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    Caribbean P Jan 9 to Mar 13 live review/updates

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    YWe are back on board for another week.

    Our bar service on deck  5 and 7 has been outstanding.  Sometimes the bars are busy due to time of day....but we are always recognized  when we sit and shortly have our drinks.  Vines bar has Ariel and Yaro. 

     

    Yes there have been some shortage of certain liquors......it is a supply chain issue. We understand that one of Princess suppliers went bankrupt during the worst of Covid.  

     

    We are grateful to be on a cruise ship again after such a long break.....feeling safe with all the safety precautions.  Bon voyage....

     

     

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    FIrst time getting a drink package, any insider tips I should know about?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    On 1/4/2022 at 12:05 PM, sttopmh said:

    Do they still give you the Princess insulated travel tumbler with the package?

     

    2 hours ago, yamanid said:

     

     

    Are you sure about this (that you only pay the difference) ?

     

    The Premier Beverage Package

    Terms & Conditions

    What is Included

    • The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $12.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $16.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
    • The package includes bottled water (500ml only), fountain sodas, fresh juices (if available), specialty coffees and teas, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, milk shakes (if available) and Red Bull energy drinks.
    • The package provides a 25% discount on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one liter bottles of water, canned soda and bottled juices.
    • The package may be used on our private islands, all food and beverage venues, and other areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service. Selections and service are limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours.
    • If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large bottle of water (one liter) of still or sparkling is covered by the package.
    • The package includes one souvenir tumbler based on availability and while supplies last.

    Package Details and Qualifications

    • Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package.
    • The Premier Beverage Package is US $59.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $70.79 per day) for all itineraries except Australia. For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $86.99 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase. The package is not available for pre-purchase for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
    • The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted.
    • The package may be pre-purchased up to four days prior to boarding the vessel.
    • The package is offered onboard on embarkation day, and is NOT sold after embarkation day.
    • The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within three days of sailing.
    • The package is NOT available for voyages under seven nights for Australian-based itineraries, or voyages two nights or under for all other itineraries.
    • The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased onboard, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within three days of sailing.

    Exclusions and Limitations

    • Does NOT apply to bottled spirits or bottled wine or any items offered in retail venues or shops onboard.
    • Can NOT be used for Mini-Bar items. Additionally, the package cannot offset the cost of, or be a substitution for, special or private events such as cocktail parties, wedding receptions or similar. Please contact Group Onboard Services for additional details or clarification.
    • Souvenir Glassware is excluded but is available for the additional charge of the glass only.
    • Excludes beverages offered via self-service or vending machines.
    • Excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Buy One Get One type offers, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.
    • Not all exclusions or limitations can be foreseen or published here and may exist or be implemented without notice.
    • Pricing is subject to change without notice and for vessels designated in a foreign currency, packages purchased in advance may vary from onboard pricing due to timing and currency fluctuations. Guests will NOT incur additional charges, nor be issued any credits or refunds for such currency variances.

    Terms and Conditions

    • Alcoholic drinks are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.). Alcoholic drinks requested above the daily limits are at the discretion of the shipboard management and crew and charged at regular menu prices.
    • Non-alcoholic drinks do NOT have this limitation nor do they count toward this maximum.
    • Only one beverage is allowed per passenger per order (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
    • Items selected that exceed the $12.00 USD or $16 .00 AUD price are charged according to the difference in price.
    • Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable.
    • Shipboard management reserves the right to add additional restrictions and revoke or cancel the Premier Beverage Package at any point during a guest’s voyage for any reason with or without a prorated refund. Additional actions may be taken if guests:
      • Become intoxicateded
      • Provide beverages to other guests or do NOT comply with the terms, conditions and limitations of the package
      • Exhibit behavior that is inappropriate, a safety risk to themselves or others, or become offensive or disruptive to other cruise guests or staff
      • Exceed, or attempt to circumvent, the daily limits and service limitations outlined

     

    we have  never received the tumbler with  the beverage package in  the  past.

