UT-Volsfan

We had a cabin over Explorers once. Until midnight the music was loud enough to prevent us from sleeping. I would recommend if you are an early to bed person to not take a cabin over a venue where you know it will have loud music. If you plan to be around the ship until midnight, then do not worry about the noise. After that experience we learned to check deck plans for what is above and below us before we select a cabin.

Sent our request in by email on July 11 and got email reply stating it could take up to 21 days to process. OBC was shown on our account July 15, which is fairly decent turnaround, better than what we used to get when we were forced to fax requests in. Put all requested information in body of email instead of using the form.

According to the Princess FAQ for European cruises: If a negative COVID-19 test is required for re-entry into your home country, Princess will cover the costs of tests, provided guests can show proof that their flight arrangements are the same day as they disembark the ship. Guests will need to make their own test arrangements if onward travel is not the day they disembark. We sail in a couple of weeks from England and are keeping a close watch on the FAQ pages for any policy changes. We are flying home the same day we disembark.