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UPDATE: Today I received my $250 in OBC, added to my account. 😊

We wrestled with these same two voyages and chose the Majestic Sept. 8th. I like the fact that it has the indoor pool and viewing area, as opposed to the fee-based outdoor Sanctuary, since we will likely have rain. We enjoyed the indoor pool area last September on the Island Princess to Iceland. Never got in the pool but spent time there. When we booked, for a single in a cabin on Discovery, it was $1,000 more for that person. Finally, the Majestic has a four-hour stop in Victoria. The Discovery has a two-hour stop. (Not enough time to get off of the ship.) There will be 6 of us in 3 mini-suites. One more thought: The Majestic has a Noodle Bar on the Lido Deck instead of Slice Pizza. I don't know yet whether I will like it, but it gets some rave reviews. Perhaps see you on board. ⚓ Alex

Are you able to do this while the phone is in airplane mode? I have WiFi calling on my Google Pixel phone and my carrier is also T-Mobile. Can I call others on the ship using WiFi calling without additional charges? How about calls to iPhones on the ship?

I would like them to add Slice Pizza and keep the Noodle Bar as well. Perhaps call it the Poodle Bar? 🤪

IMHO, the medallion was a good idea and works well. "Medallion app" was poorly named and led to much confusion. "Princess app" is a more logical choice. It seems like Princess continually introduces new programs that are poorly conceived. Undoubtedly, they are trying to attract the next generation of cruisers but tend to alienate their core supporters in the process. The recent shareholder OBC/Stockperks fiasco comes to mind. Moving previously "free" venues to paid, such as Alfredo's pizza is another. If they want to attract a younger crowd, they could start by renaming "Crooners". That name conjures up images of the 1940s-1950s. How many people know what a "crooner" is without using Google?

I received an email from Zac at Stockperks with the following text: We have submitted this claim and Princess should process it in the next 5 business days. We'll be in touch with confirmations. We'll also have a desktop option available in the very near future so you can submit your future claims that way. Kind regards

I emailed hello@stockperks.com a week ago. Initially they directed me to the app. I replied that I didn't want to use the app. Today I received an email with the following reply: We have submitted this claim and Princess should process it in the next 5 business days. We'll be in touch with confirmations. We'll also have a desktop option available in the very near future so you can submit your future claims that way. Kind regards

Today I received a follow-up email from Zac at Stockperks. Here it is: We have submitted this claim and Princess should process it in the next 5 business days. We'll be in touch with confirmations. We'll also have a desktop option available in the very near future so you can submit your future claims that way. Kind regards

Try bringing two carry-ons, one bottle in each. I've done that in the past, successfully.

What is CFDC?

That's the cabin that looks into the engine room. 😄

My impression is that you automatically receive the response recommending that you use the app, but if you persist, they will process it via email. A web version is coming soon, according to Zac.

Another thread on CC about this subject. Posters say it is still free:

UPDATE: I just received an email offering to resolve this from Zac at Stockperks. It concludes with the following statement: As an aside, we'll have a desktop version ready in the very near future for any future claims of yours

UPDATE: I just received an email from Zac at Stockperks offering to help me out. It concludes with the following sentence: As an aside, we'll have a desktop version ready in the very near future for any future claims of yours

Thanks, I will try that. Here is the response I received yesterday: Firstly, thank you for being a loyal Carnival shareholder and guest. In order to submit shareholder benefit claims, Carnival strongly recommends all guests to download the Stockperks app to their smartphones. The program details and links to download the app are on this page: https://stockperks.com/carnivalcorp. You can also find the app by searching for "Stockperks" in your app store. Connecting your brokerage account via Plaid is the most efficient and secure way to process onboard claims. If you have an issue connecting your brokerage account via Plaid, you can also upload your brokerage statement for validation as follows: Select profile (bottom right of the app screen) Select portfolio Select validate portfolio (button should be top of screen) If you’re using an iPhone, you’ll see a range of options (Plaid, Fidelity, Alinea, European, Asia Pacific) You can select Fidelity (as a workaround) Then follow the steps to upload the image of your brokerage statement Here's a video you can watch of the process as well: https://youtu.be/sGyuFPulpJs Once validated, you can submit your claim via the app and Carnival will process it within 5 business days. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards Zac

If my employer required me to use this app, I would do it, since they pay me. To be a customer who has to jump through these silly, complicated hoops to satisfy a company to whom I am giving my money, it is insulting. As I pointed out in another thread on this topic, Bud Light learned a $37 billion dollar lesson when they dismissively insulted their customer base while trying to attract younger customers. Perhaps Princess will learn a similar lesson. If you read the similar threads on this topic, it is obvious that many are struggling with this. Ultimately, if I have to learn this process to receive my next $250, I will do it, but in the long run, Princess may lose me as a customer.

