MustangGT Posted April 3, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Our cruising friends boarded the Royal Princess today for 20 days, we will join them on the second 10-day segment. Can't wait!! They let us know that cabins were not ready when they boarded today. There have been several mentions of this on CC and I just wonder - Would you prefer that Princess delayed boarding until all cabins are ready? I have always loved that when I boarded a Princess ship, cabins were ready and we could head there right away. Some have said it's no big deal because you can drop off your carry-ons and go on about the rest of your day. Others have said that doors are closed and cabins are not accessible. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted April 3, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 3, 2016 My question is why aren't they ready. On HAL when you board they are and boarding is at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted April 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Our cruising friends boarded the Royal Princess today for 20 days, we will join them on the second 10-day segment. Can't wait!!They let us know that cabins were not ready when they boarded today. There have been several mentions of this on CC and I just wonder - Would you prefer that Princess delayed boarding until all cabins are ready? I have always loved that when I boarded a Princess ship, cabins were ready and we could head there right away. Some have said it's no big deal because you can drop off your carry-ons and go on about the rest of your day. Others have said that doors are closed and cabins are not accessible. Thoughts? Not at all we like to board early and head to Alfredo's for a great lunch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriPhil Posted April 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Unusual I think - in 15 cruises our cabin has always been available and ready for us when we've boarded. But regardless of the condition, you can go straight to your cabin and drop your travel gear and start to explore which is a huge plus. Edited April 3, 2016 by LoriPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted April 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Would you prefer that Princess delayed boarding until all cabins are ready? No, let's not fix something that isn't broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted April 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Our cruising friends boarded the Royal Princess today for 20 days, we will join them on the second 10-day segment. Can't wait!!They let us know that cabins were not ready when they boarded today. There have been several mentions of this on CC and I just wonder - Would you prefer that Princess delayed boarding until all cabins are ready? I have always loved that when I boarded a Princess ship, cabins were ready and we could head there right away. Some have said it's no big deal because you can drop off your carry-ons and go on about the rest of your day. Others have said that doors are closed and cabins are not accessible. Thoughts? If you want to be sure your cabin is ready when you board, arrive so you board after 1:00. I like to arrive in time to have embarkation lunch in the MDR, whether or not I have to tote my carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&KCruisers Posted April 3, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2016 In 20+ cruises, we have NEVER had to wait to get into the Cabin. It is one of the main reasons why we choose Princess. It is great to just drop our stuff and start the cruise!!!! Happy Cruising:cool::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arctickitty Posted April 3, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I personally would rather get on as soon as possible whether or not cabins were ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted April 3, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 3, 2016 We got off the Royal Princess 20 days ago. When we boarded, on February 22, cabins were ready. We were in our cabin before noon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 3, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I prefer to board early even though once our cabin was not officially available until 1:00 and even then our cabin steward allowed us to drop off our carryon bags & place our valuables in our safe. Lunch in the dining room is our relaxing way to begin our cruises & with boarding after 1:00 that may not be possible because it closes at 1:30. In previous discussions it's been speculated that stewards are assigned more cabins now & is why cabins are not always available during boarding. If that's the reason then Princess needs to hire more staff because one of the good things we enjoy about Princess is having our cabins available when we board the ship at about noon with priority boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendon Posted April 3, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2016 In 20+ cruises, we have NEVER had to wait to get into the Cabin. It is one of the main reasons why we choose Princess. It is great to just drop our stuff and start the cruise!!!! Happy Cruising:cool::D Same here...until recently on both the Royal and Regal. You cannot go to your cabin during the earlier boarding times. That's okay though, find a nice place to sit and have a drink or lunch. The wait is short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted April 3, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Our cruising friends boarded the Royal Princess today for 20 days, we will join them on the second 10-day segment. Can't wait!!They let us know that cabins were not ready when they boarded today. There have been several mentions of this on CC and I just wonder - Would you prefer that Princess delayed boarding until all cabins are ready? I have always loved that when I boarded a Princess