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23 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

There are 2 Binax tests.  One is over the counter and not useable for travel.  Both are antigen test.

 

The other one is from Optum or eMed (almost 3 times the cost).  You have to order it online.  It will give you the opportunity to have the test proctored by a medical professional and is valid for 48 hours prior to embarkation.

I bolded some information that isn't totally accurate.  You can use this over the counter test. along with a third party video monitoring company, for travel.  I recently used this over the counter antigen test, along with Rapid Trace for monitoring the test,( $20.00 per test)and it was valid for traveling on a princess cruise. 

However, If you meant to say that this test used by itself is not useable for travel, you are correct.  

6 minutes ago, Ptroxx said:

Wasn’t for a lack of trying.    Fortunately there’s a ton of tv show options 

Looks like there is something plugged into the hdmi 1 port.  Princess uses a cat5 cable for their programming.  Therefore they don't need the hdmi ports.

56 minutes ago, kkmiausa said:

I would think using your phone as a hot spot on a world cruise would be very expensive! If you do plan to do it get a special plan through your wireless provider to see if feasible. It would use a ton of data.

 

You don't use your phone as a carrier supplied hotspot.  You use the medallion net internet.  Or get a Travel router and use the medallion net internet .

2 hours ago, Ptroxx said:

This did t work on discovery.    They have the toggle set to default. Wasn’t able to use it. 

Sorry to hear that.  It worked for me on the Discovery Princess May 15-22, 2022 Alaska cruise.  Not sure how they can set it to default without being able to change it since its a tv function.  Unless they go in and change the firmware to not allow it.   But, I guess some tv's don't work.

On the Ruby, Majestic, Discovery and the Crown, there is a little toggle button on the bottom center of the tv.  Turn the tv on and go to bridge cam.  Pressing this button/switch/toggle will activate a menu.  One of the menus is for input,  there you can select hdmi 1.  Bridge cam will now show what is being played on hdmi1. 

Granted, getting to the sid of the tv for putting the firestick into hdmi1 can sometimes be difficult.  But with patience, it can be done.

There is a complete step by step on youtube as well as on a forum here on CC dating back around the beginning of  the year.  I know the search function doesn't always perform well though.  Good luck!!

Here is a guy on the Royal

47 minutes ago, beg3yrs said:

Princess' Internet uses US-based IP addresses so needing a VPN shouldn't be necessary. IIRC the websites you visit will think you're in Santa Clarita.

 

Hey folks, my Fire Sticks all plug into my TV's HDMI port. IIRC, nobody has been able to use the HDMI ports on the ship's TVs since the Medallions have been put into service. I would think this makes a Fire Stick on board ship a non-starter unless you've brought your own TV ...

This is incorrect information.  I have used a firestick, or at least tried on every one of my cruises  this year.  8 total trips so far.  I have to use a VPN for it to work.  On the Alaska cruises, it doesn't work well.  Internet too slow, however when I was on Mexico cruises, it worked very well.  I use a travel router and a VPN and can get local channels on youtube TV.  Must change the input on the tv to hdmi 1 and plug the firestick into the hdmi 1 tv input.

Has anyone rescheduled one of their cancelled Diamond Princess casino cruise that had  free play?  If so, did your free play transfer over to the new replacement cruise without problems?  

It's available on the Crown Princess

2 hours ago, gerig said:

So what makes an Alaska cruise any different than another cruise.  People are eating and drinking indoors.

My guess is that they are trying to minimize the spread of Covid due to quarantine Hotels available in these two cities.  Whittier doesn't have a hotel, and Anchorage hotels are limited in supply  and very expensive.  Earlier in the season, Princess was bussing people down from Vancouver to Seattle for their quarantine.  Shortly after this started  happening, they updated the website stating that masks are required on these two routes.

Congrats on your anniversary!  That's a heck of a milestone!  Wishing you and your spouse many more!!  Sorry to hear that Princess is being like this.

