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We have sailed on Seabourn several times and there is a world of difference from cruising on Princess! But, as mentioned previously, there is a world of difference in the cost!

I believe that this is behind this promotion. I will not be surprised to see them discontinue the ability to purchase the packages onboard with OBC and/or they will add a surcharge if purchased onboard. 🤷‍♂️

June 21, 2024 9:30 AM EDT Princess Cruises Unveils Exclusive VIP Package for "The Love Boat" Celebration at Sea Cruise with Revered Original Cast Super Fans to Experience Up-Close Cast Encounters & Exclusive Access Aboard Enchanted Princess Canada/New England Voyage, August 31-Sept. 7, 2024 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For die-hard "The Love Boat" fans, the ultimate cruise experience just dropped anchor. Princess Cruises has announced an exclusive VIP package for its late August Love Boat themed cruise that promises intimate, up-close interactions with the show's beloved characters – Doc, Gopher, Isaac, and Vicki Stubing – including the rare opportunity to perfect the Isaac finger point while mingling with the stars. Princess Cruises Celebrations Ambassador Jill Whelan (aka Vicki) will join fellow Love Boat cast members including Bernie Kopell (Doc), Fred Grandy (Gopher) and Ted Lange (Isaac) for the highly anticipated second themed cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess voyage to Canada/New England, August 31-Sept. 7, 2024. Ezra Freeman, the bartender from the recently aired "The Real Love Boat" reality dating series on CBS and Paramount+, also will sail with the stars. The new Love Boat VIP Package with exclusive access to the cast, includes: Exclusive Cast Cocktail Party – practice the Isaac finger point Reserved Seating at the Q&A in the Princess Theater – hear fascinating stories from the cast reminiscing about their favorite show memories, with premier seating Front-of-Line Access for the Cast Meet & Greet – be first in line and get camera ready for personal photos and autographs Dinner with the Cast – sure to be the top-rated dinner party of a lifetime Love Boat T-shirt and Mug – who doesn't love some nostalgic swag with the original show logo? Signed Cast Photo – get a frame ready to commemorate this incredible experience. With limited spots available, the price of the Love Boat VIP Package is $450 per person and can be reserved through a Travel Agent or by calling 1-800-Princess, and referencing the Love Boat VIP Package. "After the tremendous outpouring of love on the first themed cruise, we knew we had to create an exclusive experience for our super fans on the upcoming voyage," said Jill Whelan, Celebrations Ambassador for Princess Cruises. "My castmates and I are highly anticipating the upcoming cruise, where we'll be able to spend more time with these passionate cruisers and fans and we can't wait to hear how the show impacted their lives." Additional Love Boat-themed activities offered for all guests onboard include: Sailaway party introducing the cast Meet-and-Greet photo opportunities Cocktail demonstration hosted by Ted Lange and Ezra Freeman Symbolic renewal of vows ceremony, officiated by the Jill Whelan and the ship's Captain "The Love Boat" episodes airing on Movies Under the Stars and in staterooms Show trivia with the Cruise Director, Jill Whelan and Ezra Freeman Specialty cocktails Love Boat décor, photo backdrops and merchandise The seven-day Canada/New England Love Boat themed cruise aboard Enchanted Princess sails roundtrip from New York City and visits Boston; Eastport, Maine; Saint John, Canada (for Bay of Fundy); and Halifax, Canada. Princess Cruises was the oceangoing co-star of "The Love Boat," which is credited with bringing cruising to the masses and showcasing the romance of the sea, taking Hollywood's biggest stars to sought-after destinations as story lines always ended on a happy note.

We always book with the Plus Package.

We'll see how it pans out. Like I previously commented, it does not affect our status unless they roll out a new much higher tier. For years now, we have thought that they should have a 1,000+ sea days tier.

Our shipboard accounts have always been linked and charged to one credit card. This has never been an issue for us.

You mean the Majestic???

We are embarking the Majestic, for 51-days, on December 1st. The way I read this we would qualify for the promotion and have our numbers doubled to 6 credits and 102 days. You guys agree? 🤷‍♂️

Good question??? But, I tend to agree with @azbirdmom that you might be out of luck. The below is from the FAQ's on the promotion: We value your loyalty and thank you for being a loyal Princess Guest. While you are already at the highest level of Captain’s Circle, your cruise credits continue to be tallied (and celebrated such as being recognized as the most traveled guest at the Captain’s Circle party onboard). All guests, including Elite-level guests, who meet the promotional criteria will have their cruise credits doubled. Note that an email will be sent in mid-July to guests who already purchased Princess Plus or Princess Premier and who are sailing between August 1, 2024 and December 1, 2024 to advise that they are automatically included in this offer.