I don't know why either, but I do know if Carnival/Princess required this app in order to book a cruise they would go out of business. For my cruise 5 months ago, I was able to use email. If my current bookings didn't include 4 people on one cruise and 6 on the other, I would look at other options. Meanwhile, I started looking at land-based trips today for next year. I have no doubt this is an effort to get people to give up.

I did exactly what you suggest and received a reply telling me to use the Stockperks app and "Plaid". I replied asking why they can't use the emailed information I sent, including a letter from my brokerage stating that I own the 100 shares. I have not received a response. This is why it's a "big deal", and I am angry enough to jump ship over it. After the two cruises we have booked, I intend to switch to land-based vacations or a different cruise line.

Bud Light learned the hard way what can happen when you disrespect your long-term customers while trying to attract a new crowd. A $27 billion-dollar faux pas that is still growing. Perhaps Princess is about to learn a similar (and well-deserved) lesson. They didn't have any problem taking our money, but we have to jump through ridiculous, complicated hoops to get a small loyalty bonus? It's called, biting the hand that feeds you! Next thing you know they will start charging for pizza! Oh wait...🤑

I just received a reply: Here it is: Firstly, thank you for being a loyal Carnival shareholder and guest. In order to submit shareholder benefit claims, Carnival strongly recommends all guests to download the Stockperks app to their smartphones. The program details and links to download the app are on this page: https://stockperks.com/carnivalcorp. You can also find the app by searching for "Stockperks" in your app store. Connecting your brokerage account via Plaid is the most efficient and secure way to process onboard claims. If you have an issue connecting your brokerage account via Plaid, you can also upload your brokerage statement for validation as follows: Select profile (bottom right of the app screen) Select portfolio Select validate portfolio (button should be top of screen) If you’re using an iPhone, you’ll see a range of options (Plaid, Fidelity, Alinea, European, Asia Pacific) You can select Fidelity (as a workaround) Then follow the steps to upload the image of your brokerage statement Here's a video you can watch of the process as well: https://youtu.be/sGyuFPulpJs Once validated, you can submit your claim via the app and Carnival will process it within 5 business days. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards Zac Here is my reply: Zac, Are you unable to process this request using the email I sent to you? I don't know how to use this app or Plaid and I should not have to learn it. It is unnecessarily complicated. Please let Carnival know that I (and many others) strongly recommend an email alternative, and that we are willing to switch brands over this issue. Imagine if Carnival had to use this app to sell cruises to the public. They would be out of business in a week! Instead of taking care of their loyal customers, we are treated like beggars hoping for a scrap! For many years, we switched to land-based travel. After the two cruises we now have booked, it may be time to go back to land-based vacations, or another cruise line.

We had it in September on the Island Princess. All of us thought it was awful! Thin and watery. We bought better lotion at a store in Iceland.

We looked at your itinerary, but ultimately chose the repositioning cruise instead. Fort Lauderdale to Quebec June 19th to July 3rd, 2024. Seven interesting ports as well as Fort Lauderdale and Quebec City. When we get off of the ship July 3rd in Quebec City, we will take the Princess excursion to Montreal, and overnight there. This allowed us the best possible flights home. I will fly from Montreal to Denver, then connect non-stop to Maui. 👍

I contacted Charles Schwab via chat at their website and asked them to generate a letter showing that I own 100 shares of Carnival stock. (Apparently, they get this request often.) 24 hours later, I received the letter via email. This way I am not giving up any additional information and there was no charge. Yesterday, I emailed hello@stockperks.com, including my name, booking number, etc. and attached the email letter from Schwab. I received an automatic reply stating Stockperks would process my request. I will report back with whatever happens next. For me, this was much easier than trying to use the app on my phone.

I wonder if the Sun (and future ships) will have an outlet on the bed wall. There aren't any table lamps so they wouldn't be required. It seems incredibly short-sighted of Princess not to include a bedside outlet for all of the CPAP users.