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I could understand that. However, the one I got was AFTER I paid the balance in full. So, my outstanding balance was zero (and it appeared as zero on what they sent), yet I still got the notice...... 🤷‍♀️

Yep. Same thing happened to us. Not sure why Princess can't get this right. Don't worry about it.

Nope. Coral, Island, Grand, Diamond, Sapphire and Majestic have indoor pools.

...or just ask for a 'double' when you order it either in the bar or when in the dining room.

If you are going to get your own transportation from Mendenhall to the Shrine anyway, maybe you should save the money for the excursion and use it for a car rental....assuming you can get a car at the ship somehow. Then you could just take the car to Mendenhall on your own and travel to the Shrine when you are ready to go. Just a suggestion.

The 'usual' canned soda selection includes: Coke Diet Coke Sprite Root Beer Orange Soda Tonic Water Club Soda Ginger Ale Also included are: Red Bull, Perrier, San Pelegrino and Mocktails. That being said, there are no guarantees all cans are always available on all ships. There are random reports of 'other' varieties showing up. I think this usually happens in Europe where some substitutions might be made. (You can find entire threads on Coke Zero, which seems to randomly show up mostly on European cruises.)

Regardless of whether or not you feel like tipping above the amount of included gratuities....the MOST important thing you can do if you have exemplary service from a crew member, is mention them in the post cruise survey. I have been told by several of them that this plays into their bonus pay and time off. I'm 'in the middle' on the additional gratuities. If I have a steward, server and/or bartender that provides better than average service, I might give them a few dollars at the end of the cruise. Some cruises I find no one that fits the bill. Last fall on the Enchanted, I nearly ran out of my tip cash as there were so many that were outstanding!

Interesting situation. I'm sorry I don't know the answer, but if it was me...I think I would try it and see what happens. Good luck! Welcome to (posting on) cruise critic.

This has been true for many years. We first heard of it on an East coast Canada New England cruise in 2017. At least you will only be briefly in Canadian ports. On our cruise it was several days.

Why not get 2 mini-suites next to each other? Big enough in the couch area for 4 of you to sit and socialize in either cabin. On Royal class ships there is a curtain between the bed and sofa area for the early risers. As long as you stay away from the fire doors, the balconies can have the partition between them opened up.

Do pay attention to your email though. We have had them change our departure terminal (notifying by email) as late as the day before.....

It sometimes takes a day or so to get the email which contains the FCD. If you are planning on booking while on the ship, do it at the beginning of your cruise. I haven't tried the new app, but the old app made it so easy to just do the purchase in the app.

You might have to request the ice bucket from your steward. Our last few cruises, there has been no ice bucket unless requested.

When I read this I realized this is a good question as I haven't done this yet in the new app. I'm going to need this when my reservations get wiped out for the new dining. I found this in the New App thread....I can't try it as I don't want to mess up my reservations, but this was someone's suggestion: You click book dining…pull up the MDR you want, look at the date, see top right corner. Person outline with a +. Click on that and add the other person’s booking number. Select the person/persons you want to add to your reservation. Good luck!

In addition to the fridge in your room, if you like your drinks on ice, you can request ice by asking your room steward. I think it is also an option to request it on the app.

The wines I drink at home are usually in the $10-$15 /bottle range, not exactly high end. I have yet to find anyone who likes the Canyon Road whites. It's a shame since many of the wines we drink at home (under previous drink packages) are wines that we found on Princess and liked so well that we now drink them at home. I'd happily pay the few extra $s for the ones over $15, but even then the white wines by the glass are really limited. It does seem like the selection is better for red wine drinkers. The whites are the ones that are really lacking.

With the old version of the app, someone mentioned there was a way in the app that lighted up when they were trying to deliver it. I don't know if that is still true. Maybe watch for a server looking lost, turn on your flashlight on your cell phone and wave it in the air?..... 🤪

I should also add for white wine drinkers, the Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio included on the Plus package is Canyon Road for cruises from North America. That is really swill and undrinkable for me (and nope not a high end wine drinker). For cruises from Europe, on the Plus package, they were offering Adesso Chardonnay and Tini Pinot Grigio and I found those much more palatable.

You can choose glasses on the regular wine list.....IF they are sold by the glass. Unfortunately, the ones sold by the glass are a very limited number. If you find one by the glass you would like that is above the $15 limit, they will just charge you the difference plus 18% (tip) of the difference, so usually just a few dollars total.

I think 'officially' Princess states you can bring on up to 12 cans at embarkation. However, I would be really surprised if they stopped you from bringing on a few cans that you pick up at a port stop. (Bring a small backpack with you off the ship.)

Our last few cruises we haven't seen any wait staff in the theater. Sometimes they set up a little portable bar at the entrance. We usually either pick up drinks on the way to the theater, or go get our seats and DH goes out and gets us each a drink....since we usually have to show up 30 minutes early at a minimum anyway.

Where have you seen this list that has Attems Pinot Grigio? I haven't seen that on a ship in a long time....

Here's from the Princess website: Age requirements Guests under the age of 21 years must travel in a stateroom with a guest 21 years or older who shall assume responsibility for their care during the cruise. For family groups booking multiple staterooms, the minimum age for each stateroom is 16 years of age, provided they are traveling with a parent or legal guardian. We are unable to accept group reservations for student or youth groups that do not conform to our minimum age requirements. Each guest agrees and warrants that he/she will supervise any guest in his/her care at all times to ensure all policies, along with all other rules of the Carrier and ship, are strictly adhered to by all guests under their supervision. https://www.princess.com/en-us/faq/pre-cruise#prepare-for-your-cruise

If someone is doing a 'Live From' on the ship you will be going on and they post the Daily Events paper aka Patter, that would likely give you a good idea of the activities that might occur on your cruise. If it's the same itinerary, likely very similar. If it's a different itinerary, at least it will give you an idea as the ED and CD seem to do the scheduling.

This is spot on. Your sons are old enough that you should be able to book them into one stateroom and you and your DW in the other. That way if you book a package, you only need to do it for yourself and DW. Regardless, you can have guest services make the medallions for all 4 of you have access to both staterooms if that is what you desire.