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Good morning Cruise Day #30 and our last sea day before we arrive in Vancouver! The seas have been much calmer since last night.

Tonight we dined with two Senior Staff Officers at the Crown Grill. It was delicious! Debbie and I both had the lobster tail and we had a table full of sides! Extra time on the elliptical tomorrow!

Details in the below thread...

FWIW, the Sun will be making a port stop in San Juan on our November of 2025 cruise.

The BELT does come as a double decker. I asked to remove one of the decks!

The service provided at all the Sanctuary's is the same. The only exception is on the new Sun Princess, which is a whole new concept.

ALT for breakfast (avocado, lettuce, tomato), yum! Have to eat light today, Crown Grill for dinner tonight! 🤪

Our first Caribbean cruise was R/T Old San Juan on the Dawn Princess. Great memories!

It's rolling pretty good!!! 😵‍💫

Hi Marsha! Oct 17th- Coral Princess, 32-days, Singapore to LA (Thailand, Vietnam, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan, Hawaii) Dec 1st- Majestic Princess, 51-days, LA to Ft Lauderdale via South America. We'll be home for two weeks in between the two voyages. Our granddaughter not happy that we will not be home for Christmas!

Good catch! The Allegro is aft on Deck 6!

May 7, 2024 9:30 AM EDT Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port Grand Princess to Sail Southern Caribbean Itineraries from Puerto Rico, Visiting Most Ports of any Seven-Day Caribbean Itinerary FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026. This vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico offers rich history and culture with must-see attractions for Princess guests pre- and post-cruise. These seven-day cruises, which visit more ports than any other 7-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean, are on sale May 16. Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port "Our return to San Juan after more than a decade not only reconnects our guests with a port rich in history and charm, but further expands the variety of departure points across North America that our guests can sail from," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. "Puerto Rico remains one of the fastest-growing destinations in the Caribbean and continues to attract new airlift from source markets across the U.S. as well as markets in Europe and South America, which makes it a great fit for Princess. Plus, there are many outstanding options to choose from for a great pre- or post-cruise stay." Originally scheduled to sail Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific voyages from Brisbane and Sydney, Grand Princess will now sail two alternating, seven-night itineraries, with departures from October 12, 2025 - March 29, 2026. These new itineraries each feature visits to five different and unique destinations, including many of the most highly rated Southern Caribbean destinations—many of which are not available on 7-day cruises departing from Florida. "We are excited to welcome Princess Cruises back home to the Port of San Juan. This announcement underscores our commitment to cement San Juan as the leading homeport in the region, where guests can sail throughout the wonderful ports of the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. Furthermore, the sailings will help drive economic development for both Puerto Rico and our regional partners", said Carlos Mercado Santiago, executive director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. Grand Princess Itineraries Sailing Roundtrip from San Juan: Day 1 – Depart San Juan Day 2 – Tortola Day 3 – St. Kitts Day 4 – Dominica Day 5 – Grenada Day 6 – Barbados Day 7 – At Sea Day 8 – Return San Juan Day 1 – Depart San Juan Day 2 – St. Thomas Day 3 – St. Maarten Day 4 – Antigua Day 5 – St. Vincent Day 6 – Barbados Day 7 – At Sea Day 8 – Return San Juan Guests can choose to combine itineraries for an incredible 14-day voyage. The 2,600-guest Grand Princess offers an array of culinary delights, signature Princess amenities like The Sanctuary and Movies Under the Stars, and Broadway-style productions in the Princess Theater. Plus, guests can enjoy a truly personalized vacation with Princess MedallionClass, featuring next-level technology with MedallionNet - the best WiFi at sea - food and drinks delivered wherever they are, touchless experiences and more. Plus, enhancing the vacation value with Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages allow guests to save over 65% on essentials such as gratuities, Wi-Fi, beverages, and more, providing added convenience and enjoyment for their journey.

Tonight we had our 3rd dinner at The Catch. It was delicious!!! We started with the "Fantastic Journey." It was truly FANTASTIC!!! The view was not bad either! For our main we had the King Salmon with Parmesan Fries. Dessert was again the Chantilly Lace (Ice cream and Chantilly Creme filled Profiteroles). Wow!!!

Here is the button on the bottom of the TV. Yesterday, I showed an onboard Senior Staff Officer how to hook up his tablet to his TV in our cabin. We are leaving him with all of our wires, adapters and remote. We will replace them at home before our next cruise.

