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8 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

There are only 2 ships unaccounted for in Summer 2022 - Royal and Pacific - that could potentially sail from LA.

 

Royal is rumored for a summer season of short cruises in Taiwan.  Those cruises usually are opened for bookings closer in and are generally not marketed/sold to North American customers. 
 

Pacific has her last sailing currently scheduled to end in Tokyo on April 19th. There would be time for her to do a transpacific sailing to LA for a summer season or reposition her via the Suez Canal to sail from Venice. There is also the chance she may be sold. Princess seem to be holding off saying much of anything about her future for the time being.

The Royal looks like it’s going to be cruising out of Taiwan in 2022.

16 hours ago, Italy52 said:

Thanks.  Did she associate any dates and ship for LA? 

 

BTW, I see that you sailed Sitmar.  Sitmar was the first cruise line we sailed --- loved the experience.

There was a pdf file posted for Alaska 2022. It didn't show any ships from LA in 2022. Only San Francisco , Seattle , Vancouver and Whittier.

As far as I've been told Alaska opens for Elites on Dec 15 in North America.

12 hours ago, ColoradoMom!! said:

Interesting!!

My father was stationed at Hanscom AFB in Bedford in 1976. Was that where your wife’s relative was? We moved in October of that year, and I don’t recall if we got the vaccine. 

Dont remember the name of the base. He was doing research into the detection and analysing nuclear bombs that were being exploxed under ground.

6 hours ago, LeeW said:

 

All US military at that time got the Swine Flu vaccine, as did their families, and we got it again for several years after the initial release.  I really hated those guns they used for the shots - always got a large bruise.  Speculation at the time was the virus was a potential bioagent.

 

Slight flu symptoms were common in those days due to use of live virus.  More severe symptoms were rare.  Technology is far different now.  After my military experience in 70s and 80s our family has gotten flu shots every year since.  Normally the allergy warning is for egg allergies.

My wife's worked for the US Military in Bedford Mass during that period. He got the swine flu vaccine and within 72 hours he was put on a ventilator .

On 12/7/2020 at 9:15 AM, John99 said:

Good comments by snoozecroose and KruzPrincess.

Majestic would be my least favorite among the three.

The Sapphire would be my choice.

 

Grand - refurbished 3/2019

Guests -2600

Length – 949 ft

Sapphire – refurbished 3/2018

Guests – 2670

Length – 952 ft

Majestic - refurbished 12/2018

Guests – 3560

Length – 1082 ft

 

For us the itinerary is a primary consideration.  Having an additional 1000 guests (Majestic) in port is not for us.  Plus the Majestic does not have a promenade deck like the others ships.  Also, the Majestic was originally configured for the Asia Pacific market.  What changes did they make to the Majestic (during the 2018 refurbishment) to accommodate the North American market? 

 

We are currently looking an Alaska Cruise Tour for July 2022 with the Sapphire being our choice.

John

 

I would never take a Royal Class ship ( Majestic) on any cruise. We found it to noise and quiet place to sit and watch the ocean go by. Lack of  promenade is very big Con+++ for us.

On 12/6/2020 at 4:34 PM, Cobber76 said:

We have cruised Alaska northbound twice and are making plans to possibly book a 14-day cruise in 2022 (Vancouver to Whittier and then Whittier to Vancouver).  I’m excited to finally have the opportunity to see Hubbard Glacier—and to see Glacier Bay twice during the trip.  But do you find that going to the same ports gets repetitive at all?  Or are there some unusual excursions you’d recommend?  We will do a whale watch in Juneau for sure. And in Skagway, we’ve done White Pass Railroad twice, we might like to try something else.  

 

Has anyone done the Tracy Arm excursion out of Juneau?

That's how we always do Alaska . We get off only at the ports we want and at our schedule. We also save the long day of flying back to Vancouver . We live within driving distance from Vancouver and park right at the pier.

1 hour ago, melk said:

Hi all

Need some advice. We have FCC's in $Cdn. 

We just booked a November cruise on the Enchanted which is priced in $US.

Does Princess automatically convert our FCC's into $US to permit us to use against our November cruise?

Love to get some feedback.

Stay safe.

Melk.

No they will not do the conversion to US dollars . The reason is they don't know what the rate was we you bought the FCD's. I asked my PVP that and that's what he said. If you try to use the FCD , the booking will automatically revert to CDN.

We don't plan to take the vaccine until 12 to 18 months after they have done a most people.

We would only take the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The others use a Agevant Agent that is know to be problematic. In the 1970"s the Swine flu vaccine used an Agevant Agent . They pulled it off the market because a large percentage (5% large for a vaccine) ended up on a ventilator . My wife's was one who got the vaccine and ended up on a ward with other on a ventilator because of the vaccine.

On 12/5/2020 at 7:33 PM, cruzsnooze said:

$1799 for a 5 night cruise is pretty high.  If the price point exceeds $300 PP PD I go to a luxury line that is all inclusive like Azamara or Viking. 

Currently you can book Princess for around $300 USD pp . That includes gratuities , premium drink package and internet.

On 12/6/2020 at 4:34 PM, Cobber76 said:

We have cruised Alaska northbound twice and are making plans to possibly book a 14-day cruise in 2022 (Vancouver to Whittier and then Whittier to Vancouver).  I’m excited to finally have the opportunity to see Hubbard Glacier—and to see Glacier Bay twice during the trip.  But do you find that going to the same ports gets repetitive at all?  Or are there some unusual excursions you’d recommend?  We will do a whale watch in Juneau for sure. And in Skagway, we’ve done White Pass Railroad twice, we might like to try something else.  

