Jump to content

cr8tiv1

Members
  • Posts

    11,159
  • Joined

Everything posted by cr8tiv1

  1. Wow...what a little bit of clicking will find you. @drpclarke must be a new travel agent or is not very familiar with Princess cruises. S(He) posted this on another thread. It would be nice if OPs would return to their thread to update or even acknowledge others who have tried to assist. 208 December 30, 2000 Charlotte NC USA #1 Posted Friday at 04:12 PM (Guessing January 26, 2024) Please?? 😁 I am a travel agent and I have booked a group on Royal Princess. Unfortunately, I haven't been on this ship, so I'm at a disadvantage in answering their questions! One of the clients has many questions, and I'm hoping you all can answer: 1. This is an Alaskan sailing going Seattle RT. He thinks the port side is the best side because he'll have views of the glaciers, etc. more often than he would should his cabin was on the other side of ship. Thoughts? 2. He wants to do Penthouse suite. They are available on decks 12, 14, and 15. However, he has heard that on deck 14 and 15 that those on penthouse balconies can look up and see people above them looking down. Anyone have thoughts on that? 3. In addition, he has heard that soot is a problem on the ship, so the upper deck (especially in the back of the ship) can get a light coat of soot and it can be problematic. This was the first I've heard! Anyone know anything? If you have any opinions on where best location of penthouse suite would be, please let me know. Thanks!! Rachel
  2. Just be prepared to pay the child rate on the spot if not charged for infant. As other's have said, the vendor makes the rules. Princess is just the go between.
  3. You can also get Lipton decaf in the MDR. Anything from the IC comes with a cost. There is no decaf tea at the IC, but they will have one low caffeinated.
  4. By "client" are you saying you are a TA representing them? Have you ever been on a Princess ship? Much depends on the above. But also the stateroom they pick. If they want a balcony or above, the Caribbean P has much better balconies. If they want a suite, the Royal Class ships have a concierge's lounge. If in an interior or ocean view, they may enjoy the Caribbean Promenade much better. Are the itineraries the same? Do they plan on getting off the ship? Are they buffet people (I am not)? Will they have a Beverage Package? So much more goes into picking a cruise than date, ship and itinerary.
  5. I didn't see your post when I hit submit. Thank you for the clarification.
  6. I understand that the new Sun Class ships may have this option. Current Grand/GEM and Royal Class ships do not offer a separate restaurant for suite guests, except for Sabatinis or, sometimes, the Crown Grill for breakfast. OP was inquiring about Princess ships.
  7. Often “seminars” (aka SPA options) are in the Wheelhouse. Doc acupuncture, weight loss, fix your arthritis, etc. They used to have solos meet there, but moved it to Vines where you compete with Piazza noise. Sometimes Knitters and Knatter gather there. Veterans and other groups?
  8. @Steelers36 You are absolutely correct. All the (4) cruises I took in 2023, the Piazza was used for all events that used to take place elsewhere. It was no longer a place to sit and enjoy your latte or have a nice conversation with a fellow passenger. Even the lovely classical groups were drowned out. Such a shame.
  9. Remaining passenger (1) would NOT be reimbursed for charges. They just won't incur the additional solo supplement. Therefore, their cruise would cost them their initial fare only. Platinum PVP will cover the solo supplement AND reimburse Passenger 2 for the cancellation. In each of my insured cancelled passenger 2, I was able to sail solo. Each of my cancelled passengers received a full refunds. I have been told that if the cancellation did not fall under certain guide lines, Passenger 2 would receive FCC instead. Don't know how true that is since all of my people got checks (minus cost of insurance). People who take out insurance are not out to defraud the cruise line. This only applies to those who don't take insurance and have Passenger 2 as a no show. The logistic are: If you have insurance, PVP will pay the single supplement so you can sail solo AND pay Passenger 2. I know this sounds crazy that Princess will get 3 fares for insured solo cruiser. Those without insurance are trying to game the system so that Princess only gets the fare for Passenger 1 and Passenger 2. I know, not fair either way, but that's how it is set up. At least, that has been my understanding. I could be wrong. Whatever the situation, without insurance Passenger 2 would lose all paid fare. With insurance, Passenger 2 would at least get something back.
  10. @ldubs I may not have clearly laid out the scenario. I am basing my suggestion on a normal cancellation (not a no show). Passenger 1 books a cruise with Passenger 2. Both buy Platinum PVP (cancel for any reason for full fare refund or FCC). Passenger 2 cancels. Passenger 1 will still be able to go on the cruise without any additional costs since PVP will refund fare to Passenger 2 (minus insurance). PVP will pay Princess the solo supplement. That's why it is important to have insurance. Without it, Passenger 2 would lose entire fare and Passenger 1 would have to pay for a solo supplement. Yes, double jeopardy. I am not describing a scenario where Passenger 2 decides to knowingly be a no show. Ethically, I could never do that. That's just me. What others choose to do is up to them. This did happen to me (Passenger 2 cancelled at the last minute/3 day prior to embarkation). It left me scrambling to rebook and pay a solo supplement since it was the one an only time I did not buy insurance. I have also had my fair share of cabin mates cancel for medical reasons and PVP came through for all of us.
