NextStopNRT

We recently booked a 10-day cruise on the MSC Grandiosa for next April 2022 in the Yacht Club as we had had a fantastic experience in the YC on a different ship back in 2019. When we booked there were only a choice of 3 cabins available, but if we had chosen to disembark one day earlier, making it a 9-day cruise, there were tons of desirable cabins to choose from. I obviously thought well the cabin I wanted must be booked on the next voyage out of the port so it wouldn't show up inventory. But with investigation I found that the same cabin I desired was available for the next 10-days regardless of the different cruises offered on this ship. I emailed their customer service department and called 5X with no satisfaction. The telephone reps were all very nice but couldn't explain or even figure out for themselves why I couldn't have the cabin I wanted on the full 10-day journey. I was promised an email reply within 48 hrs of receipt of my email to them. 96 hrs later I still hadn't heard back from anyone and I sent a short sort-of scathing email hoping to get at least get a small reaction, but no......crickets! I actually loved the MSC Yacht Club Cruise experience and was anxious to sail with them again. But having to deal with their customer service team, we've decided to take our business elsewhere.

We have a 7-day cruise on the Seaside leaving next Saturday, 13 April 2019, and we're staying in the YC. I really don't want to pack anything formal (sport coats, ties, etc.) Is it really a necessity on a Caribbean cruise?  We can go to specialty restaurants on formal nights without formal attire I assume. The dress code would apply only to main dining rooms whether in YC on main part of ship. Correct me if I'm wrong. TIA

Yes I decided to call Princess directly as it is still business hours and that's exactly what I was told. Also besides full amount, you also have to pay the 15% gratuity. I drink vodka martinis and bourbons myself and the representative quoted me prices below $10 for the call brands I like best.

We are considering purchasing the beverage package on our Princess cruise in April. I know that all drinks, water, and specialty coffees are included $10 and under. There is an excellent list of prices posted on this forum. My question is if we decide to purchase a drink or other beverage that is over $10, do we pay only the difference over the $10 mark or the full amount? Does anyone know. Thanks