 

Has anyone done the Tracy Arm excursion out of Juneau?

That's our favourite way to do Alaska. We live only four hours from Vancouver and find the cost of the flight from Anchorage to vancouver very expensive and long.

I’ve been hearing that Dec 16 is the possible date for release.

15 hours ago, Waynetor said:

Other than the Pacific Princess, the Island and Coral  are the smallest ships the Princess fleet and I would not expect any new ships to be added to the fleet that are smaller. 

 

I am looking forward to the 125 days we have booked on the Island for 2022.  I found the atrium area lousy for any activities but fine for just sitting around or for having a pre-dinner drink. 

 

You can compare the layout of the Coral versus the layout of the Island to see if the differences are important to you,  They seems to be a big issue with some people and an non-issue with others.  

Both have issues with their layout. On the island about one third of the promenade deck was changed into cabins . The island doesn't have an International Cafe. On the Coral the International cafe is right beside the casino. As a result it is very noisy from the bells and whistles on the slot machines.

6 hours ago, caribill said:

Rule or suggestion?

 

If a rule, then there will be no cruises as it would mean you could not get on an airplane or even in a taxi after a cruise until the quarantine period is over.

 

Nobody will book a 7 day (or longer) cruise if they have to quarantine for at least 7 days after the cruise is over.

Currently it’s the rules set by the CDC.

No B2B regardless of cruise line. Even if you book two 7 day on different ships or company. You'll still have to go thru quarantine between ships. If you get a negative test after disembarkation you quarantine for 7 days . If you don't get a test , you'll have quarantine for 14 days. This is the current rule from the CDC.

Princess only does some 10 day and under cruises from Vancouver in May and September. Nothing mid season.

The info from my PVP was wrong. He miss read the date or got an update . The date is Dec1st .

55 minutes ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

Yes - but the poster indicated the agency that posted it quickly took it down, which indicates that the agency may have gotten a preview copy that has since been retracted, probably at Princess’ request.  They may be making changes or updates that the original reference flyer did not reflect.   
 

It has NOT been distributed to agents or published on the agent website, nor has an on-sale date been communicated to agents via email as normal.  This is what makes me think it got “leaked” and that potentially it is being delayed. Not uncommon and the conflicting on-sale dates reported, along with lack of an on-sale date (or any announcement of any sort) from Princess only reinforces my opinion.

 

FYI - I am a travel agent for a large cruise agency, so usually have the information on deployment before it goes public. In this instance I do not have it, hence my educated guess.

My information came directly from a Cruise Planner at Princess. My info was from late last week.

6 hours ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

I've seen sevaral people post opening dates of both 11/25 and 12/1 - what's got me scratching my head is that Princess is very consistent and always sends an email to travel agents a MINIMUM of 10 days before a new deployment opens that gives the on sale dates and link to the itinerary reference flyer, then within 48hrs the information appears in the travel agent website.  To date NOTHING has been posted for Europe 2022, nor have I received the email as normal.  I think they may be pushing this back a bit.

The reference is already out. I got a copy on Cruise Critic about 10 days ago.

If you got back to the third post . The reference file is posted.

On 11/19/2020 at 8:04 PM, Cruise Wonderland said:

 

It is not common, but had happened before.

 

For example, Royal Princess was in Fincantieri Palermo drydock in 2016 for painting the Seawitch hull art.

https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-princess-first-cruise-ship-show-off-new-livery/14060

 

Regal Princess also entered Hamburg drydock in 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5fFNGX1l1E

She was there for a major modification. They change central crew stairs to a passenger stair case.

On 11/17/2020 at 3:05 AM, Craigrlewis said:

Was a right faff this morning
Got the cruise selected then it decided to change it all US$ not GBP
Cue various browsers used and the same result starts off in GBP then changes to US$

On hold to them for over 50 minutes on the phone
In the mean time website corrected itself but then wouldn't take my WC number
GRRR
Finally did it all online and was still on hold when I hung up

Q219 to Alaska 2022 - was supposed to be going June 2021 so pleased to book it

 

Have to say I guess they are under immense strain but can't say Im pleased that

• In June 2021 we had $640 onboard spending and now its $170
• Fact had to pay another £700 odd deposit. I thought the FCC was moved so you didn't need to pay more now - clearly Im wrong and misreading that someone where along the line
• Cant change my dining preference and they aren't taking phone calls now its "Sorry please call  back beep"

Moan over now Im going to count the days down!

 

Anyone else booked anything today?

Have a hold until Nov 24 for that Cruise. Our first Cuna d cruise but our 14 cruise to Alaska.

1 hour ago, amajaa said:

Again though why do people in the US get to book on 25th November yet in the UK even the Elites can’t book until the 1st December?

Probably a marketing requirement. The UK might have laws that limit how far in advance they can be sold.

Probably Tuesday for Elities. Wednesday for the general. Thursday is American Thanksgiving and most of Princess is closed.

Europe is coming out on Wednesday November 25. Just got the word from my PVP this afternoon.

The Black Friday sale is on until Dec 3.

On 11/6/2020 at 4:42 AM, lindylooellalouise said:

Hi have been looking at 2 very similar cruises with Cunard and Princess usually book with Cunard as we really enjoy the formal nights and the lectures on board do Princess  also have these and which one would you prefer and why.

I'm in a similar situation but reverse . I'm looking at two similar cruises . Have cruised Princess mostly . Cunard goes some ports that an equivalent Princess doesn't do. Don't which will work the best , price isn't the issue.