ship, cabins were ready and we could head there right away. Some have said it's no big deal because you can drop off your carry-ons and go on about the rest of your day. Others have said that doors are closed and cabins are not accessible. Thoughts? Only boarded a Princess ship when the cabins weren't ready . It was due to deep cleaning after a Norovirus outbreak that required everything to be changed . We were on B2B , they changed all soft goods on the bead including the bead skirt. Carpets were deep cleaned as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfpackFan Posted April 3, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Nope. Would rather go ahead and get on board and have lunch, even if we can't get into our cabin. This has never happened to us with Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted April 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2016 My question is why aren't they ready. On HAL when you board they are and boarding is at the same time. and HAL even services room service breakfast of eggs, plus, on the last morning to cabins... wonder how they do it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Day Cruiser Posted April 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I have been on more cruises than I care to count, and my cabin has always been ready. I usually board in one of the earliest groups. When I boarded Royal Princess in January they were handing out notes saying that cabins might not be ready but that you could drop your carry-on, etc. and have lunch in the Horizon Court. My cabin was ready anyway. I, too, think the problem is not enough staff. I am definitely not in favor of delaying boarding just to make sure all cabins are ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted April 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I never had an unclean cabin after being allowed to board until my last cruise in Nov., 2015 on the Grand. Everyone was allowed to board, but when we arrived at our cabin we were shocked - it had not been cleaned at all. We couldn't find the steward for awhile, but when we did, he said that he thought someone else did it. We dropped off our carry-on bags and went off to lunch. It was quite awhile before it was cleaned, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted April 3, 2016 Author #17 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I agree with all who say that cabins being ready when you board is what they like about Princess! We like to be among the first wave to board, after Suites & Elites. Love a relaxing lunch in the MDR after our race to the Sanctuary :D Just hoping that cabins not being ready is not a trend for the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted April 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 3, 2016 If the cabins are not ready when they allow boarding the question should be why not. Sounds like something is happening on the ship that is preventing this from happening. SO instead of solving the problem they make the passengers wait in the terminal for longer periods where they get upset for having to do it. Solve the problem of why they are not ready not make the passengers wait longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 3, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 3, 2016 After months of waiting, I sure do want to board early! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted April 3, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Like the majority of posters I've never found my cabin not ready, and I generally board and in my cabin by noon. As been stated, that's one of the reasons I keep coming back to Princess.. Edited April 3, 2016 by Treven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted April 3, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Is this just a problem on the Royal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 3, 2016 #22 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Is this just a problem on the Royal? It wasn't when we were on it last October for a B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted April 3, 2016 #23 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Is this just a problem on the Royal? Based on previous discussions it appears to be more common on the Royal & Regal. Last April embarking the Regal in FLL we received the delayed cabin notice but were allowed to drop off our carryon bags. We embarked on the Royal from Venice in 2013 & received the 1:00 delayed cabin notice despite arriving at 2:00. Edited April 3, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted April 3, 2016 In 20+ cruises, we have NEVER had to wait to get into the Cabin. It is one of the main reasons why we choose Princess. It is great to just drop our stuff and start the cruise!!!! Happy Cruising:cool::D I totally agree with you. In 28 cruises with Princess we never had to wait. We board early all the time. The last two cruises we were on the Royal Princess and everything was great. No wait at all. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 4cats4me Posted April 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted April 3, 2016 In 20+ cruises, we have NEVER had to wait to get into the Cabin. It is one of the main reasons why we choose Princess. It is great to just drop our stuff and start the cruise!!!! Happy Cruising:cool::D In 14 cruises we never had to wait, either, until boarding the Regal last March, and unlike some on this thread who've reported being able to drop their carry-ons off in their cabins, we were not able to on the Regal, since all the doors were closed which lead to cabins. This one o'clock rule is also in existence on Celebrity and RCCL. To answer OP's question, no I don't want Princess to delay boarding. What good would that do, except to make for a more crowded terminal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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