There is a power/function button on the bottom of the TV. If you press and hold the button a small menu will appear on the screen. You then can use the arrow buttons on the TV remote to switch the input to HDMI. We now bring a universal remote to switch inputs (purchased on Amazon for $9). Also, make sure TV is on a "Live" channel before switching the input.

Good morning Sea Day #4 and Cruise Day #28! Woke up to a cool and rainy day. Hopefully, the weather will improve. 🤷‍♂️ We are going back to The Catch tonight!

May 6, 2024 9:30 AM EDT Discover the Unique Nature of South America & Antarctica with 2025-26 Cruise Season from Princess Cruises Newly Released Cruises Now on Sale SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The exotic nature of South America attracts travelers to experience the diverse cultures, food, biomes, and the grandeur of the last "untouched" region of Antarctica. In fact, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), a record 105,331 people visited Antarctica last season. With its newly announced 2025-2026 season, Princess Cruises gives more guests the opportunity to see this less traveled part of the world with affordable rates, a wide range of shore excursions, and the comfort of a ship that can safely navigate this journey while offering countless amenities and activities to enjoy. "Our upcoming 2025-26 cruise season to South America and Antarctica promises remarkable journeys with incredible opportunities to glide through glacial waters of Antarctica to enjoy views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait – all unforgettable sites to behold," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer, Princess Cruises. "Plus our thoughtfully planned itineraries offer guests more time in robust South American cities to fully immerse themselves in the culture to get a taste of how the locals live." Why book a 2025-26 South America & Antarctic adventure with Princess Cruises? Top reasons include: 20 destinations in 11 countries with seven total departures, featuring five unique itineraries sailing from November 2025 to January 2026. Sapphire Princess is on the current IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) approved operator list to cruise this region, sharing in the association's mission to advocate and promotes the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. Sapphire Princess takes more passengers to Antarctica than any other ship on the IAATO list. Antarctica 17-day Adventure cruises feature four days of exploration in the Antarctic region and a special festive voyage that celebrates both Christmas and New Year's Day at sea, complete with an overnight stay in Buenos Aires. A Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan 16-day journey, offering an overnight in Buenos Aires and breathtaking scenic cruising past the Amalia Glacier. The 53-day Ultimate Antarctica & South America Adventure, connecting Los Angeles and Buenos Aires, with overnight stays in Lima (Callao) and Buenos Aires. Numerous opportunities to explore 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Historic Centre of Lima; Lines and Geoglyphs of Nasca and Pampas de Jumana from San Martin; Church of Atlántida, the work of engineer Eladio Dieste from Montevideo; Peninsula Valdés Patagonian Nature Reserve from Puerto Madryn; the Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso from San Antonio. Notable scenic cruising of Cape Horn and the Antarctic Peninsula. Princess brings the local culture on board for destination immersion like no other cruise line, from cultural enrichments like lively Argentine folkloric musicians, savory regional cuisine and dynamic samba classes; to destination experts including South American historians; and specially-themed entertainment including unique sail-in or sail-away celebrations. For guests wishing to combine a land tour to inspiring inland landmarks before or after their cruise, Princess offers two cruisetour options: Iguazú Falls Adventure – features the thundering Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to Rio de Janeiro. Machu Picchu Explorer – visits the ancient Inca compound, Machu Picchu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a tour of the historic city of Cusco. Plus, enhancing the value of a South America & Antarctica vacation with Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages allow guests to save over 65% on essentials such as gratuities, Wi-Fi, beverages, and more, providing added convenience and enjoyment for their journey. For a limited time, guests booking South America and Antarctica vacations for 2025 or 2026 can receive up to $2,300 toward onboard credit and shore excursions, and Captain's Circle members receive up to $100 in savings per guest. Full terms, restrictions and conditions can be found at https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-deals-promotions. Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

The extra dish in the Reserve Dining Room tonight was Lamb Chops. Tonight's wine was the best so far of the wines we purchased in Sydney. We rated it a solid 94 points! Highly recommend! 🍷🍷🍷

We attended the MTG Luncheon today, it was amazing! We sat with Oggy, the Customer Service Director. Extremely friendly and happy guy!

Good morning Sea Day #3 and Cruise Day #27. Finally, calm seas! And a bit cooler outside. Lots of ship traffic on the west coast!