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14 minutes ago, BarbinMich said:

I could be wrong but I thought the Caribbean P's initials were CB, while CP refers to the Coral Princess.

I believe that the Coral Princess is CO and Sea Princess is CP and, yes, Caribbean Princess is CB.

22 minutes ago, steelers36 said:

Yes, I have read also that Carnival offers an email option.  Princess has not done so thus far.  Still the old ancient fax method.

Princess did offer email as an option back in 2010 and 2011. I still have the CCL shareholder instructions from then with the email address. IF I recall correctly (anyone else remember?), there were issues with viruses and they shut down that capability.

We are 99 days out and there is an ocean medallion on my guest checkin and instructions to download ocean ready.

Glad someone mentioned the need to use two emails. Fortunately, we have two already.

There was also a time when buying the coffee card included travel mugs.

In my experience, 1/2&1/2 has always been available in the buffet at the coffee/tea stations. I use it for my tea. It was definitely available on the Star the last time I was on here but that has been 5 years ago.

We spent 7 days in D701 on the Coral last September and experienced no noise problems. It must be just at the right point to block the noise.

Earlier post on here reported TDs at 5:15 and 7:30.

Looks like the latest Princess version of Baked Alaska????

Glad to hear that, MrsJJ. I had a haircut on our extended Princess cruise a few years ago and it was not inexpensive. Wasn't sure how they handled the guys. 😁

Try the Beauty Salon on Deck 16 forward. Might cost you an arm and a leg.

Are you stopping at any ports where you might have access to a Barber??

So it is. I only hovered over the L107 on the deck plan and it only showed premium mini-suite, whereas B428 shows club class mini-suite when you hover over it. I should have clicked on the cabin and read the details inside which said club class.

These notes were taken from the cabin compilation sticky at the beginning of this forum. It is probably the most helpful description of L107 and may be more helpful than just our expressed preferences.

<<Quiet>> Yes. The Sanctuary is above, but we did not hear any noise from that. Disclaimer: I wear earplugs to sleep, but my friend does not.

<<Balcony Size>> Oversized. Huge, huge wrap around balcony. The balcony access is on the side of the ship, then the balcony wraps around to the front. There was a full sized table with four chairs, two chaise loungers and two side tables next to the loungers. All furniture was wood with cloth cushions. <<View>> Partially obstructed, balcony railing is metal, but there are no other view obstructions. <<Wind>> Yes. Extremely windy. We were able to use the balcony while underway and when seated or in the loungers, the wind was not felt. Extreme wind when opening the balcony door. <<Other Comments>> This is an exceptionally large cabin with great storage. The beds were configurable into twins. It is configured into an L-shape with the sleeping area separated from the living area. There is a curtain that can be drawn for privacy and light control in the sleeping area. In the sleeping area there is a forward-facing window.

The railing in this cabin was metal, so view would be obstructed while seated and/or lounging.

We did Vancouver to LA last September on the Coral and while it was cool, we used our balcony frequently. Also, having enjoyed Club Class dining on the Coral, I think I would prefer to stick with B428, a Club Class mini.

Think the OP is going on the Caribbean Princess and R748 and R750 would be on the Riviera deck vice the Emerald deck as asked. ???

The deck plans show that the cabins don't have the usual oceanview window, but have a porthole.

I have found that my aversion to Chardonnay is apparently linked only to ones that have been aged in oak. Those aged in steel vats are much more to my palate's taste.

I don't have that problem with reds aged in oak for some reason.

The World Market store in our area used to carry a collection of chocolate bars for wine tasting. Each bar was labeled with which types of wine to drink with each bar. It was an incredible experience. There was even a bar for champagne and Riesling. We have a Riesling 'champagne' that was heavenly with it. Wish they would bring the product back.

TrixiePixie,

Sounds like you will be on the CB just after the drydock. Hope you can give us a report on the changes they are making.

Dru

Looks like one of their many works in progress.

I checked the PBP (have it as a promo) to see if they were going to expect more $ from me to make up the difference of the new gratuity. Checked the full terms and conditions as I know how many people got caught in the old versus new. The write-up says the package is $59.99 with 18% gratuity = $68.99 vice the $70.79 on the outside of the T&C. Noticed that the PBP gets me specialty teas and coffees but does not mention brewed coffee. Not that I really care as I am a tea drinker but I thought the PBP gave one full coffee card privileges. 

In 2009 we cruised in a Vista Suite on the Coral Princess, got off the Coral and got on RC Radiance of the Seas in a Grand Suite.

Frankly, Princess won hands down. Our suite was clean, our steward was attentive, helpful, proactive and made sure we understood the perks and how to access any and all of them. Our Grand Suite, on the other hand, was in terrible condition. When we arrived, the toilet did not work. The bathroom smelled beyond belief. We called the desk and they said they would take care of it. Four hours later, no one had even shown up. Our cabin 'stewardess' knew it was not operational and had done nothing about it (she told us that when we saw her much, much later). Our bed linens had hair on them (yes, I mean under the covers). The hair dryer on the desk was grimy and obviously had not been wiped anytime recently. The floors were not even clean. Our 'stewardess' made no effort to replenish anything without our specific request, not even toiletries. Unlike in our Princess Suite, bed linens were not changed daily or even every 2-3 days.

Yes, RC had a nice Concierge Lounge but it hardly made up for the cabin experience. It was a huge disappointment. The response from the front desk was pitiful. Really turned me off on RC.

No, you are not the only one. We may usually only cruise once per year but it is our primary vacation and we want what we want.  That doesn't mean we don't keep our eye out for price drops and promotions and extra OBC opportunities but we book first and grab the 'goodies' as they arise and don't look back if there aren't any. We are fortunate to be able to take this approach.

Based on my data from 2004 thru 2019, I have paid from $275 (received free upgrade to S6 suite on that one) up to $650 per day for 2 people in mid-ship mini-suites. The lowest prices have been for NE/Canada, TA, Alaska and Hawaii. The more expensive have been for European and Baltic cruises and once for an Alaskan cruisetour. Have cruised more recently in suites ranging from $600 to $980 per day to Hawaii, California Coastal and NE/Canada.

Are the prices fair? I was happy to pay for the product I received --  pure comfort, service, and a great break from my usual world.

Unfortunately, $13.

Tom,

Just searched and that Vines Menu is from the Caribbean Princess last October.

Dru

On the Princess site it specifically says the Vines menu varies by ship.

I downloaded the one above from CC last October and I don't remember what ship the poster was on.