  11. There are so many factors to take into consideration. Caribbean has a full promenade and more public spaces. Enchanted is newer with bells and whistles. I believe the Enchanted will also have more passengers and the Piazza will be noisy and a zoo. But she will have more up to date production shows. I like the Grand/GEM class ships. I have yet to book a Royal Class ship. In fact, I cancelled a cruise because Princess moved me over from the Grand to the Regal to the Sky. You should be looking at itineraries and time of year.
  12. This is a tough call. It varies so much per port. I was able to bring back tangerines from Korea (Diamond P) and strawberries from Japan. If I could have found dried abalone, it would also have beeb okay by customs and border patrol. I have brought back fresh (not pre packaged) local items from every port in Hawaii on Princess cruises. Not the same on an NCL cruise. I have also brought back salami logs and other Chinese bakery items from San Francisco. I brought lobster rolls back to the ship from St. John and Halifax. Your mileage may vary depending who is manning security. I've asked Princess security before getting off the ship.
  13. I forgot to address kids: Cruising in March and April is a tough call. A 10 day cruise is less likely to have kids or college students. But Spring Break is no longer connected to Easter. So school districts will pick a week to close depending on when the school year started or ends.
  14. Interesting that OP was asking for a separate restaurant, ONLY, for suite guests. Yes, for breakfast No, Reserve Collection Dining room is shared by Reserve Collection Mini-suites. Reserve Class, Reserve Collection....call it Club Class....
  15. If you have/will have dined at the Crown Grill and Sabatini's on other Princess ships, then I would forego it on the Grand. Not saying it isn't worth it, but you will also have Alfredo's. Spend your dollars on shore and get some good Alaska meals. You will get salmon (not my favorite), but will not get crab legs.
  16. This is my favorite 10 day Mexico destination cruise. La Paz and Loreto are towns that are small, unencumbered by large jewelry stores, and the locals are friendly. Loreto is a tender port. La Paz is a long bus ride in, but free. I did a fantastic tour to San Sebastian in PV.
  17. Airport Bus. Runs every half an hour until 8 PM then switches to every hour. I can't find the thread I did on Japan that included comprehensive transportation options. If you can find it, it will. provide you with lots of information.
  18. Simple solution: Buy cancel for any reason trip insurance with Princess. You will only lose the insurance cost, but won't have to pay the solo supplement. Get the Platinum plan. Funds returned as cash, cc, or FCC. My opinion only: Why create drama?
  19. You are still a young (age/experience) cruiser. I have done a couple of solo cruises (several around 40 and recently/older). Comfort level will depend on how outgoing you are. how you deal with being by yourself, and how willing you are to start conversations with random passengers. I have enjoyed each of my solo cruises. Sometimes, it is just nice not having to coordinate activities with someone. Having the cabin to yourself is also a nice perk. Join your roll call. Don't be afraid to meet people on the ship. Do be a little more cautious when in an unfamiliar port. I remember once taking a bus to the center of a town in Costa Rica (I think it was San Jose). Got off the bus, walked around the block, felt really uncomfortable. Good thing the bus was still there...and I hopped on it. Stick with ship tours (another story about going out on my own is too long and scary). Get out of your cabin and roam.
  20. There is an online customs form (don’t remember if it was attached to ArriveCAN). Quebec airport is very small. Immigrations “shouldn’t” take that long (I flew into Montreal). The airport was further away than I had estimated. I took the Princess transfer from ship to airport. Clarification…. i did 2 New England cruises last year. Cruise #1: Flew out of Quebec in August. Cruise #2: Flew into Montreal and took a train to Quebec in October.
  21. EZ Air will only give you the fares available on line. They will not match what’s directly on the airlines’ site. The benefit of EZ Air is that you don’t have to pay for a non-refundable airline fare way in advance like you would have to do booking directly. If the difference is worth the risk, get insurance, or look at what the airline’s change/cancellation policy is. You can always keep looking and hope EZ Air drops.
  22. If you want more OBC...look into purchasing Carnival Stock CCL. Has anyone served in the military? They will also get OBC (I don't know how to claim that). Princess Shareholder Request Form 0315_R3.pdf
  23. It is a mandatory stop to satisfy PVSA. That's a bummer that the Captain probably won't let anyone off the ship with such a short window. It could be for a variety of reasons: Tides Whale Migration (slowing down the ship) Hard to tell this far out (2025)
  24. I added Paxlovid to my list of medications to take aboard a ship when cruising outside the United States. Yes, the ship "may" have a limited supply onboard, but they are not a pharmacy. If this is a large outbreak, they have known to run out. I happened to have my own when I tested positive last summer. In addition, as mentioned above, documentation is important for any reimbursement. You will need to pay $28 for a copy of your medical history. That is not covered in the medical center invoice. PVP did reimburse me for this document. Needed: Medical History report (it will also include number of nights in isolation/covid positive results) Medical Center invoice (includes medication and office visit) Copy of your statement where it shows they charged you
×
×
  • Create New...