NSWP Posted September 14, 2020 #101 Share Posted September 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: LOL, I hope no one sees me when on the WC, I keep the door closed and locked. Open door policy now in the WC, i was at golf today, doors open for covid to mens toilets and showers, scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 14, 2020 #102 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I wonder if Princess web site crashes tomorrow, when 1 million Elites log on to check on or book their cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 14, 2020 #103 Share Posted September 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, NSWP said: I wonder if Princess web site crashes tomorrow, when 1 million Elites log on to check on or book their cruises. It better not! It was a complete nightmare when those extra Sapphire cruises were released. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #104 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Now I be joining the hoardes of Elites trying to book today, I never get the email so I have to call Princess. Now the cruise that I really want to book and Pete has agreed to it and we get to go in a mini suite is the PNG cruise. I was originally booked on that last time and then plans changed. So now we going to have another go at booking it. Now Pete is thinking Port side would be best to book a cabin on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #105 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) Deleted. I figured this out. Edited September 14, 2020 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted September 14, 2020 #106 Share Posted September 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, icat2000 said: Okay whats the difference between Saver and Plus fares besides the price. The extra is you get the drinks package with the plus fare, & unlimited wifi. I know on a 10 night cruise it works out about $40 a day which is about half price to paying on board for the drink package. 3 wines & 2 nice coffees there's my drink package payed for already 😄 Enjoy planning your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #107 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Just now, joejoe 59 said: The extra is you get the drinks package with the plus fare, & unlimited wifi. I know on a 10 night cruise it works out about $40 a day which is about half price to paying on board for the drink package. 3 wines & 2 nice coffees there's my drink package payed for already 😄 Enjoy planning your cruise. I'm going to add it on. The cruise we looking at 21 days and its tropical cruise so will be thirsty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 14, 2020 #108 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Just now, icat2000 said: I'm going to add it on. The cruise we looking at 21 days and its tropical cruise so will be thirsty. PNG does make you thirsty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted September 14, 2020 #109 Share Posted September 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, icat2000 said: I'm going to add it on. The cruise we looking at 21 days and its tropical cruise so will be thirsty. Yes I reckon you could be very thirsty. It's well worth it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #110 Share Posted September 14, 2020 1 minute ago, MicCanberra said: PNG does make you thirsty Mic - Port side cabin for PNG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 14, 2020 #111 Share Posted September 14, 2020 So much for 9am. The new itineraries aren't up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 14, 2020 #112 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Depends on what are you hoping to see? the dock or the harbour. I don't think it makes much difference unless you want to see the welcome and farewell dancers, etc on the dock in PNG. If they dock the same way every time, then either is good as there was a mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 14, 2020 #113 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I've got one cruise on hold. For some reason it wouldn't allow me to use FCDs so I'll have to phone them to sort that out. The website is now coming up with "Pricing unavailable ..." messages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted September 14, 2020 #114 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I think it has gone into meltdown. Even the existing cruises for Melbourne become unavailable and the new ones never even loaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #115 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) I phoned Princess direct. Got straight through. Guy was happy to hear that I was booking a cruise. I guess its been rough on them with every person ringing about cancellation or refund. He applied my future cruise credits while on the phone. Much quicker to book direct than wait for TA to get back to you with a booking. Especially today when they have a long list of cruises to book for people. And I bet they would be prioritising the WC bookings. Interesting thing that I found new as they now suggest you take out travel insurance. Well no need for me at the moment as cruise is secured with FCC. So loss is minimal. I will only take it out when I pay it off in full. Even though I'm Elite I never get that email from Princess. Edited September 14, 2020 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted September 14, 2020 #116 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The cruises are now showing but pricing is not available. Oh well half way there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassa Posted September 14, 2020 #117 Share Posted September 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: I've got one cruise on hold. For some reason it wouldn't allow me to use FCDs so I'll have to phone them to sort that out. The website is now coming up with "Pricing unavailable ..." messages. Same as me, needed to put on hold so I will sort out later in the day or whenever I can phone in. My second cruise needed time to get in (as others were booking I suppose) but eventually was able to get the cabins I wanted on both cruises. So now we wait and wait and wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 14, 2020 #118 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Two booked now. One to go, then a phone call to sort out the deposits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 14, 2020 #119 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) oKAY i just logged onto the website. Pricing showing for me. hmmm I might have a look at Xmas time. Very slow though. Edited September 14, 2020 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 14, 2020 #120 Share Posted September 14, 2020 All three booked now. Yes, the website is very slow but it gets there in the end this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 15, 2020 #121 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Deposits have been sorted. There was no wait on the phone call, I got straight through. Either Princess learnt by the Sapphire booking debacle, or not as many Elites as expected are booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted September 15, 2020 #122 Share Posted September 15, 2020 107-Day World Cruise - Roundtrip Sydney Roundtrip from Sydney, Australia | Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Showing both interior and oceanview as sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted September 15, 2020 #123 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Got my 2 booked but had to phone to sort out FCDs which weren't showing up so put them on hold. Bit of a wait on phone but very nice lady fixed everything. I can now go out for my first permitted 1 hour exercise walk for the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted September 15, 2020 #124 Share Posted September 15, 2020 so annoyed. I gave my Vacation Planner 5 different preferences to book today - and she has booked something completely different. When I log in to check, the categories I wanted are available - but no cabin numbers.Absolutely everything is guarantee on this sailing - even the top suites - what gives??? Royal Princess 4 November 2021 Queensland cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 15, 2020 #125 Share Posted September 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, timtam2 said: so annoyed. I gave my Vacation Planner 5 different preferences to book today - and she has booked something completely different. When I log in to check, the categories I wanted are available - but no cabin numbers.Absolutely everything is guarantee on this sailing - even the top suites - what gives??? Royal Princess 4 November 2021 Queensland cruise I think that may have been a glitch in their system. I can see cabins available now for that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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