dclark Posted November 5, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I see some that are pretty cheap. Do they do the champagne waterfall on them? Do they do a repeat cruisers party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2014 All of my comments are regard to the Golden 3 day cruise out of LA. Three day cruises have one sea day and one port day. There is a pub lunch on the sea day. No Captain Circle party but you do get one voucher for a free drink. They have a balloon drop but no Champagne waterfall. Activities include vegetable carving and ice carving demos. Art Auction :( MUTS and movies shown in the Princess Theater. Pool games. Bingo. A few passenger participation games. Tea service. and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted November 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Only one comment.... it's way too short! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted November 5, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2014 No Captain Circle party but you do get one voucher for a free drink. The voucher is only if you're Platinum or Elite. The Captain's Circle host told me that we wouldn't get one (as Gold) even though lots of literature said we would. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksim Posted November 5, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I was always skeptical about these 3-day cruises until Princess announced a promotion last fall that said: whatever you spend on a cruise, they apply 100% of the amount to the next cruise. The catch was we had to complete it by the end of this year. We took advantage and went on a 3-day from L.A. to Encinada. It was a nice weekend getaway and we enjoyed it like mini vacation. As it was mentioned above, there was a movie in the theater, a show each evening and the rest of the usual stuff. Don't remember a waterfall. No formal night. We were also on a 3-day Bahamas from Miami on Majecty of the Seas which was also very nice. It was our anniversary and we decided to do it last minute as it was cheaper than just going to keys and staying in the hotel. The good part is that 3 day cruises that start on Friday don't require any time off as you can go straight to work Monday morning, that is if you are still working. If you are retired, it doesn't matter. If you want to get away and don't have much time, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 5, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2014 They are just a "taste" of a "real" cruise. Some activities aren't done on them, but the most popular ones usually are. I don't think I've ever seen an official formal night on a 3 nt. cruise. Usually, the champagne waterfall is in conjunction with a formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Patches Posted November 5, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2014 No formal night even on the four day cruises. That could be a positive or negative depending on your opinion of formal nights. No lobster or baked Alaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 5, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) The voucher is only if you're Platinum or Elite. The Captain's Circle host told me that we wouldn't get one (as Gold) even though lots of literature said we would. Jim I had the same experience on my recent 4-nighter on the Golden as a Ruby level--no drink coupon for me. This was my first cruise shorter than 7 nights, and it seemed more casual in dress (especially the MDR) and a bit less relaxed than a longer cruise. Not sure whether this was due to pax trying to cram everything they wanted to do into fewer days, or that there were lots of blue cards onboard so they were less experienced with how things work, or both. As with the 3-night poster's cruise, there was a pub lunch and a balloon drop, but no champagne waterfall or Captain's Circle party. Edited November 5, 2014 by Ryndam2002 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkiC Posted November 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2014 It's just a fun party weekend, not to be confused with a real cruise, but it is a taste. We did one with our kids this spring and it was a blast. We would do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thanks for the clarification. Yes, I did "forget" to mention that the drink coupons were for Platinum and Elite Passengers. Even Suite people didn't get them (we were in a suite and Elite...but did get two mini-bar set ups). There was Baked Alaska but no Lobster. Did have surf (large shrimp) and turf one night. The week day voyages are a little (not by much) tamer than the weekend ones. Although, the last one I was on had lots of people who went to gamble. The crowd was much younger and, in my opinion, much more inconsiderate than in the past. Of course, there are always the really nice people you meet on the cruise too. It is a great get away cruise. I was told that this year is much more profitable than last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2014 No formal night even on the four day cruises. That could be a positive or negative depending on your opinion of formal nights. No lobster or baked Alaska. We had baked alaska the last night of our 4-day out of LA. With the parade and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowflakesb Posted November 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I was recently on the Grand 3 day from Vancouver to LA and we had the baked Alaska and the parade, no lobster though 😢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted November 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It's just a fun party weekend, not to be confused with a real cruise, but it is a taste. We did one with our kids this spring and it was a blast. We would do it again. It is a real cruise. If you board a ship and sail, it is a cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted November 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 6, 2014 We got upgraded to a suite (from a mini). Didn't get two cruise credits but did get dinner in one of the speciality restaurants. October 2013 on the Golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted November 6, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Well, I booked it. Total cost with tax for two $647, subtract $30 in once from our fcc and we also get dinner for two at the steak house And a bottle of champagne. I am platinum so hopefully will get drink coupon I've done a 11 day princess cruise, just wondering what is miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted November 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It is a real cruise. If you board a ship and sail, it is a cruise. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Well said young lady.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 6, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) ...I've done a 11 day princess cruise, just wondering what is miss. My advice for a 3-night is to try to relax and not cram 11 nights worth of activities into 3, unless you are not looking for relaxation. I saw some trying to do everything on my 4-nighter, and I suspect they did not "come back new", but came back tired. As far as what will be "missing", I think the previous posters covered it pretty well. Things vary on Princess somewhat from cruise to cruise, and ship to ship, but nevertheless there should be plenty you will enjoy! Edited November 6, 2014 by Ryndam2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted November 8, 2014 #18 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well said young lady.....:):):) Bob Thanks for calling me young! I printed my boarding pass for my 3 day cruise next week and I feel like I am going on a real cruise, albeit a short one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted November 8, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) It is a real cruise. If you board a ship and sail, it is a cruise. Just like any other cruise except shorter. Some things might not be offered (lobster, Afternoon Tea) on one but may show up on another. They trim the experience to fit the time frame. I've done a couple of them and had a great time. Edited November 8, 2014 by shredie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted November 8, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just like any other cruise except shorter. Some things might not be offered (lobster, Afternoon Tea) on one but may show up on another. They trim the experience to fit the time frame. I've done a couple of them and had a great time. I agree! I did my first 4-nighter last month, and am planning another for next year. I just can't do the 7-night and longer cruises right now due to personal commitments, so the short ones work out fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted November 8, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I'm planning to book us on a 3-day and 4-day after Christmas on the Caribbean Princess. When I called my travel agent today, the price of balcony cabins had dropped considerably from when I first started looking at these cruises in August. (I've been tracking prices of 14 cruises that week (HAL, Celebrity, and Princess) in a spreadsheet.) We can get a balcony cabin for the 7 nights cheaper than an inside on HAL. The good news is that when I was checking out the cruises to show DH tonight, I noticed the price of the 3-day had dropped--$110 less per person. Anyone considering taking a short cruise should check out the CB's cruises next month. Princess is also offering generous on-board credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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