Princess Secrets they Don't Tell You

[mrspaper]

Do you happen to know - They charge for the Serenty area but do they charge for the spay area ie the steamrooms or thermal rooms?

They do charge for the thermal suites. They tell you they only sell it for the entire cruise, but typically, they do not sell out. If you inquire at the desk, they'll sell you a full day pass for $20. I, personally, prefer to chill out at the sanctuary, but the thermal suite is fun for short periods of time

[IECalCruiser]

Do you happen to know - They charge for the Serenty area but do they charge for the spay area ie the steamrooms or thermal rooms?

A number of ships have the Thermal Suites which cost extra but all ships also have Steam Rooms and/or Saunas in the Spa area that are available for no cost.

[Sarae]

As a veteran I thank you for that information. Going on my first Princess in Dec - 9 Carnival and 3 RC.

[Sarae]

Good point about the perfume. I get migraines from the smell of too much perfume. My tip is to make sure you bring your migraine meds with you: :D

 

I find that vanilla helps keep the smell of too much perfume away so I buy a package of tea candles that are vanilla and keep with me. Of course always have both my migraine meds in my purse.

[hockeygal54]

I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference for our upcoming AK cruise next month! Great info. We r on same ship I was on for PC cruise 16mo ago so @ least know the lay out!

 

Any other AK tips? I'm getting stressed over this whole land tour thing and the train/bus/luggage/food issues!:confused::confused:

[Curtzilla]

Do you happen to know - They charge for the Serenty area but do they charge for the spay area ie the steamrooms or thermal rooms?

 

I didn't know pets were allowed...

[KAYEF]

I find that vanilla helps keep the smell of too much perfume away so I buy a package of tea candles that are vanilla and keep with me. Of course always have both my migraine meds in my purse.

Are you aware that candles are prohibited in cabins? :confused:

Fire is the biggest danger on cruise ships.

[KAYEF]

On some other cruise lines, you must carry these items on. Does Princess allow you to check them in? Thanks in advance for your answers.

 

I've been asking on other sites and still don't have an answer...........can you bring local beers aboard when cruising in Alaska? :rolleyes:

I know they have some unusual, local ones up there and my son enjoys trying various kinds. We will be doing our own tour for a few days on the Kenai Peninsula before sailing so if he can bring it on, he may purchase some.

Thanks for any info. regarding this.;)

[KAYEF]

Anytime dining has the same menu as traditional seating

 

I wouldn't hang clothes on the balcony, as they may blow away. I find if I hang things in the closet, they tend to dry overnight

I bring just a few clothespins and clip things to the chair backs on our balcony...............like having a DRY swimsuit to put back on!:p

[IslandEmily]

LOL Sorry typo spa not spay! Good catch thanks!

[harleysmama]

As a parent who's children are living else where, isn't Disney more for families?

 

There a lot of couples that go on the Disney cruises, we were on one a year ago April (with my DSister, her DH & DS) and there was a couple of newlyweds and loads of couples and even a few singles. One positive about Disney is that you can bring on any and all kinds of liquor that you want even in you carry on, they don't care. And their shows are some of the best I have see on any of my cruises. It is just myself and my DH and I would go on Disney again if they price is right.

[harleysmama]

I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference for our upcoming AK cruise next month! Great info. We r on same ship I was on for PC cruise 16mo ago so @ least know the lay out!

 

Any other AK tips? I'm getting stressed over this whole land tour thing and the train/bus/luggage/food issues!:confused::confused:

 

We just got off the Island from Alaska cruise tour any questions please ask. But don't frett it to much just like any other cruise. But much more fun, and exhausting.

[caribill]

We just got off the Island from Alaska cruise tour any questions please ask. But don't frett it to much just like any other cruise. But much more fun, and exhausting.

 

Were the laundry rooms closed on any days?

 

If you did the southbound, did you have to fill out a US Customs form at any point after you disembarked in Canada at Vancouver?

 

Did Libby Riddles give a talk when the ship was docked in Juneau? If so, do you know what time it was?

 

Thanks

[paddingtonbear]

I just read a july review of the coral princess where they said the horizon court is the only available place to eat breakfast. This is not the case as the MDR is also available for breakfast. I think it is important to read the Patters carefully to get the most out of your shipboard experience.

[harleysmama]

Were the laundry rooms closed on any days?

 

If you did the southbound, did you have to fill out a US Customs form at any point after you disembarked in Canada at Vancouver?

 

Did Libby Riddles give a talk when the ship was docked in Juneau? If so, do you know what time it was?

 

Thanks

 

I didn't check but I did my laundry on embarkation day so I don't think that they close.

