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Also, is Princess insurance good, recommended? Or is another insurance recommend? Thanks.

Hi, I'm in the process of booking a cruise with Princess and I have a question regarding Princesses Insurance. I understand Princess offers a Standard Insurance and a Platinum Insurance. We also have Platinum status. According to what I read on the Captain's Circle benefits, Platinum passengers can purchase the Princess Standard Insurance and receive the Platinum Insurance benefits. Is this true? And if so, do I tell my travel agent I want the Standard or Platinum Insurance? I'm new to Platinum status and trying to figure this out. Actually, the travel agent originally listed me for Standard Insurance. When I inquired about the Platinum benefits she changed my reservation to show Platinum Insurance but now the cost is higher. I've not paid the deposit yet and would like to get this settled before making the deposit. Appreciate any and all help. Thanks.

I think my brother and his wife were aware of the Chena Hot Springs, and may have already purchased their return flights. However, I have not, an I am interested in spending an extra day or so and overnight at the Chena Hot springs. How is the weather/Aurora viewing from Chena Hot Springs in later September. Any other suggestions if we were to add an extra night or two on our own after the Princess land tour concluding in Fairbanks with what to see and do either at the hot springs, or Fairbanks area? Thanks.

Looking to book a Princess cruise and land tour in 2023. I always had the impression that land tour might include a train that would pick up at the ship's port, i.e. Whittier, and can take all the way from Ship to Fairbanks via train with stops at McKinley Lodge, Denali Lodge, and Fairbanks Lodge. But as I look at some of these tours, I'm not seeing that. For example, one shows a Coach from the Ship to Anchorage, then Coach to McKinley Lodge, then the "train" from McKinley Lodge to Denali Lodge, and then back to a coach from Denali Lodge to Fairbanks. Not exactly the train excursion I assumed from Ship to Fairbanks. What am I missing, or does such a Princess rail tour not actually exist from Ship to Fairbanks? Thanks for all your help.

I understand there may have some damage near the pier in Skagway due to a rock slide in 2022. Did this prevent cruise ships from arriving in Skagway in 2022? If so, will it affect Skagway cruise arrivals in 2023? Thinking of doing a Princess cruise that visits Skagway in 2023, and was wanting to learn what is going on with regards to the damage, and if the ship will actually visit Skagway, and if not, will Princess add a substitute port? Thanks for all information.

My brother and his wife have already booked an Alaska cruise departing around September 9 from Vancouver, up to Whittier and then doing the Train tour up to Fairbanks. They want us to join them. All sounds wonderful, but I'm cautious about going in September. I wish they would have selected a summer month like June or July. Don't mind cooler weather, but not keen on getting a lot of rain, especially with the idea of spending so much money for possible poor weather. Anyhow, wondering what others have experienced with September weather. Thanks so much.

For a cruise to Alaska in September, what can we expect for weather? Thanks.

For cruises out of Canada where test is required, if we board on a Saturday, spend the night on the ship, still in Canada, and don't depart until Sunday afternoon, when are the test valid.?

For sailings out of Canada, the Antigen test per Princess website says 2 days. PCR test is 72 hours. My interpretation is 72 hours from boarding, not departing. However this is a good question because for flights when a test is required for some intl destinations requiring a test such as a PCR the airline requirement is 72 hours from boarding time,.not check in time as required by some countries. So based on this, I now question my interpretation.

WejAre Covid test still free for cruises at urgent care or pharmacies? I need a Covid test for a cruise sailing out of Canada. We're flying to Canada on a Thursday morning, and boarding on a Saturday. So if I want to take my test while still in the US, I'll need a PCR which is valid 72 hours. Trying to figure out whether to go to a pharmacy like Walgreens or to an urgent care which can provide results within 24 hrs or same day pending when test is taken. Anyone, wondering if this is going to cost no matter where I go. I know back in November for a cruise I was not charged. Perhaps my insurance covered, I don't know. But what about now, what are cruises doing now for sailings out of Canada which still requires testing. Thanks, appreciate your help and information.

What time was your dinner reservation and what time did the show starts? Thanks

Have platinum status and currently there are issues with the Medallion App not offering the 1/2 price discount for Platinum members. If this doesn't get resolved, can Medallion Net be purchased onboard at the Platinum discount rate?

I'm a Platinum status and previously the Medallion Net fee showed $50 for my upcoming September 10 night cruise. I didn't want to pay early, but with the cruise less than 3 weeks away figured I'd finally make the $50 payment. However, today I see the cost is now $100. I see on this forum I'm not the only one discovering this issue. Well, at least I'm not alone in this issue. I wonder, if it doesn't get resolved before boarding, can I get the Platinum discount rate on Ship? How long has this been an issue? Thanks.

Nevermind, seems to be working again.

Trip is not until September but this morning tried to log in to the Medallion App but was not able to log in. Something about information not matching. But I checked and checked again and my information is correct. Anyone else having log on issues. Thanks.

Anyone know if Caribbean Princess offers early disembarking at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal if we carry our own luggage off, and what time that might be? We're supposed to arrive at 7 am. Thanks

I hate mushrooms, can't stand them, Escargot has always been snails, not mushrooms. I would know. Mushrooms, yuck. LoL 🤣

Does Princess still early walk off with luggage? What time is disembarking after ship arrives port in NYC? Thanks

I've read where it was mentioned people checking in on different colored lanes, I.e. green, blue? What do the different colors refer too? Thanks.

On the Caribbean Princess, I was wondering if any of the Specialty Restaurants were open for lunch, or if the Main Dining room is open for lunch? What about Sea Days lunch at Specialty Restaurants? Thanks.

You will need to download the Navica app. Each person must have their own Navica account. Go to YouTube and search for Covid test and there will be plenty of videos on how to do. Also, Abbott BinaxNOW has a video too. Again, each person must have a Navica account.

Is the actual vaccination card sufficient or can a photo work.? We have a cruise in September. Just found out my brother only has a photo of his card on his phone, and the actual card was washed and ruined. I just texted him to go to where he originally received his vaccine card and ask for a replacement. Was wondering if anyone was able to board with just a photo. Plus, cruise is out of Quebec City Canada, and a vaccine is needed to go to Canada. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks.

To update, I understand the PCR test is valid 72 hours prior as opposed to 3 days. We board on a Saturday in Quebec City, but the ship doesn't sail till next day, Sunday afternoon. So when exactly would we need to get the PCR test and still be valid? Thanks.

For our cruise, we board on a Saturday, then spend the night on the Ship, and sail out Sunday afternoon. So does this complicate when to count back the 72 hours for a PCR test?

When on board, is it possible to locate and or communicate with family members using the Medallion App, and if so, how? Thanks.