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51 minutes ago, Ombud said:

I should have said when I went .... now when I go in it wants to put me at a table for 2 at 7. I eat at 6. And as a solo do not want a table for 2. But I can't modify to a table for 6 or 8 unless I want to eat at 7. Guess there all booked out. If your on the 15-August you can have my table

Awe. You're so sweet. Thank you. However I'm on August 1st but thank you so much for your kindness.

2 minutes ago, Ombud said:

Thats weird!! When I go on the medallion to enter my preferences on Dine My Way it defaults to a table for 2 at 5:20!

Well when I put it in on the upper left when it shows my profile picture it does say a table for two but then the option when I'm selecting a Time says table for eight table for six table for however many when I select a different time but none of them had tables for any earlier than like 8:20

Have an upcoming Cruise in August on The majestic and the rest of my cruises starting from Thanksgiving all throughout winter on the sky and enchanted.

What is this garbage that I no longer can book a table for two. I've always been an early diner with a 5:00 traditional seating, but all that pops up on the app is seating times for 8:30 and on. I'm an early bird when it comes to bed. I hope to God the matri'd can make an adjustment when I get on board because I don't know what I'm supposed to do now.

Here I am thinking the dining on the app sounded lovely for those who like anytime dinning,  but I thought traditional would have remained traditional. My father and I prefer to always sit alone at a table for two, but all I'm getting are tables for eight or six which is like a nightmare to us. This new setup stinks!

On 2/22/2021 at 12:22 PM, capriccio said:

I don't have a picture but I'll give a shout out to Carmen in Vines on the Crown Princess. She is so friendly to everyone, knowledgeable about wine, and loves her job. We sailed with her for 31 days and then 2 1/2 years later we re-boarded the Crown and she remembered us and our names the first morning of the cruise when working as a barrista in the International Cafe.  She even asked if my sister and brother-in-law were cruising with us (they had been on the first cruise)! 

 

As others have noted, over the years we've completed commendation cards and provided extra tips to recognize many Princess waiters and stewards.

I was very excited to see your comment. I took a screenshot and sent it to Carmen as I'm very close friends with her. She wanted me to pass the message on to you, to let you know you have literally made her day as you gave her the world's biggest smile. She truly misses her job onboard and all of her passengers. She wanted me to pass on the very big thank you, for your kind words.

After speaking and talking to some friends and people I know who work on the Sky. She will be anchored about 15miles in the middle of the water from PE. They will later this week take a trip over to the Princess Cays, and give the crew a beach day. Then she'll be back in PE to pick up some food supplies i think. They are trying to sort out all of the crew flights back home. Keep in mind Princess has 15 ships worth of crew to get back home, with sorting out everyone's flights. So it's great they can use to ships as continued room and board until then.more importantly they have all earned the lovely use of the amenities of ship like a passenger, for all their hard work and dedication in overseeing and taking care of their guests. So it's nice to see them have some form of breather and "me time". Even though I was greatly looking forward to my return next week on the beautiful sky and devastated that all of the princess bookings have been cancelled for 60 days. However safety comes first not just for us passengers but for all the crew who work on board. There will be plenty more cruises that I have planned already for this year and through 2021. I would like to take a moment to wish all the crew a safe journey home (whenever that may be). And we'll.wishes for @ healthy vacation break. I pray that they will continue to compensation pay for something completely out their hands, as we as a world, are trying to navigate through such a time.

I'm on that ssiling. I think you meant 1,200. A friend of mine working onboard said the next upcoming sailing this weekend is currently quoted at 2,200 guests that will be coming onboard.

No answer to the question, expect to sit patiently, keep ears open, and most importantly positive thoughts and mindset..

Yes I just read this somewhere. people are also worried about their Regal Cruise that's also supposed to leave on Sunday due to lack of portside help. as mentioned above it was in our sun sentinel as I live here in Fort Lauderdale about three or four workers who contracted the virus. Last week they had to bring in help from other terminals in companies outside of metro to assist with the disembarkation in parking process last weekend. Praying this gets resolved as I leave in two weeks. Hopefully some light will be shed upon princess very soon.

2 hours ago, I'm said:

Seems pretty much business as usual.  They are taking some extra precautions in the buffet.  Most people are just enjoying the cruise!  

What extra precautions are they going, minus the asking pax to washing their hands and using purell? Are they serving food now to pax? To me that would make most sense. 

2 minutes ago, hllwdcruiser said:

We are also on this sailing - headcount is 3263

438 Elite

687 Platinum

280 Ruby

624 Gold

1234 Blue

Passenger Capacity is 3660 - so down just under 400 passengers

Wow I'm impressed by great show up in numbers 😊. I join in 2 weeks. Thanks for the info

Any update on what the headcount is of passengers onboard? Not sure if you made it over to the captain's circle rep.

3 hours ago, paul929207 said:

They need to make up their mind quickly. Crown leaves for Europe on March 26.

I have a friend working the crown right now just finished talking to her. The crew on board that ship has no clue what's going to happen with their TA. They're just playing everything by ear just like the rest of us. I personally think it's best for them just to leave the ships here in the Caribbean for right now. Give all your crew members a month or two off I've paid leave if they're still on contract. Hopefully then things will calm down. Should be interesting in the next week or two. I still think princess is doing a fantastic job with everything that's been thrown at them. And they've handle it with nothing but Grace.

1 minute ago, ceilidh1 said:

I hadn't heard about Royal being negative. That is good news!

A crew member friend  of  mine currently onboard just notified me maybe 10 minutes ago.

I just spoke to a crew member friend and someone who's currently on their working. It's just a simple water to come back with a no-sale order due to the fact that they also have two crew members or so who were transferred from the Grand and they just want to test them to double-check.

on a brighter note I've also spoken friends on other ships Royal princess and Regal Princess are both clear with those crewmembers test coming back negative.

The Vanilla Sky is delicious, and goes down WAY too easy. 😊

I'm a fan of the Di Margo salad at Alfred's. I usually go a few times a week just for a light lunch eating that. And the hot apple Torte for desert. Yum yum.

the three times that I've been on board my favorite hideout spot is take 5 during the day as it's usually empty and I usually just sitting there and read. It's a very beautiful atmosphere in there, with lots of cozy couches.

Make sure whenever the MDR offers beef tenderloin on their menu for dinner, to get it. O have to say the Carver's beef tenderloin or really of it, was beyond phenomenal each time.

Yes I heard the same yesterday. Looking for me I'm nowhere near that category or have any health issues. I'm young and vibrant 🙂

Just now, MissP22 said:

We'll you still have the option to cancel out. 

I absolutely I've never questioned myself nor do I still question myself whether or not to cancel no desire to do so. Still planning on to go unless princess Cancels me

Yup! Heard about this at 5am. 😳. Hoping tests come back negative for all on both the Regal and Royal. Crazy how this thing gets spread like wildfire through one person. My fingers are still crossed I will have no problems in 2 weeks for the sky.

Was just reading out that the news stated that the carnival panorama also in Long Beach has not gotten authority from officials to leave either as they have a medical matter.

Man, oh, man. I'm sorry for all those on this now cancelled cruise. However health of others come first. Hang tight Princess!!!

Also just curious if they give each passenger their own individual personal hand sanitizer? I read somewhere that they were supposed to be doing that.

Just curiouse of they will take temperatures of all incoming passengers. When k was on 3 weeks ago, they did not. They only did the typical health questionnaire. I will be rejoining the sky again in 2 weeks.