Just now, phabric said:

Website will be updated March 1 for no mask, 3 days for PCR and 2 days for rapid needed for negative Covid test before cruise and children under 5 yrs will be allowed.

And with doing this way, there should be no confusion.  I like the way you think!!

1 hour ago, firefighter4u said:

Heading on the Majestic in April and just wondering if they serve Crown Royal on board?

On the Majestic for the previous sailing, ending on February 19, they DID NOT have Crown Royal at all in any bar onboard.  Hopefully it will be back soon. 

Yes, this app is a POS.  Even on the ship it has problems.  Hopefully soon, they get it all resolved!!

Was onboard the Majestic in Jan 2022, and Dine my way was working.  Boarded again last week, Dine my way would not load.  Went to the Medallion EXPERTS that are here to help.  They told me that my phone setting were incorrect.  I looked at them and said, "Really, Dine my way worked 3 weeks ago when I was onboard, and I haven't updated anything on the phone.   I went and then deleted the old app, and downloaded the new app.  Seems to be working properly.

36 minutes ago, larrybritt said:

We leave in little over 2 weeks and on the app the MyDining portion will not load. When I tap it just spins loading. I called and talked to rep and he said I’m lucky as others have worse things happening. That’s great! I have deleted app and added back several times, no luck. My question is has anyone had this problem and then does it works once on ship? Sure would be nice to have to order a drink or some food while out of the room.

If it does not work now, it will not work on the ship.  Just went through this onboard the Majestic.  What you want to do is download the latest version of the app.  It is available on the apple app store.  Here is a screen shot of the latest versions and the reason they were released.  You issue is one of them.

I guess that you need to turn on wifi calling on your Iphone as well.  

to maximize your ability to message with non-iPhone users and without data, turn on Wi-Fi calling and make sure it is activated with the carrier. Also make sure send as SMS is enabled and turn on MMS messaging. It simply is not possible to send text messages to non-iPhone users without a carrier plan.

1 hour ago, larrybritt said:

I will have the included Wi-Fi package. Have a iPhone and understand I am able to text other iPhones. But what about texting from my iPhone to someone back home that is on an android phone? Will that work or will I need to use the WhatsApp? 

It should work.

To test it before you leave home, put your phone in airplane mode, connect to your home wifi, and then text to the android phone like normal.  If it works , then it will work when connected to to the internet using the "wifi package" on the ship.

1 hour ago, weedpindle said:

Well, y not book the same cabin for all b2s’s….no moving. no hassle

Because if you decide to book the second leg after the first, and the cabin isn't available.

Another reason, getting upgraded on one of the legs and not the other.  

21 minutes ago, Daniel A said:

I agree but, I also think it should take into account the cabin type as well for each of those cruise days.  One can spend 3 to 5 times as much for a balcony or minisuite than one booking an inside.

Be careful of what you ask for.  Most businesses that offer loyalty perks are going by the amount you spend, and you have to requalify each year, or lose it all.  

Maybe it'll be spend  $5k per year and sail at least 3 times per calendar year to maintain status.

1 minute ago, brisalta said:

 

Clear your browser cache.

Cleared my browser cache.  Tried using the following browsers, Brave, Edge, Explorer, Chrome, and Safari.  

Tried again on a different computer, and all the different browsers, same results.  Then tried on an apple computer, same results.  

It's not on my end!  It's Princess!!

No it has not been fixed.  I still can not log in.  You are lucky that it's working for you.

21 minutes ago, JF - retired RRT said:

Wait!! What!! Are Pirates attacking?

Were the priates able to board or was the attack thwarted?

I guess that the Pirate attack was thwarted, because the Ruby left port shorty after without any known  Pirate ships following them.  😁

Here you go Tom.

Here is a picture of the Ruby shortly before leaving port today.  Safe travels going home!!

These are not for testing for Cruise Line Testing.  These DO-NOT meet the CDC's requirement for the Cruiseline 2 day tests.