    • Like 1

    Complimentary Casino Credit

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    6 hours ago, pathi said:

    On Regal in November they were taking free play chips after a win. I have decided that I will play free play in slots in Feb.

    my husband decided to  do the  same......free play  for  slots  and  pay  for  tables this month

     

    Sky Princess Sky Suite benefits?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    includes all the fine amenities of a spacious luxurious Full Suite plus:

    Approx. 1,873 sq. ft., including balcony*

    Pre-Cruise Shoreside Concierge

    Seamless curb to suite experience

    Suite Experience Manager to service your every need

    Reserved Princess Theater seating

    Complimentary access to The Enclave

    Reserved Princess Cays bungalow~

    Premium Champagne upon arrival

    Two full bottle bar setup & mixers

    Complimentary Princess Fine Wine Tasting

    Private shopping concierge

    Private Movies Under the Stars balcony viewing

    Deluxe telescope for Discovery Stargazing at SEA

    Complimentary Ultimate Balcony Breakfast and Dinner

    Luxury balcony furniture including dining table for four, large day bed, loungers and exterior bar with mini fridge and TV at private patio

    Living area with sofa that sleeps one▲, side table, lounge chair, coffee table and dining table for four

    Three floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors

    Master bedroom with Princess Luxury Bed

    Private master bathroom with bathtub and separate rain shower

    Spacious closet and vanity/desk in master bedroom

    Second bedroom with Princess Luxury Bed (queen or two twin beds)▲, lounge chair and ottoman

    Spacious closet and vanity/desk in second bedroom

    Bathroom with separate shower in second bedroom

    Full length mirrors

    Luxury bedroom and bathroom linens

    Upgraded bathrobes and slippers

    Luxury bathroom amenities

    Two refrigerators, one in the living area mini bar and a second on the balcony

    Four flat-panel televisions

    Portable hairdryer

    Nespresso machine

    *Port side Sky Suite is 1,808 sq.ft., including balcony
    ▲ 3rd/4th/5th berths available
    ~ Applicable on voyages that visit Princess Cays

    Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Square footage varies based on stateroom category and deck location

    • Like 1

    EZair flights for b2b cruises

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    My Princessa vacation planner said  it  was  best  to book each segment separately even if  they  are  linked as  B2B so  each segment is  linked  to individual reservations. 

     

    Price each way usually  comes out  to  same  price  as  round  trip.

    • Like 2

    Crew Incentive?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    24 minutes ago, Stokie33 said:

    Thanks Wowzz my hubby and I have the plus but at 78 and 91 they won't drink anything other than tea or coffee, we had already booked the window suite and I've now booked them into a vista suite so if they want a drink hopefully they'll still do the happy hour in the suite lounge. I struggled to convince them to book a suite but was worried a deluxe balcony would be a bit tight on space for them 

    They will  receive a mini bar  set  up for being in  a  full  suite, as well  as  you for  the window  suite.  You will  both be  able  to  go to  Sabatini's  for  breakfast and  they  can  have mimosas.  You  could  share  your minibar set  up  with  them.  You will both  have club class  dining as  well.  Enjoy your  cruise. 

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    The Truth About Forward Facing Balconies on the Royal Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, RobertsonCruisoe said:

    Just booked L101 on Majestic Princess for 9/16/2023 Alaska cruise (r/t from Vancouver). 

    There's a fantastic video online of this cabin from 2017 (Royal Princess) that sold me.  Looks like paradise, and is $1000 less than a comparable Deluxe Balcony on the "hump" for this sailing. 

    Now begins 2 years' worth of obsessing over this cabin!  😄

     

    Majestic6 L101 L102 (fwd-facing balconies).jpg

    You will love  this cabin.   Balcony is  so  large and  being  able  to see as  you enter  the  glacier in  Alaska will be  awesome.

     

    We have  sailed  in  this  cabin  several times  as well as M108. 

     

    We sailed  into Portugal during  the  early morning  sunrise as the  city slowly came  to  life and  the view  was  incredible.  Gibraltar  as  we sailed into  the pier was another breathtaking  site.

     

    Enjoy  your  cruise!

     

    How does Casino offer-the free play part work?

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    On 10/10/2020 at 11:01 PM, Bridalgownz said:

    I've never had them give me cash.  It was always on my players care. Usually you have to go to the cashier to get it loaded onto your card.  Once you cash out of your machine,  your winnings go back on your card.  To actually cash out, you have to go to the cashier. 

    On  our  cruise last  august 2019,  to  Alaska...we  received our  free play  money  in  cash  ( Grand  Princess).  First time in  a  long long  time to  receive cash.  Usually  it gets loaded  to  our  card.

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    Condition of Cabins on CB

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted · Edited by cruiser113

    2 hours ago, Tennant said:

    aThanks for the reassuring responses!! Can’t wait to check out the new family area. That and the availability of the family suite are our reasons for booking this cruises. Trying to sail with my grandparents who prefer princess and dancing in the wheelhouse bar! 

     

    Still would love any feedback on the family suite if it’s out there!

