Wishing on a star

On Youtube, look for a video Regal Princess Balconies selection. That might be helpful! Of course, they are sister ships with the same cabin balcony layout.

Also, If I am correct, I think the Aft balconies that are 'Premium' will have a dining type table. The extended mid-shop balconies will have the small side table.

Okay, it is pretty simple on the Royal. The cabins with larger/deeper balconies are the Aft wake view cabins. And, also the extended cabins on the mid-shop bump out. The ones on Emerald Deck 8 are listed as obstructed, because they are over that midship deck area below, but are not really obstructed at all. You might not want to be on a higher mid-ship balcony under the SeaWalk, as there would be the lack of privacy. Check deck plans!!! Also, note, if you want a Deluxe Balcony, and do not go for the more expensive mini suite, it is possible that those cabins will not show up for you if you are booking for only two guests. Not sure what the issue is or if there is a way to work around that and book a Deluxe Balcony for two? Maybe book for three, and then drop the third person? Happy Sailing!

Yes, Adagio is great! It is AFT, and wake view. The bar for that would be the Outriggers wake-view bar. But, of course is all outside. It doesn't have that nice Adagio feel. Another option might be the bar at the Crown Grill. That would have the nicer feel. I am not sure when any music might begin in the evenings. I have seen singers, jazz ensemble, that kind of thing. The Piazza, of course, will be busy and louder, which is what you seem to know you want to avoid.

Larger Thermal "Enclave' areas might also allow for more people in the areas. I have no experience, but would not assume that smaller is better. I have recently seen a great, in action, tour of the Enclave and all of the thermal and water experiences. If anyone is curious, check Youtube!

It seems that Princess, like some other lines, has had some struggles with returning to more full capacity. And this sounds like what you might have experienced. And, I hate to say this, as it is just a perception, but it seems that maybe Emerald Princess sometimes doesn't live up to the highest Expectations. There is the thought that they might be limiting some capacity because of staffing limitations. I hope, and believe, that Princess will get all of this ironed out! I would hope that by the time you travel, the newer SKY Princess would be a better experience!

Thank you so much h-sar!

The cruise I am looking at will show me all the Mini-suites, but none of the Deluxe Balconies. They all show up if I select 3 or 4 guests. Looks like some issue going on.

True! I hadn't thought of that, about the life vest. The big thing that some people, and Princess newbies, might not know is that the problem wth the bunks on the wall is with the inside cabins. No problem with Balcony cabins. (Not sure about all ocean view cabins on ships with those.) Just another mention of this, too. About the number of guest in the cabin. I know that if the two of us wanted a Deluxe Balcony, on the newer (Royal Class) ships, I can't book one, because they only show available for parties of three or four. If I really wanted one right now, I would have to have our Princess Vacation Planner (princess travel rep) to see if we could find a work-around.

Thanks! I am from a very culinary limited area here!

Ohhhh. Duhhhhh! I guess I was thinking about the ventilation, and maybe the thought was to use the clips to hold part of it up. Hahaha! (Those are cute Nemo fish clips.)

It is two bad that you can't just see this by looking at the Princess Deck Plans! I always open up a second split screen, easier than using the number of passengers option and then noting which ones show up for 3 or more, and which ones do not. The deck plans on Cruise deck plans website will have the little symbol code on each cabin. Also shows adjoining cabins, where on Princess, you only see that when selecting each cabin and looking at the info that pops up.

The idea is not to use clips, but to prop something under the back so that it doesn't fall back and hit the sand. There are probably photos online or videos on youtube.

I am reading on another discussion about the Indian type food, and that it is recommended. I am wondering what dishes to look for, what nights they might be offered. What kind of dishes are being seen on the ships. (Regal in particular, but I know that is always changing wth staff) I have even heard of people requesting dishes, but I wouldn't want to ask for that. And I wouldn't know where to start to know what to ask for.

Beware of inside cabins that will have the bunks hanging in the sidewalls. I am not sure about ocean view cabins on the different ships.

Also, if people are looking to cruise as a couple or party of two, then recently, Deluxe Balcony cabins are not showing up to let them book. It seems that maybe there is some problem in the system, with these cabins having the love-seat, that they all sleep at least 3, and they aren't showing up for booking for 2. Don't know if there is a workaround for that or not? Maybe book for 3 and then drop the 3rd potential passenger?

There have been some mention here of these fare differences. One person who I believe is Elite was offered the cabin at the regular fare, while their friend, who is not Elite, or maybe Platinum or anything like that, was offered the same cabin category nearby for a lessor rate. It appears the some promos are actually made available to, and attached to, certain cruisers account. It seems that when this is the case, even a TA has not seen this fare, even when they have the past cruiser account number. I don't know if there is any rhyme or reason with this at all. Some people wondered if it were discounts to cruisers from certain States. I wonder if maybe these fares are offered based on what upcoming cruise interests are checked in your profile. Like Alaska, Europe, Caribbean, etc. I am seeing a lower rate like this on a cruise when logged into my account. I think I have this checked as an interested type of cruise. In the end, everyone should make sure they log in and 'go mining' when looking at fares. I don't know if this is still true, but sometimes these promos are directed at certain cabins or categories. I I think it used to be that you could sometimes see a lower fare when it came to the point of selecting a cabin. All of this seems to be anybody's guess!

I agree that I would try to do an obstructed balcony. Fresh air, light, and some view... and no beds on the walls! But, if they want to do the inside sideways, that one video of A203 is really good. That will show them exactly what to expect.

Also, Discovery Princess Inside Cabin Tour - Stateroom A203

Look on youtube for a video called Regal Princess Inside Stateroom Tour, posted by A Journeys I think this is the sideways layout with the pulldown bunks.

Princess will probably not allow a passenger in a cabin where there is not a bed or berth for them. If there are no OV cabins on the ship, an obstructed balcony would be the lowest fare other than an inside. Sideways inside cabins seem to have more open space in the bedroom area. Look on Youtube for video tours of Princess sideways cabins. The extra bed is still on the wall, but it might be more manageable. Good Luck!

If your friend is a Princess and Crooners fan, then that is what might have been missing. I am sure for Alaska this would be a nice ship!

Which itinerary did your friend sail. I definitely prefer some other ships, especially for some sailings. I like the open, unobstructed retreat pool, the Sanctuary, etc. But, for Alaska, you might love Majestic. If you understand the weather and timing limitations, then you could def. consider that cruise! Just be aware that it will be late in the season, there could be cooler more unsettled weather, and then there are the short days, with early twilight. I think there have been other threads and comments in the past about sailing the last cruises to Alaska. Maybe a search would find them for you. It is almost September now, so I would watch the weather and Fall-time conditions to see what you will encounter. I don't know about any nice Fall change of colors. But I am sure that there are areas where the trees, maybe Aspens, are scenic.

Now this has me thinking about their specialty drinks or desserts, even maybe sides. In my mind, you would have to dine there for those!

If you look at this promo, it is for SELECT SAILINGS IN 2023. I think you can click on the different destinations there to see which ones offer this promo.