 

We were southbound and you have to fill out a Canadian customs before you get off and a US customs at the airport in Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour to get through customs and get to your gate.

 

Libby Riddles was on in Juneau I think about 2, we were on an excursion at that time.

[pizzalady1]

Did Libby Riddles give a talk when the ship was docked in Juneau? If so, do you know what time it was?

 

Thanks

 

Libby Riddles was at 4:30pm in Juneau when we were on the Sapphire northbound

[WaikatoSailoress]

What a fantastic post Jaive. Such helpful information and all so practical. Thank you so much. :)

[mes531]

We just got off the Island from Alaska cruise tour any questions please ask. But don't frett it to much just like any other cruise. But much more fun, and exhausting.

Did you stay at the Princess Fairbanks Riverside Lodge? Any info about this lodge? Did you do evening tours - the Salmon Bake and show? thanks.... Doing tour next month..

[harleysmama]

Did you stay at the Princess Fairbanks Riverside Lodge? Any info about this lodge? Did you do evening tours - the Salmon Bake and show? thanks.... Doing tour next month..

We did stay there but didn't have time for any of the evening tours. The lodge was nice and has a great deck on the Chena river to sit and eat or have a drink. We didn't eat there we went to Fred Meyers(grocery store) by shuttle to get something, they have a deli counter with most everything you would want and a great salad bar. If you want a good Salmon Bake go to the Pioneer Park it is really good. All you can eat $32.00.

[Zoey1]

such great information here, thank you to all!

We have been away from Princess for a few years now so curious if a few things have changed?

 

Is smoking still allowed in the casino? We have loved Celebrity's no smoking policy as it makes the casino so much more pleasant for those of us that do not smoke?

 

I remember when Princess use to have a seafood buffet the day of embarkation, sounds like that is not there any longer but we could request crab legs any night with 24 hr notice, is this correct?

 

How is the nightly entertainment on board? We are considering going on the Caribbean Princess again (it has been years since we sailed on her) I remember Princess had amazing Pizza, is it still really good? Any other must do or must knows?

[mrspaper]

such great information here, thank you to all!

We have been away from Princess for a few years now so curious if a few things have changed?

 

Is smoking still allowed in the casino? We have loved Celebrity's no smoking policy as it makes the casino so much more pleasant for those of us that do not smoke?Smoking is still allowed in the casino, but they have smoke free days, as well

 

I remember when Princess use to have a seafood buffet the day of embarkation, sounds like that is not there any longer but we could request crab legs any night with 24 hr notice, is this correct?I suppose if they have crab legs on board, you could request it with 24 hour notice. I haven't seen them on the menu, but I may have missed it

 

How is the nightly entertainment on board? We are considering going on the Caribbean Princess again (it has been years since we sailed on her) I remember Princess had amazing Pizza, is it still really good? Pizza continues to be really good, so is the entertainment. I was recently on the Caribb. Princess and that sailing was the best food I've had on any Princess ship. Of course, things can change depending on cooks, etc. Any other must do or must knows?

 

Linda

[harleysmama]

such great information here, thank you to all!

We have been away from Princess for a few years now so curious if a few things have changed?

 

Is smoking still allowed in the casino? We have loved Celebrity's no smoking policy as it makes the casino so much more pleasant for those of us that do not smoke?

Yes!!!!

I remember when Princess use to have a seafood buffet the day of embarkation, sounds like that is not there any longer but we could request crab legs any night with 24 hr notice, is this correct?

Didn't see one but doesn't mean there wasn't one.

How is the nightly entertainment on board? We are considering going on the Caribbean Princess again (it has been years since we sailed on her) I remember Princess had amazing Pizza, is it still really good? Any other must do or must knows? Entertainment very good and pizza good.

 

 

Hope this helps

[Zoey1]

Thanks for the info!

[Old Feller]

"On the larger ships, such as the Ruby, Emerald, Crown, etc., there is a secret door that leads out to a deck above the bridge."

 

Does anyone know if this applies to the Star? I saw the question asked a while back, but never saw an answer.

[IECalCruiser]

"On the larger ships, such as the Ruby, Emerald, Crown, etc., there is a secret door that leads out to a deck above the bridge."

 

Does anyone know if this applies to the Star? I saw the question asked a while back, but never saw an answer.

I wouldn't call it a secret door. There is access to the deck over the bridge from the Sun deck. Access to the deck is typically only permitted when in port or during slow speed scenic viewing such as when viewing glaciers in Alaska or South America. This is a photo taken on the Star while viewing the Amalia Glacier in Chile. The railing in the foreground is the walkway on Sun deck in front of the Fitness Center. There is a walkway from there to the deck over the Bridge with a gate that is usually locked when underway.