Kineticoh20

Wonder why I keep gaining weight on every Princess cruise 🤗

Did 12 nights on Island right after its remodel dry dock in the Amalfi Suite, it was amazing. Something to consider is a Med cruise is port intensive and your onshore all day so to me ship is more transportation rather than destination.

What they said😉

18 minutes ago, mrmarklin said:

The meat on CG is very mediocre. 
 

At home we buy Prime grade beef and either smoke it or grill it to medium rare. Only the very top of the line restaurants are comparable. And sorry, CG is not one of them. 
 

On the other hand, CG is a lot cheaper than a top of the line steakhouse.  Seriously, multiples. 

Actually it's getting up there now! I suppose if you give the dining room meal say a $25 value then add$39 for CG that's $64 I would pay an additional $20 for a Prime steak. 

37 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said:

The lobster and Chilean Sea Bass at the Crown Grill are fabulous for non-meat eaters.  My DH loves the lamb chops and it is not way too much food. 

But, of all the specialty restaurants on Princess, The Catch by Rudi is the most outstanding and Sabatini’s would be my next choice.  
The new recipe they are using for their French fries on Princess is just wow!  I ask for 3-5 fries on a small plate as I really shouldn’t eat them but they are so incredible that I limit myself to a small taste instead of a side.  
 

If you are wanting a really special meal though for a just bit more than at one of the specialty dining venues, I think the Ultimate Balcony dinner for $110 per couple has to be on your list.  

Being Greek I love Lamb chops, I just figured if the Ribeye was that bad they probably would butcher the chops, however on your husband's recommendation I'll try the chops next month.

I also gave up on the Ribeye, wife loves the Sea Bass. My last few Ribeyes were like utility beef really pretty bad.

Doing first btb, what is policy for bringing wine/champagne for a btb? Can I bring 4 bottles? Can they hold 2 for second leg? Hoping to not need to leave terminal on turn around day.

2 minutes ago, Ashland said:

The shuttle from FLL to the hotel has never been free. It used to be $2.00 per room reservation then it was $5.00 per room reservation. Things change so best to call the hotel directly to get some current info.

 

We stay at this hotel often as recently as this past March...great location and good rates booking it with ValueTrips.

 

Easy to get a taxi from FLL to the hotel should be approx $12.00 but make sure you use the meter never a flat rate.

 

We actually have it booked for another stay this month...$119.00 per night with VT.

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Staying here for first time. I'm reading about a free airport shuttle. Has anyone used it? What was your impression?

5 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Be sure to clear your Casino account before the last night.  That will not roll over.  

 

I would expect the Room Service fee will need to be activated for the second leg of your cruise.

 

Princess hasn't yet figured out how to finite individual folios for "exceptions".

Good point on Casino thx, 

Just curious, if your on a BTB does Princess charge the service fee on each leg or only once? Not that important but curious. We are doing our first BTB in 30 days, the stock perks staff said I should expect the full $250 for a 14 day but I only got $100 per leg.

Wife and I just share single, honestly how much time does one use internet on vacation.In cabin she might be on for an hour then I will. Anything more is a waste of time and money.

2 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

We booked a GTY MF on the Enchanted Princess. We sail May 4 and just got our cabin assignment on Tuesday night, so under two weeks out.

Was it a MF or better?

We just did our first Guarantee cabin, it's a back to back,  booked 2 weeks ago with 37 days to sail. We are MF Mini, will see what we get? No reply from Princess yet.

currently on Crown in Alaska, grand class simply the best here due to more viewing locations. Ship is in very good shape and food and service have been top notch.

I assume you can purchase Plus on day1, but when buying can you use shipboard credit towards it?

Yes it is.

Leave in less than a week on a 10 day Alaska cruise (our first as elite) had an offer in for a club class mini from our reg mini. I get a email an hr ago from TA that we got an upgrade to aft Penthouse! Our first visit from upgrade fairy ever. So she does exist.

On 5/23/2023 at 4:54 PM, startedwithamouse said:

Bed is huge!  Plenty of room!

Not when your 6'4'' 290 lbs

We just remember we are on vacation, take your time! When your in a hurry ship seems full but when you are leisurely strolling you don't notice. Honestly Princess ships rarely feel packed even at full capacity.

Had the new aft Amalfi suite on the Island after it was installed after dry dock. 3 sliders, side and rear balconies 40feet worth. Great cabin. As for best perk hard to beat Breakfast at Sabatini's. 

4 cruises this year and each Crown Grill experience was EWWW just can't do it anymore. Will wait til we disembark and take the wife to Flemmings.

Thank you for replies

My ships tour was sold out, does anyone know how far a walk it is to the location to board train in town?

We thought Spotlight Bar was the best Princess show we have ever seen!