are either aft of almost aft on deck 7.

Using the casino offer, you can book separate rooms if you both have offers. I suggest doing this, you will get double cruise credits for doing so and you won't pay the additional fee for cruising as a solo. This much I know to be true. As far as combining 2 cruises together to get a better cabin.....the answer is no (at least I've never experienced it). If you want to room together, you should be able to add the free play of both guests to the booking.

Traveling overseas vs traveling on Southwest are two totally different issues. I no longer pack jeans, I pack black leggings (both capri and full length). I wear these on formal nights as well as in port. They take up way less space in my suitcase and they can be dressed up or down. I can pack 4-6 of these compared to 1 set of jeans. All my blouses are wrinkle free and I can cram them in anywhere. I could easily fit everything into a carry on if I had to, I'd just have to give up my coat hangers and my hanging shoe rack. I just choose not too. I no longer pack a bunch of make up, blow dryer or curling iron (cut my hair short.....thanks covid). I also don't pack a bunch of shoes that I never wear. I'm not going to lie, becoming elite has made packing a bit easier because they do my laundry so I don't bring laundry soap or as many clothes. We no longer dress to impress, we dress for comfort. We don't look like slobs, but everything is comfortable. Also, if I'm just going from the airport to the hotel/cruise I don't sweat packing a little extra because I'm not toting it around everywhere. If I'm doing some land based stuff prior/after the cruise and I'm responsible for lugging around suitcases, I can easily not pack some items.

I now only pack 2 pairs of shoes.....sandals and tennis shoes. Less clothes are packed because we don't dress to the 9's anymore for formal nights. Our medicine chest has increased out of worry in case of quarantine (and now we tote along covid tests). I now store all the meds/toiletries in a shoe holder which never gets unpacked. Lastly, I pack our dresses/blouses/shirts on hangers, it's easier than folding and rehanging.