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I think that is what they said on the webinar - they will be emailing guests who have booked and letting them know the changes/options to upgrade. I have 2 bookings currently - one with premiere package so no real changes there, other than the fees waived for the new charges. The other is a 15 day standard fare booking - it makes no sense financially to add a package to this cruise as it would put me at an additional $1800 (plus 30% CAD exchange rate) for myself and a teen. I will wait it out until final payment and see what comes down the pipe, but already looking at other options...

Exactly - so Princess no longer stands out from the competition. What is there to make me (or anyone) choose Princess over the other lines? I used to be 100% loyal to Princess for many years, now I have no hesitation in choosing the competition. I will still cruise with them, but they are no longer my first choice/go to line.

My disappointment with the above is that all 3 were heavily promoted/touted in Princess marketing as being "included" - the ocean medallion app ordering was one of the selling points for medallion class cruising, Gigi's and Alfredos have been constantly marketed as an inclusion, and complimentary room service was also one of the pieces that made Princess stand out from the other lines.

Maybe they could implement turndown service as a perk for package buyers... 😜

Kindred spirits...

I got lots of choccies at Ketchicandies so it was all good! In Skagway, the truffle store had already closed for the day!

I just got back from the QE trip yesterday and managed to catch up with all your adventures! Jealous that dad is enjoying his truffles - they were sold out at EVERY port we stopped in. First thing my teen asked when I walked in the door, "Did you get the truffles"...#momfail I'm officially in food and drink detox for the foreseeable future - I think I ate more than I have ever eaten on a ship previously. Can't wait until you get back to BC and we can catch up!

Sure - but now I not only have to pay for a drink package for a teen who isn't old enough to drink, can't get the free medallion shipping as I'm in Canada, can't get into green lane to "skip the line", and now if the teen and I utilise our Alfredos "perk" I also have to pay $14.99 for the 12 year old to eat with us... As an aside, today I got off my first cruise with Cunard. Their room service is completely free and one of the best room service menus I have seen on a ship. On the other hand, their drink package (drinks only) was $70 per person per day. I understand why Princess is doing what they are doing, but it doesn't mean I agree with it. It does mean that now I look at other options rather than staying loyal to Princess.

That was me - I asked that question as I travel with a teen (as 2nd guest) and a 12 year old who has aged out of 50% off kid pricing (under 12). I'm already forced to pay for Plus/Premier for a teen if I want it myself...now we can't go to our favorite venue onboard (Alfredos) without having to pay extra. It's so disappointing.

The library on QE is the bomb!!! Made me think of you!

So glad you liked the Asylum - we will be there tomorrow! Woot! Loving Cunard so far - spent the morning in the thermal suite and had a bit of a “dad” moment when I complained to my friend “these stone loungers are too hard”… lol. You can take the Brit out of Britain…

Great minds... I sail in September and just went into the app to check. Nothing has changed yet. Maybe in August? I won't hold my breath...

They have been promising shipping to Canada for at least a year now...I'll believe it when I see it. Lol. I couldn't care less what colour I am, but would be mighty peeved to arrive at the port and be "held back" or "delayed" because Princess can't get it together to send me a medallion. It hasn't happened thus far, but with these changes, who knows? I'm already peeved that I'm paying for a "perk" (free shipping of medallion) that I can't use when I buy a package. It's like they are purposely trying to make me mad...ha ha.

My refresh button got worn out today - I was starting to worry! Lol. Sounds like dad is having a great time - so I know that means you are, too. So happy for you both. I went thrifting today and picked up some very "fancy" outfits for the QE! Lets plan to get together in early August!

It's not used by the consumer, but TAs and Princess reps use them for pricing in the booking engine. On the Princess site, it SHOULD automatically give you best pricing without the need for a code - in the event it doesn't, you can contact Princess (or your TA) and tell them the promo code you want to apply - it is always in the fine print at the bottom of their offers!

Promo codes N7S (Std), N7P (Plus), & NRS (Premier)

As a TA I had no issue refaring and keeping the same cabin and booking number. I didn't even see anything in our info that mentioned new bookings only. My commission took a hit, but I would prefer to get great pricing and keep my customers!

Just a heads up for those who have bookings for 2024 - the new promo includes many sailings and has significant price drops for some (not all). I have clients with 3 cabins booked for May 2024 and I saved them $1200CAD per cabin by refaring under this promo. Alas, my own booking for March 2024 was not included. Go check your pricing!

I like underwear to go in the drawer in the nightstand next to the bed. That’s the proper place for it.

Bon Voyage! Hope dad is having the best time.

Ha ha! No need to come out - unless you want me to take a pic of you guys on the ship!!! It’s such a great day for sailaway

Yup

We came to wave to you!

Hopefully you are onboard and starting to relax! I wish I had seen this earlier- you could have hung out at my place and waited.