That capacity of 4,300 is for lower bunks only and does not count extra bunks and sofa sleepers in mini suites. Many family’s cram 4 people into a cabin that has drop down bunks
From some ports you may encounter a local sales tax. From Texas all rules are different due to state laws The state does not allow drink packages nor the use of any liquors not bought in Texas. This all changes when you get to International waters
It seems like a lot of posters lately have been disparaging Princess and playing up Celebrity. I have always found food to differ from ship to ship regardless of lines
This looks pretty old information. I am sailing on the Emerald in March and stopping in Columbia. Princess protocols for that voyage only show testing for non vaccinated passengers
Used to love this venue but last month on the Ruby the service was mediocre and the short ribs very very fatty. It is located to the right as you enter the Wheelhouse
These protocols change all the time You can put your voyage number into the Princess website and get updated info. Right now my 15 day Panama Canal cruise in March only requires testing for unvaccinated guests. With proof of full vaccination no test needed
Mini bar is by cabin not by person These days it is a crap shoot as to what types of liquor it will contain. With the Plus package we find we never use up all the liquor
We were on the Ruby for Thanksgiving and yes high staff visibility and overall a very happy crew. I believe a lot has to do with Captain Tani. Thought he was great