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EZ Air now can book flight up to 21 days before sail date
Mingus replied to wallyj's topic in Princess Cruises
When they changed it back to 21 days pre and post-cruise, they also took away the option to add a departure flight stopover. The option for a return flight stop is still there. You can still call in to have an agent add an EZair departure flight stopover, but that defeats the whole purpose of being able to check daily online the prices & schedules. -
Looks like the 5 day limit pre and post-cruise has been rescinded....BUT, now the option to add a departure flight stop is gone!!
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We've had this useless style of hair dryer in the past and have always been able to get a decent, plug-in one from the room steward.
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Just completed an "at par" cruise. Only the cruise fare was at par, but not the taxes & fees, nor the on-board charges.
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Just disembarked the Sapphire today. We had reserved a table for 2 in Pacific Moon. There was only one 2-topper next to the window, with 4 others with a window view. Most of the other 2-toppers were against the inside wall. We came out through Savoy after a galley tour and it had more 2-toppers with a window view.
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We went through security just before 10 am and there was no table set up.
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Live From the Sapphire Princess! (29 April - 10 May)
Mingus replied to Drdarkknight's topic in Princess Cruises
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We wanted to play pickleball on a recent Emerald Princess cruise. The court floor had a plastic "waffle type" overlay, which didn't allow the ball to bounce. People ended up just volleying or using a tennis ball. Asked the CD if they could remove the overlay, but said he wasn't allowed to.
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The new guarantee fares are what used to be the basic fares, i.e. basic fares have increased to allow for refundable deposits.
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No need to wait.....Princess has already made deposits for the lowest fare (guarantee) non-refundable. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2924089-new-all-guarantee-cabins-non-refundable/
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We were on the Jan.17, 2023 sailing of the Emerald Princess and had great dinners every night. There were changes to some "available every day" menu items, e.g. lasagna instead for fettuccini alfredo. Unlike some other cruise lines, there is no extra charge for additional entrees (yet). On lobster night, our friend asked for 3 lobster tails.....but the waiter brought him 4 instead!!!
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*NEW?* All Guarantee Cabins Non-Refundable?
Mingus replied to startedwithamouse's topic in Princess Cruises
I noticed the non-refundable deposits back on March 4th, in my posting. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2921106-non-refundable-deposits/#comment-64946775 At that time, the non-refundable deposit only applied if the customer chose the lowest fare guarantee cabin. Now it seems that has changed to 2 types of fare options....refundable & non-refundable deposits. -
Stock Holder's Benefit - Faster processing via Fax or Email?
Mingus replied to sirclean's topic in Princess Cruises
You can try calling Princess booking support on Monday, at 800-872-6779 (press 3). If you get through (if they're busy, forwards to the general queue), they can find your email and apply the obc while you're on the phone. -
My last Princess cruise, just this past January, was still at 1.25 🙂 Booked in May 2022.
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I've been looking at cruises for late 2023 and early 2024.....so they're not in the penalty period. I noticed that in choosing some guaranteed staterooms, the deposit is non-refundable. Yet, when choosing a guaranteed on another deck or choosing a specific stateroom, the deposit is refundable. Example: Royal Princess, Sept. 25, 2023, inside forward cabin. Deck 16 guaranteed - non-refundable deposit Deck 14 guaranteed - refundable Cabin B105 - refundable Other sailings have similar results. Has anyone else noticed this? Is this something new?
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Hopefully it will be completed before May 1st.....we're embarking on April 29th.
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Picking up the medallion at the port has been just like picking up the old cruise card.....very fast.
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A big reason might be their net debt of $30.5B, as of Nov 2022.
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I do not see where I can cancel a cruise online?
Mingus replied to ocean happiness's topic in Princess Cruises
The big box travel agency has a very convenient online cancel option. Would be great if Princess offered that as well. -
Our B.C. proof of vaccination is not valid for international travel. Looks like it's different for Alberta. "The following provinces are issuing a separate provincial COVID-19 proof of vaccination that includes a QR (quick response) code: British Columbia Manitoba Quebec These provinces also issue the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination. Provincial COVID-19 proof of vaccination can be used within the province. However, you should use the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination when you travel internationally."
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Should get the Canada proof of vaccination QR code. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/vaccines/vaccine-proof.html
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Arrival and Departure Category on the medallion app
Mingus replied to Chefwoody's topic in Princess Cruises
Go to Travel Checklist/Personal Information & Documents/Arrivals/Select Property/Arrival Group -
Purchase of OBC using website for Canadian customer
Mingus replied to hobbyfarmer2's topic in Princess Cruises
Yes, it will be USD on the shipboard account. You can also purchase C$31.25 (US$25) and C$62.50 (US$50) OBC. -
Yes, your luggage "should" be checked through to NYC. However, on a recent flight (YVR-YYZ-LGA), our luggage was delayed for 2 days (it didn't make the connecting flight). Luckily, we spent 4 days in NY before our cruise. Be aware you may have a long walk (depending on you arrival gate) to the F gates (Terminal 1) for US departures. Also, you'll have to clear CATSA security and US CBP Preclearance in Toronto. These may have long lineups. Here are a couple of useful sites: https://www.torontopearson.com/en/connections https://www.torontopearson.com/en/departures/us-customs-pearson