On our recent TA in Nov/Dec we did not make the MTG luncheon with 800 sea days. The cut-off was 885 days.

It was time for a new tier about 10 years ago! Let's see what the future holds!

You should be able to see the breakdown when you are completing a booking.

We know you have a sailing coming up and wanted to update you on a change you’ll notice the next time you shop and book a cruise with us. Starting on July 1, we will display prices that include the taxes, fees, and port expenses we previously quoted separately from the cruise fare. We are making this change to comply with California’s new consumer protection law. Our new approach presents the total price upfront for any cruise you select. This doesn’t change the total price you pay but will make it easier to see the total price inclusive of taxes, fees and port expenses. This change doesn’t affect your upcoming cruise, only sailings booked on or after July 1. We look forward to seeing you on board soon! P.S. There’s a strong demand for 2025 sailings, so we recommend you book any additional cruises soon to take advantage of our summer promotions and secure the best staterooms before they sell out.

You are correct and I was incorrect. I just read the promotion from their web site (below), that was not clear in the press release. ANY guest who purchases Princess Plus or Princess Premier package at least two days prior to sailing and who sails during the sailing time period (August 1 – December 1, 2024) qualifies and will have their cruise and # of days cruised count double towards their Captain’s Circle level achievement. So, our 32-day cruise on the Coral in October will count as 64-days. Not that we need the credits! 🤣

I believe you meant "will NOT" count towards Most Traveled Guest total. The MTG's are based on actual sea days sailed, not cruise credits.

The Travel Summary's for each cruise will show the exact number of formal nights. Oops! I didn't type fast enough! 🤣

June 20, 2024 9:30 AM EDT Double Cruise Credits for Captain's Circle Guests with Princess Cruises' New Loyalty Accelerator Program Program Fast Tracks Loyalty Tier Advancement for Guests Sailing with Princess Plus/Premier Packages between August 1 and December 1, 2024 FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone loves to move up the ranks in travel loyalty programs for better rewards, and Princess Cruises today announced a new Captain's Circle Loyalty Accelerator program that offers guests double the cruise credits with the purchase of the inclusive Princess Plus and Premier Packages. Princess guests sailing with a Princess Plus or Premier Package on voyages embarking between August 1 and December 1, 2024 will receive double the cruise credits to fast track them closer to their next loyalty tier. "Princess Premier and Princess Plus are the best way to experience Princess and offer the best value in the vacation business," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. "The Loyalty Accelerator Program gives our most valued guests even more reasons to sail with our industry-leading bundles." The Captain's Circle program features four levels: Gold: After the first cruise and includes early booking offers, members-only onboard event and access to the onboard Circle Host. Ruby: With three cruises or 30 cruise days, everything in Gold plus exclusive access to the Captain's Circle help desk, and Princess Platinum Vacation Protection upgrade. Platinum: With five cruises or 50 cruise days, everything in Ruby plus 50% off MedallionNet Packages, 10% off Lotus Spa treatments, and access to Platinum and Elite Lounge. Elite: With 15 cruises or 150 cruise days, everything in Platinum plus 10% off at the Shops of Princess, 10% off shore excursions, priority boarding for ship-to-shore tender service, stateroom mini-bar setup, Grapevine Wine Tasting event, complimentary canapes on formal nights, afternoon tea in stateroom, laundry and shoe polish services, and priority disembarkation. Guests booking Princess Plus or Princess Premier add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, specialty dining, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately. More details on this exclusive Loyalty Accelerator limited-time offer can be found here: https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-deals-promotions/double-the-love. No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line's award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. All 16 ships in the Princess fleet offer well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities.

Daniele went home from the Island Princess a little over a month ago and is still home in Italy.

Just received this email from Princess.

We put them on after our flight. We also use the below tag holders. They are very easy to put on/off.

Even though the Island is currently our least favorite Princess ship, we are booked on a 54-day voyage in March of 2026. We hope there are improvements made before we sail. Or maybe she'll be sold before then? 🤷‍♂️

We always book by the itinerary not the ship. Hence, we have two upcoming long cruises booked on the Coral and the Island. These are two of the oldest ships in the fleet.

For us, the Reserve Collection Dining is well worth the extra cost. And yes, you can certainly have a table for two.

We use EzAir almost exclusively for our International Business Class seats. 99% of the time these seats are 40% to 60% lower than booking thru any other source. For our domestic flights we do not see the similar lower fares and we book directly with the airlines.

Yes, you can. Below is what we always bring along.