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Thanks - confirm what we were told. Also, is it worth signing up for the email offers from the casino? Relative is not very tech savvy. https://www.princess.com/cruise-deals-promotions/special-offers/casino-offers/ Other people have mentioned just to book 1 person and pay $200 and then add another person later, not sure if that works.

Relative got a free room offer from the casino (on paper). Called and there is a $200 deposit per person, which is refunded on board as OBC. Agent said that deposit is non-refundable, but reading elsewhere that it is refundable, in case they can't take the cruise or want to switch dates. Anyone encounter this or have experience with this?

Did you gamble on the casino or how does one get these deals?

Thanks, is there any other car rental biz left in Juneau at the dock then?

Does anyone have a copy of the disembarkation form where you are able to choose your time? Also, on a cruise with a stop to Canada and returning to the US, does one have to fill out any immigration or agricultural forms before entering the US? Thanks.

@ceilidh1 are the smoothies on intl cafe free?

So if one books with a princess vacation planner, do all changes have to made through that specific planner? Or can you call Princess call center directly and deal with anyone.

What time does everyone recommend to show up for a 4PM departure?

are the curtains 2 ply? One sheer and one blackout at least?

thanks for the info. That's not good, such a lack of privacy. Some members of our group have been assigned one of the rooms in this block.

On rooms e105-109, the obstructed windows looks out to the promenade per pictures on Google. I assume the windows would be tinted? or else folks walking by can stare in.

Do the rooms on e100 to e202, is it possible to walk out to the small promenade deck on that level via a door? Or do you have to take the stairs down to level 7 to access the 7/8 promenade? https://www.princess.com/deckPlans.do?shipCode=RU

Thanks - what does this mean for Princess cruisers next July 2023 if you were to predict? I'm not familiar with that area. We were hoping to rent a car to the Yukon. Does that mean Princess will have to take a while to tender everyone? Reading that it takes up to 3 hrs to get a tender to shore. I seriously might reconsider doing the cruise in 2024. Thanks!

Travel agent never responded. They work for a fairly well known agency, which doesn't allow for online booking and its known for its 90 day last minute ticker. TA was referred by a friend. The cruise is for a relative, so a little disappointing they could not get a better room.

the cruise is less than 14 days away so it seem like you can't put a hold on the cabin.

I booked a last minute cruise for relatives, inside cabins were only available. I saw this weekend that 2 oceanview rooms were available and bookable on princess and various online sites. But since I booked through a TA and they don't work weekends, the rooms are now gone. So If I booked directly through Princess or a princess vacation planner, would it have made a difference?

I'm interested in renting a car July 2023, taking Princess cruise. 1. Should I book now? 2. Juneau - is it only Juneau Car rental that is the dock? https://www.juneaurentalcars.com/cruise-ship-reservations 3. For Skagway, I see avis but have not been able to book online or call them. Is Affordable Car rental the only other option for dock pickup? Any hints are appreciated.

Interesting - so they never gave you any of the translated materials?

I noticed on the cruise personalizer under where you can request robes, there's an option to request menu and other items be in foreign languages. Has anyone done this and do they follow through with printing those items in the foreign language? I can't seem to get back to that part of the cruise personalizer.

Family member wants to go on Sept 24th (SAT) Ruby cruise from SF to Canada, they live locally and can drive. For various reasons, they will know on Sept 20th (Tues) if they can go. 1. Is that enough time to buy the cruise? 2. They will need a proctored test for ArriveCan and I've seen some reputable for 20 online. They are vaxxed. Thanks for any help.

can this be used for gratuities/tips? The pdf said it can't be, so they segregate the OBC in your onboard account? Any real world info would be helpful. thanks.

OP here, I ended up putting a deposit on the Princess cruise for next summer. I was able to get a large forward cabin, they are suppose to have an extra large balcony. There is the risk of being choppy since the balcony is forward, but the views should be amazing. HAL sounds great too.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks! Great info, will do the cabs.

Are the cabs much closer to the boarding area? Thanks for the heads up, might do that instead of Uber. Not sure what the cost if but the convenience might be worth it.