voljeep

2 minutes ago, Bgwest said:

Far too many moving parts for smooth and uncomplicated integration. 

Imagine the difficulty the call center personnel will have both understanding all of this and then explaining it to Princess customers who call seeing clarification. 

The TA community will, I expect, also find this to be a challenge. 

what's to clarify??  seems pretty straight forward to me - book soon and save, book later and pay more

3 minutes ago, Bgwest said:

Another logistical nightmare in the making!!

what ?    why ??

I'm curious about the 'security report' that was filed ...

who will blink first? - and if Princess doesn't reduce to drop and go - will those cruisers just not go - but remember for their next cruise no longer drop and go pricing, so they book earlier.

And as others, we book when the cruises open up - so no change for us.

When does "STAR Princess" sail in the caribbean - we will book it, depending on the price and how our cruise on the SUN P goes in fall 2024 we will decide if the refundable deposit - nevermind

Just checked my existing Fall 2024 cruise - same pricing I'm booked under ... so far

38 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Perfect and that’s how it is supposed to work. 

It is - and one person in the cabin gets charged for all alcoholic drinks delivered to the cabin - which really works for us 🤑 on the PLUS package

1 minute ago, Steelers36 said:

Oh my, talk about confusing.  A slew of posts where it's like people on different wave beams. 

 

I am quite sure that @MissP22 is well acquainted with what both the Cruise Fare packages and the Standalone Beverage packages contain.  Apparently, she thought @Lady Arwen was referring to a standalone alcohol package and I presume took her wording literally.  I think we are all aware that there is no standalone package that is ONLY for alcohol (albeit there are standalone beverage packages that are strictly non-alcohol).  So, @voljeep, the world still turns and the packages are what we know them to be.

"JUST" 😈

3 hours ago, trbarton said:

On my next cruise that will be in addition to my $1,100 credit Princess already gave me for being a Veteran. Looking forward to the extra $ that I may cash out in the casino. 
 

Tom😀

cash out in the casino? - good luck with your 'winnings'

Just now, Lady Arwen said:

Go to the website and look exactly where I instructed in my post.  It is there in black and white, I promise! lol

"JUST"

believe me - i KNOW the 'beverage packages' - since way before PLUS and Premier - and I know the poster - since 'the villages' ...

1 minute ago, Lady Arwen said:

Again,  see my post #115 and you will see for yourself in black and white right on the website!

Just now, Lady Arwen said:

Please go to post #115!

JUST ALCOHOL ??? that's the qualification ... not BEVERAGES ... 

2 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said:

Just go to their website.  My directions are in post #115.  Can’t believe you didn’t know this!  This is why so many people are completely confused about the packages.

your post is #101 ...

2 minutes ago, Lady Arwen said:

In defence of this member, please keep in mind that she has no interest whatsoever in purchasing any packages and is very vocal in her options.  She would have no reason to search for this information nor would she ask for it.  So, for her knowing all the packages and what they offer is just not in her wheelhouse.

well, it is in mine - JUST ALCOHOL - show me the package

13 minutes ago, Snaxmuppet said:

I am surprised you don't already know about this... you have been around for ages... I don't know how you could have missed it 🙂

2 minutes ago, leck57 said:

 

I'm surprised as well. If @MissP22 doesn't understand it who is an experienced cruiser, it just shows how confusing the whole thing is. 

a 'package' that "JUST COVERS ALCOHOL" nothing else - not coffees, waters, soda's

OK, please post

4 minutes ago, Cruise Raider said:

Here is a photo someone was nice enough to let me take of their Vines charcuterie board and crudities while we were on the Ruby.  The portion sizes on the Majestic were much larger, especially the crudities but they may have given us a double order.  
 

the food portion looks like plenty for a single person - the wine ... not so much

2 minutes ago, Marronnier said:

Without wanting to start another debate on the pros and cons of the Plus and Premier packages, I would be really interested to know what percentage of passengers take up either of the packages.

I don't suppose there are any official figures available, perhaps we could take a poll of CC Princess board contributors. Or someone might have a 'feel' for the numbers. 

the non 'package'😄 posters on CC are way more likely to respond ...

35 minutes ago, steve4031 said:

Greetings,

 

I booked a cruise and paid the 125 deposit a couple of weeks ago.  I was trying to change my booking on the website and could not see how to do it.  Is it better to just call?

define 'change'

1 minute ago, Steelers36 said:

Although lots of plonk these days is bottled with screw top, there are lots of quality wines bottled that way.  It can be a regional thing such as Australia which has embraced the usage big time.  In Princess' case, they may be offering the lesser wines when admission is $10 or free.

one of the wines was a chard that was available thru Ocean now with the PLUS package

3 minutes ago, laurieb said:

Thank you!  I was reading through the "prohibited items" list and flat irons were listed.

and ...

5 minutes ago, SuzieQ521 said:

I cannot locate the actual Vines menu but here is what you get for the fixed menu: 

 

A casual wine bar found on most Princess cruise ships, Vines offers an extensive wine menu and a variety of antipasti and tapas dishes. Previously complimentary with a glass of wine purchase, the food items are now an extra cost.

Vines costs $14.99 USD for the fixed-price menu including 1 x Crudités, 1 x Charcuterie Board, and 1 x Chocolate Truffles of your choice.

You can also pay per item, with Crudités at $3, Charcuterie Boards at $12, and Chocolate Truffles at $3.

I wonder if Vines will 'still allow' you to visit the International Cafe (on 'most' ships) and bring a snack in while enjoying your wine(s)?

10 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

I have no dog in this hunt but I find it hard to believe that they would have custom wheels built...I bet you are correct in that it covers an existing number.

Not a chance that happens - that would change too many odds - odd/even, red/black, rows, columns

2 minutes ago, JOHN 57 said:

looking for the best deal

what has your research shown you so far as far as

cruise fare

drink packages

wifi charges

crew appreciation

dining options

7 minutes ago, JOHN 57 said:

Hello Rick, it would be me John 72, and Myriam 63.

and y'all are loyal carnival cruisers looking to shop for a new experience?

I wonder if this will 'run off' the serious roulette players (like yourself) and free up table space for the novice players (like my wife) who may be 'intimidated' by the player(s) who put stacks of chips on various numbers/combinations?  She still enjoys playing even with that, and prolly will not notice except to state, 'look, a cute new space'

On any given night, are most roulette players the serious gamblers?

13 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

The Butcher's Block by Dario, located on deck 9 of the new Sun Princess, comes to life as a specialty impromptu experience featuring a large shared, family-style table serving up a carnivore's paradise.

any more details on how this will exactly work? - Is it a 'specialty restaurant or 'casual dining bistro' and I know what 'family style' means - just put a bunch of food on the table and everyone serves themselves

"MEAT!" yelled Briscoe Darling when the boys had taken all the meat and passed him the empty plate.

5 or 6 on our last cruise - the only time we have done it.  they were all screw-cap wines.  I asked the wine dude about that, and he stated that they are 'newer' wines, not vintage.  no problem for me/us.

it was a nice time