Lady Arwen

So strange! I had absolutely no problem booking ours and the invoice showed zero $ owing. This is for a cruise in 2024.

One of our esteemed members reported very recently that upon embarkation they went directly to CG to make reservations and were told it was fully booked for the entire cruise. So, there’s that.

Sorry, at this time it doesn’t matter the length of your cruise. You still only get 2 dinners! Yes, it’s terribly unfair, but it is what it is. You are literally in the same boat as many people and they’re not happy, either. Wish I had better news for you.

Have you tried deleting and then reinstalling the app? Sometimes a reboot will fix it. I would just keep at it, because booking onboard is not a great option. Good luck!

That happens only when you do not prebook reservations. Most people want to choose, not to be told when and where. Try it next time you cruise.

Not true. I just booked specialty dinners (2 included with our Premier, one we paid for) on an Enchanted cruise in August 2024. Do not pay! As soon as I opened the app and chose which booking I wanted, a banner across the top acknowledged the included specialty dinners. I was then able to choose the restaurant, date and time. I was not asked for a credit card and the invoice indicated zero balance. I went ahead a booked a third dinner, charged to my credit card, and my dining for the whole voyage shows correctly.

When we have to get out early for an excursion and don’t have time for the MDR, we also use the door hanger for our breakfast order and it’s always on time. It’s also a great way to wake up with a knock on the door!

A certain number of reservations are held back for those with the premier package. Once you have upgraded, your reservation will reflect this and allow you to book your choice of restaurant and time. It will also show that you have two each included in your fare and you won’t be prompted to pay. Your invoice will total out as zero. We just did exactly this a few weeks ago when we upgraded our bookings from plus to premier. You should have no problem making reservations once the app is showing a premier fare.

I was always of the assumption that wine brought onboard (1 bottle per adult):was for cabin use only except for bottles that have corkage paid. Those bottles can be taken to the MDR, but I don’t know if sharing in a public place is allowed, Good question, and I’m sure someone will chime in with the correct answer for you. Cheers!

We both have the same as you! We don’t eat red meat, but the salmon is lovely!

Seems we’re all in the same boat, literally. My CVP is wonderful and I don’t want to book or make changes with anyone else. I also don’t want to miss an opportunity to refare or book a new cruise should it be on a Saturday or Sunday. I guess I’ll just send her an email and voice mail and wait until Monday. This is not good! Why would Princess do this?

Congratulations! Our CVP is also a gem. She calls just to talk and ask about the dogs and such. The absolute best service you could ask for. Wish I could share her, but alas……..

Thank you, your comparison is quite valid. My biggest objection to the buffet, at any meal, is the noise and the large number of people using the same serving utensils over and over. Also, when there is a lot of people coming and going, the waitstaff don’t always have time to thoroughly clean the tables between the old and the new set of people. It is not their fault by any means. I guess because of my profession, I’m accustomed to a very clean environment and very limited cross contamination of germs. When I’m in a buffet I see so much of what I would never have tolerated. If people enjoy it and have no qualms eating there, then more power to them. Best part of cruising is the choices we all have.

Funny, thanks for the smile!

Good luck!

I agree!

Wow, I had no idea. Thankfully I have a CVP to to that. Thanks for the heads up!

Aww, used to enjoy those little vases with just one or two flowers. Made it special,

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on your TA. We love these sailings, too. We also sail with Celebrity and HAL. Both a very nice. I had to smile when I saw you stayed on Moxy Hotel in Southampton. Our favourite hotel! The included breakfast is terrific and so close to the mall. I’ve done lots of shopping there! Down the street is a large Boots pharmacy where I stock up with their line of cosmetics. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!

We just don’t enjoy buffets. Too noisy, too crowded, too difficult to find a table and the food is not appealing to us. Breakfast in the MDR is lovely. Serenity is the best word. Food is hot and fresh. The table is clean with fresh linens and usually a small vase of flowers. The wait staff spoils us by bringing us little extras to try out. It’s so worth getting up early. Love, love it! My second choice would be IC, but we rarely go for breakfast. Again, trying to find a seat can be challenging. Good food, though.

We’ve never been on a Princess TA (we do have Majestic booked for 2025) but sailed on a few with HAL and Celebrity. We love them! You can be busy with lots of activities or do nothing, your choice. The one thing we won’t sacrifice on a TA is cabin comfort. We choose a cabin that will suit us for the entire trip and request no upgrades. I couldn’t do an inside cabin. That’s just me, though. Enjoy your cruise!

Yes, a moderator merged the two. You could ask for your thread to be deleted, but I don’t know if it’s possible.

Sorry, but if you go to any land based bar, lounge or restaurant you’ll find exactly the same prices or higher……they certainly are higher here. If you never dine out or never go out for drinks, especially in a large city, then I understand why you think the prices on Princess are excessive. In Toronto, or any big city, 15 alcoholic drinks, not beer, would cost about $300.00 plus tax, plus tip. Premier package is $60.00 which includes 15 alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, water, juice, wifi, tips, casual dining, specialty dining, room service, silly desserts, exercise classes and some other stuff. Still seem excessive to you? I don’t think so. If any establishment in any city offered all that for $60.00 per person per day, the lineup would be miles long. It’s all about perspective. Don’t buy the popcorn at the movie theatre. $10.00 for $0.10 worth of popcorn. Now, that’s excessive!

Nobody should feel the need to justify their personal choices. I really do not care how much profit Princess makes on the price of alcohol or the Plus or Premier. I want a package. Someone else doesn’t, well that’s fine with me. I don’t try to push it on anyone or implore them to justify their choice. I don’t ask them to show us their math to prove it’s not right for them. This has become the most ridiculous topic on Cruise Critic.

I’m thinking these folks must not have had the pleasure of visiting Las Vegas and one of the strip hotels. Makes a Princess casino look like a living room penny poker game. We also get casino rates from HAL and Princess and yes, we appreciate it. Live and let live. Now, we can expect the lectures about the evils of gambling. lol