     

     

    we were in  a  family  suite on  the  Crown this past  spring.

    It  is  a  combo  of  inside  cabin  and  mini  suite.

    You  will  have  all  the  suite  amenities …..Sabatini  for  breakfast  and  club  class  dining   for  lunch ( on  sea  days)  and  dinner.  If your  grandparents  did not  book   a  suite or  club  class cabin  they  will  not  be  able  to  eat  with  you unless you  eat  in main dining  or   fixed  siting.

    There   are  two separate  entrances  to  cabins.  Inside  has  4 bunk  beds   with  shower.  Nice  shared sitting  area with  2 large  love  seats that  lead to  balcony.  There  is  a  door  that  closes  from  sitting  area  for  inside.

    Mini  has  tub and open  to  shared  sitting  area.

    Crown Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, SandG said:

    I am onboard now if you have a specific question I could help with. We are happy so far.

     

    Sue

     

    can  you  tell  me  if  they  have  the  split of  Korbel?  small bottle of  champagne.

    Crown Princess - Wine Package

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    we  were  just  on  the  Grand  to  Alaska...10  days.

     

    Purchased  7  day  gold  package.

    Bottles  up  to  $45 included.  You  receive a punch  card  the  size  of a  business  card.

    The  18  %  gratuity is  charged  at  purchase.

     

    Any  bottle over  the  $45  you  only  pay  the   additional  charge.  we  bought   several  over  the  $45  limit.

    Bottles  can  only  be  purchased  in  the  dining  room.  We  bought   champagne   during  one  lunch. 

    Interesting  system.  If  the  bottle is  over   $45  they  charge  you  the  full price   when purchased....then  the  next  day  a  $45  credit  goes  on  bill.  

    It  worked  out  great  for  us.  We  enjoyed  some  new  wines. 

     

    Sure  some  one  will  correct  me  but  believe  the  cruise  needs  to  be  10  days  or  more  to buy  the  card.

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    Crown Princess

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    We  did  a  27  TA with British  Isles  this  past  spring.  No  issues  for  us....but  then  again anytime  on  a  cruise  is  better  than a  day  at  work. 

    Staff  were   friendly, dining  room  wait  staff  were  excellent.   

    Food   overall  was good....some  days  OK.

    Ship  is  not  new   and does  show  some  age. 

     

    Vines  bar  is  wonderful with  excellent  staff  (if  Carmen is there,  she  is  the  best)

     

    Sailed  on  the  Crown  11  times  thus  far.....with  2  more  schedules  .

    • Like 1

    Princess Barclays Credit Card

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    On 7/13/2019 at 4:17 PM, nukesubsailor said:

    By not using the oldest purchase they could be hoping it hits the 180 day expiration before you can use it.

    Please let Princess Customer Services know of your experience. Their email address is customerrelations@princesscruises.com

    They will pass your email on to the department that is the liaison with Barclays.  

    You can also email Barclays employee Rachael Mortensen to state your case at rmortensen@barclaycardus.com

    Barclay Rewards Customer Service Manager phone number   1-866-928-3106

    The only response I have gotten from Barclays has been a message on my account page.  They said they really want to give great service and they reviewed my account and see that I have 3 transactions with Princess Passage that I can redeem against.  Of course those are all small transactions that only get a 1% redemption rate.  I replied back and told them to review my statements for January through the current one for July and they will see 6 transactions with Princess Passage that qualify for the 2% redemption rate.

     

     

    update  on  statement  credit: 

     

    Made  several email  contacts  to  Princess and yesterday  checked account  again.

    All  my Princess purchases since  January  including  two  purchases  over $4001 are  now  showing  up  in  "purchases  available  for  redemption"

     

    Thanks  again  "nukesubsailor"  for  you  help.

     

    Also  hope,  that  others  have  had  this mess   straighten out  and redemption purchases reinstated ….

    Princess Barclays Credit Card

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    5 hours ago, nukesubsailor said:

    Not all transactions are missing.  Just the 6 transactions over $4001.

     

    nukesubsailor……...please  let  me  know  the  outcome.

     

    All  my Princess eligible  transactions  are  gone  and I  called  Princess Rewards  Center  and got  no where,  asked  to  speak  to  a  supervisor and  still  no  answer.  They  will look  into my  transactions.  

    I made  a  redemption on 5/20/2019  for  a  statement  credit and  according  to  the   supervisor they  used my most  recent purchase  over $4001,  instead  of  the  one  I had chosen that   was older.

     

    Wishing   you better  luck

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