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On 6/13/2022 at 7:36 PM, CruiserBruce said:

That is a cruise line policy. Check on the website for the cruise line involved.

This was a policy implemented by certain port authorities (particularly some Spanish and Caribbean ports) earlier in the pandemic. The same cruise line going to other ports did not disembark passengers, so I'm fairly sure it is not a cruise line policy

Does anyone know whether you are disembarked at next port of call to quarantine on land if you test positive for Covid-19 whilst on board? I know this was the case some time ago in the Caribbean and also in Spanish ports. But can't find information regarding current experiences.

22 hours ago, MissP22 said:

And since it's attached to your Medallion, the coffee credits now expire at the end of the cruise, not like the old days when you could use the card on another ship in the future.

If you do have any old cards be sure to bring them with you since some of the ships still accept them.

We do have some old part-used coffee cards - I'll have to look them out. Many thanks

I know some things have changed since I was last on Princess. I used to be able to exchange my cabin mini bar for a coffee card. But I hear you can no longer even buy coffee cards. Are there any benefits that can be exchanged at all?

Any help appreciated

One thing I noticed was two husbands who came to get their wives brewed coffee (asked for two brewed coffees) and were not allowed because they only had one coffee card. One gentleman was pretty upset and said it was allowed on all other Princess ships. All good for me as I am the only coffee drinker!

Interesting - I've just checked with HO and it seems you can only use the "free" part of the card for one person at a time. If you are purchasing using the card you can "pay" for one and have one free, or "pay" for 2 using one card. You can't use the card for 2 "free" drinks at one time. But the card IS interchangeable between people, unlike the beverage packages which are pre-bought in a passengers name.

Now going to purchase another coffee card before we get on board (it works out a little cheaper!)

Many thanks for your live blog - I'm finding it very interesting and also helpful! Wishing you a fine and calm cruise :)