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This is one of my favorite Princess shows. I’ve seen it three times and would be very happy to get to experience it once again. It was supposed to go to the main theater when the Island was retrofitted but it would not be the same. I suspect it is not there.

Thank you for saying that about “crowdedness.” I am so disappointed that some of my favorite areas have been removed such as the Sanctuary floor with the little aft pool, and large game room. I loved both the Coral and Island and have been shying away from the Island. Maybe I will try it one day, if the itinerary is right.

Bon Voyage! 😁🎉

I can’t imagine that being taken away from the suite menu! I surely hope it hasn’t been!!!

It appears that the first post was accidentally posted before it was complete. I have always received a check for my unused refundable OBC within a couple of weeks!

I don’t know if anyone has responded but Princess is part of the Carnival Corporation that offers the Shareholder Credit. I would love it if the faxes would still work for Princess!

I’ve not seen SMiZE even advertised on board since it was first announced. Those gelato concoctions are not Tyra Banks’ SMiZE cream. It was announced on 11/06/2022 to “soon be available on all 15 Princess MedallionClass ships.” I googled SMiZE and the Princess announcement was buried among many others about the ice cream. I doesn’t appeal to me any more than those gelato offerings! Just a plain sundae, please!

The Royal Class ships are really lacking when it comes to the venues that could be used for various forms of entertainment such as shows, dancing, and mostly those line dancing and Zumba classes! More quiet times, with nice background music, please! I have to say, though, that even the Piazzas on the older ships seem to have gotten noisy, too! Maybe I’m just getting old! 😂

Oops…all ready explained! That’s what I get for not reading ALL the responses!

It is very unfortunate that Princess has done that however you may still get the Shareholder credit if you don’t also have the Military benefit…at least at the moment. I applied for and received the Shareholder credit and hubby has the Military credit. It is a big loss for couples who both served.

It appears to me that it is now in the Reserve area of the dining room (which would include with other Reserve guests) and not the specialty dining room. I hope that is not the case! That is/was truly one of the nicest benefits of “the suite life.”

I have been having issues for a couple of months now, both on the website and and the App on my phone and iPad. I tried deleting and reinstalling the App on my phone and it has made matters worse. It continues to be a very frustrating situation. I’m green lane online (although I’m not confident it’s for the right cruise!) and Blue Lane on the Apps.

I don’t expect that to happen, but it would be very nice to have! 😁

Sure wish there were concierge lounges on the old ships. Yes, breakfast is definitely something to get up and ready for! Lois😊

Quite a few years ago I was livid to find our mini suite had been upgraded…until I realized, as we were heading to it, that our new cabin was an aft/stern suite! We would have been happy to never leave it! I’ve booked one for the 2005 LA - Alaska round trip and hope all goes well for us between now and then! It’s a long way away…Lois

My app hasn’t worked for over a month and my ability to log in online is hit or miss…mostly miss! I’ve also been unsuccessful with the link to access the booking for those without the app. I’ve gotten as far as selecting medallions and entering my address for mailing (in the US), but it will not accept it and complete the purchase. The order shows “in progress.” I’m also unable to access any reservations. I do understand that there have been some major problems these last few days (unrelated I’m sure to my my issues!) that I certainly hope will be quickly resolved!

They certainly don’t look like the best seats in the house!

I did not know FCD’s could be purchased for someone not on a ship, if you have their CC number! Do you know how long that has been possible?!

Duh! I don’t know where my head was! I knew that! Thanks. 😊

I have to add that it is wonderful to be able to be able to do that! Lois😊

Sticker shock is right! I thought about you when I got online at 8:00am Pacific time and looked for a window suite…all were gone! I then checked for an aft, Vista or Penthouse for the wake view and large balcony, and grabbed the last Penthouse. I just checked this morning and all suites are sold out. I have over a year to decide if I really want to spend that much, but at least I know I have it if I’m able. I truly wish the cruise was earlier in the season. May is my favorite time for Alaska. That may make it easier for me if I must cancel… Hopefully one of your preferred cabins will open up!

We booked, too. We had two or three LA round trips booked between 2019 and 2020. One on the Sun was cancelled because the ship was sold, and the last on the Golden (?) due to Covid. I’m pretty sure there was one before the Sun when the ship was deployed somewhere else. I’m hoping this one is a go, and that we won’t be the ones having to cancel🤞

I’m afraid the thermal spa on the Crown will be a disappointment for you, in comparison to the beautiful spa area on the newer, Royal Class, Princess ships. I do think that the Crown is a better choice for Alaska as there is so much open deck, viewing area on Princess’ older ships compared to the beautiful Royal Class ships. We once had an aft Penthouse Suite on the Sapphire in Alaska and it was incredible. The huge, covered, balcony overlooking the wake was wonderful and didn’t really want to leave the cabin! Wishing you a wonderful voyage!

I thought they were for suite passengers, and still too few! Lois

Thank you for your concise comparison, answers to questions (wish I had some to add!), as well as your opinion of what Princess could learn from Viking! I look forward to learning your opinions of Oceania! Happy cruising!