WisCruiser2

After we moved to our current small town a couple years ago I began volunteering (two hours/week) at our local library - shelf reading, shelving, etc. I may have to put this library back in order when we are on our August 2025 cruise to Greenland 😂 Also (since I did read to the most recent post), sorry that the Island let you down with the breakfast screw-up today 😟

We were on Enchanted for 20 days in February and thought the crew was great! Wonder if there was a lot of turnover (contracts ending) between then and now or if just overwhelmed by number of passengers? As far as dress code, well, lots of people don't think the rules apply to them...

Regarding dining, Princess just recently (for cruises after September) rolled out a 3-part dining system. For the ships with 3 MDRs one will be "Traditional" fixed seating, one will be "Reservable" (same time each night OR different times), and one will be "Walk up" and wait in line to be seated at either a private (for 2 or 4?) or shared table. For us, keeping the Basic rate instead of a package has been cheaper, but we get half off on Internet, and only get one 1-device plan. AND we always pay the gratuities!

Also Military OBC if eligible.

It took maybe 20 - 25 minutes to get there, I don't remember the cost. Another thread from January says $12pp each way, I'm thinking that's about right. We arranged a time with our driver for her to pick us up. The loungers and umbrella were around $25 total, if I remember right. And for @land64shark and @marciew, there was a bathroom at the beach - paid the attendant a couple dollars.

Or you can pay a la carte, e.g., just for a pizza, if you don't want the 3 courses. At least we could do that in February...

That should be weekend "sale," didn't catch it until too late to edit! 😁

You convinced me - I jumped on the weekend sail to book this cruise for next year! We will celebrate my birthday in Nanortalik (hopefully) and our 50th anniversary at sea 🙂

Also, the hot tubs in that area didn't seem to be quite as "busy" as the ones by the main pools - but don't tell anyone!

@AZaTaz what are the temperatures like? Seriously looking at booking this for next August!

Our favorite evening entertainment (every night!) in February was the jazz trio in Take 5. So sad that they made the venue into casino...

When we were on the Enchanted for 20 days in February we had our pre-dinner drink during the PES Lounge (in Vista). Don't know who the bartenders were but we has a great server, Chai, who knew our drinks after the first night!

@YVRteacher, I am enjoying your witty review so much that I've begun researching next year's Greenland cruises!

We were on the Enchanted this past February, in non-Reserve staterooms, but had reservations for the same time each night in Amalfi. After the first night, we requested and were given the same table (great waiter and location!) for the rest of the cruise, so as we waltzed right in each night, we did get some looks, too from people waiting in line!

As you know, the water in the stateroom bathrooms is perfectly fine to drink, it just doesn't get very cold, and I find there is more of a "taste" to it than the water that is available in the buffet (don't know if it gets an extra filtration there or what). So I fill up my Contigo bottle and keep it in the fridge for taking pills and such, and to have handy at night when I wake up with a dry mouth.

Oh, sorry it's not something that's easily fixable 😔 I do love your attitude, though - can tell you're a teacher and can "go with the flow!"

@YVRteacher, you keep mentioning that the app isn't working for you. Have you tried asking the "Ocean Now" tech folks (they should be somewhere on board) for help with it? Apologies if you have done so and reported on it.

Is there no iced tea or lemonade available in the buffet then? I'm never up that late! 😁

@Globaler, follow along on the entertaining Live from the Land of Princess thread above by a woman currently onboard - she usually cruises on NCL and this is her first Princess sailing.

You an go to Guest Services and ask that it does not display name or photo - re photo, you can do as we did and upload photos of pets (or anything, in good taste please) for your "public" photo.

Glad you had a smooth boarding experience! And yeah, Princess gets grief from a lot of people about the shower curtain... Are you in a mini-suite?

We have settled into Princess being our go-to cruiseline over the past 15+ years and have pretty much been happy with each cruise. There are enough activities for us, along with music options, although we also enjoy just hanging out on our balcony playing cribbage on sea days. We were on the Coral (sister to Island) in Alaska in 2018 and loved the ship! While I know many don't like that the Island added cabins to the aft of the Promenade deck, cutting off the Promenade and taking out the Universal Lounge, I think you'll still have a "smaller ship" experience. And the itinerary looks awesome, hope you enjoy!

While those who enjoy dressing up for formal nights do so, you won't be out of place (and no one will care) if you stick to the "smart casual" suggestion. A friend saw a rumor on another forum that they may be doing away with "formal nights" alltogether soon!

@beshears, yes, "the Catch by Rudi" - while it offers a steak frites and "Sea & Shore," along with a goat cheese souffle, the rest of the menu is seafood. And wonderful! It is mentioned in many live from/review threads 🙂

There is another thread about this - has to do with the change in laws to include added fees and taxes up front for hotels, resorts, etc. I like knowing what the total cost will be right away, as I do when I book an airline ticket.