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Considering it's actually been open since May 18th sailing, this is just a tad bit late "news" from Princess... 🙄 The only real news, which again has been on the menu and shred sinceate may, is that it's actually $79 instead of the original $149...

What ship? As that makes a fair bit of difference.. Balcony - bed, desk and chair, shower in bathroom. Deluxe Balcony (Royal class and up): bed, loveseat/2 seater, desk and chair, shower in bathroom. Mini-suite: Grand class: semi separated bedroom and "living room" with sofa bed, two TVs, shower/tub combo Royal class and newer: bedroom/living room separated by curtain, shower/tub combo (Sun class - stand-up shower only), sofa bed. Two Tvs Both with desk and chair. Balcony sizes and coverage vary by ship class, and within ship. As a solo myself (you say "just me), a balcony or deluxe balcony is more than enough..not a fan of the shower/tub combo - it's tight, and can be a bit much stepping over the high tub edge. Don't need two TVs. Can set food on desk when needed, in a Deluxe Balcony, there's a small coffee table in front of the sofa also... Deluxe Balcony on Royal and Sun class is fab.. YMMV

It significantly affected my sailing on Caribbean Princess. Wasn't able to book Sabatini's at all, and Crown was only once Not so much my Regal sailings. Neither was during a holiday period or anything. Neither was sold out, AFAIK. Booked Premier aboard. In the future, I'll buy in advance and book specialty in advance.. The venues are smaller on CB and availability is a lot more limited than Regal..

No - you can order it once you've completed check-in.. as late as 13 days prior to sailing, for delivery.

1) yes, they'll store your luggage for the short time you're off checking the surrounding area. 2) yes, it's transferred to the ship/cabin (take your hand luggage). You'll get tags to do so (or print your luggage tags before leaving on your tour). This was my experience - YMMV.

??? Spa Cabins? Discovery has the Enclave, the hydro and steam/sauna area, within the Lotus Spa, at extra cost to anyone..

Per Princess FAQs, they have to be ordered 13 or more days prior for delivery. No idea why your ordering spot is greyed out though. Try doing it via the website version instead of the app..

Yes. They exist. Group bookings have both different rates and extra perks.. I'd hope your TA is aware of this..

You have booked a guarantee. You're Guaranteed the category you booked. Or, better (in the eyes of Princess). If you've booked a Premium category cabin - you'll get one. Or, better... And, the cabin can be assigned at any time, between booking and embarkation....

Yes, there are.

Well, let's see. Approximately 3600, give or take, passengers on Regal, every cruise.. Maybe, maybe, 1 or 2 negative reviews per sailing, if that. .that leaves 3598 per sailing that had a good enough time that they didn't go online to complain - or such a good time they couldn't be bothered to write it up as they had such a good time Honestly - Cruise CRITIC is just that, critics.. I don't pay much attention to reviewz, unless there's multiple ones, in a short time (from same sailing or two in a row with a lot of reviews) and if those reviews mention common themes - cold food or something. And even then - Princess gets hundreds/thousands of surveys at the end of each sailing and makes changes.. Best advice, stop reading the reviews. They're so skewed by how very few people even do so that they are no way representative of the actual experience - particularly not for your sailing... Regal is in top form, great staff, too notch Hotel Manager. If you encounter any actual problems while aboard, address them there and then, and give Princess a chance to make things right.. Have a fab time, the BI cruises are amazing, Regal is our favorite Princess ship - enjoy!!

MDR is 5pm to 9pm.

That's cool, you can consider it however you like. Per Princess, they consider partial Canal sailings as Canal sailings, not Caribbean sailings, regardless of what any of us may consider them...

No, as yet, the new system hasn't filled out. It's a waiting game for everyone.

Not part of WHTI.. and usually only part of a Panama Canal cruise, whether partial or full crossing - this not fitting the parameters for using BC and DL. Passport required.

Link all the bookings in the app, and voila - make the reservations. Use the web version of its easier than the app. I'd wait a day or two to do this, give time for the system to shake out..

Location, slight decor. Same menu, kitchens, service standard, etc..

Full Suite guests have Reserve dining. A separate area of the main dining room solely for Reserve guests. Walk-in "guarantee" no wait dining. You can set the same time and wait staff if you choose, once aboard. One extra dish not in the regular menu, otherwise, same menu just different menu cover, different linens and flowers. Slightly higher wait staff to guest ratio than MDR, and usually the better/more experienced staff. Lunch on sea days in same area. Breakfast - full suite guests have specialty mimosa.breakfast in a specialty restaurant (usually Sabatini's, but varies by ship). Much more personal, intimate, all cooked to order, special requests fulfilled (within reason), mimosas and specialty coffees included.. hours vary by sea or port day but something like 7-9:30, give or take - every day, including disembarkation.. Also, full suites have the option to order room service from the MDR whenever it's open.. menu on TV and app or ask steward for the printer menus..

It's really not all that excessively hot. We chuckle at those coming from States where it's over 110 or higher in August and their complaining about the heat while we're a balmy 88 or so, a good 20 degrees cooler than where they came from.. lol. The humidity can be high, but at least on the islands, you're never more than a short drive to the ocean. And Ocean breezes are quite common and helpful in keeping things tolerable...

When you check your cruise personalizer online - does it show two separate cruises? If so, just use the web based version at the Cruise Personalizer to make dinner reservations or any bookings for your two separate sailings etc. the web version has all the options anyways such as Ultimate Balcony meals, buying any booze or flowers or whatever in advance... Once aboard - if the app doesn't basically self correct to your correct voyage - see the Ocean Rest people and they'll sort you out..

All of the Caribbean and most of the Atlantic basin is under Hurricane seasons June through November.. August is, statistically, peak hurricane/storm season (along with September). Whether there will be a storm, in the exact areas you're due to be at the time your due there is anyone's guess, and statistically, unlikely. But a possibility. If you're cool with the ship potentially changing itinerary last minute, and with hot and very humid weather - go for it. The ship can move, and will - to avoid any storms. The ports and islands cannot - and may be unable to be visited, either due to current conditions or prior storm damages, etc.. Personally, I wouldn't hesitate if the date and times worked for me. Ships can move. Lol...

Some Grand class ships have more casual dining than Royal class ships - and twice as many as the newest Sun (Emerald, for instance).... go figure...

Not yet As of yet, there have not been any sales on any of the bundled Cruise Packages (I'm the US market. Um market has had one or two times where the sale is Premier for price of Plus).

What makes Premier "worth it" to me over Plus is the photos (unlimited, and downloaded, plus 3 prints), the extra WiFi access and the unlimited casual dining.. the 2 specialty dinners, of course, which alone is $80-90usd pp anyways... Throw in the Prizes and reserved seating at production shows and, for me anyways, it more than makes it worthwhile, particularly on shorter cruises. Longer, 14 night or more - maybe not quite as much, but then - that's where the unlimited casual options and unlimited photos are "worth" more overall, to me. The desserts and classes are nice and all, but a wash between 2 a day/cruise and unlimited.. Worth is in the eye of the beholder.

The Catch menu is somewhat different on Sun, as is Crown, Kai, etc.. Less items, higher price, but still beautiful delivery, delicious, etc. The Catch is located aft of the Eatery. During the day, it's regular buffet seating and service, nighttime it transforms.ti The Catch (other side if Butcher Block by Dario). Here's the menus: https://eatsleepcruise.com/sun-princess-restaurants-menus/