Astro Flyer Posted August 15, 2021 #101 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Jadn13 said: After following these threads the past few weeks I am definitely considering Alaska for 2023 🙂 I can't wait to read more, Have FuN! In a recent PCL news release it stated those will be available beginning on 8/18 and possibly a day earlier for elite level passengers. https://www.carnivalcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/princess-cruises-announces-2023-alaska-cruises-cruisetours 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trvlingal Posted August 15, 2021 #102 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, cruiser1956 said: Bon Voyage! Happy Boarding Day! I am sailing in September on this cruise. Being a self-diagnosed over planner, over worrier, and over thinker, I was wondering if after you have successfully boarded today could post about your Covid Test? Where & When did you go? How long did it take to get your results? What test was it, and how much did it cost? I really need to get a grip on this before my cruise. Thank you so much, and have a wonderful voyage. Echoing these questions with more. Was the antigen test at CVS the one people got who used the CVS minute clinic? If not, which test did you take? Also most posters said it was at no charge. Did CVS bill your insurance? Are any of you on medicare and did they accept you without cost? And did they ask for insurance or did you note no insurance? And did you only check, the first box about needing it for travel and no on the other answers? Then the most important....are you on the ship now and did they accept your documentation? If anyone would post what the CVS results look like (delete your name and dob) it would be helpful to see what Princess accepts. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Cruises Fann Posted August 15, 2021 #103 Share Posted August 15, 2021 It was a half hour from dropping off my luggage with the porters until getting in the ship. I arrived at 12:20. My time slot was 12-12:30 pm. The long part was getting through the check-in process and showing our documentation. Now enjoying the ship. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted August 15, 2021 #104 Share Posted August 15, 2021 23 minutes ago, Princess Cruises Fann said: It was a half hour from dropping off my luggage with the porters until getting in the ship. I arrived at 12:20. My time slot was 12-12:30 pm. The long part was getting through the check-in process and showing our documentation. Now enjoying the ship. Thanks for the details. Did you have your medallion? What boarding group were you in? I understand you provided the time slot, but I had previous heard people referring to them by letter. Just curious as to times and which boarding group it is. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Cruises Fann Posted August 15, 2021 #105 Share Posted August 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, jennybenny said: Thanks for the details. Did you have your medallion? What boarding group were you in? I understand you provided the time slot, but I had previous heard people referring to them by letter. Just curious as to times and which boarding group it is. Thank you, I had my Medallion. The long line was everyone having to show their identification, proof of negative COVID test, and proof of vaccination. They gave me a green card, which I found wasn’t really needed since I already had my Medallion. Once you get through that section you can head straight to the ship if you have your Medallion. There was some confusion as one Princess person said that we should now proceed to the green line once we get through the health and identify screening. Another person told us those lines were only if we didn’t have a Medallion and directed us to head to the ship. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 15, 2021 #106 Share Posted August 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Princess Cruises Fann said: I had my Medallion. The long line was everyone having to show their identification, proof of negative COVID test, and proof of vaccination. They gave me a green card, which I found wasn’t really needed since I already had my Medallion. Once you get through that section you can head straight to the ship if you have your Medallion. There was some confusion as one Princess person said that we should now proceed to the green line once we get through the health and identify screening. Another person told us those lines were only if we didn’t have a Medallion and directed us to head to the ship. Oooh. Definitely can't argue with them if they're directing you straight on to the ship. That's when I say "Lead me the way" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted August 15, 2021 #107 Share Posted August 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, Princess Cruises Fann said: I had my Medallion. The long line was everyone having to show their identification, proof of negative COVID test, and proof of vaccination. They gave me a green card, which I found wasn’t really needed since I already had my Medallion. Once you get through that section you can head straight to the ship if you have your Medallion. There was some confusion as one Princess person said that we should now proceed to the green line once we get through the health and identify screening. Another person told us those lines were only if we didn’t have a Medallion and directed us to head to the ship. Thank you so much for providing those details! I agree with @Jeter02, straight to the ship! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 15, 2021 #108 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I am enjoying the information I’m getting. Does anyone know what the minimum bet was at the black jack table. My husband visits the casino a lot. We were just in Lake Tahoe and minimum bets were $25. I’m hoping Princess is not that high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted August 15, 2021 #109 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 minute ago, lbfluffy said: I am enjoying the information I’m getting. Does anyone know what the minimum bet was at the black jack table. My husband visits the casino a lot. We were just in Lake Tahoe and minimum bets were $25. I’m hoping Princess is not that high. We went to Reno in March for a friend's birthday and said we'd rather gamble more on a cruise ship because their minimums were less. I'm hoping that's still the case or I will be done with gambling both on land and on a ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starboardcruiser Posted August 15, 2021 #110 Share Posted August 15, 2021 6 hours ago, voljeep said: Can you order flowers for your cabin ? I tried to for a late November cruise - not available I called a few days ago regarding my September 5 sailing and was asked whether I wanted to order flowers. I was resolving a problem and not in the mood, but I now wish I had been more curious to inquire. I considered bringing some aboard (all of the talk about flowers on this board the past few weeks makes it sound so appealing). Perhaps I'll call back next week to see what the options are. Knowing how things go, that person will tell me it's not an option. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAussieSFO Posted August 15, 2021 Author #111 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Trvlingal said: Echoing these questions with more. Was the antigen test at CVS the one people got who used the CVS minute clinic? If not, which test did you take? Also most posters said it was at no charge. Did CVS bill your insurance? Are any of you on medicare and did they accept you without cost? And did they ask for insurance or did you note no insurance? And did you only check, the first box about needing it for travel and no on the other answers? Then the most important....are you on the ship now and did they accept your documentation? If anyone would post what the CVS results look like (delete your name and dob) it would be helpful to see what Princess accepts. Thanks. We took the rapid antigen test through CVS Minute Clinic, they took a picture of our insurance card. We didn’t pay anything at the time although it wouldn’t surprise me if they bill our insurance. We were called approx 40 minutes after the test with the result. It was also available on CVS My Chart. A text was also received with a link to a pdf which I printed and showed at check-in. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAussieSFO Posted August 15, 2021 Author #112 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Ultimate Balcony dinner is not available on these cruises 😢I believe that anyone that pre-booked will get a refund and a complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant, although I cannot confirm the complimentary part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAussieSFO Posted August 15, 2021 Author #113 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Captain Dino is now on vacation, Captain Tony Draper has taken over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted August 15, 2021 #114 Share Posted August 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, sfkaren said: Ultimate Balcony dinner is not available on these cruises 😢I believe that anyone that pre-booked will get a refund and a complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant, although I cannot confirm the complimentary part. Oh no. Did you have it booked precruise and they are not honoring it? We have it booked for the sept 5 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 15, 2021 #115 Share Posted August 15, 2021 28 minutes ago, sfkaren said: Ultimate Balcony dinner is not available on these cruises 😢I believe that anyone that pre-booked will get a refund and a complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant, although I cannot confirm the complimentary part. That’s very disappointing…they have CT & WM Dinner available but not the UBD while socially distancing on a balcony. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted August 15, 2021 #116 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Astro Flyer said: That’s very disappointing…they have CT & WM Dinner available but not the UBD while socially distancing on a balcony. Agree. Covid can not be the reason as the waiters are serving in the open air as opposed to an enclosed dining room. Must be staff shortage or some other reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 15, 2021 #117 Share Posted August 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, mina said: Agree. Covid can not be the reason as the waiters are serving in the open air as opposed to an enclosed dining room. Must be staff shortage or some other reason. That's exactly what I'm thinking is shortage of staff. Because I know during that first inaugural sailing they ended up having to shift some stuff around to help with the room service department as there was an abundance of people using the ocean now to order room service which apparently got very overwhelming for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted August 15, 2021 #118 Share Posted August 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, sfkaren said: We took the rapid antigen test through CVS Minute Clinic, they took a picture of our insurance card. We didn’t pay anything at the time although it wouldn’t surprise me if they bill our insurance. We were called approx 40 minutes after the test with the result. It was also available on CVS My Chart. A text was also received with a link to a pdf which I printed and showed at check-in. Thank you for the information. I really appreciate the response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted August 15, 2021 #119 Share Posted August 15, 2021 7 hours ago, JF - retired RRT said: Check this thread out: That's pretty much all they're talking about. I appreciate the information, but I was looking to hear from specific cruisers, on a specific cruise line, going to a specific place. I have been reading other boards, and they are as varied with information as they are with cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LATGVT12 Posted August 15, 2021 #120 Share Posted August 15, 2021 For PESCADOAMARILLO, Since you are staying on the ship, is Princess requiring that you take another COVID test? We just called Princess and added Sep 19 - 26. We are booked from Sep 12 - 19. Princess did not say anything about taking another COVID test for the second week. From reading your blog, we decided to stay on another week also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted August 15, 2021 #121 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 minute ago, LATGVT12 said: For PESCADOAMARILLO, Since you are staying on the ship, is Princess requiring that you take another COVID test? We just called Princess and added Sep 19 - 26. We are booked from Sep 12 - 19. Princess did not say anything about taking another COVID test for the second week. From reading your blog, we decided to stay on another week also. She shared on an earlier post that they were assigned an 8:30 am test this morning by Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted August 15, 2021 #122 Share Posted August 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, Jadn13 said: She shared on an earlier post that they were assigned an 8:30 am test this morning by Princess And it was done in the ship's Medical Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jeter02 Posted August 15, 2021 #123 Share Posted August 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, LATGVT12 said: For PESCADOAMARILLO, Since you are staying on the ship, is Princess requiring that you take another COVID test? We just called Princess and added Sep 19 - 26. We are booked from Sep 12 - 19. Princess did not say anything about taking another COVID test for the second week. From reading your blog, we decided to stay on another week also. She mentioned earlier that they did a covid test down at the medical center on the ship. Keep in mind when she joined the ship a week ago the covid tests were not required for the first three cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farsight Posted August 16, 2021 #124 Share Posted August 16, 2021 It appears that they have fixed the bridge cam issue. Not sure how often it is updating but it was at the pier a couple of hours ago and they just took off about 40 minutes ago: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candacej Posted August 16, 2021 #125 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Sitting on my balcony watching the beautiful scenery as we Saul away from Seattle. Embarkation was orderly and fast, we got tgere at noon and 30minutes later we were in our room,, no one checked our wine quantity, yay, got our luggage right away.looking forward to a great week! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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