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2 hours ago, cadien said:

 

First-timer question. For the activities not on the patter, how do you find them? Are they on the app or just posted outside the venues? Thanks!

They're on the app.

4 hours ago, gam888 said:

could you please tell us if the recorded ballroom music is on everyday, and which lounge it is taking place in?

@gam888

"It was in Club Fusion when I heard it, pretty soft like background music. I didn't pay much attention if it was everyday, as I usually go to Supersonic live music. There were many more activities than the patter could list. I can't check the previous journey view after disembarkation, and activity times may change from cruise to cruise.

17 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

I read a post earlier today on another forum and the OP said that the Sapphire did divert from the original plan per an announcement from the Captain.

@azbirdmomWould you share the name of the forum? I'm interested in reading the full post. Thanks.

Following, I also just disembarked not too long ago, hope I can stay on. Sapphire Princess is a wonderful ship, many activities, all staffs are very friendly. Antarctica is an amazing destination. I'm sure you'll like it. If I remember correctly, you like to dance. You'll love Supersonic, they're fantastic.

Just off Sapphire, wonderful time. Recorded ballroom usually starts 7:30 PM but not listed in Patter. I always attend numerous live music. Shows start 7:30PM and 9:30PM.

The party band Supersonic usually plays after 7:30 PM or on deck around 1 PM. They are the best, with excellent voices and fantastic skills, and beautiful stage presence. A good variety of music such as soft rock, coastal, country, and Latin. Some songs they play even better than the originals. Very danceable for both couples and individuals.

There are 3 duos starting from 12:30 PM. DJ Lee in Skywalker and cruise director Armando are also very nice. If you like dancing, you'll have a memorable time onboard.

I used to enjoy a variety of whipped cream cakes and Tiramisu, but they've been replaced by no sugar added or mousse cakes. The sugar substitute imparts a strange taste. I'm not sure if this is a bit off-topic, but I really want to find out why. Perhaps mousse cakes are cheaper, and fewer people prefer sugar-free options?

1 hour ago, chrysalis said:

Yes...

Armando.

 

Party band is gravity....and they are good 👍

Yes Armando and gravity are all very good! I hope they stay, but I remember gravity might leave after this cruise.

Could someone onboard kindly let me know if cruise director is still Armando? Who's the party band (5 piece band). Are they good in your opinion, are they going to stay? Thanks in advance.

Have any one used Princess Vacation Protection Cancel For Any Reason or know how it works? My understanding is, it will refund ANY no-refundable payment, including deposit, in the form of FCC? How soon is the FCC deposited? Does it have sail by date, such as 1 year after the refund?
 

Is there any hidden clause I should be aware of?

Thank you!

13 hours ago, Knickearth said:

When they made the change to lavazza on the Ruby and we noticed it immediately - our waiter actually pulled out a bag of the lavazza they use to make the coffee.  Definitely no syrup.

That's definitely a great news and discovery! Thanks.

1 hour ago, wallyj said:

When I was on the Sapphire early July when they installed the first Lavazza containers/dispensers in the buffet, I saw one being refilled. There was a large funnel attachment they use above the container which I assume has ground coffee/filter and water flows down and eventually fills the dispenser/container picture, do you consider this ‘brewed’.

Thank you for the detailed description, very helpful. Yes I would consider this brewed.

2 hours ago, startedwithamouse said:

It's not. 

 

It's like night and day compared to the old stuff. 

Great to know. Thanks. We used to bring our own Lavazza.

@ceilidh1  When you get a chance, would you please find out if the Lavazza is brewed, not from syrup?  I really appreciate it.

I assume if I have independent air, it's not part of the total trip cost, thus the airfare is not covered if I miss the flight, but if the flight delay cause me to miss the embarkation, I can still get the airfare to catch the cruise covered under trip delay (not trip interruption)?

Hi,

Have anyone who's US resident booked through a Canadian agency charging CA$?

This agency's website can quote both Canadian$ and USD, but I don't know if the lower tax is for Canadian resident only, and the lower fare is a resident discount. In USD tax are not included, and price is also higher, while in CA$ tax is included.

Thanks,

April

Thanks all the reply, very good suggestions and information. I will take a later flight.

Hi,

After ship arrives, usually how long does it take to get off the ship and go through custome? I vaguely remember this time is OK if disembark at port everglade, how about Canada place?

Thanks,

April

@RutheniumI'm on the same cruise. Your son has very beautiful voice. I especially enjoyed the several slow songs he sing. I love the song he dedicated to you and your husband, the slow version of "can't take my eyes off you". Also love "La vie en rose". I hope there are more popular dance-able songs. If they could take request or ask audience what type of music they like to hear, that would be a plus. I came to their show every day they performed.

Such a lovely story and cute Christmas alligator with the hat on 😀! I'm sure they'll love the card. It also make me feel so warm. Maybe you can call Holland America customer service for the address to the send the card. Or if someone who will sail on Niuew Amsterdam can bring a digital card to show the staff.

Thank you all for the reply.

On 12/10/2022 at 5:36 AM, Hlitner said:

I order, online, my Lavazza beans and buy it by the case (6 Kilo bags).  It gets the cost down to less than $10 per pound and the shelf life of the vacuum sealed beans are about a year.  Illy's espresso roast is more to my taste but too darn expensive.

 

Hank

@HlitnerCertain Costco business center carry Lavazza.

Would someone who recently sailing/sailed on Zaamdam please let me know, if elemis conditioner is available? Trying to pack light. Thanks. April

Can you share your experience on the quality of Coffee in Buffet and MDR during breakfast? Is it brewed (not from syrup)? Is it comparable to Starbucks. Thanks.

5 hours ago, REOVA said:

The options for entertainment is Ocean Bar band which changes members different cruises, (who plays a variety of music and there is a dance floor), a DJ in crows nest at night for dancing

So ocean bar band is the house band which consist of 5+ musicians? When we cruised Veendam in 2019, there is no house band, and no DJ. They used a computer to play some mp3 music in ocean bar after the band, the sound quality was not good. I'm glad now there is a DJ playing in a larger lounge.

@ScrapnanaThank you very much for the detailed reply. May I also ask if you think internet is good enough for daily use? From reading your other posts I know it can be slow from time to time, and it depends on where you visit. Is it only for one device?

Thanks,

April