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Yesterday we checked fares on two of our 2024 cruises. On the April 10th, Majestic sailing our fare went down $1,200 pp (we lost $150 OBC). Our October 19th, Coral sailing our fare went down $400 pp. Our TA was able to re-fare both existing bookings. Score! 🙂

We have done this exact thing when are kids were young, worked out great.

Enjoy your cruise! The Regal is one of our favorite Princess ships.

I remember that when our kids were young. They changed that a few years ago. Their Medallion color now reflects their current Captain Circle status.

Will do as soon as I get the numbers...

The sun has made an appearance!

This morning we received our invitation to the MTG Luncheon. Btw, the weather turned breezy and chilly. Not pool weather for sure, but the kids do not mind.

This morning the seas are calm, the temperature warmer, skies still cloudy.

Last night we started our evening in Vines at around 5 pm. Shortly after sitting the Captain came out of the HGM's office, which is directly behind Vines. He made a point to walk around Vines and speak to all of the passengers. He asked how everyone was enjoying the cruise and posed for several photos. He is extremely charismatic and patient. At 7 pm we were off to dinner. At the table next to us are a married couple that are both Princess Corporate employees. We met them several years ago at a Winemaker's dinner on the Majestic. The Captain walked in as he was dining with the Princess employees. The Captain recognized us from Vines and came to our table. He spoke to us for at least 10 minutes focusing on a conversation with our granddaughter. Our granddaughter was most impressed! After dinner, we made our way to the Wheelhouse bar to listen to the "Cool Duo." Not so cool. We recognized them from previous cruises. Their music abilities are good it is just the husband (they are husband and wife) gives a 10 minute history lesson about each song before performing the song. Total buzz kill! We were off to the Vista Lounge where our granddaughter had signed up to sing her first song at a karaoke venue. She sang a very cute version of Katy Perry's "Fight Song." She was so excited afterwards, she said her legs were still shaking. So cute!

No, he is from Ericiera. About an hour north of Lisbon. There was another Rui from Porto that retired 6/7 yrs ago.

Our TA does refares thru her Polar system, does not have to call Princess. I'm not sure how all of that works but she accomplished both refares during the 5 minutes I was on the phone with her (via Whatsapp, as we are currently onboard the Emerald).

Usually I get the numbers from the Loyalty/Events Host or the HGM if I know them.

Today we checked fares on two of our 2024 cruises. On the April 10th, Majestic sailing our fare went down $1,200 pp (we lost $150 OBC). Our October 19th, Coral sailing our fare went down $400 pp. Our TA was able to re-fare both existing bookings. Score! 🙂

Funny story from today as I was riding the elevator with our 8 yr old granddaughter with 4 other passengers. A lady with a Gold Medallion had the following conversation with our granddaughter: Lady- "Are you having fun?" GD- "Yes" Lady- "Is this your first cruise?" GD- "No, I'm Platinum" She said that while holding up her wristband with her Platinum Medallion. Everyone in the elevator gasped. I thought it was really hilarious. Btw, there has been no difference in weather sailing out of LA during the summer, it has been chilly and cloudy all day.

Sorry, Cruise Critic does not allow posting of TA's.

Sounds like you need a new TA. Our TA is extremely honest and worth her weight in gold!

Leo is really good. We have sailed with him several times and took him to lunch last year in Mazatlan. He has some really good stories!

I'll let you know if they repeat, usually they do repeat some of the menu's.

The Carlos that was promoted to F&B Director is Carlos Justina. His last contract was on the Discovery and is currently at home. Justina has been slated to be the F&B Director for the new Sun Princess. Our current DRO, Carlos Marques, was just promoted to DRO and just came over from the Sapphire where he was Mario Propato's assistant (Lido Manager).

Here are the passenger numbers for this voyage: Blue- 1,649 Gold- 656 Ruby- 268 Platinum- 378 Elite- 252 Total= 3,203 There are 485 under 18 yrs of age. Our granddaughter signed up for the Kids Club yesterday, there are 150 kids in the 8 to 12 yr old group.

The numbers are ok, but not great. I did stream Netflix while on the elliptical this morning with no issues. Also, no issues with email or internet browsing.

Sorry, I don't usually take menu or food pics.

Currently on the Emerald Princess heading to Hawaii from Los Angeles.